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$42+ Cheap flights from London (LON) 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 5/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — IST
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from London to Istanbul are usually found in January or November, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Monday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) 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 February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$73
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$42
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$158

Good round-trip deal

$65 or less

Good one-way deal

$31 or less
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Cheapest flights from London to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sat 4/269:50 pmLGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Sat 5/34:35 amIST - LGW
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Deal found 2/20$73
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/176:40 pmLGW - IST
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/294:35 amIST - LGW
Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$145
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 11/105:55 pmLHR - IST
Nonstop4h 00mBritish Airways
Sat 11/156:25 pmIST - LHR
Nonstop4h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/20$170
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Tue 2/259:40 amLGW - IST
1 stop9h 45mWizz Air
Wed 2/2612:55 amIST - LGW
1 stop14h 45mWizz Air
Deal found 2/19$189
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/217:35 pmLHR - IST
1 stop5h 35mAir France
Mon 3/245:10 amIST - LHR
1 stop16h 10mAir France
Deal found 2/19$195
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Wed 3/196:30 amLHR - IST
1 stop7h 25mKLM
Sat 3/225:55 pmIST - LHR
1 stop16h 45mKLM
Deal found 2/20$196
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Thu 2/203:15 pmLHR - IST
Nonstop4h 00mTurkish Airlines
Fri 3/141:20 pmIST - LHR
Nonstop4h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/19$211
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Fri 2/285:55 amLGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mTurkish Airlines
Sun 3/28:25 pmIST - LGW
Nonstop4h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/20$211
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/65:35 pmLHR - IST
1 stop7h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/135:55 pmIST - LHR
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$227
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sat 3/156:30 amLHR - IST
1 stop8h 05mLOT
Mon 3/176:30 pmIST - LHR
1 stop6h 30mLOT
Deal found 2/19$245
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Mon 6/236:30 amLHR - IST
1 stop12h 50mLufthansa
Wed 7/165:55 pmIST - LHR
1 stop6h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 2/19$252
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/197:45 amLCY - IST
1 stop6h 10mKLM
Sun 3/235:55 pmIST - LCY
1 stop16h 20mKLM
Deal found 2/20$255

Find flights from London to Istanbul within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from London 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 February 20, 2025.

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London

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Istanbul

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Depart

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Price

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Sat 4/26

9:50 pm-3:50 am

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Sat 5/3

4:35 am-6:35 am

Nonstop4h 00m

$73

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Sat 5/17

6:40 pm-10:55 am

1 stop14h 15m

Istanbul

Thu 5/29

4:35 am-6:35 am

Nonstop4h 00m

$145

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Sat 5/10

6:30 pm-12:20 am

Nonstop3h 50m

Istanbul

Fri 5/16

8:25 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

$182

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Fri 3/21

7:35 pm-4:10 am

1 stop5h 35m

Istanbul

Mon 3/24

5:10 am-6:20 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$195

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Wed 3/19

6:30 am-4:55 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Istanbul

Sat 3/22

5:55 pm-7:40 am

1 stop16h 45m

$196

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Thu 3/20

11:30 am-6:20 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

Istanbul

Thu 3/27

3:00 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop4h 10m

$199

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Thu 3/13

6:20 am-4:10 am

1 stop18h 50m

Istanbul

Mon 3/17

5:55 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$211

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Sun 3/30

5:15 pm-11:20 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

Istanbul

Tue 4/8

2:00 pm-4:15 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

$233

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Sat 3/15

6:30 am-5:35 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Istanbul

Mon 3/17

6:30 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$245

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Mon 6/23

6:30 am-9:20 pm

1 stop12h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 7/16

5:55 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$252

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Compare providers for flights from London 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 London to Istanbul in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
business-class.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice 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-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-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from London-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on London-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-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 London to Istanbul

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from London to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

Booking 67 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London 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 to Istanbul Airport?

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

Find hourly flight availability from London 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 February 20, 2025.

When flying from London to Istanbul Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 61% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from London to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on December 1, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from London to Istanbul Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from London 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 February 20, 2025.

The most flights from LON to IST are scheduled on a Thursday (61 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (37 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 February 20, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from London to Istanbul, see what other customers have to say about Aegean Airlines, KLM and airBaltic. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
733 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

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

Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
733 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
733 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

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

KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
733 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

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

airBaltic
7.8
Good
177 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
733 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

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

Norwegian
7.7
Good
232 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
733 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

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

LOT
7.6
Good
1,080 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
733 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

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 London 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 to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from London to Istanbul Airport is Wizz Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $73 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Wizz Air and British Airways, starting at $163 and $182 round-trip. Wizz Air is currently priced 62% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Wizz Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $42. Wizz Air flights start at $81 while deals on Wizz Air start at $113 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from London to Istanbul Airport?

    When deciding which route to take from London to Istanbul Airport consider London Heathrow - Istanbul, London City - Istanbul or London Gatwick - Istanbul as they are the most popular.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from London to Istanbul Airport consider choosing Icelandair (92%), British Airways (86%) or American Airlines (81%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    While on average a flight from London to Istanbul Airport is generally $1,365, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $133. When looking at the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Istanbul), you can expect to pay $195 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from London 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 7 airlines flying from London to Istanbul

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from London 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Wizz AirCheapest$65Average$182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AjetCheapest$107Average$164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest$112Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
British AirwaysCheapest$171Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$176Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LOTCheapest$206Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$263Average$263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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