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Cheap flights from Southampton to Istanbul from £226

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SOU — IST
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 27 November 2025.

Tue 9/1217:30SOU - IST
1 stop20h 25mKLM
Thu 11/1217:55IST - SOU
1 stop17h 10mKLM
Deal found 24/11£421
Wed 10/1214:25SOU - IST
3 stops20h 10mBritish Airways
Tue 16/1218:40IST - SOU
2 stops22h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 25/11£473
Tue 9/1219:00SOU - IST
2 stops27h 00mBritish Airways
Tue 16/1218:40IST - SOU
2 stops22h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 25/11£480
Wed 10/1214:25SOU - IST
3 stops20h 10mBritish Airways
Mon 15/1218:40IST - SOU
3 stops22h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 25/11£485
Tue 9/1219:00SOU - IST
2 stops27h 00mBritish Airways
Mon 15/1218:40IST - SOU
3 stops22h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 25/11£492
Wed 10/1214:25SOU - IST
3 stops20h 10mBritish Airways
Sun 14/1221:20IST - SOU
2 stops25h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 25/11£495
Wed 10/1214:25SOU - IST
3 stops20h 10mBritish Airways
Fri 12/1218:40IST - SOU
2 stops20h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 25/11£505
Tue 9/1214:35SOU - IST
3 stops31h 25mBritish Airways
Thu 11/1218:40IST - SOU
2 stops20h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 24/11£523
Wed 10/1214:25SOU - IST
3 stops20h 10mBritish Airways
Thu 11/1218:40IST - SOU
2 stops20h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 25/11£533
Sun 14/1213:00SOU - IST
2 stops32h 50mBritish Airways
Tue 16/1218:40IST - SOU
2 stops22h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 25/11£567
Sun 14/1213:00SOU - IST
2 stops22h 20mBritish Airways
Mon 15/1218:40IST - SOU
3 stops22h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 25/11£580
Tue 9/1208:40SOU - SAW
1 stop5h 45mKLM
Thu 11/1209:00SAW - SOU
1 stop11h 25mKLM
Deal found 24/11£960

Cheap flight deals from Southampton to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Southampton (SOU) 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 27 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£226

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£88
KLM
  • KLM
  • 10/1-17/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 50m total
  • Southampton to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 27% potential increase in price (£42 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (£9 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

SouthamptonIstanbul

SOU - IST

SOUIST

Southampton Eastleigh

Sat 10/1

09:25-16:55

1 stop28h 30m

Istanbul

Sat 17/1

17:55-17:15

1 stop26h 20m

£226

SouthamptonIstanbul

SOU - IST

SOUIST

Southampton Eastleigh

Sat 10/1

09:30-09:30

2 stops21h 00m

Istanbul

Sat 17/1

17:55-17:15

1 stop26h 20m

£240

SouthamptonIstanbul

SOU - IST

SOUIST

Southampton Eastleigh

Fri 30/1

17:35-16:55

1 stop20h 20m

Istanbul

Mon 2/2

17:55-17:05

1 stop26h 10m

£243

SouthamptonIstanbul

SOU - SAW

SOUSAW

Southampton Eastleigh

Fri 24/4

06:50-19:55

1 stop11h 05m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 28/4

15:40-08:05

2 stops18h 25m

£265

SouthamptonIstanbul

SOU - IST

SOUIST

Southampton Eastleigh

Fri 24/4

17:20-03:50

3 stops32h 30m

Istanbul

Tue 28/4

04:35-19:30

2 stops16h 55m

£347

SouthamptonIstanbul

SOU - SAW

SOUSAW

Southampton Eastleigh

Mon 2/2

09:25-21:20

1 stop8h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 5/2

12:55-08:25

1 stop22h 30m

£364

SouthamptonIstanbul

SOU - SAW

SOUSAW

Southampton Eastleigh

Fri 30/1

17:35-17:25

1 stop20h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 2/2

09:00-08:50

1 stop26h 50m

£366

SouthamptonIstanbul

SOU - IST

SOUIST

Southampton Eastleigh

Tue 9/12

17:30-16:55

1 stop20h 25m

Istanbul

Thu 11/12

17:55-08:05

1 stop17h 10m

£421

SouthamptonIstanbul

SOU - IST

SOUIST

Southampton Eastleigh

Fri 16/1

12:00-01:10

2 stops10h 10m

Istanbul

Tue 20/1

07:35-17:30

2 stops12h 55m

£445

SouthamptonIstanbul

SOU - IST

SOUIST

Southampton Eastleigh

Fri 30/1

12:00-13:55

2 stops22h 55m

Istanbul

Mon 2/2

15:15-17:30

2 stops29h 15m

£445

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Southampton to Istanbul

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Southampton to Istanbul (average of £41). Flying from Southampton to Istanbul in August is currently the most expensive (average of £101). 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 27 November 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Southampton to Istanbul, such as KLM. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,423 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

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
7.7
Good
1,423 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,423 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

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 Southampton 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 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 28h 30m. 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 £171, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Southampton to Istanbul (average of £41). Flying from Southampton to Istanbul in August is currently the most expensive (average of £101). 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 Southampton to Istanbul

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Southampton 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 27 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£171Average£309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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