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Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport from £53

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 8/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — LHR
1 Apr — 8 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to London Heathrow are usually found in December or March, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to Heathrow

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to Heathrow (LHR). 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 27 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£145

One-way from

£53

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

December

Average price

£166

Good round-trip deal

£184 or less

Good one-way deal

£98 or less
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 23/5-30/5
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 50m total
  • Istanbul to London
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 8/4
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 15m total
  • Istanbul to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (£37 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Istanbul to Heathrow
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul to Heathrow. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 March 2025.

Fri 23/520:25IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 00mBritish Airways
Fri 30/518:50LHR - IST
Nonstop3h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 27/3£151
Wed 14/513:45IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 10mTurkish Airlines
Fri 30/522:25LHR - IST
Nonstop3h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/3£166
Sat 13/1217:35IST - LHR
1 stop21h 45mAir Serbia
Wed 17/1213:20LHR - IST
1 stop12h 30mAir Serbia
Deal found 27/3£168
Fri 2/520:25IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/517:35LHR - IST
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3£171
Sun 30/317:30IST - LHR
1 stop6h 30mLOT
Fri 4/406:30LHR - IST
1 stop8h 10mLOT
Deal found 27/3£172
Fri 16/514:00IST - LHR
1 stop10h 10mLufthansa
Mon 19/510:30LHR - IST
1 stop8h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 27/3£199
Tue 6/504:35IST - LHR
1 stop12h 55mAegean Airlines
Thu 8/516:35LHR - IST
1 stop7h 45mAegean Airlines
Deal found 27/3£201
Wed 9/404:20IST - LHR
1 stop14h 15mAir France
Tue 15/419:45LHR - IST
1 stop5h 40mAir France
Deal found 27/3£231

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Istanbul to Heathrow 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 27 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Istanbul

Fly to

Heathrow

Route

Depart

Return

Price

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 - LHR

ISTLHR

Istanbul

Wed 14/5

13:45-15:55

Nonstop4h 10m

London Heathrow

Fri 30/5

22:25-04:15

Nonstop3h 50m

£166

IstanbulLondon

IST - LHR

ISTLHR

Istanbul

Thu 8/5

13:55-16:00

Nonstop4h 05m

London Heathrow

Sat 17/5

19:45-03:25

1 stop5h 40m

£172

IstanbulLondon

IST - LHR

ISTLHR

Istanbul

Thu 15/5

04:30-12:30

1 stop10h 00m

London Heathrow

Sat 31/5

13:30-03:30

1 stop12h 00m

£190

IstanbulLondon

IST - LHR

ISTLHR

Istanbul

Thu 15/5

15:50-21:10

1 stop7h 20m

London Heathrow

Sat 31/5

22:15-09:50

1 stop9h 35m

£192

IstanbulLondon

IST - LHR

ISTLHR

Istanbul

Fri 16/5

14:00-20:40

1 stop8h 40m

London Heathrow

Mon 19/5

10:30-21:20

1 stop8h 50m

£199

IstanbulLondon

IST - LHR

ISTLHR

Istanbul

Thu 10/4

07:00-22:00

1 stop17h 00m

London Heathrow

Sun 13/4

06:30-23:50

1 stop15h 20m

£254

IstanbulLondon

IST - LHR

ISTLHR

Istanbul

Tue 8/4

08:15-10:30

Nonstop4h 15m

£53

IstanbulLondon

IST - LHR

ISTLHR

Istanbul

Tue 1/4

20:30-22:25

Nonstop3h 55m

£74

IstanbulLondon

IST - LHR

ISTLHR

Istanbul

Wed 11/6

06:45-14:15

1 stop9h 30m

£82

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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Heathrow

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport

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

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 Airport to London Heathrow 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 to London Heathrow Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport (average of £112). Flying from Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £164). 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 IST to LHR?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to Heathrow. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 March 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 36% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Heathrow by month

Plan your trip to Heathrow by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London Heathrow Airport ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit London Heathrow Airport when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Heathrow by month

Plan your trip to Heathrow by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London Heathrow 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 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Heathrow

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Heathrow. 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 Heathrow. Reviews last updated 27 March 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Aegean Airlines, LOT and Turkish Airlines from Istanbul to London to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
729 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

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

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

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

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

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
3,744 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
729 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

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
6,955 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
729 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

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
British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,712 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
729 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Istanbul to Heathrow. 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 Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport is British Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £145 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and Air Serbia, starting at £166 and £190 round-trip. British Airways is 34% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £53 on British Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from £74 and Aegean Airlines from £85 one-way.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport are RwandAir (90%), United Airlines (89%) and IndiGo (88%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport is £57. On average you can expect to pay £241. The most popular route, (Istanbul - London Heathrow), can usually be booked for £145.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport (average of £112). Flying from Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £164). 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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Wizz AirCheapest£49Average£133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest£124Average£178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£189Average£271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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