What is the cheapest airline to fly from Leeds to Istanbul round-trip?

According to our current data, KLM (£244), offers the cheapest pricing from Leeds to Istanbul. KLM is currently priced 22% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LBA to IST?

When flying from Leeds 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.

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 1 airline has flights from the Leeds airport to Istanbul. It is only a 6.5 mi journey to Leeds/Bradford (LBA) from Leeds’s city center.

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.

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Leeds to Istanbul that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 1 September 2026.

Sun 11/1009:50 -

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Deal found 30/8£177

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Deal found 28/8£276

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Round-trip from	£148
One-way from	£84
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Cheapest in	February
Average price	£290

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LBA Leeds/Bradford - IST Istanbul

LBAIST

Leeds/Bradford

Sun 11/10

09:50-22:25

1 stop10h 35m

Istanbul

Tue 13/10

23:15-13:20

1 stop16h 05m

£148

LeedsIstanbul

LBA Leeds/Bradford - IST Istanbul

LBAIST

Leeds/Bradford

Mon 5/10

20:15-22:25

2 stops24h 10m

Istanbul

Thu 8/10

18:35-19:40

2 stops27h 05m

£177

LeedsIstanbul

LBA Leeds/Bradford - IST Istanbul

LBAIST

Leeds/Bradford

Tue 13/10

06:00-22:25

1 stop14h 25m

Istanbul

Tue 20/10

23:15-13:20

1 stop16h 05m

£186

LeedsIstanbul

LBA Leeds/Bradford - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

LBASAW

Leeds/Bradford

Sun 11/10

09:50-20:05

1 stop8h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 13/10

10:40-23:50

2 stops15h 10m

£195

LeedsIstanbul

LBA Leeds/Bradford - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

LBASAW

Leeds/Bradford

Tue 22/9

08:35-20:25

1 stop9h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 25/9

10:20-22:10

1 stop13h 50m

£197

LeedsIstanbul

LBA Leeds/Bradford - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

LBASAW

Leeds/Bradford

Sat 26/9

22:30-15:15

2 stops14h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 28/9

08:45-23:05

2 stops16h 20m

£200

LeedsIstanbul

LBA Leeds/Bradford - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

LBASAW

Leeds/Bradford

Sat 26/9

22:30-17:40

2 stops17h 10m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 4/10

21:10-11:25

2 stops16h 15m

£205

LeedsIstanbul

LBA Leeds/Bradford - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

LBASAW

Leeds/Bradford

Sat 26/9

22:30-15:15

2 stops14h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 1/12

21:15-12:20

2 stops18h 05m

£211

LeedsIstanbul

LBA Leeds/Bradford - IST Istanbul

LBAIST

Leeds/Bradford

Wed 14/10

06:00-19:30

2 stops11h 30m

Istanbul

Tue 20/10

13:50-23:50

2 stops12h 00m

£216

LeedsIstanbul

LBA Leeds/Bradford - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

LBASAW

Leeds/Bradford

Sat 12/9

10:20-20:25

1 stop8h 05m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 18/9

10:20-22:10

1 stop13h 50m

£222

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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 £219). Flying from Leeds to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of £463). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Leeds to Istanbul?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Leeds to Istanbul flights typically cost between £251 and £301 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £148 on Multiple Airlines (11 Oct–13 Oct).

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM 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

7.8

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1,569 reviews

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4.0

Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,569 reviews

KLM

7.8

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1,569 reviews

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1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

Related info for your journey

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 1 airline has 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 is the cheapest airline to fly from Leeds to Istanbul round-trip?
According to our current data, KLM (£244), offers the cheapest pricing from Leeds to Istanbul. KLM is currently priced 22% 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 £219). Flying from Leeds to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of £463). 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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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Leeds to Istanbul flights typically cost between £251 and £301 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £148 on Multiple Airlines (11 Oct–13 Oct).

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM 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.

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Leeds to Istanbul flights typically cost between £251 and £301 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £148 on Multiple Airlines (11 Oct–13 Oct).