Find flights
Deals
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul from £36

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 9/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — IST
15 Apr — 22 Apr1
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 Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Gatwick to Istanbul

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

Cheapest flights from Gatwick to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 March 2026.

Fri 19/613:30
LGW
-
IST
Nonstop4h 00m
Wizz Air
Wed 24/620:10
IST
-
LGW
Nonstop4h 05m
Wizz Air
Deal found 13/3£71
Thu 7/513:35
LGW
-
IST
Nonstop4h 00m
Wizz Air
Mon 11/520:15
IST
-
LGW
Nonstop4h 05m
Wizz Air
Deal found 13/3£72
Wed 24/613:35
LGW
-
IST
Nonstop4h 00m
Wizz Air
Sat 27/620:05
IST
-
LGW
Nonstop4h 15m
Wizz Air
Deal found 15/3£73
Thu 16/413:30
LGW
-
IST
Nonstop4h 00m
Wizz Air
Mon 20/420:10
IST
-
LGW
Nonstop4h 05m
Wizz Air
Deal found 15/3£73
Mon 13/413:35
LGW
-
IST
Nonstop4h 00m
Wizz Air
Tue 21/420:15
IST
-
LGW
Nonstop4h 05m
Wizz Air
Deal found 13/3£74
Tue 7/413:35
LGW
-
IST
Nonstop4h 00m
Wizz Air
Thu 30/420:15
IST
-
LGW
Nonstop4h 05m
Wizz Air
Deal found 11/3£75
Mon 13/413:35
LGW
-
IST
Nonstop4h 00m
Wizz Air
Mon 20/420:15
IST
-
LGW
Nonstop4h 05m
Wizz Air
Deal found 15/3£76
Wed 6/513:30
LGW
-
IST
Nonstop4h 00m
Wizz Air
Mon 11/520:10
IST
-
LGW
Nonstop4h 05m
Wizz Air
Deal found 12/3£77
Sun 7/613:40
LGW
-
IST
Nonstop3h 55m
Wizz Air
Wed 17/620:10
IST
-
LGW
Nonstop4h 05m
Wizz Air
Deal found 14/3£79
Mon 15/613:30
LGW
-
IST
Nonstop4h 00m
Wizz Air
Fri 19/620:10
IST
-
LGW
Nonstop4h 10m
Wizz Air
Deal found 14/3£79
Tue 21/406:00
LGW
-
SAW
1 stop28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/407:55
SAW
-
LGW
1 stop6h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3£108
Wed 13/515:15
LGW
-
SAW
1 stop12h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 15/500:35
SAW
-
LGW
1 stop14h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3£110

Find flight deals from Gatwick to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Gatwick (LGW) to Istanbul (TR5). 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 16 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£71

One-way from

£36

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£138
Wizz Air
  • Wizz Air
  • 19/6-24/6
  • Nonstop
  • 8h 05m total
  • London to Istanbul
Search Deals
Wizz Air
  • Wizz Air
  • 9/4
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 00m total
  • London to Istanbul
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (£32 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from Gatwick to Istanbul 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 16 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Fri 17/4

13:30-19:30

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Mon 20/4

20:10-22:15

Nonstop4h 05m

£73

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Thu 11/6

13:30-19:30

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Mon 15/6

20:10-22:15

Nonstop4h 05m

£73

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Wed 6/5

13:30-19:30

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Mon 11/5

20:10-22:15

Nonstop4h 05m

£77

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Thu 14/5

13:30-19:30

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Sun 17/5

20:15-22:20

Nonstop4h 05m

£92

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Thu 9/4

13:30-19:30

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Mon 20/4

20:10-22:15

Nonstop4h 05m

£94

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Thu 9/4

13:35-19:35

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 15/4

20:15-22:20

Nonstop4h 05m

£111

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Fri 15/5

13:30-19:30

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Fri 22/5

20:10-22:20

Nonstop4h 10m

£118

LondonIstanbul

LGW - SAW

LGWSAW

London Gatwick

Mon 8/6

07:00-19:50

1 stop10h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 15/6

14:50-21:25

1 stop8h 35m

£153

LondonIstanbul

LGW - SAW

LGWSAW

London Gatwick

Wed 15/4

08:25-21:25

1 stop11h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 19/4

20:15-03:10

1 stop8h 55m

£158

LondonIstanbul

LGW - SAW

LGWSAW

London Gatwick

Tue 21/4

06:40-17:20

1 stop8h 40m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 7/5

17:15-23:10

1 stop7h 55m

£163

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 16/3

Showing 1-10 of 41 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2
3
...
5

Best time to book a flight from Gatwick to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Gatwick with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Gatwick to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 13 March 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul, you should look to book at least 65 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 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 £54). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul in August is currently the most expensive (average of £116). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Gatwick to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 March 2026.

