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Cheap flights from Leeds to Istanbul from £68

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 8/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LBA — IST
13 Dec — 20 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Leeds to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Leeds to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 November 2025.

Mon 1/1208:30LBA - SAW
1 stop12h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1209:30SAW - LBA
2 stops14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11£159
Tue 2/1207:30LBA - SAW
2 stops13h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1209:30SAW - LBA
2 stops14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11£162
Wed 19/1108:30LBA - SAW
1 stop12h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/1110:30SAW - LBA
1 stop24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11£166
Mon 1/1208:30LBA - IST
1 stop13h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1202:10IST - LBA
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11£169
Sun 7/1207:35LBA - SAW
2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1210:35SAW - LBA
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11£174
Wed 19/1108:30LBA - IST
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/1119:35IST - LBA
1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11£179
Tue 2/1208:10LBA - IST
2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1223:35IST - LBA
1 stop12h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11£185
Sun 7/1209:50LBA - SAW
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1209:15SAW - LBA
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11£201
Tue 18/1109:30LBA - IST
1 stop10h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1111:40IST - LBA
1 stop10h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11£247

Cheap flight deals from Leeds to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Leeds (LBA) 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 13 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£159

One-way from

£68

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£255
1/12-6/12
  • 1/12-6/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 27h 05m total
  • Leeds to Istanbul
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8/12
  • 8/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 50m total
  • Leeds to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (£59 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Leeds 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 13 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Leeds to Istanbul that are best for you.

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Leeds

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LeedsIstanbul

LBA - SAW

LBASAW

Leeds/Bradford

Mon 1/12

08:30-00:20

1 stop12h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 6/12

09:30-20:45

2 stops14h 15m

£159

LeedsIstanbul

LBA - IST

LBAIST

Leeds/Bradford

Mon 1/12

08:30-00:40

1 stop13h 10m

Istanbul

Thu 11/12

02:10-18:05

1 stop18h 55m

£169

LeedsIstanbul

LBA - SAW

LBASAW

Leeds/Bradford

Sun 7/12

07:35-16:45

2 stops30h 10m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 14/12

10:35-16:10

1 stop8h 35m

£174

LeedsIstanbul

LBA - SAW

LBASAW

Leeds/Bradford

Tue 2/12

07:30-19:15

1 stop8h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 6/12

08:55-07:35

2 stops25h 40m

£183

LeedsIstanbul

LBA - SAW

LBASAW

Leeds/Bradford

Sun 7/12

09:50-15:10

2 stops26h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 12/12

09:15-19:30

1 stop13h 15m

£201

LeedsIstanbul

LBA - IST

LBAIST

Leeds/Bradford

Tue 2/12

09:30-00:20

1 stop11h 50m

Istanbul

Sat 6/12

23:35-09:15

1 stop12h 40m

£206

LeedsIstanbul

LBA - IST

LBAIST

Leeds/Bradford

Mon 16/3

06:05-16:55

1 stop7h 50m

Istanbul

Thu 19/3

17:55-21:55

1 stop7h 00m

£288

LeedsIstanbul

LBA - IST

LBAIST

Leeds/Bradford

Mon 16/3

10:00-03:50

2 stops14h 50m

Istanbul

Thu 19/3

17:55-21:55

1 stop7h 00m

£450

LeedsIstanbul

LBA - IST

LBAIST

Leeds/Bradford

Tue 10/3

06:05-16:55

1 stop7h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 11/3

17:55-21:55

1 stop7h 00m

£462

LeedsIstanbul

LBA - IST

LBAIST

Leeds/Bradford

Tue 10/3

08:30-00:05

2 stops12h 35m

Istanbul

Wed 11/3

18:45-15:50

2 stops24h 05m

£488

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Leeds to Istanbul

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Leeds to Istanbul?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Leeds to Istanbul (average of £73). Flying from Leeds to Istanbul in August is currently the most expensive (average of £165). 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 LBA to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Leeds 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 13 November 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Leeds to Istanbul is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 21% on airfare.

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 13 November 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Turkish Airlines, andeasyJet from Leeds to Istanbul. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,411 reviews
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Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,411 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,411 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,043 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,411 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
easyJet
6.9
Okay
1,842 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,411 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Leeds to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Leeds to Istanbul?

    Leeds/Bradford (LBA) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Leeds to Istanbul. You should not have trouble finding flights to Istanbul from Leeds/Bradford; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights from the Leeds airport to Istanbul. It is only a 6.5 mi journey to Leeds/Bradford (LBA) from Leeds’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Leeds to Istanbul round-trip?

    According to our current data, easyJet (£87), KLM (£202), and Turkish Airlines (£208) offers the cheapest pricing from Leeds to Istanbul. easyJet is currently priced 72% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Leeds 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 Leeds to Istanbul?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Leeds to Istanbul (average of £73). Flying from Leeds to Istanbul in August is currently the most expensive (average of £165). 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 Leeds to Istanbul

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Leeds 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 13 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
easyJetCheapest£87Average£162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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KLMCheapest£202Average£319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£208Average£317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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