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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 16 January 2025.

Return from

£56

One-way from

£29

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£88
Wizz Air
  • Wizz Air
  • 27/3-31/3
  • Nonstop
  • 8h 10m total
  • London to Istanbul
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Wizz Air
  • Wizz Air
  • 22/2
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 05m total
  • London to Istanbul
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High demand for flights, 26% potential price rise
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Cheapest flights to Istanbul Airport
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 16 January 2025.

Thu 27/314:05LGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Wed 2/404:45IST - LGW
Nonstop4h 10mWizz Air
Deal found 15/1£56
Fri 7/216:10LTN - IST
Nonstop4h 05mWizz Air
Mon 10/223:55IST - LTN
Nonstop4h 15mWizz Air
Deal found 15/1£58
Fri 28/216:10LTN - IST
Nonstop4h 05mWizz Air
Sun 2/323:55IST - LTN
Nonstop4h 15mWizz Air
Deal found 15/1£63
Fri 28/307:00LGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Mon 31/304:45IST - LGW
Nonstop4h 10mWizz Air
Deal found 16/1£63
Wed 5/216:10LTN - IST
Nonstop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/200:55IST - LTN
1 stop9h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1£83
Sat 8/313:35LGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/310:30IST - LGW
1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1£85
Mon 24/1117:55LHR - IST
Nonstop4h 00mBritish Airways
Wed 3/1218:40IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 15/1£133
Wed 22/105:55STN - IST
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 23/100:55IST - STN
1 stop9h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1£137
Sat 11/1022:15LHR - IST
1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 16/1019:55IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1£141
Sun 2/317:35LHR - IST
1 stop7h 35mAir France
Sun 9/305:10IST - LHR
1 stop11h 35mAir France
Deal found 15/1£146
Fri 17/105:55LGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mTurkish Airlines
Fri 24/120:15IST - LGW
Nonstop4h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/1£151
Tue 11/216:35LHR - IST
Nonstop3h 50mTurkish Airlines
Tue 18/221:10IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/1£155

Find flights to Istanbul within your budget

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 16 January 2025.

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LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Thu 27/3

14:05-21:05

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 2/4

04:45-06:55

Nonstop4h 10m

£56

LondonIstanbul

LTN - IST

LTNIST

London Luton

Fri 7/2

16:10-23:15

Nonstop4h 05m

Istanbul

Mon 10/2

23:55-01:10

Nonstop4h 15m

£58

LondonIstanbul

LTN - IST

LTNIST

London Luton

Fri 28/2

16:10-23:15

Nonstop4h 05m

Istanbul

Sun 2/3

23:55-01:10

Nonstop4h 15m

£63

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Sat 3/5

22:00-04:05

Nonstop4h 05m

Istanbul

Sun 11/5

04:45-06:55

Nonstop4h 10m

£68

LondonIstanbul

LTN - IST

LTNIST

London Luton

Tue 11/3

09:10-00:15

1 stop12h 05m

Istanbul

Mon 17/3

23:55-01:10

Nonstop4h 15m

£79

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Sat 8/3

13:35-20:35

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 18/3

10:30-23:35

1 stop16h 05m

£85

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Fri 28/2

18:15-01:10

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul

Mon 3/3

08:15-09:50

Nonstop4h 35m

£136

LondonIstanbul

STN - IST

STNIST

London Stansted

Tue 4/2

07:50-22:25

1 stop11h 35m

Istanbul

Mon 17/2

00:55-07:25

1 stop9h 30m

£142

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Wed 7/5

22:15-02:20

1 stop26h 05m

Istanbul

Fri 23/5

20:25-22:25

Nonstop4h 00m

£144

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Sun 2/3

17:35-04:10

1 stop7h 35m

Istanbul

Sun 9/3

05:10-13:45

1 stop11h 35m

£146

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Best time to book a flight to Istanbul

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Travel insights for flights to Istanbul

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

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 10 January 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 35 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 Wednesday (60 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (49 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.

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

From £174

Wizz Air

Wizz Air

From £66

British Airways

British Airways

From £143

Pegasus Airlines

Pegasus Airlines

From £110

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Istanbul?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Istanbul are Wizz Air, Ajet and AnadoluJet.

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 16 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly to Istanbul, see what other customers have to say about Wizz Air, Aegean Airlines and British Airways. 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
739 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
739 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
739 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
739 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

airBaltic
7.8
Good
178 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
739 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Norwegian
7.7
Good
249 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
739 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

LOT
7.6
Good
1,112 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
739 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Istanbul if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Istanbul on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Istanbul?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Wizz Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Istanbul.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Istanbul?

    Istanbul is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Istanbul. One-way flights to Istanbul typically cost £27, while return flights cost around £40.

  • How much is a return flight to Istanbul?

    A return flight to Istanbul will typically cost around £247, however they can be found for as little as £49.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Istanbul depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Istanbul, London offers the quickest one-way flight (3 hours 40 minutes).

  • Does Istanbul have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Istanbul can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Istanbul?

    Yes. Istanbul has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. havalimanına yakın konumda daire is the closest property to Istanbul (0.0 mi away from Istanbul).

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