Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport from £84

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 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — IST
28 Apr — 5 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Heathrow to Istanbul are usually found in November or January, 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 29 March 2026.

Wed 10/619:15
LHR
-
IST
Nonstop3h 50m
British Airways
Wed 17/619:25
IST
-
LHR
Nonstop4h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 26/3£129
Thu 4/618:35
LHR
-
IST
Nonstop3h 50m
British Airways
Thu 11/620:05
IST
-
LHR
Nonstop4h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 26/3£131
Sun 17/519:05
LHR
-
IST
Nonstop3h 50m
British Airways
Thu 4/613:10
IST
-
LHR
Nonstop4h 10m
British Airways
Deal found 29/3£133
Sat 25/406:10
LHR
-
IST
Nonstop3h 55m
British Airways
Sat 2/519:55
IST
-
LHR
Nonstop4h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 26/3£144
Fri 17/406:05
LHR
-
IST
Nonstop3h 50m
British Airways
Mon 20/420:15
IST
-
LHR
Nonstop4h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 26/3£148
Tue 2/618:35
LHR
-
IST
Nonstop3h 50m
British Airways
Fri 12/613:20
IST
-
LHR
Nonstop4h 10m
British Airways
Deal found 26/3£151
Fri 1/518:50
LHR
-
IST
Nonstop3h 50m
British Airways
Wed 6/515:45
IST
-
LHR
Nonstop4h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 26/3£152
Sat 20/611:45
LHR
-
IST
1 stop11h 35m
KLM
Wed 24/617:20
IST
-
LHR
1 stop5h 35m
KLM
Deal found 24/3£152
Sat 18/406:10
LHR
-
IST
Nonstop3h 55m
British Airways
Mon 27/420:15
IST
-
LHR
Nonstop4h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 29/3£153
Wed 15/419:15
LHR
-
IST
Nonstop3h 50m
British Airways
Sat 2/519:55
IST
-
LHR
Nonstop4h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 27/3£155

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 29 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£129

One-way from

£84

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£195

Good round-trip deal

£393 or less

Good one-way deal

£237 or less
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 10/6-17/6
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 50m total
  • London to Istanbul
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 3/6
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 50m total
  • London to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (£43 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£9 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London Heathrow to Istanbul.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from London Heathrow to Istanbul.

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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 29 March 2026.
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Sat 9/5

06:10-12:05

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 13/5

14:50-17:00

Nonstop4h 10m

£171

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Thu 9/4

06:15-12:10

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul

Mon 20/4

20:15-22:15

Nonstop4h 00m

£173
Fastest return journey

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Wed 10/6

19:15-01:05

Nonstop3h 50m

Istanbul

Thu 11/6

20:05-22:05

Nonstop4h 00m

£185

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Sun 21/6

19:05-00:55

Nonstop3h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 24/6

19:25-21:25

Nonstop4h 00m

£185

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Tue 14/4

18:35-00:25

Nonstop3h 50m

Istanbul

Thu 23/4

20:05-22:05

Nonstop4h 00m

£191

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Wed 10/6

13:30-03:40

1 stop12h 10m

Istanbul

Thu 11/6

16:40-12:30

1 stop21h 50m

£216

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Fri 28/8

13:30-15:55

1 stop24h 25m

Istanbul

Sat 19/9

16:40-18:40

1 stop28h 00m

£218

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Mon 25/5

19:30-03:40

1 stop6h 10m

Istanbul

Sun 31/5

04:30-09:20

1 stop6h 50m

£220

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Sun 26/4

08:30-21:15

1 stop10h 45m

Istanbul

Fri 1/5

17:50-22:10

1 stop6h 20m

£221
Cheapest one-way

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Sun 13/9

17:10-01:20

1 stop6h 10m

£96

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Best time to book a flight from Heathrow to Istanbul

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport

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 13 March 2026.

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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of £130). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £180). 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 29 March 2026.

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 13% 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 28 March 2026.

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. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost for a return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport?

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 29 March 2026.
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.

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Goh Hua Sheng,Dec 2025

WAW - KRK

even though it was only a one hour flight the cabin crew were polite and detail oriented

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Goh Hua Sheng,Dec 2025

WAW - KRK

even though it was only a one hour flight the cabin crew were polite and detail oriented

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Goh Hua Sheng,Dec 2025

WAW - KRK

even though it was only a one hour flight the cabin crew were polite and detail oriented

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Goh Hua Sheng,Dec 2025

WAW - KRK

even though it was only a one hour flight the cabin crew were polite and detail oriented

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Goh Hua Sheng,Dec 2025

WAW - KRK

even though it was only a one hour flight the cabin crew were polite and detail oriented

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Goh Hua Sheng,Dec 2025

WAW - KRK

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 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 £35. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Pegasus Airlines and Wizz Air, with the lowest prices starting at £41 and £56, respectively. Ajet is 84% 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 £33. However, be on the lookout for offers from Ajet and Air Serbia, 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 Icelandair (97%), LATAM Airlines (95%) and Avianca (93%).

  • 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 £1,166, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £133. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Istanbul), is priced around £151.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Heathrow to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Heathrow to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Heathrow to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Heathrow to Istanbul.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of £130). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £180). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from Heathrow to Istanbul

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 29 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AjetCheapest£35Average£134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Pegasus AirlinesCheapest£41Average£157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Wizz AirCheapest£56Average£133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Aegean AirlinesCheapest£94Average£247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time87%
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Air SerbiaCheapest£97Average£176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KM Malta AirlinesCheapest£128Average£173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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British AirwaysCheapest£142Average£225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapest£148Average£207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£156Average£233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£159Average£237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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