Cheap flights from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul from £34

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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STN — IST
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Stansted to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Stansted to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 January 2026.

Sat 28/215:50
STN
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SAW
Nonstop3h 45m
Ajet
Sun 1/310:35
SAW
-
STN
Nonstop4h 10m
Ajet
Deal found 25/1£63
Sat 28/215:50
STN
-
SAW
Nonstop3h 45m
Ajet
Sat 7/313:40
SAW
-
STN
Nonstop4h 10m
Ajet
Deal found 24/1£65
Sun 22/222:40
STN
-
SAW
Nonstop3h 50m
Ajet
Wed 25/213:40
SAW
-
STN
Nonstop4h 10m
Ajet
Deal found 24/1£66
Mon 23/215:50
STN
-
SAW
Nonstop3h 45m
Ajet
Sun 1/310:35
SAW
-
STN
Nonstop4h 10m
Ajet
Deal found 25/1£67
Sun 22/222:40
STN
-
SAW
Nonstop3h 50m
Ajet
Sun 1/310:35
SAW
-
STN
Nonstop4h 10m
Ajet
Deal found 25/1£67
Mon 23/215:50
STN
-
SAW
Nonstop3h 45m
Ajet
Mon 2/310:35
SAW
-
STN
Nonstop4h 10m
Ajet
Deal found 24/1£68
Mon 16/312:50
STN
-
SAW
Nonstop3h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/406:30
SAW
-
STN
Nonstop4h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/1£69
Thu 5/215:50
STN
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SAW
Nonstop3h 45m
Ajet
Sat 14/213:40
SAW
-
STN
Nonstop4h 10m
Ajet
Deal found 26/1£70
Sat 7/215:50
STN
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SAW
Nonstop3h 45m
Ajet
Fri 13/210:35
SAW
-
STN
Nonstop4h 10m
Ajet
Deal found 24/1£71
Wed 4/215:50
STN
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SAW
Nonstop3h 45m
Ajet
Fri 6/210:35
SAW
-
STN
Nonstop4h 10m
Ajet
Deal found 25/1£72
Fri 6/215:50
STN
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SAW
Nonstop3h 45m
Ajet
Sun 15/220:30
SAW
-
STN
Nonstop4h 10m
Ajet
Deal found 26/1£72
Wed 29/406:15
STN
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IST
Nonstop3h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 4/507:50
IST
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STN
Nonstop4h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 25/1£122

Find flight deals from Stansted to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Stansted (STN) 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 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£63

One-way from

£34

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£88
Ajet
  • Ajet
  • 28/2-1/3
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 55m total
  • London to Istanbul
Ajet
  • Ajet
  • 3/2
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 50m total
  • London to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 31% potential increase in price (£51 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease (£10 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Stansted 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 27 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul that are best for you.

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Stansted

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Price

LondonIstanbul

STN - SAW

STNSAW

London Stansted

Thu 5/2

17:25-00:10

Nonstop3h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 10/2

10:25-11:25

Nonstop4h 00m

£80

LondonIstanbul

STN - SAW

STNSAW

London Stansted

Sun 14/6

08:05-13:50

Nonstop3h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 20/6

21:10-23:10

Nonstop4h 00m

£88

LondonIstanbul

STN - SAW

STNSAW

London Stansted

Sun 8/2

15:40-22:25

Nonstop3h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 12/2

15:10-16:10

Nonstop4h 00m

£99

LondonIstanbul

STN - SAW

STNSAW

London Stansted

Mon 23/2

07:55-19:20

1 stop8h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 3/3

13:35-14:35

Nonstop4h 00m

£104

LondonIstanbul

STN - SAW

STNSAW

London Stansted

Sun 22/2

17:25-00:10

Nonstop3h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 24/2

23:55-11:10

1 stop14h 15m

£107

LondonIstanbul

STN - SAW

STNSAW

London Stansted

Thu 26/2

12:50-22:50

1 stop7h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 1/3

10:25-11:25

Nonstop4h 00m

£109

LondonIstanbul

STN - IST

STNIST

London Stansted

Fri 19/6

17:45-23:40

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul

Tue 23/6

14:45-16:50

Nonstop4h 05m

£128

LondonIstanbul

STN - SAW

STNSAW

London Stansted

Tue 21/4

19:00-00:45

Nonstop3h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 28/4

06:10-12:15

1 stop8h 05m

£129

LondonIstanbul

STN - SAW

STNSAW

London Stansted

Sat 21/3

15:40-22:25

Nonstop3h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 28/3

09:40-10:40

Nonstop4h 00m

£141

LondonIstanbul

STN - SAW

STNSAW

London Stansted

Tue 10/3

12:50-22:50

1 stop7h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 18/3

05:55-11:10

1 stop8h 15m

£143

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Best time to book a flight from Stansted to Istanbul

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Stansted to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 23 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul, you should look to book at least 80 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul (average of £61). Flying from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul in August is currently the most expensive (average of £170). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Stansted 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 27 January 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 46% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Stansted to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 24 January 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London Stansted Airport to Istanbul flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How often are flights from London to Istanbul delayed?

