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Cheap flights from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul from £36

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 1/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STN — IST
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Stansted to Istanbul are usually found in November or January, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

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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 12 December 2025.

Wed 31/1210:45STN - SAW
Nonstop3h 45mPegasus Airlines
Thu 15/121:15SAW - STN
Nonstop4h 00mPegasus Airlines
Deal found 10/12£77
Wed 31/1215:50STN - SAW
Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/118:50SAW - STN
1 stop23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12£99
Wed 31/1215:50STN - SAW
Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/106:45SAW - STN
1 stop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12£99
Sat 27/1217:25STN - SAW
Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/110:35SAW - STN
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£115
Thu 11/1212:25STN - SAW
2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/1206:45SAW - STN
1 stop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£131
Wed 31/1217:25STN - SAW
Nonstop3h 45mPegasus Airlines
Thu 8/121:15SAW - STN
Nonstop4h 00mPegasus Airlines
Deal found 9/12£136
Sat 27/1217:25STN - SAW
Nonstop3h 45mPegasus Airlines
Mon 29/1208:15SAW - STN
1 stop6h 30mPegasus Airlines
Deal found 11/12£137
Sat 27/1217:25STN - SAW
Nonstop3h 45mPegasus Airlines
Tue 30/1206:45SAW - STN
1 stop7h 55mPegasus Airlines
Deal found 11/12£139
Sat 27/1215:40STN - SAW
Nonstop3h 45mPegasus Airlines
Thu 15/123:55SAW - STN
1 stop14h 15mPegasus Airlines
Deal found 10/12£141
Mon 15/1220:30STN - IST
1 stop11h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/1222:50IST - STN
1 stop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12£161
Mon 15/1220:30STN - IST
1 stop11h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/1210:10IST - STN
1 stop9h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12£171
Sun 14/1220:10STN - IST
1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/116:50IST - STN
1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£181

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 12 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£71

One-way from

£36

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£219
Pegasus Airlines
  • Pegasus Airlines
  • 10/1-24/1
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 45m total
  • London to Istanbul
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Pegasus Airlines
  • Pegasus Airlines
  • 1/1
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 45m total
  • London to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 31% potential increase in price (£53 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease (£10 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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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 12 December 2025.
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LondonIstanbul

STN - SAW

STNSAW

London Stansted

Wed 28/1

23:20-06:05

Nonstop3h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 1/2

13:35-14:35

Nonstop4h 00m

£81

LondonIstanbul

STN - SAW

STNSAW

London Stansted

Tue 21/4

19:00-00:40

Nonstop3h 40m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 28/4

21:10-23:10

Nonstop4h 00m

£89

LondonIstanbul

STN - SAW

STNSAW

London Stansted

Sun 1/2

10:45-17:30

Nonstop3h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 6/2

21:15-22:15

Nonstop4h 00m

£90

LondonIstanbul

STN - SAW

STNSAW

London Stansted

Sat 28/2

12:50-06:35

1 stop14h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 1/3

15:10-16:10

Nonstop4h 00m

£102

LondonIstanbul

STN - SAW

STNSAW

London Stansted

Sat 3/1

09:30-16:15

Nonstop3h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 19/1

10:25-11:25

Nonstop4h 00m

£102

LondonIstanbul

STN - SAW

STNSAW

London Stansted

Sat 17/1

12:50-06:35

1 stop14h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 21/1

21:15-22:15

Nonstop4h 00m

£102

LondonIstanbul

STN - SAW

STNSAW

London Stansted

Tue 10/3

12:30-19:15

Nonstop3h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 18/3

15:10-16:10

Nonstop4h 00m

£105

LondonIstanbul

STN - SAW

STNSAW

London Stansted

Sat 31/1

09:30-16:15

Nonstop3h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 2/2

23:55-11:50

1 stop14h 55m

£117

LondonIstanbul

STN - SAW

STNSAW

London Stansted

Mon 16/2

23:20-06:05

Nonstop3h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 21/2

13:35-14:35

Nonstop4h 00m

£121

LondonIstanbul

STN - SAW

STNSAW

London Stansted

Mon 5/1

23:20-06:05

Nonstop3h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 10/1

20:40-11:10

1 stop17h 30m

£125

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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 5 December 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul, you should look to book at least 68 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul (average of £63). Flying from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul in August is currently the most expensive (average of £173). 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 12 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 49% 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 6 December 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London Stansted Airport to Istanbul flight should consider departing on Friday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings 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 17% of weekly flights between London and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 115 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 14% 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 12 December 2025.
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.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,088 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chandra,Nov 2025

ATL - IST

TV was not available in Indigo from Istanbul to Delhi. Seat was not moving back. It was jammed.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,088 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,088 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chandra,Nov 2025

ATL - IST

TV was not available in Indigo from Istanbul to Delhi. Seat was not moving back. It was jammed.
Pegasus Airlines
6.7
Okay
635 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,088 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chandra,Nov 2025

ATL - IST

TV was not available in Indigo from Istanbul to Delhi. Seat was not moving back. It was jammed.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,571 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,088 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chandra,Nov 2025

ATL - IST

TV was not available in Indigo from Istanbul to Delhi. Seat was not moving back. It was jammed.
Wizz Air
6.2
Okay
158 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,088 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chandra,Nov 2025

ATL - IST

TV was not available in Indigo from Istanbul to Delhi. Seat was not moving back. It was jammed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Stansted 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 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 £49. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Ajet, from £71, and Pegasus Airlines, from £75. Wizz Air is 68% 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 £587, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £97. When looking at the most popular route, (London Stansted - Istanbul), you can expect to pay £56 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul (average of £63). Flying from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul in August is currently the most expensive (average of £173). 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 12 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Wizz AirCheapest£50Average£108FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AjetCheapest£72Average£163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Pegasus AirlinesCheapest£76Average£152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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British AirwaysCheapest£150Average£263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£184Average£227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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