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Cheap flights from London City Airport to Istanbul from £99

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 26/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LCY — IST
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from London City to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London City to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 December 2025.

Tue 9/1209:50LCY - IST
1 stop9h 55mLufthansa
Tue 16/1206:30IST - LCY
1 stop5h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 2/12£232
Tue 9/1209:50LCY - IST
1 stop9h 55mLufthansa
Mon 22/1206:30IST - LCY
1 stop14h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 3/12£240
Wed 10/1209:50LCY - IST
1 stop9h 55mLufthansa
Tue 16/1206:30IST - LCY
1 stop5h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 4/12£241
Wed 10/1209:50LCY - IST
1 stop9h 55mLufthansa
Mon 22/1206:30IST - LCY
1 stop14h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 4/12£250
Wed 10/1209:20LCY - SAW
1 stop6h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/1212:45SAW - LCY
1 stop8h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12£259
Wed 10/1209:20LCY - SAW
1 stop6h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/1212:00SAW - LCY
1 stop8h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£268
Tue 9/1209:50LCY - IST
1 stop9h 55mLufthansa
Mon 15/1206:30IST - LCY
1 stop14h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 3/12£274
Wed 10/1209:50LCY - IST
1 stop9h 55mLufthansa
Mon 15/1206:30IST - LCY
1 stop13h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 4/12£275
Tue 9/1209:50LCY - IST
1 stop9h 55mLufthansa
Sun 14/1206:30IST - LCY
1 stop13h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 3/12£280
Tue 9/1209:50LCY - IST
1 stop9h 55mLufthansa
Fri 12/1206:30IST - LCY
1 stop13h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 4/12£283
Wed 10/1209:50LCY - IST
1 stop9h 55mLufthansa
Thu 11/1206:30IST - LCY
1 stop13h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 2/12£284
Wed 10/1209:20LCY - SAW
1 stop6h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1208:50SAW - LCY
1 stop6h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£290

Find flight deals from London City to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London City (LCY) 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 5 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£182

One-way from

£99

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£707
KLM
  • KLM
  • 22/1-25/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 30m total
  • London to Istanbul
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KLM
  • KLM
  • 26/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 10m total
  • London to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price (£72 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 12% potential price decrease (£28 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Customise your flight search to find flights from London City 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 5 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London City Airport to Istanbul that are best for you.

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London City

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Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonIstanbul

LCY - IST

LCYIST

London City

Thu 22/1

07:45-16:55

1 stop6h 10m

Istanbul

Tue 27/1

17:55-08:10

1 stop17h 15m

£185

LondonIstanbul

LCY - IST

LCYIST

London City

Thu 29/1

20:05-16:55

1 stop17h 50m

Istanbul

Tue 3/2

17:55-08:10

1 stop17h 15m

£185

LondonIstanbul

LCY - SAW

LCYSAW

London City

Thu 8/1

09:15-18:55

1 stop6h 40m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 13/1

08:50-17:05

1 stop11h 15m

£214

LondonIstanbul

LCY - IST

LCYIST

London City

Thu 8/1

07:45-16:55

1 stop6h 10m

Istanbul

Tue 13/1

17:55-07:15

1 stop16h 20m

£223

LondonIstanbul

LCY - IST

LCYIST

London City

Thu 9/4

09:15-21:15

1 stop10h 00m

Istanbul

Thu 16/4

13:50-18:35

1 stop6h 45m

£226

LondonIstanbul

LCY - IST

LCYIST

London City

Thu 9/4

09:15-21:15

1 stop10h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 14/4

13:50-18:35

1 stop6h 45m

£226

LondonIstanbul

LCY - IST

LCYIST

London City

Wed 8/4

09:15-21:15

1 stop10h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 14/4

13:50-18:35

1 stop6h 45m

£226

LondonIstanbul

LCY - IST

LCYIST

London City

Tue 7/4

09:15-21:25

1 stop10h 10m

Istanbul

Thu 16/4

13:50-18:35

1 stop6h 45m

£226

LondonIstanbul

LCY - IST

LCYIST

London City

Thu 16/4

09:15-21:15

1 stop10h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 29/4

13:50-18:35

1 stop6h 45m

£228

LondonIstanbul

LCY - IST

LCYIST

London City

Fri 13/3

20:05-16:55

1 stop17h 50m

Istanbul

Mon 16/3

17:55-07:15

1 stop16h 20m

£234

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from London City Airport to Istanbul

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

Find hourly flight availability from London City 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 5 December 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 29% on flights from London City Airport to Istanbul by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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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 5 December 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM and Lufthansa from London City Airport to Istanbul to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,430 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7.7
Good
1,430 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,430 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,612 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,430 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from London City Airport to Istanbul?

    For as low as £185, KLM can have you in Istanbul from London City Airport in 6h 10m. The distance between London City Airport and Istanbul is about 1524 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on Lufthansa is currently your cheapest option to Istanbul, with prices starting at £236. Another option worth looking into is KLM, starting at £265 return. These flights start at 30% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from London City to Istanbul?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London City 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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Top 2 airlines flying from London City to Istanbul

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from London City 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 5 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest£236Average£299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£265Average£454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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