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£43+ Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport

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 17/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
IST — LHR
16 Apr — 23 Apr1
1 adult

What to know about flights from Istanbul

Discover essential information about flights departing from Istanbul, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Istanbul airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 11 April 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

£22

Cheapest round-trip flight

£25

Cheapest airline

Turkish Airlines

Most popular destination

London Gatwick (LGW)

Good round-trip deal

£57 or less

Good one-way deal

£24 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul is currently to London Gatwick.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul is currently to London Gatwick.
On average, Turkish Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul (avg. price of £89).
London Gatwick (LGW) is currently the most popular flight destination from Istanbul (average return price of £91).
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Istanbul.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Istanbul.

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Cheapest flights from Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 11 April 2025.

Thu 22/504:35IST - LGW
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Fri 30/521:50LGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Deal found 10/4£60
Fri 13/620:35IST - LTN
Nonstop4h 10mWizz Air
Mon 16/613:15LTN - IST
Nonstop4h 10mWizz Air
Deal found 9/4£73
Mon 26/504:35IST - LGW
Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/619:15LGW - IST
1 stop11h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4£95
Thu 22/520:35IST - LTN
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/519:25LTN - IST
1 stop11h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4£99
Fri 9/507:50IST - LGW
Nonstop4h 05mTurkish Airlines
Wed 14/514:00LGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/4£134
Fri 9/509:10IST - LTN
1 stop7h 50mWizz Air
Mon 12/519:25LTN - IST
1 stop11h 05mWizz Air
Deal found 10/4£136
Fri 9/522:35IST - LGW
1 stop13h 55mWizz Air
Mon 12/519:15LGW - IST
1 stop11h 15mWizz Air
Deal found 10/4£141
Fri 23/520:25IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 00mBritish Airways
Fri 30/518:50LHR - IST
Nonstop3h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/4£146
Thu 12/609:10IST - STN
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/606:00STN - IST
1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4£149
Fri 6/604:30IST - MXP
1 stop16h 35mAir Serbia
Thu 12/609:25MXP - IST
1 stop17h 05mAir Serbia
Deal found 10/4£163
Fri 9/514:45IST - LHR
Nonstop3h 55mTurkish Airlines
Wed 14/516:40LHR - IST
Nonstop4h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/4£166
Thu 12/604:35IST - BHX
2 stops39h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/618:15BHX - IST
1 stop12h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4£180

Find flights from Istanbul within your budget

Find flights departing from Istanbul that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 11 April 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches

Fly to

Heathrow

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulLondon

IST - LGW

ISTLGW

Istanbul

Thu 22/5

04:35-06:35

Nonstop4h 00m

London Gatwick

Fri 30/5

21:50-03:50

Nonstop4h 00m

£60

IstanbulLondon

IST - LTN

ISTLTN

Istanbul

Fri 13/6

20:35-22:45

Nonstop4h 10m

London Luton

Mon 16/6

13:15-19:25

Nonstop4h 10m

£73

IstanbulLondon

IST - LGW

ISTLGW

Istanbul

Mon 26/5

04:35-06:35

Nonstop4h 00m

London Gatwick

Mon 2/6

19:15-08:30

1 stop11h 15m

£95

IstanbulLondon

IST - LTN

ISTLTN

Istanbul

Thu 22/5

20:35-22:45

Nonstop4h 10m

London Luton

Sat 31/5

19:25-08:30

1 stop11h 05m

£99

IstanbulLondon

IST - LGW

ISTLGW

Istanbul

Fri 9/5

07:50-09:55

Nonstop4h 05m

London Gatwick

Wed 14/5

14:00-20:00

Nonstop4h 00m

£134

IstanbulLondon

IST - LTN

ISTLTN

Istanbul

Fri 9/5

09:10-15:00

1 stop7h 50m

London Luton

Mon 12/5

19:25-08:30

1 stop11h 05m

£136

IstanbulLondon

IST - LGW

ISTLGW

Istanbul

Fri 9/5

22:35-10:30

1 stop13h 55m

London Gatwick

Mon 12/5

19:15-08:30

1 stop11h 15m

£141

IstanbulLondon

IST - LHR

ISTLHR

Istanbul

Fri 23/5

20:25-22:25

Nonstop4h 00m

London Heathrow

Fri 30/5

18:50-00:40

Nonstop3h 50m

£146

IstanbulLondon

IST - STN

ISTSTN

Istanbul

Thu 12/6

09:10-23:55

1 stop16h 45m

London Stansted

Mon 16/6

06:00-21:55

1 stop13h 55m

£149

IstanbulMilan

IST - MXP

ISTMXP

Istanbul

Fri 6/6

04:30-20:05

1 stop16h 35m

Milan Malpensa

Thu 12/6

09:25-03:30

1 stop17h 05m

£163

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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul

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Travel insights for flights from Istanbul

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

When is the best time to book a flight from Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Istanbul to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on 4 April 2025.

Booking 82 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from 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 Istanbul Airport?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport (average of £95). Flying from Istanbul Airport in August will prove the most costly (average of £214). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Istanbul to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on 30 March 2025.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Istanbul Airport would be wise to consider leaving during Wednesday evenings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Monday mornings when fares are usually the most expensive.

Airline reviews for flights from Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Istanbul. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

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

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

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

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

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

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

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

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

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

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

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

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Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Istanbul. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 11 April 2025.
  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Istanbul Airport?

    This month, the top selected destinations from Istanbul Airport are Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Casablanca, Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Throughout the year, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Athens, Casablanca are some of the top choices made by users flying from Istanbul Airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Istanbul Airport to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Istanbul Airport for as low as £22 to Izmir Adnan Menderes Arpt Airport (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for £327 to fly from Istanbul Airport.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Istanbul Airport to anywhere?

    Over the past few days, we've found that Egyptair, Ajet, and Pegasus Airlines have the cheapest prices from Istanbul Airport. Egyptair flights from Istanbul Airport to Abuja (£8), Ajet flights from Istanbul Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol (£27), and Pegasus Airlines flights from Istanbul Airport to Izmir Adnan Menderes Arpt (£34).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Istanbul Airport?

    Here are some of the cheapest offers we have found for the cheapest premium economy flights from Istanbul Airport.
    Istanbul to London Gatwick Airport from £146
    Istanbul to Budapest from £162
    Istanbul to Athens from £283
    Istanbul to Zagreb from £506

  • What is the cheapest first class flight from Istanbul Airport?

    If you’re looking for a cheap first-class flight from Istanbul Airport, consider Kuwait City. Prices start at £2,883 so you can fly first-class even on a budget.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Airport?

    At the present moment the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Airport is currently March; with August being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Istanbul Airport?

    Check out the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport to embark to:
    Travel from Istanbul to London from £60 round trip
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    Travel from Istanbul to Birmingham from £180 round trip
    Travel from Istanbul to Amsterdam from £184 round trip
    Travel from Istanbul to Paris from £207 round trip

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