Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport from £85
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 22/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — IST
30 Jan — 6 Feb1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Heathrow to Istanbul are usually found in January or March, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday
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Cheapest flights from Heathrow to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 December 2025.
Tue 30/1210:35LHR - IST
Nonstop3h 55mBritish Airways
Wed 28/114:45IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/12£190
Tue 30/1219:20LHR - IST
1 stop5h 35mAir France
Tue 27/104:50IST - LHR
1 stop6h 10mAir France
Deal found 29/12£202
Wed 31/1218:20LHR - IST
1 stop27h 20mLOT
Fri 23/107:50IST - LHR
1 stop12h 30mLOT
Deal found 30/12£231
Tue 30/1216:30LHR - IST
1 stop15h 05mKM Malta Airlines
Thu 8/111:35IST - LHR
1 stop10h 50mKM Malta Airlines
Deal found 29/12£233
Tue 30/1210:25LHR - IST
1 stop11h 15mLOT
Sat 3/118:30IST - LHR
1 stop6h 30mLOT
Deal found 29/12£268
Wed 31/1206:30LHR - IST
1 stop8h 05mLOT
Sun 4/118:30IST - LHR
1 stop6h 30mLOT
Deal found 29/12£271
Wed 31/1206:30LHR - IST
1 stop8h 15mLufthansa
Fri 23/119:00IST - LHR
1 stop15h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 30/12£299
Tue 30/1211:10LHR - IST
2 stops8h 35mLufthansa
Wed 28/119:00IST - LHR
1 stop6h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 29/12£308
Best flights from Heathrow to Istanbul
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Heathrow to Istanbul that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 31 December 2025.
Thu 15/106:40LHR - IST
Nonstop3h 55mBritish Airways
Thu 12/207:35IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/12£147
Tue 10/306:35LHR - IST
Nonstop4h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 17/321:25IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/12£150
Thu 29/106:30LHR - IST
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/204:50IST - LHR
1 stop8h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12£158
Fri 6/316:45LHR - IST
Nonstop4h 10mTurkish Airlines
Mon 9/313:50IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/12£150
Sun 8/210:30LHR - IST
Nonstop3h 55mBritish Airways
Sun 15/221:20IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 31/12£153
Thu 5/218:00LHR - IST
Nonstop3h 55mTurkish Airlines
Tue 10/213:50IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/12£150
Sat 24/110:30LHR - IST
Nonstop3h 55mBritish Airways
Sat 31/107:35IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/12£153
Thu 15/106:40LHR - IST
Nonstop3h 55mBritish Airways
Tue 20/114:55IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/12£154
Wed 25/219:55LHR - IST
Nonstop3h 55mTurkish Airlines
Sun 1/321:25IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/12£159
Sat 31/110:30LHR - IST
Nonstop3h 55mBritish Airways
Sat 7/207:35IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 31/12£155
Thu 15/106:40LHR - IST
Nonstop3h 55mBritish Airways
Thu 22/114:35IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/12£160
Sun 22/213:20LHR - IST
Nonstop3h 55mBritish Airways
Sat 28/207:35IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/12£164
Direct flights from Heathrow to Istanbul
Explore direct flight options from Heathrow to Istanbul based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 31 December 2025.
