How long is the flight from Southampton to Istanbul?

KLM can get you from Southampton to Istanbul in just under 14h. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Southampton to Istanbul is about 1573 mi.

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

Currently priced at £197, KLM will fly you from Southampton to Istanbul and back. In addition to KLM, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Southampton to Istanbul?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Southampton to Istanbul flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 day to fly round-trip from Southampton to Istanbul?

Travelers have found that booking a Sunday departure is the best way to save up to 119% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Southampton to Istanbul?

To save up to 122% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 59 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Southampton to Istanbul from £161 1-2 weeks out and tickets from £202 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Southampton to Istanbul?

March is one of the best times of the year to fly to Istanbul from Southampton. Prices for March average £145 per person but you can even find prices for as low as £42. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of August. Opting for a March flight can save you 84% on your journey compared to booking in August

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

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 30% on flights from Southampton to Istanbul by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Southampton to Istanbul?

Located just 3.5 mi from the city center, Southampton Eastleigh is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Istanbul from Southampton. Booking flights from Eastleigh (SOU) to Istanbul should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Istanbul from 1 airline.

Can I find deals for flights from Southampton to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Southampton to Istanbul?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Southampton to Istanbul?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Southampton 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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Cheapest in	March
Average price	£267

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43h 45m total
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Cheapest flights from Southampton to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Southampton to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 August 2025.

Thu 2/1011:25SOU - IST

2 stops14h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 7/1004:45IST - SOU

2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/8£234

Fri 10/1020:00SOU - SAW

2 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sun 12/1010:10SAW - SOU

2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/8£249

Fri 10/1008:55SOU - IST

2 stops16h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sun 12/1004:45IST - SOU

2 stops16h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/8£264

Tue 23/920:00SOU - SAW

1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 30/910:30SAW - SOU

1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/8£268

Tue 23/909:10SOU - IST

2 stops16h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 30/904:45IST - SOU

2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/8£279

Sat 11/1008:55SOU - IST

2 stops16h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 18/1004:45IST - SOU

2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/8£289

Tue 23/909:20SOU - IST

1 stop14h 00mKLM

Tue 30/917:05IST - SOU

1 stop17h 40mKLM

Deal found 26/8£301

Wed 17/917:35SOU - IST

1 stop5h 45mKLM

Thu 18/917:05IST - SOU

1 stop17h 40mKLM

Deal found 26/8£348

Sun 19/1016:00SOU - SAW

2 stops19h 55mBritish Airways

Thu 23/1016:10SAW - SOU

2 stops18h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 27/8£676

Wed 17/909:20SOU - SAW

1 stop9h 45mKLM

Thu 18/912:40SAW - SOU

1 stop6h 20mKLM

Deal found 26/8£776

Sat 30/819:45SOU - SAW

2 stops40h 10mBritish Airways

Mon 8/915:00SAW - SOU

2 stops26h 15mBritish Airways

Deal found 28/8£978

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Southampton to Istanbul that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 28 August 2025.

Thu 2/1011:25SOU - IST

2 stops14h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 7/1004:45IST - SOU

2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/8£234

Tue 23/909:20SOU - IST

1 stop14h 00mKLM

Tue 30/917:05IST - SOU

1 stop17h 40mKLM

Deal found 26/8£301

Fri 10/1020:00SOU - SAW

2 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sun 12/1010:10SAW - SOU

2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/8£249

Fri 10/1008:55SOU - IST

2 stops16h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sun 12/1004:45IST - SOU

2 stops16h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/8£264

Tue 23/920:00SOU - SAW

1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 30/910:30SAW - SOU

1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/8£268

Sun 19/1016:00SOU - SAW

2 stops19h 55mBritish Airways

Thu 23/1016:10SAW - SOU

2 stops18h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 27/8£676

Wed 17/917:35SOU - IST

1 stop5h 45mKLM

Thu 18/917:05IST - SOU

1 stop17h 40mKLM

Deal found 26/8£348

Tue 23/909:10SOU - IST

2 stops16h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 30/904:45IST - SOU

2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/8£279

Sat 11/1008:55SOU - IST

2 stops16h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 18/1004:45IST - SOU

2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/8£289

Wed 17/909:20SOU - SAW

1 stop9h 45mKLM

Thu 18/912:40SAW - SOU

1 stop6h 20mKLM

Deal found 26/8£776

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Sat 30/810:45SOU - IST

2 stops26h 25mBritish Airways

Tue 9/917:00IST - SOU

2 stops17h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 28/8£802

Sat 30/810:45SOU - IST

2 stops36h 10mBritish Airways

Mon 8/908:25IST - SOU

2 stops26h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 28/8£819

Sat 30/810:45SOU - IST

2 stops36h 10mBritish Airways

Sun 7/918:45IST - SOU

2 stops19h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 28/8£945

Sat 30/810:45SOU - IST

2 stops28h 55mBritish Airways

Sat 6/908:25IST - SOU

2 stops25h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 28/8£958

Thu 4/908:40SOU - IST

2 stops13h 45mBritish Airways

Sun 7/916:10IST - SOU

2 stops18h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 27/8£961

Wed 17/917:35SOU - IST

1 stop5h 45mKLM

Thu 18/917:05IST - SOU

1 stop17h 40mKLM

Deal found 26/8£348

Wed 17/908:55SOU - IST

2 stops14h 10mBritish Airways

Thu 18/919:55IST - SOU

2 stops40h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 26/8£752

Wed 17/909:20SOU - SAW

1 stop9h 45mKLM

Thu 18/912:40SAW - SOU

1 stop6h 20mKLM

Deal found 26/8£776

Thu 18/912:30SOU - IST

2 stops9h 55mBritish Airways

Mon 22/920:15IST - SOU

2 stops17h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 26/8£763

Tue 23/920:00SOU - SAW

1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 30/910:30SAW - SOU

1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/8£268

Tue 23/909:10SOU - IST

2 stops16h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 30/904:45IST - SOU

