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Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport from £54

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 23/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — LHR
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
1 adult

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

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 11 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£141

One-way from

£54

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£271

Good round-trip deal

£144 or less

Good one-way deal

£112 or less
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 24/10-2/11
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 55m total
  • Istanbul to London
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 23/10
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 00m total
  • Istanbul to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (£41 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Istanbul to London Heathrow.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Istanbul to London Heathrow.

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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 11 July 2025.

Fri 24/1017:35IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 00mBritish Airways
Sun 2/1113:20LHR - IST
Nonstop3h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/7£141
Tue 30/915:50IST - LHR
1 stop25h 40mAegean Airlines
Fri 3/1012:15LHR - IST
1 stop24h 45mAegean Airlines
Deal found 9/7£169
Fri 26/914:05IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 10mTurkish Airlines
Tue 30/906:30LHR - IST
Nonstop4h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/7£180
Fri 12/1217:55IST - LHR
1 stop5h 55mKLM
Sun 4/106:30LHR - IST
1 stop7h 25mKLM
Deal found 10/7£183
Sat 4/1016:35IST - LHR
1 stop28h 05mAir Serbia
Sat 11/1019:55LHR - IST
1 stop5h 35mAir Serbia
Deal found 10/7£190
Sat 13/1218:30IST - LHR
1 stop25h 50mLOT
Wed 17/1218:10LHR - IST
1 stop20h 25mLOT
Deal found 10/7£195
Mon 11/814:50IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 19/818:35LHR - IST
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7£199

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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 11 July 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

Fri 24/10

17:35-19:35

Nonstop4h 00m

London Heathrow

Sun 2/11

13:20-20:15

Nonstop3h 55m

£141

IstanbulLondon

IST - LHR

ISTLHR

Istanbul

Tue 30/9

15:50-15:30

1 stop25h 40m

London Heathrow

Fri 3/10

12:15-15:00

1 stop24h 45m

£169

IstanbulLondon

IST - LHR

ISTLHR

Istanbul

Fri 26/9

14:05-16:15

Nonstop4h 10m

London Heathrow

Tue 30/9

06:30-12:30

Nonstop4h 00m

£180

IstanbulLondon

IST - LHR

ISTLHR

Istanbul

Fri 12/12

17:55-20:50

1 stop5h 55m

London Heathrow

Sun 4/1

06:30-16:55

1 stop7h 25m

£183

IstanbulLondon

IST - LHR

ISTLHR

Istanbul

Sat 4/10

16:35-18:40

1 stop28h 05m

London Heathrow

Sat 11/10

19:55-03:30

1 stop5h 35m

£190

IstanbulLondon

IST - LHR

ISTLHR

Istanbul

Sat 13/12

18:30-09:35

1 stop18h 05m

London Heathrow

Wed 17/12

06:30-17:35

1 stop8h 05m

£195

IstanbulLondon

IST - LHR

ISTLHR

Istanbul

Mon 11/8

14:50-17:00

Nonstop4h 10m

London Heathrow

Tue 19/8

18:35-00:30

Nonstop3h 55m

£199

IstanbulLondon

IST - LHR

ISTLHR

Istanbul

Thu 23/10

19:55-21:55

Nonstop4h 00m

£54

IstanbulLondon

IST - LHR

ISTLHR

Istanbul

Mon 5/1

11:35-15:30

1 stop6h 55m

£77

IstanbulLondon

IST - LHR

ISTLHR

Istanbul

Wed 15/10

06:45-14:15

1 stop9h 30m

£83

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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 27 June 2025.

Booking 82 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport (average of £112). Flying from Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £164). 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 11 July 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 49% 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 6 July 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Istanbul to Heathrow. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 11 July 2025.

The most flights from IST to LHR are scheduled on a Thursday (47 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (24 on average).

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 11 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Aegean Airlines, KLM, andLOT 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.

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.4

Overall

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.4

Overall

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.4

Overall

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.4

Overall

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.4

Overall

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.4

Overall

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 £141 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Aegean Airlines and Turkish Airlines, starting at £169 and £180 round-trip. British Airways is 33% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £54 on British Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Aegean Airlines from £77 and KLM from £84 one-way.

  • 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 Icelandair (87%), JetBlue (87%) and United Airlines (82%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport is £67. On average you can expect to pay £350. The most popular route, (Istanbul - London Heathrow), can usually be booked for £129.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport (average of £112). Flying from Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £164). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest£120Average£166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£177Average£279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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