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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 13/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LCY — IST
11 Mar — 18 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 9 February 2026.

Thu 23/417:50
LCY
-
IST
1 stop5h 30m
KLM
Tue 28/406:00
IST
-
LCY
1 stop14h 30m
KLM
Deal found 7/2£174
Mon 9/307:45
LCY
-
IST
1 stop6h 10m
KLM
Sun 15/317:55
IST
-
LCY
1 stop16h 20m
KLM
Deal found 6/2£176
Fri 13/307:45
LCY
-
IST
1 stop6h 10m
KLM
Tue 17/317:55
IST
-
LCY
1 stop16h 20m
KLM
Deal found 6/2£177
Fri 27/207:45
LCY
-
IST
1 stop6h 10m
KLM
Thu 5/317:55
IST
-
LCY
1 stop16h 20m
KLM
Deal found 7/2£178
Thu 12/307:45
LCY
-
IST
1 stop6h 10m
KLM
Sun 15/317:55
IST
-
LCY
1 stop16h 20m
KLM
Deal found 6/2£178
Thu 9/417:50
LCY
-
IST
1 stop5h 30m
KLM
Mon 20/406:00
IST
-
LCY
1 stop13h 20m
KLM
Deal found 7/2£179
Fri 6/320:05
LCY
-
IST
1 stop17h 50m
KLM
Mon 9/317:55
IST
-
LCY
1 stop16h 20m
KLM
Deal found 7/2£188
Fri 6/320:05
LCY
-
IST
1 stop17h 50m
KLM
Sun 8/317:55
IST
-
LCY
1 stop16h 20m
KLM
Deal found 7/2£189
Fri 6/320:05
LCY
-
IST
1 stop17h 50m
KLM
Fri 13/317:55
IST
-
LCY
1 stop17h 15m
KLM
Deal found 6/2£189
Sun 12/417:50
LCY
-
IST
1 stop5h 30m
KLM
Wed 22/406:00
IST
-
LCY
1 stop13h 20m
KLM
Deal found 6/2£190
Tue 26/517:10
LCY
-
IST
1 stop6h 10m
KLM
Sat 30/506:00
IST
-
LCY
1 stop7h 40m
KLM
Deal found 5/2£191
Tue 10/309:15
LCY
-
SAW
1 stop7h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/312:45
SAW
-
LCY
1 stop7h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/2£225

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 9 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£174

One-way from

£96

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£104
KLM
  • KLM
  • 23/4-28/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 00m total
  • London to Istanbul
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KLM
  • KLM
  • 13/3
  • 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 (£68 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 9 February 2026.
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

Mon 4/5

17:50-01:20

1 stop5h 30m

Istanbul

Mon 11/5

06:00-09:30

1 stop5h 30m

£191

LondonIstanbul

LCY - IST

LCYIST

London City

Tue 26/5

17:50-01:20

1 stop5h 30m

Istanbul

Sat 30/5

06:00-11:40

1 stop7h 40m

£191

LondonIstanbul

LCY - IST

LCYIST

London City

Wed 27/5

17:10-01:20

1 stop6h 10m

Istanbul

Sat 30/5

06:00-11:40

1 stop7h 40m

£191

LondonIstanbul

LCY - IST

LCYIST

London City

Thu 28/5

17:10-01:20

1 stop6h 10m

Istanbul

Sat 30/5

06:00-11:40

1 stop7h 40m

£191

LondonIstanbul

LCY - IST

LCYIST

London City

Mon 11/5

17:10-01:20

1 stop6h 10m

Istanbul

Sat 16/5

06:00-09:30

1 stop5h 30m

£223

LondonIstanbul

LCY - IST

LCYIST

London City

Thu 19/2

09:40-22:45

1 stop10h 05m

Istanbul

Thu 26/2

06:30-17:40

1 stop14h 10m

£225

LondonIstanbul

LCY - IST

LCYIST

London City

Tue 3/3

09:50-22:45

1 stop9h 55m

Istanbul

Mon 9/3

06:30-17:40

1 stop14h 10m

£225

LondonIstanbul

LCY - IST

LCYIST

London City

Tue 24/2

09:50-22:45

1 stop9h 55m

Istanbul

Thu 26/2

06:30-17:40

1 stop14h 10m

£225

LondonIstanbul

LCY - IST

LCYIST

London City

Mon 4/5

17:50-01:20

1 stop5h 30m

Istanbul

Sat 9/5

06:00-09:30

1 stop5h 30m

£225

LondonIstanbul

LCY - IST

LCYIST

London City

Tue 24/3

09:50-22:45

1 stop9h 55m

Istanbul

Tue 31/3

05:40-17:55

1 stop14h 15m

£226

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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 9 February 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
1,450 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

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
1,450 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,450 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

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
7,775 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,450 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

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 £191, KLM can have you in Istanbul from London City Airport in 5h 30m. The distance between London City Airport and Istanbul is about 1524 mi.

  • 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 £231. Another option worth looking into is KLM, starting at £272 return. These flights start at 28% 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 9 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest£231Average£324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£272Average£433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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