£33+ Cheap flights to Istanbul

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 31/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Flights to Istanbul in 2026

Find the latest flights to Istanbul in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 9 January 2026.

Return from

£65

One-way from

£33

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£83
Wizz Air
  • Wizz Air
  • 10/3-18/3
  • Nonstop
  • 8h 15m total
  • London to Istanbul
Wizz Air
  • Wizz Air
  • 31/1
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 05m total
  • London to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price (£54 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (£10 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in January 2026

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Cheapest flights to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 9 January 2026.

Tue 10/314:00LTN - IST
Nonstop4h 05mWizz Air
Wed 18/322:00IST - LTN
Nonstop4h 10mWizz Air
Deal found 8/1£65
Tue 27/112:45STN - SAW
Nonstop3h 50mAjet
Mon 2/210:35SAW - STN
Nonstop4h 10mAjet
Deal found 7/1£65
Wed 14/113:50LGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Wed 21/123:00IST - LGW
Nonstop3h 55mWizz Air
Deal found 7/1£65
Mon 26/114:00LTN - IST
Nonstop4h 05mWizz Air
Wed 28/122:00IST - LTN
Nonstop4h 10mWizz Air
Deal found 7/1£65
Thu 5/215:50STN - SAW
Nonstop3h 45mAjet
Mon 16/210:35SAW - STN
Nonstop4h 10mAjet
Deal found 7/1£65
Tue 24/313:05LGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Sun 29/320:15IST - LGW
Nonstop4h 05mWizz Air
Deal found 7/1£65
Mon 19/114:00LTN - IST
Nonstop4h 05mWizz Air
Wed 28/122:00IST - LTN
Nonstop4h 10mWizz Air
Deal found 7/1£66
Sat 14/215:50STN - SAW
Nonstop3h 45mAjet
Tue 17/210:35SAW - STN
Nonstop4h 10mAjet
Deal found 6/1£66
Wed 21/113:50LGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Wed 21/123:00IST - LGW
Nonstop3h 55mWizz Air
Deal found 6/1£66
Fri 30/114:00LTN - IST
Nonstop4h 05mWizz Air
Mon 2/222:00IST - LTN
Nonstop4h 15mWizz Air
Deal found 7/1£67
Fri 23/115:50STN - SAW
Nonstop3h 45mAjet
Sun 25/113:40SAW - STN
Nonstop4h 10mAjet
Deal found 7/1£67
Tue 13/113:05LGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Mon 19/123:00IST - LGW
Nonstop3h 55mWizz Air
Deal found 7/1£67

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Locate flights to Istanbul that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 9 January 2026.
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London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonIstanbul

