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Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport from £53

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 14/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — LHR
7 Dec — 14 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to London Heathrow are usually found in March or February, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Istanbul to Heathrow
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul to Heathrow. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 November 2025.

Fri 14/1121:25IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 00mAjet
Tue 18/1106:35LHR - IST
Nonstop4h 00mAjet
Deal found 5/11£113
Tue 9/1211:35IST - LHR
1 stop12h 40mAegean Airlines
Sat 13/1216:35LHR - IST
1 stop7h 35mAegean Airlines
Deal found 5/11£126
Mon 15/1211:35IST - LHR
1 stop6h 55mAegean Airlines
Fri 19/1219:00LHR - IST
1 stop18h 00mAegean Airlines
Deal found 5/11£128
Mon 8/1206:30IST - LHR
1 stop12h 00mAegean Airlines
Fri 12/1222:15LHR - IST
1 stop14h 45mAegean Airlines
Deal found 5/11£143
Sat 6/1214:55IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 25mBritish Airways
Mon 8/1217:55LHR - IST
Nonstop3h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/11£149
Thu 4/1214:35IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 25mBritish Airways
Thu 11/1206:40LHR - IST
Nonstop3h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/11£154
Mon 15/1212:15IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/1222:15LHR - IST
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11£155
Fri 5/1218:40IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 15mBritish Airways
Sun 7/1218:15LHR - IST
Nonstop3h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/11£156
Thu 27/1114:35IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 25mBritish Airways
Thu 4/1206:40LHR - IST
Nonstop3h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/11£159
Fri 28/1108:10IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 30mBritish Airways
Sun 30/1118:15LHR - IST
Nonstop3h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/11£160
Fri 28/1117:55IST - LHR
1 stop5h 55mKLM
Sun 30/1106:30LHR - IST
1 stop7h 25mKLM
Deal found 7/11£160
Thu 27/1117:55IST - LHR
1 stop5h 55mKLM
Thu 4/1206:30LHR - IST
1 stop7h 25mKLM
Deal found 6/11£161

Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to Heathrow

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to Heathrow (LHR). 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 7 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£126

One-way from

£53

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£208

Good round-trip deal

£207 or less

Good one-way deal

£104 or less
Aegean Airlines
  • Aegean Airlines
  • 9/12-13/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 15m total
  • Istanbul to London
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 14/3
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 25m total
  • Istanbul to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (£38 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Istanbul to Heathrow 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 7 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Istanbul

Fly to

Heathrow

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulLondon

IST - LHR

ISTLHR

Istanbul

Sat 17/1

18:40-19:55

Nonstop4h 15m

London Heathrow

Wed 21/1

06:50-13:45

Nonstop3h 55m

£154

IstanbulLondon

IST - LHR

ISTLHR

Istanbul

Mon 19/1

15:15-16:40

Nonstop4h 25m

London Heathrow

Mon 26/1

10:30-17:25

Nonstop3h 55m

£154

IstanbulLondon

IST - LHR

ISTLHR

Istanbul

Thu 26/2

14:35-16:00

Nonstop4h 25m

London Heathrow

Sat 28/2

07:00-13:55

Nonstop3h 55m

£155

IstanbulLondon

IST - LHR

ISTLHR

Istanbul

Fri 16/1

18:40-19:55

Nonstop4h 15m

London Heathrow

Wed 21/1

18:05-01:00

Nonstop3h 55m

£155

IstanbulLondon

IST - LHR

ISTLHR

Istanbul

Tue 17/3

14:55-16:20

Nonstop4h 25m

London Heathrow

Sun 22/3

18:15-01:10

Nonstop3h 55m

£156

IstanbulLondon

IST - LHR

ISTLHR

Istanbul

Mon 16/3

08:15-09:45

Nonstop4h 30m

London Heathrow

Fri 20/3

18:15-01:10

Nonstop3h 55m

£160

IstanbulLondon

IST - LHR

ISTLHR

Istanbul

Fri 28/11

08:10-09:40

Nonstop4h 30m

London Heathrow

Sun 30/11

18:15-01:10

Nonstop3h 55m

£160

IstanbulLondon

IST - LHR

ISTLHR

Istanbul

Fri 28/11

17:55-20:50

1 stop5h 55m

London Heathrow

Sun 30/11

06:30-16:55

1 stop7h 25m

£161

IstanbulLondon

IST - LHR

ISTLHR

Istanbul

Thu 27/11

17:55-20:50

1 stop5h 55m

London Heathrow

Thu 4/12

06:30-16:55

1 stop7h 25m

£161

IstanbulLondon

IST - LHR

ISTLHR

Istanbul

Fri 13/2

17:55-20:50

1 stop5h 55m

London Heathrow

Sun 15/2

17:35-03:50

1 stop7h 15m

£165

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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Heathrow

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Istanbul to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on 31 October 2025.

Booking 84 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow 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 Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport (average of £92). Flying from Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport in April 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 IST to LHR?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to Heathrow. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 7 November 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 56% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Istanbul to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on 2 November 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings 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 Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing Heathrow

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Heathrow. 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 Heathrow. Reviews last updated 7 November 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines and British Airways from Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,032 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.7

Food

7.4

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Leslie,Feb 2025

IST - LAX

Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,032 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,032 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.7

Food

7.4

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Leslie,Feb 2025

IST - LAX

Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,500 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,032 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.7

Food

7.4

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Leslie,Feb 2025

IST - LAX

Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Istanbul to Heathrow. 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 Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

    For as low as £154, British Airways can have you in London Heathrow Airport from Istanbul Airport in 4h 15m. Istanbul Airport and London Heathrow Airport are separated by a distance of 1545 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport is British Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £142 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Turkish Airlines, starting at £186. British Airways is 37% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport are British Airways (75%), American Airlines (75%) and RwandAir (62%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

    The cheapest flight price from Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport is £59. On average you can expect to pay £267. The most popular route, (Istanbul - London Heathrow), can usually be booked for £152.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to Heathrow 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 Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport (average of £92). Flying from Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport in April 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Istanbul to Heathrow

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Istanbul to Heathrow. 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 7 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest£142Average£182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£186Average£270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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