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Cheap flights from London City Airport 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 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LCY — IST
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
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 28 January 2026.

Mon 23/220:05
LCY
-
IST
1 stop17h 50m
KLM
Tue 3/317:55
IST
-
LCY
1 stop16h 20m
KLM
Deal found 26/1£174
Wed 18/307:45
LCY
-
IST
1 stop6h 10m
KLM
Sun 22/317:55
IST
-
LCY
1 stop16h 20m
KLM
Deal found 26/1£175
Tue 24/207:45
LCY
-
IST
1 stop6h 10m
KLM
Fri 6/317:55
IST
-
LCY
1 stop18h 35m
KLM
Deal found 27/1£176
Fri 6/320:05
LCY
-
IST
1 stop17h 50m
KLM
Mon 9/317:55
IST
-
LCY
1 stop16h 20m
KLM
Deal found 27/1£177
Tue 31/317:50
LCY
-
IST
1 stop5h 30m
KLM
Fri 17/406:00
IST
-
LCY
1 stop15h 45m
KLM
Deal found 26/1£179
Fri 13/307:45
LCY
-
IST
1 stop6h 10m
KLM
Thu 19/317:55
IST
-
LCY
1 stop17h 15m
KLM
Deal found 26/1£182
Thu 12/307:45
LCY
-
IST
1 stop6h 10m
KLM
Sat 14/317:55
IST
-
LCY
1 stop22h 20m
KLM
Deal found 27/1£185
Fri 13/320:05
LCY
-
IST
1 stop17h 50m
KLM
Fri 20/317:55
IST
-
LCY
1 stop17h 15m
KLM
Deal found 27/1£186
Wed 25/207:45
LCY
-
IST
1 stop6h 10m
KLM
Wed 4/317:55
IST
-
LCY
1 stop16h 20m
KLM
Deal found 26/1£186
Wed 18/207:45
LCY
-
IST
1 stop6h 10m
KLM
Mon 23/217:55
IST
-
LCY
1 stop16h 20m
KLM
Deal found 26/1£188
Wed 4/309:20
LCY
-
SAW
1 stop6h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/311:55
SAW
-
LCY
1 stop8h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1£219
Thu 5/309:15
LCY
-
SAW
1 stop6h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/312:00
SAW
-
LCY
1 stop8h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/1£222

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 28 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£174

One-way from

£96

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£293
KLM
  • KLM
  • 23/2-3/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 10m total
  • London to Istanbul
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KLM
  • KLM
  • 12/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 10m total
  • London to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price (£69 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£12 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 28 January 2026.
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London City

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Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonIstanbul

LCY - IST

LCYIST

London City

Fri 27/2

20:05-16:55

1 stop17h 50m

Istanbul

Fri 6/3

17:55-09:30

1 stop18h 35m

£177

LondonIstanbul

LCY - IST

LCYIST

London City

Mon 9/3

07:45-16:55

1 stop6h 10m

Istanbul

Fri 13/3

17:55-08:10

1 stop17h 15m

£213

LondonIstanbul

LCY - IST

LCYIST

London City

Fri 6/2

07:45-16:55

1 stop6h 10m

Istanbul

Mon 9/2

17:55-08:10

1 stop17h 15m

£223

LondonIstanbul

LCY - IST

LCYIST

London City

Thu 19/2

09:40-22:45

1 stop10h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 25/2

06:30-17:35

1 stop14h 05m

£226

LondonIstanbul

LCY - IST

LCYIST

London City

Fri 6/2

09:55-22:45

1 stop9h 50m

Istanbul

Fri 13/2

06:30-09:20

1 stop5h 50m

£226

LondonIstanbul

LCY - IST

LCYIST

London City

Thu 26/2

09:40-22:45

1 stop10h 05m

Istanbul

Thu 5/3

06:30-17:40

1 stop14h 10m

£226

LondonIstanbul

LCY - IST

LCYIST

London City

Thu 7/5

17:10-01:20

1 stop6h 10m

Istanbul

Sat 9/5

06:00-11:40

1 stop7h 40m

£226

LondonIstanbul

LCY - IST

LCYIST

London City

Tue 28/4

09:15-21:25

1 stop10h 10m

Istanbul

Tue 19/5

13:55-17:55

1 stop6h 00m

£227

LondonIstanbul

LCY - IST

LCYIST

London City

Thu 23/4

09:15-21:25

1 stop10h 10m

Istanbul

Tue 28/4

13:55-17:55

1 stop6h 00m

£228

LondonIstanbul

LCY - IST

LCYIST

London City

Tue 31/3

17:50-01:20

1 stop5h 30m

Istanbul

Sun 5/4

06:00-13:15

1 stop9h 15m

£229

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Best time to book a flight from London City to Istanbul

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London City Airport to Istanbul?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London City Airport to Istanbul (average of £63). Flying from London City Airport to Istanbul in August is currently the most expensive (average of £346). 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.

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 28 January 2026.
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
1,443 reviews
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Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,749 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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 £226, KLM can have you in Istanbul from London City Airport in 10h 05m. 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 £229. Another option worth looking into is KLM, starting at £258 return. These flights start at 24% 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London City Airport to Istanbul?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London City Airport to Istanbul (average of £63). Flying from London City Airport to Istanbul in August is currently the most expensive (average of £346). 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 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 28 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest£229Average£321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£258Average£430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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