Cheap Flights from Heathrow to Istanbul from £93

How to find the cheapest flight from
Heathrow (LHR) to Istanbul (IST)

All the information you need to plan the best LHR to IST flight in 2022: compare Heathrow to Istanbul flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Istanbul.

LHR - IST Price	£220 - £342
IST Temperature	5 - 23 °C
IST Rainfall	10 - 100 mm

Popular in December High demand for flights, 20% potential price rise
Cheapest in January Best time to find cheap flights, 20% potential price drop
Round-trip from £177 From London Heathrow to Istanbul
One-way from £93 One-way flight from London Heathrow to Istanbul

Popular in

December

High demand for flights, 20% potential price rise

Cheapest in

January

Best time to find cheap flights, 20% potential price drop

Round-trip from

£177

From London Heathrow to Istanbul

One-way from

£93

One-way flight from London Heathrow to Istanbul

Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.

When is the cheapest time to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul (LHR - IST)?

When flying from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul?

To save up to 24% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 59 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul from £205 1-2 weeks out and tickets from £230 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul?

Our data shows that March tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul from London Heathrow Airport. Users have commonly found prices around £199 for the month, but tickets can be as low as £119. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

Cheap flights from Heathrow to Istanbul in May, June 2022

The best prices found for LHR to IST flights in May, June

18 May - 20 May

£172pp

LHR

London Heathrow

Multiple airlines

1 STOP

IST

Istanbul

IST

Istanbul

British Airways

Direct

LHR

London Heathrow

17 Jun - 1 Jul

£175pp

LHR

London Heathrow

British Airways

Direct

IST

Istanbul

IST

Istanbul

British Airways

Direct

LHR

London Heathrow

17 Jun - 24 Jun

£177pp

LHR

London Heathrow

British Airways

Direct

IST

Istanbul

IST

Istanbul

British Airways

Direct

LHR

London Heathrow

London Heathrow to Istanbul 2022 flight deals

Cheap flights to Istanbul from Heathrow found for this year

12 Nov - 15 Nov

£121pp

LHR

London Heathrow

British Airways

Direct

IST

Istanbul

IST

Istanbul

British Airways

Direct

LHR

London Heathrow

22 Nov - 29 Nov

£122pp

LHR

London Heathrow

British Airways

Direct

IST

Istanbul

IST

Istanbul

British Airways

Direct

LHR

London Heathrow

27 Oct - 7 Nov

£122pp

LHR

London Heathrow

British Airways

Direct

IST

Istanbul

IST

Istanbul

British Airways

Direct

LHR

London Heathrow

Direct flights to Istanbul from Heathrow

Save time with Heathrow to Istanbul direct flight deals

12 Nov - 15 Nov

£121pp

LHR

London Heathrow

British Airways

Direct

IST

Istanbul

IST

Istanbul

British Airways

Direct

LHR

London Heathrow

27 Oct - 7 Nov

£122pp

LHR

London Heathrow

British Airways

Direct

IST

Istanbul

IST

Istanbul

British Airways

Direct

LHR

London Heathrow

11 Nov - 14 Nov

£123pp

LHR

London Heathrow

British Airways

Direct

IST

Istanbul

IST

Istanbul

British Airways

Direct

LHR

London Heathrow

Last-minute flights from Heathrow to Istanbul

Late deals on return flights to Istanbul from Heathrow, departing today and this week

24 May - 10 Jun

£197pp

LHR

London Heathrow

Multiple airlines

1 STOP

IST

Istanbul

IST

Istanbul

Turkish Airlines

Direct

LHR

London Heathrow

24 May - 8 Jun

£212pp

LHR

London Heathrow

LOT

1 STOP

IST

Istanbul

IST

Istanbul

LOT

1 STOP

LHR

London Heathrow

24 May - 10 Jun

£219pp

LHR

London Heathrow

Turkish Airlines

Direct

IST

Istanbul

IST

Istanbul

Turkish Airlines

Direct

LHR

London Heathrow

One-way flights to Istanbul from London Heathrow

The cheapest one-way flights from Heathrow to Istanbul

02:20 - 23:20

Air France

1 stop

19h 00m

LHR - IST

£93

14:10 - 19:30

LOT

1 stop

27h 20m

LHR - IST

£95

Travelgenio

13:40 - 19:55

British Airways

Direct

4h 15m

LHR - IST

£96

Travelgenio

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Flight FAQs

From Heathrow to Istanbul

Which airlines flying from London Heathrow to Istanbul have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Some of the carriers operating flights from London Heathrow to Istanbul that may be offering flexible cancellation policies are Turkish Airlines, British Airways, and LOT. Our site will let you filter for all airlines offering greater flexibility due to COVID-19.

Can I find flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul for under £200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul for under £200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on British Airways for just £121, but on average you can expect to pay £133.

Are there nonstop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul for under £200 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul under £200. A good price for a nonstop flight from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul is less than £133.

Are there last-minute flights available from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul for under £200?

There are currently 20+ open flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul within the next 7 days for less than £200.

What days are nonstop flights available from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul?

Days when nonstop flights are available for this flight are: Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Saturday.

How many flights depart from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul on average per day?

Per day, 5 flights depart from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul on average.
Morning (6am - Noon) - 100% of flight departures

How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul?

