£39+ Cheap flights to Istanbul
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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 10 April 2025.
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Depart
Return
Price
LondonIstanbul
LGW - IST
LGWIST
London Gatwick
Sun 6/7
21:50-03:50
Nonstop4h 00m
Istanbul
Thu 10/7
04:35-06:35
Nonstop4h 00m
LondonIstanbul
LTN - IST
LTNIST
London Luton
Thu 5/6
13:15-19:25
Nonstop4h 10m
Istanbul
Sat 5/7
20:35-22:45
Nonstop4h 10m
LondonIstanbul
LGW - IST
LGWIST
London Gatwick
Mon 12/5
19:15-08:30
1 stop11h 15m
Istanbul
Wed 21/5
04:35-06:35
Nonstop4h 00m
LondonIstanbul
LTN - IST
LTNIST
London Luton
Mon 12/5
19:25-08:30
1 stop11h 05m
Istanbul
Wed 21/5
20:35-22:45
Nonstop4h 10m
LondonIstanbul
STN - SAW
STNSAW
London Stansted
Thu 8/5
00:20-06:05
Nonstop3h 45m
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Fri 23/5
15:55-17:55
Nonstop4h 00m
LondonIstanbul
LTN - SAW
LTNSAW
London Luton
Mon 12/5
06:20-12:25
1 stop28h 05m
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Wed 21/5
08:15-13:25
1 stop7h 10m
LondonIstanbul
LTN - IST
LTNIST
London Luton
Mon 12/5
19:25-08:30
1 stop11h 05m
Istanbul
Wed 21/5
09:10-18:45
1 stop11h 35m
LondonIstanbul
LGW - IST
LGWIST
London Gatwick
Mon 12/5
19:15-08:30
1 stop11h 15m
Istanbul
Wed 21/5
09:10-18:35
1 stop11h 25m
LondonIstanbul
LGW - SAW
LGWSAW
London Gatwick
Mon 5/5
21:45-11:20
1 stop11h 35m
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Wed 7/5
22:50-19:25
1 stop22h 35m
LondonIstanbul
STN - SAW
STNSAW
London Stansted
Mon 12/5
15:40-21:40
Nonstop4h 00m
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Wed 21/5
09:10-11:10
Nonstop4h 00m
Best time to book a flight to Istanbul
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Everything you need to know about your flight to Istanbul
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 5 hours 5 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 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 (69 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (39 on average).
What are the most popular airlines that fly to Istanbul?
The most popular airlines flying from London to Istanbul are Turkish Airlines, British Airways and Wizz Air.
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 10 April 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Aegean Airlines, KLM and airBaltic 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.
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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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SKG - FRA
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Anonymous,Nov 2024
SKG - FRA
FAQs about flying to Istanbul
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.
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