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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 1,015,184 searches and data was last updated on 30 10월 2024.

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London Gatwick

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13:35-20:35

Nonstop4h 00m

£40

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London Stansted

금 18/4

14:40-20:25

Nonstop3h 45m

£42

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London Stansted

수 6/11

15:55-22:45

Nonstop3h 50m

£44

LondonIstanbul

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London Gatwick

일 10/11

14:05-10:05

1 stop17h 00m

£47

LondonIstanbul

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London Luton

화 26/11

09:10-00:15

1 stop12h 05m

£52

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London Luton

금 3/1

19:55-09:15

1 stop10h 20m

£55

LondonIstanbul

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London Heathrow

월 3/3

22:15-10:35

1 stop9h 20m

£75

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London Luton

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16:10-23:15

Nonstop4h 05m

£41

LondonIstanbul

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London Heathrow

목 23/1

06:30-16:55

1 stop7h 25m

£84

LondonIstanbul

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London Heathrow

월 13/1

08:00-14:50

Nonstop3h 50m

£88

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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 1,015,184 searches and data was last updated on 30 10월 2024.

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Wizz Air UK
  • Wizz Air UK
  • 19/11-21/11
  • Nonstop
  • 8h 20m total
  • London to Istanbul
Wizz Air UK
  • Wizz Air UK
  • 6/12
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 05m total
  • London to Istanbul
High demand for flights, 24% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 7% potential price drop
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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 30 10월 2024.

화 19/1116:10LTN - IST
Nonstop4h 05mWizz Air UK
목 21/1123:55IST - LTN
Nonstop4h 15mWizz Air UK
Deal found 29/10£73
토 30/1113:35LGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air UK
화 10/1214:20IST - LGW
Nonstop4h 20mWizz Air UK
Deal found 29/10£73
화 3/1213:05STN - SAW
Nonstop3h 50mAjet
화 17/1210:50SAW - STN
Nonstop4h 15mAjet
Deal found 29/10£75
화 3/1208:10LGW - IST
1 stop7h 35mMultiple Airlines
수 26/219:15IST - LGW
Nonstop4h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10£82
화 12/1109:10LTN - IST
1 stop12h 05mMultiple Airlines
수 13/1123:55IST - LTN
Nonstop4h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10£84
목 28/1106:50LTN - SAW
1 stop9h 50mMultiple Airlines
수 11/1218:40SAW - LTN
1 stop31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10£92
월 11/1112:45STN - SAW
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
토 7/621:05SAW - STN
Nonstop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10£92
목 12/1216:50LGW - SAW
1 stop11h 05mMultiple Airlines
화 17/1223:55SAW - LGW
1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10£97
월 18/1115:50STN - SAW
Nonstop3h 45mPegasus Airlines
화 3/1221:05SAW - STN
Nonstop4h 10mPegasus Airlines
Deal found 29/10£107
수 4/1209:15LGW - IST
1 stop11h 50mWizz Air
월 9/1200:55IST - LGW
1 stop10h 45mWizz Air
Deal found 28/10£120
화 3/1208:00LHR - SAW
Nonstop3h 50mBritish Airways
금 13/1219:30SAW - LHR
Nonstop4h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 28/10£132
토 9/1119:55LTN - IST
1 stop12h 05mWizz Air
금 15/1100:55IST - LTN
1 stop9h 45mWizz Air
Deal found 28/10£132

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 25 October 2024.

To find the cheapest flights to Istanbul, try to book as early as 8 weeks before you wish to travel. Sometimes you might grab a deal on flight tickets 2 weeks before departure, although generally 6-8 weeks is the sweet spot. After this the prices will rise more the closer it gets to the day of travel. If you don’t have a specific date you want to travel then you can shop around for your flight tickets to grab the best prices. January and February offer the cheapest flights to Istanbul so if you book at least a few weeks before you should be able to save money. Sitting on the left side of the plane gives you the best views as you approach Istanbul, although this is dependable on the wind and air traffic congestion.

How long is the flight to Istanbul?

On average, a flight from London to Istanbul takes 5 hours 8 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 20 October 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 Monday (59 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (30 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 30 10월 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown LOT, Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines 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.
8.2
Very Good
765 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew chief was impolite, not trying to help customers rather yelling at them

8.2
Very Good
765 reviews
8.2
Very Good
765 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew chief was impolite, not trying to help customers rather yelling at them

7.8
Good
1,352 reviews
8.2
Very Good
765 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew chief was impolite, not trying to help customers rather yelling at them

7.7
Good
189 reviews
8.2
Very Good
765 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew chief was impolite, not trying to help customers rather yelling at them

7.6
Good
1,201 reviews
8.2
Very Good
765 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew chief was impolite, not trying to help customers rather yelling at them

7.4
Good
1,534 reviews
8.2
Very Good
765 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew chief was impolite, not trying to help customers rather yelling at them

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.

  • When is the best time to fly to Istanbul?

    Peak Season: The main tourist season runs from April to the end of October, with the busiest period July and August. Flights to Istanbul are most expensive during these peaks months so it’s best to search for flights as early as you can to try and save some money. If you travel in June or July you might catch the International Music Festival which is held in the city. It showcases classical music, opera, ballet and traditional music performances. To try and find the cheapest flights to Istanbul, you’ll have to search well in advance. Off Season: The winter tends to be very wet and cold so tourism is at a low, that being said you’ll find cheap flights to Istanbul and get good hotel deals too. September to October has mild weather and less tourists than the peak summer months. Flights to Istanbul are generally cheaper too. There is the Tulip Festival in either March or April which lasts for 10-15 days and the last two weeks of March has the International Istanbul Film Festival. Flights to Istanbul will vary around these events so book earlier on in the year to save money on your flight tickets.

  • How long is the flight to Istanbul?

    Flights from London (All airports) to Istanbul – 3 hours 45 minutes Flights from Manchester to Istanbul – 4 hours 0 minutes Flights from Birmingham to Istanbul – 3 hours 55 minutes Flights from Glasgow to Istanbul – 5 hours 50 minutes

  • Which airlines operate flights to Istanbul?

    Depending on where you’re flying out from, the airline will vary. The main ones that operate the route are KLM, Air France, British Airways and Turkish Airlines. One option is choosing KLM for one direction and Air France for the return flight, giving you the cheapest flights to Istanbul due to the competitive prices.

  • How to get from the airport to the city centre?

    The busier of the two airports is Istanbul Atatürk Airport, this is 23km from the city on the European side of Turkey. The second, and newer airport, is located 30km away in the Asian side. All flights from the UK will fly to Istanbul Atatürk Airport though unless you specifically chose Sabiha Gökçen International Airport. The fastest way to leave to airport and get on your way is a taxi. There are taxis 24 hours a day outside the airport but can end up more expensive than alternative options. Havatas operate a bus from Istanbul Atatürk Airport to the city centre. It’s a great option if you have a lot of baggage as the buses have lots of room and are fitted with air-conditioning. You can opt to take the metro straight from the airport, the trams operate every 15 minutes or so but are almost always extremely busy, meaning if you do have a lot of luggage it might not be the best option.

  • 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, easyJet 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 £354, however they can be found for as little as £53.

  • 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 45 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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