Departing from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul will take you 4h. The distance from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul is about 1555 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

Cheapflights users have booked flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul round-trip from £121. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are KLM, from £143, and Lufthansa, from £147. Users have found that British Airways is 45% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Aegean Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £70. British Airways flights start at £87 while deals on LOT start at £92 one-way.

What are the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £99. While the most popular route (London Heathrow - Istanbul) can be booked for £120 on average our data indicates £413 when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul?

Consider AnadoluJet, Aegean Airlines or Air France when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul.

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COVID Restrictions

View COVID Travel Restrictions for Istanbul, Turkey

Do I need a COVID test to fly to Istanbul from Heathrow?

Information is based on travel restrictions from London Heathrow to Istanbul

Most visitors from London Heathrow need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Istanbul.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from London Heathrow must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 48 hours for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to Istanbul.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from London Heathrow are not required to quarantine after entering Istanbul.

Documents
Form for Entry to Turkey - Mandatory to fill 72h before arrival.

Do I need a test to fly back to Heathrow from Istanbul?

Returning to London Heathrow from Istanbul

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Istanbul are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering London Heathrow.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Istanbul are not required to quarantine after entering London Heathrow.

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Destination information for Istanbul

Things to know before you go - useful duration and weather info for your trip from Heathrow to Istanbul.

£1 = ₺19.77

4h 15m

22.0 °C

40.0 mm

Airports servicing London

Heathrow (LHR)

Airports servicing Istanbul

Istanbul (IST)

Sabiha Gokcen (SAW)

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time	COVID-19 safety
Air France	£82	£189	No cancel fee	77%		Search Air France flights
Pegasus Airlines	£83	£188	No cancel fee	82%		Search Pegasus Airlines flights
AnadoluJet	£103	£186	No cancel fee	N/A	We couldn't confirm the COVID-19 safety measures taken by AnadoluJet. Please check directly on their website for additional information.	Search AnadoluJet flights
KLM	£116	£241	No cancel fee	75%		Search KLM flights
British Airways	£119	£202	No cancel fee	70%		Search British Airways flights
Aegean Airlines	£134	£217	No cancel fee	87%		Search Aegean Airlines flights
Lufthansa	£148	£212	No cancel fee	76%		Search Lufthansa flights
Air Serbia	£150	£292	No cancel fee	N/A		Search Air Serbia flights
LOT	£153	£202	No cancel fee	81%		Search LOT flights
Aeroflot	£166	£322	No cancel fee	79%		Search Aeroflot flights

Hourly flight availability from Heathrow to Istanbul

See what time of day planes typically take off from Heathrow towards Istanbul.

Afternoon Midday to 6 PM	39% of flight departures
Evening 6 PM to midnight	29% of flight departures
Morning 6 AM to midday	17% of flight departures
Early morning Midnight to 6 AM	15% of flight departures

Midnight

6 AM

Noon

6 PM

Weekly flight availability

from Heathrow to Istanbul

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Heathrow to Istanbul.

Sunday

13 daily flights

Monday

16 daily flights

Tuesday

13 daily flights

Wednesday

19 daily flights

Thursday

19 daily flights

Friday

17 daily flights

Saturday

14 daily flights

Cheap flights from Heathrow to Istanbul

How to find the cheapest flight from Heathrow (LHR) to Istanbul (IST)

All the information you need to plan the best LHR to IST flight in 2022: compare Heathrow to Istanbul flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Istanbul.

When is the cheapest time to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul (LHR - IST)?

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul?

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul?

Cheap flights from Heathrow to Istanbul in May, June 2022

The best prices found for LHR to IST flights in May, June

London Heathrow to Istanbul 2022 flight deals

Cheap flights to Istanbul from Heathrow found for this year

Direct flights to Istanbul from Heathrow

Save time with Heathrow to Istanbul direct flight deals

Last-minute flights from Heathrow to Istanbul

Late deals on return flights to Istanbul from Heathrow, departing today and this week

One-way flights to Istanbul from London Heathrow

The cheapest one-way flights from Heathrow to Istanbul

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about <span class="emphasized">Heathrow</span> to <span class="emphasized">Istanbul</span> flights.

Flight FAQs

From Heathrow to Istanbul

Which airlines flying from London Heathrow to Istanbul have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Can I find flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul for under £200 on Cheapflights?

Are there nonstop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul for under £200 on Cheapflights?

Are there last-minute flights available from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul for under £200?

What days are nonstop flights available from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul?

How many flights depart from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul on average per day?

How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul?

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

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

What are the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul?

What are the most popular airlines that fly from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul?

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COVID Restrictions

Do I need a COVID test to fly to Istanbul from Heathrow?

Do I need a test to fly back to Heathrow from Istanbul?

Destination information for Istanbul

Things to know before you go - useful duration and weather info for your trip from Heathrow to Istanbul.

Airports servicing London

Airports servicing Istanbul

Top 10 airlines flying from London Heathrow to Istanbul

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users travelling from Heathrow to Istanbul choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.

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Hourly flight availability from Heathrow to Istanbul

See what time of day planes typically take off from Heathrow towards Istanbul.

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Heathrow to Istanbul.

How to find the cheapest flight from
Heathrow (LHR) to Istanbul (IST)