Cheap flights from Leeds to Istanbul Airport from £143

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 12/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LBA — IST
31 Jul — 7 Aug1
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 1 July 2026.

Sun 13/909:50
LBA
-
IST
1 stop10h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 16/920:10
IST
-
LBA
2 stops23h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/6£201
Tue 8/906:00
LBA
-
IST
1 stop14h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 11/917:20
IST
-
LBA
2 stops33h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6£207
Mon 28/908:10
LBA
-
IST
1 stop12h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/1020:05
IST
-
LBA
2 stops29h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6£208
Wed 8/706:15
LBA
-
IST
1 stop7h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 11/718:15
IST
-
LBA
1 stop9h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6£219
Thu 9/716:00
LBA
-
IST
1 stop13h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 16/713:50
IST
-
LBA
2 stops23h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/6£230
Sat 14/1117:45
LBA
-
IST
1 stop14h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 21/1111:40
IST
-
LBA
1 stop8h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6£237
Mon 28/917:25
LBA
-
IST
1 stop5h 55m
KLM
Sat 3/1017:20
IST
-
LBA
1 stop7h 30m
KLM
Deal found 30/6£245
Sat 5/908:25
LBA
-
IST
2 stops17h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/913:50
IST
-
LBA
2 stops20h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6£250

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 1 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£201

One-way from

£143

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£384
13/9-16/9
  • 13/9-16/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 34h 00m total
  • Leeds to Istanbul
12/7
  • 12/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 45m total
  • Leeds to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (£69 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 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 1 July 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Leeds to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LeedsIstanbul

LBA - IST

LBAIST

Leeds/Bradford

Mon 28/9

08:10-22:25

1 stop12h 15m

Istanbul

Sat 3/10

20:05-23:59

2 stops29h 54m

£208

LeedsIstanbul

LBA - IST

LBAIST

Leeds/Bradford

Tue 8/9

06:00-22:25

1 stop14h 25m

Istanbul

Fri 11/9

17:20-00:55

3 stops33h 35m

£231

LeedsIstanbul

LBA - IST

LBAIST

Leeds/Bradford

Sun 23/8

09:50-22:25

1 stop10h 35m

Istanbul

Wed 26/8

09:25-07:45

2 stops24h 20m

£280

LeedsIstanbul

LBA - IST

LBAIST

Leeds/Bradford

Sun 23/8

09:50-22:25

1 stop10h 35m

Istanbul

Thu 27/8

11:30-00:35

2 stops15h 05m

£282

LeedsIstanbul

LBA - IST

LBAIST

Leeds/Bradford

Sat 14/11

06:00-18:10

1 stop9h 10m

Istanbul

Sun 15/11

17:00-21:00

1 stop7h 00m

£289

LeedsIstanbul

LBA - IST

LBAIST

Leeds/Bradford

Sun 26/7

18:40-17:20

2 stops20h 40m

Istanbul

Sun 2/8

17:00-07:35

1 stop16h 35m

£290

LeedsIstanbul

LBA - IST

LBAIST

Leeds/Bradford

Thu 23/7

15:25-08:45

2 stops15h 20m

Istanbul

Mon 27/7

20:10-23:50

2 stops29h 40m

£299
Fastest return journey

LeedsIstanbul

LBA - IST

LBAIST

Leeds/Bradford

Thu 12/11

12:35-00:05

1 stop8h 30m

Istanbul

Sun 15/11

17:00-21:00

1 stop7h 00m

£303

LeedsIstanbul

LBA - IST

LBAIST

Leeds/Bradford

Sat 5/9

13:30-03:40

2 stops12h 10m

Istanbul

Thu 10/9

11:30-15:00

1 stop5h 30m

£306

LeedsIstanbul

LBA - IST

LBAIST

Leeds/Bradford

Fri 13/11

09:15-21:20

1 stop9h 05m

Istanbul

Sun 15/11

17:00-21:00

1 stop7h 00m

£307

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Leeds to Istanbul Airport (average of £199). Flying from Leeds to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £569). 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?

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 1 July 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.

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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 £217, 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 33% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Leeds to Istanbul Airport (average of £199). Flying from Leeds to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £569). 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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