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$47+ Cheap flights from Gatwick (LGW) to Istanbul (IST)

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 5/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — IST
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Wed 4/9
Wed 4/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Gatwick to Istanbul are usually found in January or November, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Gatwick to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Gatwick (LGW) to Istanbul (IST). 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 April 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$92
(Wizz Air)

One-way from

$47
(Wizz Air)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$232

Good round-trip deal

$201 or less

Good one-way deal

$139 or less
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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 4, 2025.

This Wizz Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Wizz Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/249:50 pmLGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Mon 6/304:35 amIST - LGW
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Deal found 4/4$92
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/69:00 amLGW - IST
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/244:35 amIST - LGW
Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$129
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/127:15 pmLGW - IST
1 stop11h 15mWizz Air
Wed 6/189:10 amIST - LGW
1 stop27h 20mWizz Air
Deal found 4/3$164
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/305:30 amLGW - IST
Nonstop3h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 5/710:55 amIST - LGW
Nonstop4h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/4$213
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/79:20 amLGW - IST
1 stop9h 15mNorwegian
Sun 5/1111:40 amIST - LGW
1 stop9h 25mNorwegian
Deal found 4/4$265
This airBaltic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure airBaltic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/255:25 pmLGW - IST
1 stop19h 30mairBaltic
Sun 9/283:40 pmIST - LGW
1 stop18h 35mairBaltic
Deal found 4/3$300
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/281:35 pmLGW - IST
1 stop16h 55mSky Express
Mon 5/59:30 amIST - LGW
1 stop29h 05mSky Express
Deal found 4/4$306

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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Gatwick

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Tue 6/24

9:50 pm-3:50 am

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Mon 6/30

4:35 am-6:35 am

Nonstop4h 00m

$92

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Tue 5/6

9:00 am-12:20 am

1 stop13h 20m

Istanbul

Sat 5/24

4:35 am-6:35 am

Nonstop4h 00m

$129

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Mon 5/12

7:15 pm-8:30 am

1 stop11h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 6/18

9:10 am-10:30 am

1 stop27h 20m

$164

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Wed 4/30

5:30 am-11:20 am

Nonstop3h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 5/7

10:55 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

$213

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Wed 5/14

9:20 am-8:35 pm

1 stop9h 15m

Istanbul

Sun 5/18

11:40 am-8:40 am

1 stop23h 00m

$256

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Thu 9/25

5:25 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop19h 30m

Istanbul

Sun 9/28

3:40 pm-8:15 am

1 stop18h 35m

$300

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Mon 4/28

1:35 pm-8:30 am

1 stop16h 55m

Istanbul

Mon 5/5

9:30 am-12:35 pm

1 stop29h 05m

$306

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Sat 5/10

9:50 pm-3:50 am

Nonstop4h 00m

$47

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Tue 4/22

7:15 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop24h 40m

$80

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Tue 4/22

9:00 am-12:20 am

1 stop13h 20m

$94

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Compare providers for flights from Gatwick to Istanbul

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Gatwick to Istanbul in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on London Gatwick Airport-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on London Gatwick Airport-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from London Gatwick Airport-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on London Gatwick Airport-Istanbul Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for London Gatwick Airport-Istanbul Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Gatwick to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Gatwick with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Gatwick to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport, 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 Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,423). 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 LGW to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Gatwick 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 April 4, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 77% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Gatwick to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Gatwick 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 April 4, 2025.

The most flights from LGW to IST are scheduled on a Friday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul Airport ranges from 0.4 - 3.9 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul Airport when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul Airport, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

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 April 4, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Norwegian, airBaltic and Sky Express from London to Istanbul by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Norwegian
7.9
Good
224 reviews

Entertainment

6.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2024

OSL - LGW

The experience was great, the crew was very helpful and amazing
Norwegian
7.9
Good
224 reviews
Norwegian
7.9
Good
224 reviews

Entertainment

6.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2024

OSL - LGW

The experience was great, the crew was very helpful and amazing
airBaltic
7.8
Good
178 reviews
Norwegian
7.9
Good
224 reviews

Entertainment

6.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2024

OSL - LGW

The experience was great, the crew was very helpful and amazing
Sky Express
7.6
Good
112 reviews
Norwegian
7.9
Good
224 reviews

Entertainment

6.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2024

OSL - LGW

The experience was great, the crew was very helpful and amazing
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,751 reviews
Norwegian
7.9
Good
224 reviews

Entertainment

6.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2024

OSL - LGW

The experience was great, the crew was very helpful and amazing
Vueling
7.1
Good
1,149 reviews
Norwegian
7.9
Good
224 reviews

Entertainment

6.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2024

OSL - LGW

The experience was great, the crew was very helpful and amazing

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Gatwick to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Flying on Wizz Air is currently your cheapest option to Istanbul Airport, with prices starting at $92. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Wizz Air and Turkish Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $164 and $213, respectively. Wizz Air is 54% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Wizz Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $47. However, be on the lookout for offers from Wizz Air and Sky Express, as they are both options that can get you from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport consider choosing Icelandair (90%), Sichuan Airlines (89%) or Turkish Airlines (88%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    The cheapest flight price from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport is $44. On average you can expect to pay $1,675. The most popular route, (London Gatwick - Istanbul), can usually be booked for $687.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,423). 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 2 airlines flying from Gatwick to Istanbul

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Gatwick 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Wizz AirCheapest$69Average$167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$186Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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