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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul from £59

LGW — IST
25 Sep — 2 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Gatwick to Istanbul are usually found in November or January, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to Istanbul

Sat 19/915:20 -
Nonstop3h 55m
Sun 27/911:30 -
Nonstop4h 20m
Deal found 25/8£126
Fri 18/913:30 -
Nonstop4h 00m
Tue 22/920:15 -
Nonstop4h 05m
Deal found 26/8£126
Sat 3/1015:20 -
Nonstop3h 55m
Wed 7/1011:55 -
Nonstop4h 20m
Deal found 25/8£127
Tue 8/913:30 -
Nonstop4h 00m
Mon 9/1101:00 -
1 stop12h 15m
Deal found 25/8£127
Wed 23/915:20 -
Nonstop3h 55m
Wed 30/911:55 -
Nonstop4h 20m
Deal found 25/8£128
Fri 25/913:30 -
Nonstop4h 00m
Tue 29/920:15 -
Nonstop4h 05m
Deal found 25/8£128
Mon 14/915:20 -
Nonstop3h 55m
Sat 19/911:55 -
Nonstop4h 20m
Deal found 25/8£128
Wed 9/913:30 -
Nonstop4h 00m
Wed 16/920:10 -
Nonstop4h 10m
Deal found 26/8£128
Mon 28/919:30 -
1 stop7h 45m
Wed 7/1011:55 -
Nonstop4h 20m
Deal found 25/8£129
Fri 18/913:30 -
Nonstop4h 00m
Mon 21/900:20 -
1 stop12h 00m
Deal found 25/8£129
Wed 9/915:15 -
1 stop8h 00m
Tue 15/919:35 -
1 stop8h 45m
Deal found 25/8£130
Thu 3/913:30 -
Nonstop4h 00m
Fri 25/920:10 -
Nonstop4h 10m
Deal found 24/8£130

Find flight deals from Gatwick to Istanbul

Round-trip from

£126

One-way from

£59

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£292
Pegasus Airlines
  • Pegasus Airlines
  • 19/9-27/9
  • Nonstop
  • 8h 15m total
  • London to Istanbul
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Pegasus Airlines
  • Pegasus Airlines
  • 30/8
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 55m total
  • London to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price (£45 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
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LondonIstanbul

LGW London Gatwick - IST Istanbul

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Sun 20/9

13:40-19:35

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 30/9

20:10-22:20

Nonstop4h 10m

£126

LondonIstanbul

LGW London Gatwick - IST Istanbul

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Thu 1/10

13:30-19:30

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Sun 11/10

20:15-22:20

Nonstop4h 05m

£135

LondonIstanbul

LGW London Gatwick - IST Istanbul

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Thu 24/9

13:30-19:30

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Sun 4/10

20:15-22:20

Nonstop4h 05m

£144

LondonIstanbul

LGW London Gatwick - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

LGWSAW

London Gatwick

Mon 14/9

15:20-21:15

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 20/9

17:15-00:10

1 stop8h 55m

£144

LondonIstanbul

LGW London Gatwick - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

LGWSAW

London Gatwick

Fri 20/11

12:15-19:10

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 27/11

09:50-11:10

Nonstop4h 20m

£151

LondonIstanbul

LGW London Gatwick - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

LGWSAW

London Gatwick

Mon 11/1

12:10-19:05

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 21/1

09:45-11:05

Nonstop4h 20m

£157

LondonIstanbul

LGW London Gatwick - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

LGWSAW

London Gatwick

Thu 1/10

15:20-21:15

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 7/10

12:50-19:15

1 stop8h 25m

£158

LondonIstanbul

LGW London Gatwick - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

LGWSAW

London Gatwick

Thu 12/11

12:15-19:10

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 16/11

08:45-16:20

1 stop10h 35m

£161

LondonIstanbul

LGW London Gatwick - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

LGWSAW

London Gatwick

Fri 11/9

15:20-21:15

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 19/9

23:10-09:30

1 stop12h 20m

£162

LondonIstanbul

LGW London Gatwick - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

LGWSAW

London Gatwick

Thu 21/1

12:10-19:05

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 2/2

09:05-13:25

1 stop7h 20m

£165

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Best time to book a flight from Gatwick to Istanbul

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul (average of £106). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul in August is currently the most expensive (average of £296). 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 81% 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 Monday (24 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 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 £166 and £289 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £126 on Pegasus Airlines (19 Sept–27 Sept).

How often are flights from London to Istanbul delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between London and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 136 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night 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 Sunday 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 64 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 Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday 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
4,481 reviews
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Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

KRK - IST

Of course, when one books a trip in "sardine class," one realizes that comfort is an expensive option. That having been said, the seats were in the seat no comfortable. However, this was more than compensated by the excellent (for coach) food service and the helpfulness of the crew. I also loved that Turkish Airlines does not nickle-and-dime you on luggage. Yes, I would go with them again.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,481 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,481 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

KRK - IST

Of course, when one books a trip in "sardine class," one realizes that comfort is an expensive option. That having been said, the seats were in the seat no comfortable. However, this was more than compensated by the excellent (for coach) food service and the helpfulness of the crew. I also loved that Turkish Airlines does not nickle-and-dime you on luggage. Yes, I would go with them again.
Pegasus Airlines
6.6
Okay
634 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,481 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

KRK - IST

Of course, when one books a trip in "sardine class," one realizes that comfort is an expensive option. That having been said, the seats were in the seat no comfortable. However, this was more than compensated by the excellent (for coach) food service and the helpfulness of the crew. I also loved that Turkish Airlines does not nickle-and-dime you on luggage. Yes, I would go with them again.
Wizz Air
6.2
Okay
172 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,481 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

KRK - IST

Of course, when one books a trip in "sardine class," one realizes that comfort is an expensive option. That having been said, the seats were in the seat no comfortable. However, this was more than compensated by the excellent (for coach) food service and the helpfulness of the crew. I also loved that Turkish Airlines does not nickle-and-dime you on luggage. Yes, I would go with them again.

Related info for your journey

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

    Airlines like Wizz Air and Pegasus 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 £54 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines, starting at £122 and £146 round-trip. Users have found that Wizz Air is 70% 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 £31 on Wizz Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Pegasus Airlines from £43 and Turkish Airlines from £87 one-way.

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

    Consider Pakistan International Airlines (81%), Sichuan Airlines (74%) or Thai Airways (74%) 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 £54. While the most popular route (London Gatwick - Istanbul) can be booked for £77 on average, our data indicates £1,172 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul (average of £106). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul in August is currently the most expensive (average of £296). 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£54Average£123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Pegasus AirlinesCheapest£122Average£246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£146Average£237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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