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£42+ Cheap flights from Istanbul

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IST — LHR
1 Apr — 8 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 27 March 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

£23

Cheapest round-trip flight

£21

Cheapest airline

Egyptair

Most popular destination

London Gatwick (LGW)
The cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul is currently to London Gatwick.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul is currently to London Gatwick.
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On average, Egyptair currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul (avg. price of £205).
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London Gatwick (LGW) is currently the most popular flight destination from Istanbul (average return price of £124).
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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 27 March 2025.

Sat 24/504:35IST - LGW
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Sat 31/521:50LGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Deal found 26/3£56
Fri 23/520:35IST - LTN
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Fri 30/513:15LTN - IST
Nonstop4h 10mWizz Air
Deal found 26/3£59
Thu 22/521:10SAW - STN
Nonstop4h 00mPegasus Airlines
Thu 29/514:40STN - SAW
Nonstop3h 45mPegasus Airlines
Deal found 26/3£99
Thu 8/504:35IST - LGW
Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/509:20LGW - IST
1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3£100
Wed 14/509:10IST - LTN
1 stop11h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/513:15LTN - IST
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3£113
Sat 5/416:10SAW - STN
Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/417:00STN - SAW
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3£119
Fri 23/520:25IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 00mBritish Airways
Fri 30/518:50LHR - IST
Nonstop3h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/3£145
Thu 12/609:10IST - LGW
1 stop11h 25mWizz Air
Mon 16/611:15LGW - IST
1 stop8h 40mWizz Air
Deal found 27/3£146
Fri 9/509:10IST - LTN
1 stop7h 50mWizz Air
Mon 12/519:25LTN - IST
1 stop11h 05mWizz Air
Deal found 26/3£146
Thu 10/408:45SAW - STN
Nonstop4h 05mAjet
Sun 20/415:45STN - SAW
Nonstop3h 55mAjet
Deal found 25/3£149
Thu 10/405:45SAW - LGW
1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 20/420:50LGW - SAW
1 stop8h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3£152
Wed 14/513:45IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 10mTurkish Airlines
Fri 30/522:25LHR - IST
Nonstop3h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/3£167

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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 27 March 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

Wed 21/5

04:35-06:35

Nonstop4h 00m

London Gatwick

Wed 28/5

21:50-03:50

Nonstop4h 00m

£67

IstanbulLondon

IST - LTN

ISTLTN

Istanbul

Sat 24/5

20:35-22:45

Nonstop4h 10m

London Luton

Fri 30/5

13:15-19:25

Nonstop4h 10m

£71

IstanbulLondon

SAW - STN

SAWSTN

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 22/5

21:10-23:10

Nonstop4h 00m

London Stansted

Thu 29/5

14:40-20:25

Nonstop3h 45m

£99

IstanbulLondon

IST - LGW

ISTLGW

Istanbul

Thu 8/5

04:35-06:35

Nonstop4h 00m

London Gatwick

Sat 17/5

09:20-10:55

1 stop23h 35m

£100

IstanbulLondon

SAW - STN

SAWSTN

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 5/4

16:10-18:10

Nonstop4h 00m

London Stansted

Tue 8/4

17:00-18:30

1 stop23h 30m

£119

IstanbulLondon

IST - LTN

ISTLTN

Istanbul

Thu 8/5

09:10-15:45

1 stop8h 35m

London Luton

Sat 17/5

13:15-19:25

Nonstop4h 10m

£129

IstanbulLondon

IST - LTN

ISTLTN

Istanbul

Thu 12/6

09:10-15:45

1 stop8h 35m

London Luton

Mon 16/6

08:30-21:55

1 stop11h 25m

£143

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

£145

IstanbulLondon

IST - LGW

ISTLGW

Istanbul

Thu 12/6

09:10-18:35

1 stop11h 25m

London Gatwick

Mon 16/6

11:15-21:55

1 stop8h 40m

£146

IstanbulLondon

SAW - STN

SAWSTN

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 10/4

08:45-10:50

Nonstop4h 05m

London Stansted

Sun 20/4

15:45-21:40

Nonstop3h 55m

£149

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Istanbul to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul (average of £95). Flying from Istanbul in August will prove the most costly (average of £158). 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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Istanbul to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on 23 March 2025.

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

Which airlines fly from Istanbul?

Many airlines operate round-trip flights from Istanbul: British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air. These airlines fly to the following popular destinations: London.

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

From £53

China Southern

China Southern

From £444

Ajet

Ajet

From £35

Pegasus Airlines

Pegasus Airlines

From £44

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.
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
729 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.8

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
729 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
729 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.8

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
1,319 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
729 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.8

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
1,063 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
729 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,747 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
729 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Lufthansa
6.7
Okay
6,952 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
729 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.8

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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Related info for your journey

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 27 March 2025.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly out of Istanbul?

    Istanbul airport offers the cheapest routes to Seoul, from £56; whereas Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen airport is typically cheaper if you're flying to Chengdu, from £104. It's best to make sure you are flexible on dates to find the cheapest possible flight options for your journey.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul?

    At the present moment the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul 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?

    Check out the cheapest flights from Istanbul to embark to:
    Travel from Istanbul to London from £56 round trip
    Travel from Istanbul to Bergamo from £238 round trip
    Travel from Istanbul to Seoul from £454 round trip
    Travel from Istanbul to Tokyo from £525 round trip
    Travel from Istanbul to Chengdu from £767 round trip

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Istanbul?

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