2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/8£279

Tue 23/909:20SOU - IST

1 stop14h 00mKLM

Tue 30/917:05IST - SOU

1 stop17h 40mKLM

Deal found 26/8£301

One-way flights from Southampton to Istanbul
Search for one-way flight options from Southampton to Istanbul. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 28 August 2025.

Sun 1/214:45SOU - IST

2 stops47h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 26/8£249

Sun 19/1008:55SOU - SAW

2 stops27h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 27/8£263

Sat 7/216:45SOU - IST

2 stops53h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 26/8£264

Tue 14/1015:45SOU - SAW

2 stops21h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 27/8£298

Tue 14/1015:45SOU - IST

2 stops31h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 27/8£298

Wed 15/1008:30SOU - SAW

2 stops28h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 27/8£307

Fri 5/917:35SOU - SAW

1 stop27h 25mKLM

Deal found 27/8£324

Mon 20/1019:55SOU - IST

2 stops17h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 27/8£347

Sat 18/1014:00SOU - SAW

2 stops45h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 27/8£375

Wed 1/1019:55SOU - SAW

2 stops17h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 26/8£405

Wed 1/1019:55SOU - IST

2 stops21h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 26/8£405

Tue 16/919:55SOU - SAW

2 stops17h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 27/8£419

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SouthamptonIstanbul

SOU - IST

SOUIST

Southampton Eastleigh

Thu 2/10

11:25-03:50

2 stops14h 25m

Istanbul

Tue 7/10

04:45-08:05

2 stops29h 20m

£234

SouthamptonIstanbul

SOU - SAW

SOUSAW

Southampton Eastleigh

Fri 10/10

20:00-20:25

2 stops22h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 12/10

10:10-07:35

2 stops23h 25m

£249

SouthamptonIstanbul

SOU - IST

SOUIST

Southampton Eastleigh

Fri 10/10

08:55-03:50

2 stops16h 55m

Istanbul

Sun 12/10

04:45-19:30

2 stops16h 45m

£264

SouthamptonIstanbul

SOU - SAW

SOUSAW

Southampton Eastleigh

Tue 23/9

20:00-20:25

1 stop22h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 30/9

10:30-08:05

1 stop23h 35m

£268

SouthamptonIstanbul

SOU - IST

SOUIST

Southampton Eastleigh

Tue 23/9

09:10-03:50

2 stops16h 40m

Istanbul

Tue 30/9

04:45-08:05

2 stops29h 20m

£279

SouthamptonIstanbul

SOU - IST

SOUIST

Southampton Eastleigh

Sat 11/10

08:55-03:50

2 stops16h 55m

Istanbul

Sat 18/10

04:45-08:35

2 stops29h 50m

£289

SouthamptonIstanbul

SOU - IST

SOUIST

Southampton Eastleigh

Tue 23/9

09:20-01:20

1 stop14h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 30/9

17:05-08:45

1 stop17h 40m

£301

SouthamptonIstanbul

SOU - IST

SOUIST

Southampton Eastleigh

Wed 17/9

17:35-01:20

1 stop5h 45m

Istanbul

Thu 18/9

17:05-08:45

1 stop17h 40m

£348

SouthamptonIstanbul

SOU - SAW

SOUSAW

Southampton Eastleigh

Sun 19/10

16:00-13:55

2 stops19h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 23/10

16:10-08:10

2 stops18h 00m

£676

SouthamptonIstanbul

SOU - SAW

SOUSAW

Southampton Eastleigh

Wed 17/9

09:20-21:05

1 stop9h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 18/9

12:40-17:00

1 stop6h 20m

£776

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Southampton to Istanbul (average of £159). Flying from Southampton to Istanbul in August is currently the most expensive (average of £366). 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

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1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,382 reviews

KLM

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1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Southampton to Istanbul?
Located just 3.5 mi from the city center, Southampton Eastleigh is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Istanbul from Southampton. Booking flights from Eastleigh (SOU) to Istanbul should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Istanbul from 1 airline.
How long is the flight from Southampton to Istanbul?
KLM can get you from Southampton to Istanbul in just under 14h. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Southampton to Istanbul is about 1573 mi.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Southampton to Istanbul round-trip?
Currently priced at £197, KLM will fly you from Southampton to Istanbul and back. In addition to KLM, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip.
Can I find deals for flights from Southampton to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Southampton to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Southampton to Istanbul?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Southampton to Istanbul.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Southampton to Istanbul?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Southampton 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 Southampton to Istanbul?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Southampton to Istanbul (average of £159). Flying from Southampton to Istanbul in August is currently the most expensive (average of £366). 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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