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$117+ Cheap flights from Heathrow (LHR) 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 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — IST
Dec 24 — Dec 311
Tue 12/24
Tue 12/31
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from London Heathrow to Istanbul are usually found in January or February, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Heathrow to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Heathrow (LHR) 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 December 19, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$175
(Expedia)

One-way from

$117
(Orbitz)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$349
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Cheapest flights from Heathrow to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 19, 2024.

This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/316:55 amLHR - IST
Nonstop4h 00mBritish Airways
Fri 1/106:35 pmIST - LHR
Nonstop4h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/18$218
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/285:45 pmLHR - IST
Nonstop3h 45mTurkish Airlines
Thu 1/91:45 pmIST - LHR
Nonstop4h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/18$338
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/316:30 amLHR - IST
1 stop8h 05mLOT
Fri 1/107:50 amIST - LHR
1 stop12h 30mLOT
Deal found 12/18$339
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/318:00 pmLHR - IST
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/106:30 pmIST - LHR
1 stop6h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$401
This Aegean Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Aegean Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2210:15 pmLHR - IST
1 stop9h 20mAegean Airlines
Wed 12/2511:35 amIST - LHR
1 stop12h 40mAegean Airlines
Deal found 12/18$498
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/317:15 pmLHR - IST
2 stops19h 50mLufthansa
Fri 1/106:50 amIST - LHR
1 stop11h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 12/18$587
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/206:30 amLHR - IST
1 stop7h 25mKLM
Mon 12/235:55 pmIST - LHR
1 stop5h 55mKLM
Deal found 12/18$589

Find flights from Heathrow to Istanbul within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Heathrow 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 19, 2024.

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LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Tue 3/11

6:55 am-1:55 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 3/25

7:35 am-9:10 am

Nonstop4h 35m

$175

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Thu 1/9

8:25 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop17h 30m

Istanbul

Tue 1/14

5:55 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$196

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Thu 1/9

11:30 am-4:10 am

1 stop13h 40m

Istanbul

Wed 1/15

5:10 am-4:35 pm

1 stop14h 25m

$198

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Thu 1/16

7:35 pm-4:10 am

1 stop5h 35m

Istanbul

Thu 1/23

5:55 pm-9:00 am

1 stop18h 05m

$200

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Thu 1/23

1:20 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop23h 35m

Istanbul

Mon 1/27

5:30 am-12:20 pm

1 stop9h 50m

$227

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Sat 1/18

10:25 am-12:40 am

1 stop11h 15m

Istanbul

Sat 1/25

6:30 pm-9:35 am

1 stop18h 05m

$244

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Wed 1/15

5:45 pm-12:30 am

Nonstop3h 45m

Istanbul

Wed 1/22

3:00 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop4h 10m

$252

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Sun 3/2

4:35 pm-3:10 am

1 stop7h 35m

Istanbul

Wed 3/5

12:00 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$260

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Mon 3/31

11:30 am-9:20 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Istanbul

Sat 4/5

5:55 pm-7:40 am

1 stop15h 45m

$268

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Tue 3/11

6:55 am-1:55 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

$117

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Compare providers for flights from Heathrow 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 Heathrow to Istanbul in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
business-class.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy2 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 Heathrow 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 Heathrow Airport-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from London Heathrow Airport-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on London Heathrow 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 Heathrow 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 Heathrow to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Heathrow with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Heathrow to Istanbul

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Heathrow to Istanbul including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Heathrow to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

Booking 83 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from London Heathrow 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 LHR to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Heathrow 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 December 19, 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 18% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Heathrow to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon 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 London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Heathrow 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 December 19, 2024.

The most flights from LHR to IST are scheduled on a Tuesday (45 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (26 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 December 19, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with British Airways, Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa from London to Istanbul have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
750 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
750 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
750 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
750 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

LOT
7.6
Good
1,129 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
750 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Air France
7.4
Good
1,505 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
750 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,901 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
750 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Heathrow 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 Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport round-trip from $175. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are KLM, from $196, and Air France, from $198. British Airways is 38% 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 Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport are British Airways ($117), Air Serbia ($125), and Air France ($128).

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport on time: Icelandair (86%), British Airways (80%), American Airlines (76%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport? While on average our users pay $827, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $153. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Istanbul), is priced around $182.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from London Heathrow 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 5 airlines flying from Heathrow to Istanbul

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Heathrow 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 December 19, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Wizz AirCheapest$67Average$123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$168Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LOTCheapest$203Average$295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$213Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$289Average$302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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