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Cheap flights from Leeds 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 13/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LBA — IST
15 Sep — 22 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Leeds to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Leeds to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 August 2026.

Mon 28/914:45 -
2 stops16h 00m
Mon 5/1020:10 -
2 stops29h 40m
Deal found 14/8£152
Tue 10/1117:35 -
1 stop21h 05m
Thu 12/1111:40 -
1 stop8h 20m
Deal found 12/8£157
Mon 14/908:10 -
1 stop12h 15m
Tue 22/913:50 -
2 stops20h 35m
Deal found 13/8£158
Mon 21/908:10 -
1 stop12h 15m
Wed 23/914:00 -
2 stops20h 30m
Deal found 11/8£182
Tue 8/906:00 -
1 stop14h 25m
Thu 10/909:25 -
2 stops25h 15m
Deal found 12/8£192
Fri 25/908:10 -
1 stop12h 25m
Sun 27/918:35 -
1 stop15h 00m
Deal found 13/8£193
Wed 21/1006:05 -
1 stop9h 35m
Mon 26/1009:55 -
2 stops26h 45m
Deal found 10/8£196
Sat 14/1117:35 -
1 stop14h 15m
Mon 16/1116:40 -
2 stops20h 00m
Deal found 13/8£199

Find flight deals from Leeds to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Leeds (LBA) 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 16 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£152

One-way from

£85

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£444
28/9-5/10
  • 28/9-5/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 45h 40m total
  • Leeds to Istanbul
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13/9
  • 13/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 35m total
  • Leeds to Istanbul
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High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Leeds 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 16 August 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

LeedsIstanbul

LBA Leeds/Bradford - IST Istanbul

LBAIST

Leeds/Bradford

Mon 28/9

14:45-08:45

2 stops16h 00m

Istanbul

Mon 5/10

20:10-23:50

2 stops29h 40m

£152

LeedsIstanbul

LBA Leeds/Bradford - IST Istanbul

LBAIST

Leeds/Bradford

Mon 14/9

08:10-22:25

1 stop12h 15m

Istanbul

Tue 22/9

13:50-08:25

2 stops20h 35m

£158

LeedsIstanbul

LBA Leeds/Bradford - IST Istanbul

LBAIST

Leeds/Bradford

Fri 16/10

20:15-22:25

2 stops24h 10m

Istanbul

Mon 19/10

23:15-13:15

1 stop16h 00m

£211

LeedsIstanbul

LBA Leeds/Bradford - IST Istanbul

LBAIST

Leeds/Bradford

Wed 21/10

14:30-13:10

2 stops20h 40m

Istanbul

Mon 26/10

09:55-09:40

2 stops26h 45m

£211

LeedsIstanbul

LBA Leeds/Bradford - IST Istanbul

LBAIST

Leeds/Bradford

Thu 14/1

12:35-09:15

2 stops17h 40m

Istanbul

Mon 8/2

09:55-07:30

2 stops24h 35m

£215

LeedsIstanbul

LBA Leeds/Bradford - IST Istanbul

LBAIST

Leeds/Bradford

Mon 16/11

12:45-09:15

2 stops17h 30m

Istanbul

Mon 23/11

09:55-07:30

2 stops24h 35m

£217

LeedsIstanbul

LBA Leeds/Bradford - IST Istanbul

LBAIST

Leeds/Bradford

Fri 16/10

08:10-17:25

1 stop7h 15m

Istanbul

Sun 18/10

18:55-07:35

1 stop14h 40m

£225
Fastest return journey

LeedsIstanbul

LBA Leeds/Bradford - IST Istanbul

LBAIST

Leeds/Bradford

Mon 19/10

08:10-17:25

1 stop7h 15m

Istanbul

Sat 24/10

23:55-12:30

2 stops14h 35m

£225
Cheapest one-way

LeedsIstanbul

LBA Leeds/Bradford - IST Istanbul

LBAIST

Leeds/Bradford

Sun 13/9

09:50-22:25

1 stop10h 35m

£85

LeedsIstanbul

LBA Leeds/Bradford - IST Istanbul

LBAIST

Leeds/Bradford

Mon 31/8

14:45-22:55

2 stops30h 10m

£100

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Deals found on 14/8

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Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Leeds to Istanbul Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Leeds to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Leeds to Istanbul Airport (average of £219). Flying from Leeds to Istanbul Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £463). 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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Leeds to Istanbul Airport flights typically cost between £411 and £462 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £152 on Multiple Airlines (28 Sept–5 Oct).

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 16 August 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM from Leeds to Istanbul Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,559 reviews
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Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy
KLM
7.8
Good
1,559 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,559 reviews
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Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Leeds to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Leeds to Istanbul?

    If you book a flight to Istanbul from Leeds, you will be flying from Leeds/Bradford, which is the city’s only airport. Leeds/Bradford (LBA) is located 6.5 mi from the center of Leeds. There are 0 flights from Leeds/Bradford to Istanbul per day from 1 airline.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Leeds to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at £244, KLM will fly you from Leeds to Istanbul Airport and back. In addition to KLM, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. KLM is priced at 22% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Leeds to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Leeds 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 Leeds to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Leeds to Istanbul Airport (average of £219). Flying from Leeds to Istanbul Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £463). 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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