About 18% of weekly flights between London and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 116 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Istanbul flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Istanbul flights?

Over the past year, Ajet have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

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 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul, such as Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, andBritish Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jan 2026

NQZ - IST

First of all, my flight got delayed. When I had a registration in Astana, the girl who was working on a desk was too lazy to fill out my info and that’s why she gave me only 2 tickets instead of 3. While boarding I realized it and had to talk to another worker who was solving this problem. My seat was near emergency door, people in front were reclining their seats, but I couldn’t- that made me have a little space to sit, move, etc. That was really uncomfortable. So the flight itself also took longer and I didn’t have time to reach another gate for next flight, even tho flight attendant said plane will be in time. I had to go to Turkish Airlines main office, most of workers didn’t speak enough good English to explain properly where it is. It also took me like 1,5 hours to solve. I was not satisfied with the flight at all this time.

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jan 2026

NQZ - IST

First of all, my flight got delayed. When I had a registration in Astana, the girl who was working on a desk was too lazy to fill out my info and that’s why she gave me only 2 tickets instead of 3. While boarding I realized it and had to talk to another worker who was solving this problem. My seat was near emergency door, people in front were reclining their seats, but I couldn’t- that made me have a little space to sit, move, etc. That was really uncomfortable. So the flight itself also took longer and I didn’t have time to reach another gate for next flight, even tho flight attendant said plane will be in time. I had to go to Turkish Airlines main office, most of workers didn’t speak enough good English to explain properly where it is. It also took me like 1,5 hours to solve. I was not satisfied with the flight at all this time.

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jan 2026

NQZ - IST

First of all, my flight got delayed. When I had a registration in Astana, the girl who was working on a desk was too lazy to fill out my info and that’s why she gave me only 2 tickets instead of 3. While boarding I realized it and had to talk to another worker who was solving this problem. My seat was near emergency door, people in front were reclining their seats, but I couldn’t- that made me have a little space to sit, move, etc. That was really uncomfortable. So the flight itself also took longer and I didn’t have time to reach another gate for next flight, even tho flight attendant said plane will be in time. I had to go to Turkish Airlines main office, most of workers didn’t speak enough good English to explain properly where it is. It also took me like 1,5 hours to solve. I was not satisfied with the flight at all this time.

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jan 2026

NQZ - IST

First of all, my flight got delayed. When I had a registration in Astana, the girl who was working on a desk was too lazy to fill out my info and that’s why she gave me only 2 tickets instead of 3. While boarding I realized it and had to talk to another worker who was solving this problem. My seat was near emergency door, people in front were reclining their seats, but I couldn’t- that made me have a little space to sit, move, etc. That was really uncomfortable. So the flight itself also took longer and I didn’t have time to reach another gate for next flight, even tho flight attendant said plane will be in time. I had to go to Turkish Airlines main office, most of workers didn’t speak enough good English to explain properly where it is. It also took me like 1,5 hours to solve. I was not satisfied with the flight at all this time.

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jan 2026

NQZ - IST

First of all, my flight got delayed. When I had a registration in Astana, the girl who was working on a desk was too lazy to fill out my info and that’s why she gave me only 2 tickets instead of 3. While boarding I realized it and had to talk to another worker who was solving this problem. My seat was near emergency door, people in front were reclining their seats, but I couldn’t- that made me have a little space to sit, move, etc. That was really uncomfortable. So the flight itself also took longer and I didn’t have time to reach another gate for next flight, even tho flight attendant said plane will be in time. I had to go to Turkish Airlines main office, most of workers didn’t speak enough good English to explain properly where it is. It also took me like 1,5 hours to solve. I was not satisfied with the flight at all this time.

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

    Airlines like Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines fly from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul in about 3h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance between London Stansted Airport and Istanbul is about 1564 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul round-trip from £60. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Ajet, from £67, and Pegasus Airlines, from £72. Wizz Air is 61% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest flights from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul?

    While on average a flight from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul is generally £850, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £86. When looking at the most popular route, (London Stansted - Istanbul), you can expect to pay £67 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Stansted to Istanbul?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Stansted 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 Stansted Airport to Istanbul?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul (average of £61). Flying from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul in August is currently the most expensive (average of £170). 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 5 airlines flying from Stansted to Istanbul

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Stansted 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 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Wizz AirCheapest£60Average£193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AjetCheapest£67Average£164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Pegasus AirlinesCheapest£72Average£150FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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British AirwaysCheapest£74Average£265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£151Average£221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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