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 77% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Gatwick to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 14 March 2026.

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.

Weekly flight availability from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul

Explore weekly flight availability from Gatwick to Istanbul. 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 16 March 2026.

The most flights from LGW to TR5 are scheduled on a Monday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

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 141 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 in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

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

Tuesday 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.

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 16 March 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul, such as Turkish Airlines and Wizz Air. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,256 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jan 2026

NQZ - IST

First of all, my flight got delayed. When I had a registration in Astana, the girl who was working on a desk was too lazy to fill out my info and that’s why she gave me only 2 tickets instead of 3. While boarding I realized it and had to talk to another worker who was solving this problem. My seat was near emergency door, people in front were reclining their seats, but I couldn’t- that made me have a little space to sit, move, etc. That was really uncomfortable. So the flight itself also took longer and I didn’t have time to reach another gate for next flight, even tho flight attendant said plane will be in time. I had to go to Turkish Airlines main office, most of workers didn’t speak enough good English to explain properly where it is. It also took me like 1,5 hours to solve. I was not satisfied with the flight at all this time.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,256 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,256 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jan 2026

NQZ - IST

First of all, my flight got delayed. When I had a registration in Astana, the girl who was working on a desk was too lazy to fill out my info and that’s why she gave me only 2 tickets instead of 3. While boarding I realized it and had to talk to another worker who was solving this problem. My seat was near emergency door, people in front were reclining their seats, but I couldn’t- that made me have a little space to sit, move, etc. That was really uncomfortable. So the flight itself also took longer and I didn’t have time to reach another gate for next flight, even tho flight attendant said plane will be in time. I had to go to Turkish Airlines main office, most of workers didn’t speak enough good English to explain properly where it is. It also took me like 1,5 hours to solve. I was not satisfied with the flight at all this time.
Wizz Air
6.2
Okay
164 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,256 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jan 2026

NQZ - IST

First of all, my flight got delayed. When I had a registration in Astana, the girl who was working on a desk was too lazy to fill out my info and that’s why she gave me only 2 tickets instead of 3. While boarding I realized it and had to talk to another worker who was solving this problem. My seat was near emergency door, people in front were reclining their seats, but I couldn’t- that made me have a little space to sit, move, etc. That was really uncomfortable. So the flight itself also took longer and I didn’t have time to reach another gate for next flight, even tho flight attendant said plane will be in time. I had to go to Turkish Airlines main office, most of workers didn’t speak enough good English to explain properly where it is. It also took me like 1,5 hours to solve. I was not satisfied with the flight at all this time.

Related info for your journey

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

    Airlines like Wizz Air fly from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul in about 4h. 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. An additional option worth looking into is Turkish Airlines, starting at £148. Users have found that Wizz Air is 66% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    Consider EVA Air (87%), Wizz Air (80%) or Thai Airways (80%) 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 £35. While the most popular route (London Gatwick - Istanbul) can be booked for £59 on average, our data indicates £641 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 £54). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul in August is currently the most expensive (average of £116). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Top 2 airlines flying from Gatwick to Istanbul

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Gatwick to Istanbul. 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 16 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Wizz AirCheapest£56Average£124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search Wizz Air flights
Turkish AirlinesCheapest£148Average£227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Search Turkish Airlines flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Gatwick to Istanbul?

When you search for this flight from Gatwick to Istanbul, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Gatwick to Istanbul?

Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Istanbul from Gatwick by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Can Cheapflights find flights from Gatwick to Istanbul with no change fees?

Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from Gatwick to Istanbul with no change fees.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Gatwick to Istanbul become cheaper?

Yes! Start tracking prices for Gatwick to Istanbul flights today and get alerted whenever prices for these flights change. To access this feature, click the bell icon next to the flight deals above, which will prompt you for a valid email address to receive your alerts.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.