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£40+ 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 30/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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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 961,161 searches and data was last updated on 19 November 2024.

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LondonIstanbul

STN - SAW

STNSAW

London Stansted

Tue 6/5

14:40-20:25

Nonstop3h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 7/5

21:05-23:10

Nonstop4h 05m

£71

LondonIstanbul

LTN - IST

LTNIST

London Luton

Mon 9/12

16:10-23:15

Nonstop4h 05m

Istanbul

Mon 16/12

13:55-15:10

Nonstop4h 15m

£72

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Thu 24/4

22:00-04:05

Nonstop4h 05m

Istanbul

Mon 28/4

04:45-06:55

Nonstop4h 10m

£72

LondonIstanbul

LTN - IST

LTNIST

London Luton

Tue 21/1

09:10-00:15

1 stop12h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 22/1

23:55-01:10

Nonstop4h 15m

£75

LondonIstanbul

STN - SAW

STNSAW

London Stansted

Tue 3/12

16:25-23:15

Nonstop3h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 10/12

13:55-15:10

Nonstop4h 15m

£81

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Mon 6/1

09:20-00:15

1 stop11h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 15/1

19:15-20:35

Nonstop4h 20m

£87

LondonIstanbul

LTN - SAW

LTNSAW

London Luton

Thu 5/12

06:50-17:35

1 stop7h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 12/12

05:50-22:45

1 stop19h 55m

£89

LondonIstanbul

STN - SAW

STNSAW

London Stansted

Fri 17/1

12:45-19:35

Nonstop3h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 30/1

15:00-16:10

Nonstop4h 10m

£94

LondonIstanbul

LGW - SAW

LGWSAW

London Gatwick

Thu 5/12

16:50-06:55

1 stop11h 05m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 12/12

05:50-17:20

1 stop14h 30m

£98

LondonIstanbul

LTN - IST

LTNIST

London Luton

Sat 1/2

09:10-00:15

1 stop12h 05m

Istanbul

Sat 8/2

00:55-08:30

1 stop10h 35m

£113

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Flights to Istanbul in 2024

Find the latest flights to Istanbul in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 961,161 searches and data was last updated on 19 November 2024.

Return from

£71

One-way from

£40

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

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Average price

£98
Pegasus Airlines
  • Pegasus Airlines
  • 6/5-7/5
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 50m total
  • London to Istanbul
Wizz Air UK
  • Wizz Air UK
  • 30/11
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 05m total
  • London to Istanbul
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Cheapest flights to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 19 November 2024.

Tue 26/1116:10LTN - IST
Nonstop4h 05mWizz Air UK
Fri 29/1123:55IST - LTN
Nonstop4h 15mWizz Air UK
Deal found 18/11£72
Wed 4/1211:35LGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air UK
Sat 21/1221:15IST - LGW
Nonstop4h 20mWizz Air UK
Deal found 17/11£73
Tue 3/1216:10LTN - IST
Nonstop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/1200:55IST - LTN
1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11£79
Tue 3/1216:25STN - SAW
Nonstop3h 50mAjet
Tue 10/1213:55SAW - STN
Nonstop4h 15mAjet
Deal found 18/11£81
Mon 2/1215:50STN - SAW
Nonstop3h 45mPegasus Airlines
Mon 23/1221:05SAW - STN
Nonstop4h 10mPegasus Airlines
Deal found 18/11£86
Thu 5/1206:50LTN - SAW
1 stop7h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/1205:50SAW - LTN
1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11£89
Thu 21/1115:50STN - SAW
Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 22/1110:30SAW - STN
Nonstop4h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11£98
Thu 5/1216:50LGW - SAW
1 stop11h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/1205:50SAW - LGW
1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11£98
Sat 30/1113:35LGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/100:55IST - LGW
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11£108
Mon 25/1119:55LTN - IST
1 stop10h 20mWizz Air
Fri 29/1100:55IST - LTN
1 stop9h 45mWizz Air
Deal found 19/11£138
Sun 1/1205:55STN - IST
1 stop24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/1209:55IST - STN
1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11£139
Thu 5/1207:55LHR - SAW
Nonstop3h 50mBritish Airways
Tue 10/1215:50SAW - LHR
Nonstop4h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 19/11£142

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 15 November 2024.

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 5 hours 10 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 18 November 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Istanbul should consider flying on Friday at midday, 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 Monday (54 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (40 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Istanbul?

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

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 19 November 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Wizz Air, easyJet and Wizz Air UK to Istanbul to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
765 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.1
Very Good
765 reviews
8.1
Very Good
765 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.8
Good
1,350 reviews
8.1
Very Good
765 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.8
Good
185 reviews
8.1
Very Good
765 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.6
Good
1,167 reviews
8.1
Very Good
765 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
1,528 reviews
8.1
Very Good
765 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Istanbul airport overview

Ataturk International Airport in Istanbul claims to be the airport serving the most non-European routes in 2011. Like Istanbul, Ataturk Airport is a meeting-point between east and west. Ataturk International Airport is a major air hub for the region and is one of the top 20 busiest airports in the world.

Passengers travelling through Ataturk International Airport will be pleased to know that the airport has a great selection of duty-free shops including tobacconists, perfume shops and many name brand stores such as Hugo Boss, D&G, DKNY, Dior, Armani, Gucci, Guess and Prada. What better way to keep yourself entertained between flights or while waiting for your flight than to embark on a shopping extravaganza?

Most airlines from across the world offer flights to Istanbul. Low-cost carriers such as Atlasjet, Pegasus Airlines, IZair and Sky Airlines all offer cheap flights to Ataturk International Airport. Ataturk is also the main hub for the national carrier Turkish Airlines, which flies to destinations including Amsterdam, Birmingham, Cape Town and Chicago as well as Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore, New York, and Paris.

The airport was designed with Istanbul’s unique East-meets-West history in mind. This is particularly evident in the architecture of the building, such as the intricate mosaic tiling of the airport floors. It serves as a great introduction to the beautiful Ottoman architecture in Istanbul.

  • 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 UK is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Istanbul.

  • How much is a return flight to Istanbul?

    A return flight to Istanbul will typically cost around £114, however they can be found for as little as £63.

  • 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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