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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom 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 2/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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29 Dec — 5 Jan1
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Cheapest flights from United Kingdom to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from United Kingdom to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 November 2025.

Tue 9/1209:05STN - SAW
1 stop12h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1208:55SAW - STN
1 stop8h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/11£72
Wed 3/1214:00LTN - IST
Nonstop4h 05mWizz Air
Sat 6/1222:00IST - LTN
Nonstop4h 10mWizz Air
Deal found 28/11£73
Sat 29/1117:25STN - SAW
Nonstop3h 45mPegasus Airlines
Sat 6/1215:15SAW - STN
Nonstop4h 00mPegasus Airlines
Deal found 28/11£73
Mon 1/1213:05LGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Tue 9/1222:25IST - LGW
Nonstop4h 15mWizz Air
Deal found 27/11£74
Thu 4/1214:00LTN - IST
Nonstop4h 05mWizz Air
Sat 13/1222:00IST - LTN
Nonstop4h 10mWizz Air
Deal found 28/11£76
Wed 3/1217:25STN - SAW
Nonstop3h 45mPegasus Airlines
Mon 8/1215:10SAW - STN
Nonstop4h 00mPegasus Airlines
Deal found 28/11£76
Tue 2/1213:05LGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Fri 5/1222:40IST - LGW
Nonstop4h 15mWizz Air
Deal found 27/11£76
Thu 4/1214:00LTN - IST
Nonstop4h 05mWizz Air
Thu 11/1222:00IST - LTN
Nonstop4h 10mWizz Air
Deal found 27/11£76
Wed 3/1213:50LGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Tue 9/1222:25IST - LGW
Nonstop4h 15mWizz Air
Deal found 28/11£76
Wed 3/1214:00LTN - IST
Nonstop4h 05mWizz Air
Tue 9/1222:00IST - LTN
Nonstop4h 10mWizz Air
Deal found 28/11£77
Wed 3/1217:25STN - SAW
Nonstop3h 45mPegasus Airlines
Fri 12/1221:15SAW - STN
Nonstop4h 00mPegasus Airlines
Deal found 27/11£77
Tue 2/1213:05LGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Wed 10/1222:40IST - LGW
Nonstop4h 15mWizz Air
Deal found 27/11£77

Cheap flight deals from United Kingdom to Istanbul

Keep the following information in mind while searching for United Kingdom to Istanbul flight deals. Data was last updated 29 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£72

One-way from

£36

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£88
19/1-21/1
  • 19/1-21/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 40m total
  • United Kingdom to Istanbul
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Pegasus Airlines
  • Pegasus Airlines
  • 8/2
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 45m total
  • United Kingdom 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 (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Fri 13/2

13:10-20:10

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Sun 15/2

22:25-23:40

Nonstop4h 15m

£72

LondonIstanbul

STN - SAW

STNSAW

London Stansted

Mon 16/2

09:30-16:15

Nonstop3h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 18/2

21:15-22:15

Nonstop4h 00m

£73

LondonIstanbul

LTN - IST

LTNIST

London Luton

Sun 1/2

14:00-21:05

Nonstop4h 05m

Istanbul

Fri 6/2

22:00-23:10

Nonstop4h 10m

£74

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Wed 21/1

13:50-20:50

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Sat 24/1

22:40-23:55

Nonstop4h 15m

£76

LondonIstanbul

LTN - IST

LTNIST

London Luton

Wed 21/1

14:00-21:05

Nonstop4h 05m

Istanbul

Sun 25/1

22:00-23:15

Nonstop4h 15m

£79

LondonIstanbul

STN - SAW

STNSAW

London Stansted

Mon 2/3

12:50-22:20

1 stop6h 30m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 8/3

21:15-22:15

Nonstop4h 00m

£80

LondonIstanbul

STN - SAW

STNSAW

London Stansted

Mon 9/3

12:50-05:05

1 stop13h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 11/3

08:40-09:40

Nonstop4h 00m

£80

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Sun 11/1

13:10-20:10

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Sun 18/1

22:25-23:40

Nonstop4h 15m

£82

LondonIstanbul

STN - SAW

STNSAW

London Stansted

Fri 30/1

10:45-17:30

Nonstop3h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 2/2

05:55-11:50

1 stop8h 55m

£85

LondonIstanbul

STN - SAW

STNSAW

London Stansted

Sat 31/1

11:45-18:30

Nonstop3h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 2/2

07:45-11:50

1 stop7h 05m

£85

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Best time to book a flight from United Kingdom to Istanbul

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United Kingdom to Istanbul

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Istanbul (average of £41). Flying from United Kingdom to Istanbul in August is currently the most expensive (average of £100). 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 GB to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from United Kingdom 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 29 November 2025.

When flying from United Kingdom to Istanbul, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 28% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from United Kingdom to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from United Kingdom to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 25 November 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their United Kingdom to Istanbul flight should consider departing on Friday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from United Kingdom to Istanbul

Explore weekly flight availability from United Kingdom to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 29 November 2025.

The most flights from GB0 to TR5 are scheduled on a Saturday (48 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 on average).

How often are flights from the United Kingdom to Istanbul delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between United Kingdom and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 130 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon 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 Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Over the past year, SmartLynx have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with no flights being classified as 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 29 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Turkish Airlines, easyJet, andPegasus Airlines from the United Kingdom to Istanbul by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,069 reviews
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Crew

7.8

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

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
4,069 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,069 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.8

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

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.
easyJet
6.9
Okay
1,848 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,069 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.8

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

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
637 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,069 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.8

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

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
7,545 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,069 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.8

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

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
4,069 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.8

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

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 United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom to Istanbul?

    Wizz Air, Pegasus Airlines, and easyJet can get you from United Kingdom to Istanbul in just under 3h 45m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 1564 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from United Kingdom to Istanbul one-way?

    £36 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Wizz Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Pegasus Airlines and Ajet, with prices starting from £36 and £41, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from United Kingdom to Istanbul?

    While some choose either London Gatwick - Istanbul or London City - Istanbul, London Heathrow - Istanbul is the most popular route from United Kingdom to Istanbul.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from United Kingdom to Istanbul?

    Consider Icelandair (92%), Avianca (88%) or British Airways (82%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from United Kingdom to Istanbul.

  • What are the cheapest flights from United Kingdom to Istanbul?

    On average you can expect to pay £837 for a flight from United Kingdom to Istanbul. The cheapest flight overall is £108 while the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Istanbul) is currently priced at £119.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from United Kingdom to Istanbul?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom to Istanbul?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Istanbul (average of £41). Flying from United Kingdom to Istanbul in August is currently the most expensive (average of £100). 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 10 airlines flying from United Kingdom to Istanbul

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from United Kingdom 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 29 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Wizz AirCheapest£25Average£91FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
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AjetCheapest£43Average£158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Wizz AirCheapest£47Average£108FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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easyJetCheapest£65Average£151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Pegasus AirlinesCheapest£69Average£176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air SerbiaCheapest£97Average£195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Aegean AirlinesCheapest£104Average£239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time87%
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Air FranceCheapest£105Average£180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KM Malta AirlinesCheapest£128Average£193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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British AirwaysCheapest£133Average£272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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