Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul

When flying out of Heathrow, make sure to check which terminal your airline flies from as Heathrow has four terminals that are quite spread out. If you need to change terminals, there are shuttle trains or London Underground trains that run between the terminals but the trains also run into central London, so double check before you board to avoid catching the wrong train. You can get a free transfer ticket to use these trains at the terminal station. Upon arrival, two airports serve the city of Istanbul. Istanbul Ataturk, located approximately a 60-min drive north of the city, is the most popular for flights from Heathrow; however, flights are available for Sabiha Gokcen International Airport as well. Sabiha Gokcen Airport is closer to the city, located approximately a 30-min drive south of Istanbul.

While there are no direct flights to Sabiha Gokcen Airport, Turkish Airlines offers a wide variety of direct flights between Heathrow and Istanbul Ataturk Airport, as does British Airways. Travellers journeying to Istanbul from Heathrow and flying direct should expect an average flight time of just under 4h. If you want to make sure you have a wide variety of flight times and airlines to choose from, make sure to book through Cheapflights. We can help find the flights that work for you.

Flights to Istanbul from Heathrow with a single stopover can be a cheaper option for travellers flying on a budget and can be found journeying into both Istanbul Ataturk Airport and Sabiha Gokcen Airport. When flying with Air France, expect to stop at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Travellers journeying with KLM will often find themselves changing flights in Amsterdam. Flights with a single stopover can take anywhere from 6h to 14h depending on the time of departure and the stopover location. There are also flights through airlines such as Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Air, which operate two stopovers. Travellers journeying on these flights should expect a journey time of anywhere from 21h to 38h.

Travellers journeying to Istanbul as tourists and planning on staying in the country for less than 90 days do need a passport but do not need a visa. However, you can only visit for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. You are also advised to have a blank page on your passport and at least six months left before it expires. If you plan on staying for longer, it is recommended that you apply for a visa before arrival. You can also apply for a residence permit while in the country and before the 90 days has passed.

Cheapflights users have booked flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul round-trip from £38. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Wizz Air, from £56, and Pegasus Airlines, from £78. Users have found that Ajet is 84% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Wizz Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £33. Air Serbia flights start at £81 while deals on KLM start at £92 one-way.

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul consider choosing Icelandair (88%), British Airways (85%) or Avianca (81%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £129. While the most popular route (London Heathrow - Istanbul) can be booked for £153 on average, our data indicates £660 when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul.

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow 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.

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul (average of £190). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul in July is currently the most expensive (average of £354). 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.