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Cheap flights from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul Airport from £73

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 27/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STN — IST
4 May — 11 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Stansted to Istanbul are usually found in March or January, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Stansted to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Stansted (STN) 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 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£141

One-way from

£73

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£187
29/5-4/6
  • 29/5-4/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 45m total
  • London to Istanbul
27/5
  • 27/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 30m total
  • London to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 29% potential increase in price (£49 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease (£10 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from Stansted to Istanbul

Cheapest flights from Stansted to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Stansted to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 April 2025.

Thu 29/520:30STN - IST
1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/621:20IST - STN
1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4£141
Thu 8/511:00STN - IST
1 stop18h 30mFLYONE
Mon 12/509:30IST - STN
1 stop26h 30mFLYONE
Deal found 28/4£204

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customise your flight search to find flights from Stansted 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 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Stansted

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonIstanbul

STN - IST

STNIST

London Stansted

Thu 29/5

20:30-08:30

1 stop10h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 4/6

21:20-18:05

1 stop22h 45m

£141

LondonIstanbul

STN - IST

STNIST

London Stansted

Thu 8/5

11:00-07:30

1 stop18h 30m

Istanbul

Mon 12/5

09:30-10:00

1 stop26h 30m

£204

LondonIstanbul

STN - IST

STNIST

London Stansted

Wed 4/6

09:50-20:50

1 stop9h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 11/6

21:25-12:15

1 stop16h 50m

£254

LondonIstanbul

STN - IST

STNIST

London Stansted

Tue 27/5

20:00-08:30

1 stop10h 30m

£73

LondonIstanbul

STN - IST

STNIST

London Stansted

Sun 4/5

22:15-08:40

1 stop8h 25m

£107

LondonIstanbul

STN - IST

STNIST

London Stansted

Tue 6/5

11:00-07:30

1 stop18h 30m

£112

LondonIstanbul

STN - IST

STNIST

London Stansted

Sat 10/5

13:05-08:00

1 stop16h 55m

£187

LondonIstanbul

STN - IST

STNIST

London Stansted

Sun 1/6

11:45-21:20

2 stops31h 35m

£192

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 28/4

Best time to book a flight from Stansted to Istanbul

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Stansted to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 87 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of £159). Flying from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £366). 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 STN to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Stansted 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 April 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul Airport at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 24% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Stansted to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London Stansted Airport to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Friday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul Airport ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul Airport when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

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 April 2025.

Overall

6.8

Boarding

6.8

Entertainment

5.6

Food

5.8

Comfort

6.4

Crew

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

donald,Nov 2024

STN - AYT

Very smart crew and helpful. Plenty of leg room. Plane was clean. Only issue is baggage size.. Plenty of room but I could not get extra hand luggage and 3 kg is nothing

Overall

6.8

Boarding

6.8

Entertainment

5.6

Food

5.8

Comfort

6.4

Crew

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

donald,Nov 2024

STN - AYT

Very smart crew and helpful. Plenty of leg room. Plane was clean. Only issue is baggage size.. Plenty of room but I could not get extra hand luggage and 3 kg is nothing

Overall

6.8

Boarding

6.8

Entertainment

5.6

Food

5.8

Comfort

6.4

Crew

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

donald,Nov 2024

STN - AYT

Very smart crew and helpful. Plenty of leg room. Plane was clean. Only issue is baggage size.. Plenty of room but I could not get extra hand luggage and 3 kg is nothing

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Stansted to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at £209, FLYONE will fly you from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul Airport and back. In addition to FLYONE, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £107 on HiSky. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include FLYONE from £112 and Pegasus Airlines from £187 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of £159). Flying from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £366). 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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Wizz AirCheapest£50Average£126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Pegasus AirlinesCheapest£81Average£150FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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British AirwaysCheapest£134Average£271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£166Average£276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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