Tue 10/317:45LHR - IST
Nonstop3h 50mTurkish Airlines
Mon 30/313:15IST - LHR
Nonstop3h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 31/12£142
Mon 23/210:30LHR - IST
Nonstop3h 55mBritish Airways
Sat 28/207:35IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/12£144
Wed 28/118:05LHR - IST
Nonstop3h 55mBritish Airways
Wed 18/207:35IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 31/12£145
Tue 10/216:35LHR - IST
Nonstop3h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 25/221:25IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/12£145
Thu 5/210:30LHR - IST
Nonstop3h 55mBritish Airways
Sat 14/207:35IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/12£146
Thu 29/117:30LHR - IST
Nonstop3h 55mBritish Airways
Thu 5/207:35IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/12£147
Thu 15/106:40LHR - IST
Nonstop3h 55mBritish Airways
Thu 12/207:35IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 31/12£147
Sat 17/117:40LHR - IST
Nonstop3h 55mBritish Airways
Mon 19/115:15IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/12£148
Thu 15/117:30LHR - IST
Nonstop3h 55mBritish Airways
Tue 20/114:55IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 28/12£149
Thu 5/215:15LHR - IST
Nonstop4h 05mTurkish Airlines
Mon 9/215:10IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/12£150
Tue 3/210:35LHR - IST
Nonstop3h 55mBritish Airways
Fri 6/208:10IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/12£150
Tue 27/117:10LHR - IST
Nonstop3h 55mBritish Airways
Tue 10/218:40IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/12£152
Last-minute flights from Heathrow to Istanbul
Discover last-minute flight deals from Heathrow to Istanbul. Data last updated 31 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Thu 15/106:40LHR - IST
Nonstop3h 55mBritish Airways
Thu 12/207:35IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 31/12£147
Thu 15/117:30LHR - IST
Nonstop3h 55mBritish Airways
Tue 20/114:55IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 28/12£149
Sat 17/117:40LHR - IST
Nonstop3h 55mBritish Airways
Mon 19/115:15IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/12£148
Thu 22/106:40LHR - IST
Nonstop3h 55mBritish Airways
Sun 25/118:40IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/12£153
Mon 26/113:20LHR - IST
1 stop11h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/208:15IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12£150
Mon 26/117:35LHR - IST
1 stop7h 15mAir France
Thu 29/104:50IST - LHR
1 stop6h 05mAir France
Deal found 29/12£152
Tue 27/113:20LHR - IST
1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 17/207:35IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12£145
Wed 28/118:05LHR - IST
Nonstop3h 55mBritish Airways
Wed 18/207:35IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 31/12£145
Wed 28/113:20LHR - IST
1 stop11h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/207:35IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12£150
Wed 28/113:20LHR - IST
1 stop11h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/207:35IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12£151
Wed 28/114:45LHR - IST
1 stop10h 05mAir France
Tue 3/204:50IST - LHR
1 stop6h 05mAir France
Deal found 31/12£153
Thu 29/117:30LHR - IST
Nonstop3h 55mBritish Airways
Thu 5/207:35IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/12£147
One-way flights from Heathrow to Istanbul
Search for one-way flight options from Heathrow to Istanbul. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 31 December 2025.
Thu 22/106:40LHR - IST
Nonstop3h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/12£85
Fri 3/418:40LHR - IST
1 stop7h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 29/12£86
Thu 29/116:35LHR - IST
1 stop7h 35mAegean Airlines
Deal found 31/12£90
Tue 3/213:20LHR - IST
1 stop23h 35mAir Serbia
Deal found 29/12£91
Sat 30/519:55LHR - IST
1 stop5h 45mAir Serbia
Deal found 30/12£92
Sun 26/413:30LHR - IST
1 stop24h 25mAir Serbia
Deal found 29/12£93
Thu 2/413:30LHR - IST
1 stop12h 10mAir Serbia
Deal found 29/12£93
Fri 30/106:30LHR - IST
1 stop7h 25mKLM
Deal found 30/12£94
Sun 8/206:30LHR - IST
1 stop7h 25mKLM
Deal found 29/12£96
Wed 15/414:45LHR - IST
1 stop8h 35mKLM
Deal found 29/12£97
Thu 5/217:05LHR - IST
1 stop20h 50mKLM
Deal found 31/12£98
Tue 13/122:15LHR - IST
1 stop19h 45mAegean Airlines
Deal found 31/12£99
Find flight deals from Heathrow to Istanbul
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Heathrow (LHR) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 31 December 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Heathrow to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 31 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.
