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Cheap flights from Leeds to Istanbul from £96

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 17/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LBA — IST
13 Aug — 20 Aug1
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 14 July 2026.

Wed 16/906:05
LBA
-
IST
1 stop14h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 23/920:10
IST
-
LBA
2 stops23h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/7£187
Thu 1/1013:55
LBA
-
IST
2 stops11h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/1020:10
IST
-
LBA
2 stops29h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7£197
Sat 5/915:40
LBA
-
SAW
2 stops27h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 13/912:50
SAW
-
LBA
2 stops20h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7£201
Fri 4/915:25
LBA
-
SAW
2 stops23h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 13/912:50
SAW
-
LBA
2 stops20h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7£209
Wed 16/919:35
LBA
-
SAW
2 stops19h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 23/908:45
SAW
-
LBA
2 stops25h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/7£210
Sun 13/909:50
LBA
-
IST
1 stop10h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 18/909:25
IST
-
LBA
2 stops24h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/7£215
Mon 31/808:10
LBA
-
SAW
1 stop9h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/909:15
SAW
-
LBA
2 stops15h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7£217
Tue 14/716:30
LBA
-
SAW
1 stop12h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 20/720:00
SAW
-
LBA
1 stop8h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7£219
Thu 1/1016:20
LBA
-
SAW
2 stops26h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/1015:10
SAW
-
LBA
3 stops21h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7£220
Mon 13/716:35
LBA
-
SAW
1 stop13h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 20/720:00
SAW
-
LBA
1 stop8h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7£225
Thu 20/816:20
LBA
-
SAW
2 stops22h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/913:35
SAW
-
LBA
2 stops20h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7£226
Mon 31/814:45
LBA
-
IST
2 stops16h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/909:25
IST
-
LBA
2 stops24h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7£229

Find 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 14 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£187

One-way from

£96

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December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£385
16/9-23/9
  • 16/9-23/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 45m total
  • Leeds to Istanbul
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17/8
  • 17/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 55m total
  • Leeds to Istanbul
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

Cheapest return flight

LeedsIstanbul

LBA - IST

LBAIST

Leeds/Bradford

Wed 16/9

06:05-22:25

1 stop14h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 23/9

20:10-17:35

2 stops23h 25m

£187

LeedsIstanbul

LBA - IST

LBAIST

Leeds/Bradford

Fri 8/1

16:10-10:50

1 stop15h 40m

Istanbul

Fri 15/1

22:40-15:30

2 stops19h 50m

£205

LeedsIstanbul

LBA - SAW

LBASAW

Leeds/Bradford

Wed 16/9

06:05-20:05

1 stop12h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 23/9

10:40-13:30

2 stops28h 50m

£214

LeedsIstanbul

LBA - SAW

LBASAW

Leeds/Bradford

Thu 20/8

16:20-17:00

2 stops22h 40m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 2/9

13:35-08:30

2 stops20h 55m

£226

LeedsIstanbul

LBA - SAW

LBASAW

Leeds/Bradford

Sun 26/7

18:40-15:00

2 stops18h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 6/8

09:35-11:05

2 stops27h 30m

£229

LeedsIstanbul

LBA - SAW

LBASAW

Leeds/Bradford

Thu 3/9

17:05-17:00

2 stops21h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 9/9

00:35-15:55

2 stops17h 20m

£229

LeedsIstanbul

LBA - SAW

LBASAW

Leeds/Bradford

Wed 4/11

15:30-20:00

2 stops25h 30m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 12/11

10:30-17:10

1 stop9h 40m

£231

LeedsIstanbul

LBA - SAW

LBASAW

Leeds/Bradford

Sat 12/9

13:30-17:00

2 stops25h 30m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 4/10

10:20-23:59

1 stop15h 39m

£233

LeedsIstanbul

LBA - SAW

LBASAW

Leeds/Bradford

Mon 9/11

06:00-19:25

1 stop10h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 14/11

09:15-09:25

2 stops27h 10m

£233

LeedsIstanbul

LBA - SAW

LBASAW

Leeds/Bradford

Fri 8/1

06:05-19:25

1 stop10h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 15/1

14:20-23:25

1 stop12h 05m

£237

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Leeds to Istanbul (average of £34). Flying from Leeds to Istanbul in August is currently the most expensive (average of £274). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

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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
Good
1,538 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

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
7.8
Good
1,538 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,538 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

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 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.

  • How long is the flight from Leeds to Istanbul?

    Airlines like KLM fly from Leeds to Istanbul in about 13h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Leeds and Istanbul are separated by a distance of 1643 mi.

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

    According to our current data, KLM (£236), offers the cheapest pricing from Leeds to Istanbul. KLM is currently priced 26% 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Leeds to Istanbul (average of £34). Flying from Leeds to Istanbul in August is currently the most expensive (average of £274). 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 airline flying from Leeds to Istanbul

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£236Average£329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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