LTN - IST

LTNIST

London Luton

Sun 22/2

14:00-21:05

Nonstop4h 05m

Istanbul

Tue 24/2

22:00-23:10

Nonstop4h 10m

£65

LondonIstanbul

LTN - IST

LTNIST

London Luton

Fri 6/3

14:00-21:05

Nonstop4h 05m

Istanbul

Mon 9/3

22:00-23:15

Nonstop4h 15m

£65

LondonIstanbul

LTN - IST

LTNIST

London Luton

Tue 17/3

14:00-21:05

Nonstop4h 05m

Istanbul

Thu 26/3

22:00-23:10

Nonstop4h 10m

£65

LondonIstanbul

LTN - IST

LTNIST

London Luton

Wed 18/3

14:00-21:05

Nonstop4h 05m

Istanbul

Mon 30/3

13:50-15:55

Nonstop4h 05m

£65

LondonIstanbul

LTN - IST

LTNIST

London Luton

Tue 10/3

14:00-21:05

Nonstop4h 05m

Istanbul

Sun 15/3

22:00-23:15

Nonstop4h 15m

£65

LondonIstanbul

LTN - IST

LTNIST

London Luton

Mon 19/1

14:00-21:05

Nonstop4h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 28/1

22:00-23:10

Nonstop4h 10m

£66

LondonIstanbul

LTN - IST

LTNIST

London Luton

Fri 30/1

14:00-21:05

Nonstop4h 05m

Istanbul

Mon 2/2

22:00-23:15

Nonstop4h 15m

£67

LondonIstanbul

LTN - IST

LTNIST

London Luton

Sat 21/3

14:00-21:05

Nonstop4h 05m

Istanbul

Tue 24/3

22:00-23:10

Nonstop4h 10m

£67

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Thu 22/1

13:05-20:05

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Mon 26/1

23:00-23:55

Nonstop3h 55m

£69

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Mon 2/2

13:05-20:05

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Thu 5/2

23:00-23:55

Nonstop3h 55m

£72

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Best time to book a flight to Istanbul

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Istanbul

When is the best time to book a flight to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 2 January 2026.

The price you pay for your flight to Istanbul may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 58 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Istanbul?

On average, a flight from London to Istanbul takes 5 hours 11 minutes. Flights to Istanbul from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 3 January 2026.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Istanbul should consider flying on Wednesday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Istanbul

The most flights from London to Istanbul are scheduled on a Thursday (55 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (28 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Istanbul?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Istanbul are Wizz Air, Ajet and Pegasus Airlines.

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 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 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, 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 9 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, andBritish Airways to Turkey. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.3

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chandra,Nov 2025

ATL - IST

TV was not available in Indigo from Istanbul to Delhi. Seat was not moving back. It was jammed.

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.3

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chandra,Nov 2025

ATL - IST

TV was not available in Indigo from Istanbul to Delhi. Seat was not moving back. It was jammed.

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.3

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chandra,Nov 2025

ATL - IST

TV was not available in Indigo from Istanbul to Delhi. Seat was not moving back. It was jammed.

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.3

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chandra,Nov 2025

ATL - IST

TV was not available in Indigo from Istanbul to Delhi. Seat was not moving back. It was jammed.

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.3

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chandra,Nov 2025

ATL - IST

TV was not available in Indigo from Istanbul to Delhi. Seat was not moving back. It was jammed.

FAQs about flying to Istanbul

Istanbul airport overview

Ataturk International Airport in Istanbul claims to be the airport serving the most non-European routes in 2011. Like Istanbul, Ataturk Airport is a meeting-point between east and west. Ataturk International Airport is a major air hub for the region and is one of the top 20 busiest airports in the world.

Passengers travelling through Ataturk International Airport will be pleased to know that the airport has a great selection of duty-free shops including tobacconists, perfume shops and many name brand stores such as Hugo Boss, D&G, DKNY, Dior, Armani, Gucci, Guess and Prada. What better way to keep yourself entertained between flights or while waiting for your flight than to embark on a shopping extravaganza?

Most airlines from across the world offer flights to Istanbul. Low-cost carriers such as Atlasjet, Pegasus Airlines, IZair and Sky Airlines all offer cheap flights to Ataturk International Airport. Ataturk is also the main hub for the national carrier Turkish Airlines, which flies to destinations including Amsterdam, Birmingham, Cape Town and Chicago as well as Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore, New York, and Paris.

The airport was designed with Istanbul’s unique East-meets-West history in mind. This is particularly evident in the architecture of the building, such as the intricate mosaic tiling of the airport floors. It serves as a great introduction to the beautiful Ottoman architecture in Istanbul.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Istanbul if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Istanbul on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Istanbul?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Wizz Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Istanbul.

  • How much is a return flight to Istanbul?

    A return flight to Istanbul will typically cost around £144, however they can be found for as little as £46.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Istanbul depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Istanbul, London offers the quickest one-way flight (3 hours 40 minutes).

  • Does Istanbul have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Istanbul can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Istanbul?

    Yes. Istanbul has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Ambassador Spa & Beauty Airport Lounge is the closest property to Istanbul (0.0 mi away from Istanbul).

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