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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul from £58

LGW — IST
12 Dec — 19 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Gatwick to Istanbul are usually found in January or February, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to Istanbul

Tue 8/1208:10 -
1 stop10h 45m
Fri 11/1217:55 -
1 stop7h 20m
Deal found 8/11£116
Tue 24/1108:10 -
1 stop12h 30m
Wed 23/1209:00 -
1 stop11h 30m
Deal found 8/11£116
Mon 16/1117:25 -
Nonstop3h 50m
Tue 17/1115:25 -
Nonstop4h 05m
Deal found 11/11£116
Thu 26/1112:15 -
Nonstop3h 55m
Sun 29/1109:50 -
Nonstop4h 20m
Deal found 12/11£118
Mon 16/1112:15 -
Nonstop3h 55m
Tue 17/1109:50 -
Nonstop4h 20m
Deal found 11/11£119
Tue 24/1108:10 -
1 stop12h 30m
Tue 1/1216:55 -
1 stop8h 00m
Deal found 9/11£121
Fri 4/1207:30 -
1 stop15h 05m
Wed 9/1209:50 -
Nonstop4h 20m
Deal found 12/11£122
Tue 1/1208:10 -
1 stop10h 45m
Sat 12/1218:25 -
1 stop8h 55m
Deal found 10/11£122
Tue 24/1108:10 -
1 stop12h 30m
Fri 27/1109:50 -
Nonstop4h 20m
Deal found 9/11£123
Tue 24/1108:10 -
1 stop12h 30m
Wed 2/1217:55 -
1 stop6h 20m
Deal found 9/11£125
Fri 4/1207:30 -
1 stop12h 00m
Thu 17/1209:50 -
Nonstop4h 20m
Deal found 12/11£125
Fri 4/1207:30 -
1 stop12h 00m
Sun 13/1210:15 -
1 stop6h 35m
Deal found 11/11£126

Find flight deals from Gatwick to Istanbul

Round-trip from

£113

One-way from

£58

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£189
1/2-16/2
  • 1/2-16/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 55m total
  • London to Istanbul
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4/12-31/12
  • 4/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 00m total
  • London to Istanbul
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
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LondonIstanbul

LGW London Gatwick - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

LGWSAW

London Gatwick

Thu 3/12

09:10-20:15

1 stop8h 05m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£64

LondonIstanbul

LGW London Gatwick - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

LGWSAW

London Gatwick

Wed 30/12

07:30-00:05

1 stop13h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£65

LondonIstanbul

LGW London Gatwick - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

LGWSAW

London Gatwick

Mon 4/1

08:20-04:50

1 stop17h 30m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£66

LondonIstanbul

LGW London Gatwick - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

LGWSAW

London Gatwick

Wed 10/2

08:00-18:55

1 stop7h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£72

LondonIstanbul

LGW London Gatwick - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

LGWSAW

London Gatwick

Sat 6/2

05:00-17:15

1 stop9h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£75
Fastest return journey

LondonIstanbul

LGW London Gatwick - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

LGWSAW

London Gatwick

Fri 15/1

12:15-19:10

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£78

LondonIstanbul

LGW London Gatwick - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

LGWSAW

London Gatwick

Fri 27/11

07:30-00:05

1 stop13h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£79

LondonIstanbul

LGW London Gatwick - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

LGWSAW

London Gatwick

Fri 8/1

12:15-19:10

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£80

LondonIstanbul

LGW London Gatwick - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

LGWSAW

London Gatwick

Mon 11/1

08:20-22:10

1 stop10h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£82

LondonIstanbul

LGW London Gatwick - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

LGWSAW

London Gatwick

Wed 13/1

08:00-20:55

1 stop9h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£83

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul (average of £142). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul in August is currently the most expensive (average of £301). 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 LGW to IST?

When flying from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 68% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul

The most flights from LGW to TR5 are scheduled on a Wednesday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul flights typically cost between £134 and £225 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £113 on Multiple Airlines (1 Feb–16 Feb).

How often are flights from London to Istanbul delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between London and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 134 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Istanbul flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Istanbul flights?

Over the past year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul, you should look to book at least 55 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul, such as Turkish Airlines,Pegasus Airlines, andWizz Air. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,466 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Deborah,Nov 2026

JFK - IST

I got locked out of my earthlink account while using the Turkish Airlines wifi. I am still working on getting it back.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,466 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,466 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Deborah,Nov 2026

JFK - IST

I got locked out of my earthlink account while using the Turkish Airlines wifi. I am still working on getting it back.
Pegasus Airlines
6.7
Okay
600 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,466 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Deborah,Nov 2026

JFK - IST

I got locked out of my earthlink account while using the Turkish Airlines wifi. I am still working on getting it back.
Wizz Air
6.2
Okay
172 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,466 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Deborah,Nov 2026

JFK - IST

I got locked out of my earthlink account while using the Turkish Airlines wifi. I am still working on getting it back.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul?

    Airlines like Turkish Airlines fly from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul in about 3h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. There are 1527 mi between London Gatwick Airport and Istanbul. All flights are typically direct.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul is Wizz Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £56 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines, starting at £120 and £153 round-trip. Users have found that Wizz Air is 72% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £32 on Wizz Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Pegasus Airlines from £57 and Turkish Airlines from £89 one-way.

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

    Consider Pakistan International Airlines (83%), Sichuan Airlines (77%) or Thai Airways (77%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £105. While the most popular route (London Gatwick - Istanbul) can be booked for £119 on average, our data indicates £769 when flying from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul (average of £142). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul in August is currently the most expensive (average of £301). 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 3 airlines flying from Gatwick to Istanbul

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Wizz AirCheapest£56Average£137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Pegasus AirlinesCheapest£120Average£207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£153Average£249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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