£38+ Cheap flights to Istanbul
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 20/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
Flights to Istanbul in 2025
Find the latest flights to Istanbul in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 12 April 2025.
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Cheapest flights to Istanbul AirportExplore the most affordable flight options available to Istanbul Airport. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 12 April 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Istanbul Airport. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 12 April 2025.
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Locate flights to Istanbul that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 12 April 2025.
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Depart
Return
Price
LondonIstanbul
LGW - IST
LGWIST
London Gatwick
Tue 10/6
21:50-03:50
Nonstop4h 00m
Istanbul
Tue 17/6
04:45-06:35
Nonstop3h 50m
LondonIstanbul
LTN - IST
LTNIST
London Luton
Mon 16/6
13:15-19:25
Nonstop4h 10m
Istanbul
Thu 19/6
20:35-22:45
Nonstop4h 10m
LondonIstanbul
LGW - IST
LGWIST
London Gatwick
Mon 2/6
19:15-08:30
1 stop11h 15m
Istanbul
Wed 11/6
04:35-06:35
Nonstop4h 00m
LondonIstanbul
LTN - IST
LTNIST
London Luton
Mon 2/6
19:25-08:30
1 stop11h 05m
Istanbul
Wed 11/6
20:35-22:45
Nonstop4h 10m
LondonIstanbul
LTN - IST
LTNIST
London Luton
Mon 28/4
08:30-21:55
1 stop11h 25m
Istanbul
Thu 19/6
09:10-19:25
1 stop12h 15m
LondonIstanbul
LHR - IST
LHRIST
London Heathrow
Mon 2/6
18:35-00:25
Nonstop3h 50m
Istanbul
Wed 11/6
17:35-19:35
Nonstop4h 00m
LondonIstanbul
LGW - IST
LGWIST
London Gatwick
Mon 16/6
19:15-08:30
1 stop11h 15m
Istanbul
Wed 18/6
09:10-18:35
1 stop11h 25m
LondonIstanbul
STN - IST
STNIST
London Stansted
Tue 10/6
20:00-21:55
1 stop23h 55m
Istanbul
Tue 17/6
09:10-08:00
1 stop24h 50m
LondonIstanbul
LGW - IST
LGWIST
London Gatwick
Mon 2/6
10:55-17:00
Nonstop4h 05m
Istanbul
Wed 11/6
20:15-22:20
Nonstop4h 05m
LondonIstanbul
LHR - IST
LHRIST
London Heathrow
Tue 6/5
22:15-02:20
1 stop26h 05m
Istanbul
Mon 12/5
20:15-22:15
Nonstop4h 00m
Best time to book a flight to Istanbul
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Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight to Istanbul Airport
When is the best time to book a flight to Istanbul?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 4 April 2025.
The price you pay for your flight to Istanbul may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 67 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
How long is the flight to Istanbul?
On average, a flight from London to Istanbul takes 4 hours 42 minutes. Flights to Istanbul from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Istanbul?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
Users looking for the lowest fares to Istanbul should consider flying on Wednesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Thursday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.
Weekly flight availability to Istanbul
The most flights from London to Istanbul are scheduled on a Friday (64 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (36 on average).
What are the most popular airlines that fly to Istanbul?
The most popular airlines flying from London to Istanbul are Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air and British Airways.
What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Istanbul?
The cheapest airlines flying from London to Istanbul are Wizz Air, Wizz Air and Pegasus Airlines.
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 ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.
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, 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 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).
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 12 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly 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.
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Anonymous,Nov 2024
SKG - FRA
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Anonymous,Nov 2024
SKG - FRA
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Anonymous,Nov 2024
SKG - FRA
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Anonymous,Nov 2024
SKG - FRA
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Anonymous,Nov 2024
SKG - FRA
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Anonymous,Nov 2024
SKG - FRA
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