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Return
Price
LondonIstanbul
LHR - IST
LHRIST
London Heathrow
Thu 15/1
06:40-13:35
Nonstop3h 55m
Istanbul
Thu 12/2
07:35-09:05
Nonstop4h 30m
£147
LondonIstanbul
LHR - IST
LHRIST
London Heathrow
Tue 10/3
06:35-13:35
Nonstop4h 00m
Istanbul
Tue 17/3
21:25-22:25
Nonstop4h 00m
£150
LondonIstanbul
LHR - IST
LHRIST
London Heathrow
Fri 6/3
16:45-23:55
Nonstop4h 10m
Istanbul
Mon 9/3
13:50-14:55
Nonstop4h 05m
£150
LondonIstanbul
LHR - IST
LHRIST
London Heathrow
Thu 5/2
18:00-00:55
Nonstop3h 55m
Istanbul
Tue 10/2
13:50-14:55
Nonstop4h 05m
£150
LondonIstanbul
LHR - IST
LHRIST
London Heathrow
Sun 8/2
10:30-17:25
Nonstop3h 55m
Istanbul
Sun 15/2
21:20-22:35
Nonstop4h 15m
£153
LondonIstanbul
LHR - IST
LHRIST
London Heathrow
Sat 24/1
10:30-17:25
Nonstop3h 55m
Istanbul
Sat 31/1
07:35-09:05
Nonstop4h 30m
£153
LondonIstanbul
LHR - IST
LHRIST
London Heathrow
Thu 15/1
06:40-13:35
Nonstop3h 55m
Istanbul
Tue 20/1
14:55-16:20
Nonstop4h 25m
£154
LondonIstanbul
LHR - IST
LHRIST
London Heathrow
Sat 31/1
10:30-17:25
Nonstop3h 55m
Istanbul
Sat 7/2
07:35-09:05
Nonstop4h 30m
£155
LondonIstanbul
LHR - IST
LHRIST
London Heathrow
Thu 29/1
06:30-16:55
1 stop7h 25m
Istanbul
Wed 4/2
04:50-10:30
1 stop8h 40m
£158
LondonIstanbul
LHR - IST
LHRIST
London Heathrow
Wed 25/2
19:55-02:50
Nonstop3h 55m
Istanbul
Sun 1/3
21:25-22:25
Nonstop4h 00m
£159
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Best time to book a flight from Heathrow to Istanbul
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Cheapflights Insights
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How far ahead should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Heathrow to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 26 December 2025.
Booking 54 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of £119). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £179). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LHR to IST?
Find hourly flight availability from Heathrow to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 31 December 2025.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 10% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.
What is the cheapest day to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Heathrow to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 27 December 2025.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Friday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Weekly flight availability from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport
Explore weekly flight availability from Heathrow to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 31 December 2025.
The most flights from LHR to IST are scheduled on a Wednesday (41 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 on average).
How often are flights from London to Istanbul delayed?
About 11% of weekly flights between London and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 129 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for London to Istanbul flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Istanbul flights?
Over the past year, British Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Share of one-stop return flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Warsaw (WAW) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 37% of one-stop itineraries from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Budapest (BUD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £133.
What’s the fastest stopover option from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 6h 57m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 07m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated 31 December 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport, such as LOT, Turkish Airlines, andLufthansa. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
even though it was only a one hour flight the cabin crew were polite and detail oriented
Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Heathrow to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport?
British Airways and Turkish Airlines can get you from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport in just under 3h 55m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. London Heathrow Airport and Istanbul Airport are separated by a distance of 1545 mi. All flights are typically direct.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport round-trip?
Flying on Ajet is currently your cheapest option to Istanbul Airport, with prices starting at £37. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Wizz Air and Pegasus Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at £42 and £44, respectively. Ajet is 83% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Wizz Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £31. However, be on the lookout for offers from Pegasus Airlines and Ajet, as they are both options that can get you from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport for a low price.
What are the most reliable airlines from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport are RwandAir (100%), Icelandair (95%) and Avianca (92%).
What are the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Looking for the cheapest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport? While on average our users pay £732, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £113. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Istanbul), is priced around £145.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Heathrow to Istanbul?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of £119). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £179). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
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Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Heathrow to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 31 December 2025.
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