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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 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 23 December 2024.

Return from

£64

One-way from

£41

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£218
Wizz Air
  • Wizz Air
  • 24/1-3/2
  • Nonstop
  • 8h 20m total
  • London to Istanbul
Wizz Air
  • Wizz Air
  • 2/1
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 05m total
  • London to Istanbul
High demand for flights, 24% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 6% potential price drop
Average for return flights in December 2024

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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 23 December 2024.

Tue 31/1216:10LTN - IST
Nonstop4h 05mWizz Air
Wed 15/123:55IST - LTN
Nonstop4h 15mWizz Air
Deal found 22/12£72
Tue 31/1212:35LGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Fri 31/114:40IST - LGW
Nonstop4h 30mWizz Air
Deal found 23/12£72
Tue 31/1208:30LTN - IST
1 stop10h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 31/123:55IST - LTN
Nonstop4h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/12£83
Tue 31/1212:30LGW - IST
1 stop6h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 31/114:40IST - LGW
Nonstop4h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/12£86
Tue 31/1215:50STN - SAW
Nonstop3h 45mPegasus Airlines
Fri 31/110:25SAW - STN
Nonstop4h 10mPegasus Airlines
Deal found 23/12£89
Tue 31/1216:25STN - SAW
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 16/108:25SAW - STN
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12£101
Tue 31/1213:05STN - SAW
Nonstop3h 50mAjet
Wed 15/110:30SAW - STN
Nonstop4h 15mAjet
Deal found 21/12£102
Tue 31/1208:30LTN - IST
1 stop10h 55mWizz Air
Thu 30/100:55IST - LTN
1 stop16h 50mWizz Air
Deal found 23/12£112
Tue 31/1208:00LGW - SAW
1 stop7h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 31/114:50SAW - LGW
1 stop10h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/12£132
Tue 31/1217:05LHR - IST
Nonstop4h 00mBritish Airways
Fri 31/108:10IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 23/12£151
Mon 30/1212:40LTN - SAW
1 stop8h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 31/1211:30SAW - LTN
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12£155
Mon 30/1208:00LHR - SAW
Nonstop3h 50mBritish Airways
Wed 15/115:50SAW - LHR
Nonstop4h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 21/12£156

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 23 December 2024.

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LondonIstanbul

LTN - IST

LTNIST

London Luton

Mon 17/2

16:10-23:15

Nonstop4h 05m

Istanbul

Sat 22/3

23:55-01:10

Nonstop4h 15m

£64

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Sat 1/2

06:35-13:35

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Sun 9/2

20:50-22:10

Nonstop4h 20m

£64

LondonIstanbul

STN - SAW

STNSAW

London Stansted

Wed 18/6

00:20-06:05

Nonstop3h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 24/6

21:05-23:10

Nonstop4h 05m

£72

LondonIstanbul

LTN - IST

LTNIST

London Luton

Sun 2/2

16:10-23:15

Nonstop4h 05m

Istanbul

Tue 4/2

00:55-08:30

1 stop10h 35m

£78

LondonIstanbul

STN - SAW

STNSAW

London Stansted

Wed 22/1

17:25-00:10

Nonstop3h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 29/1

10:30-11:45

Nonstop4h 15m

£80

LondonIstanbul

LTN - SAW

LTNSAW

London Luton

Mon 10/3

12:40-06:55

1 stop15h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 20/3

11:35-22:45

1 stop14h 10m

£81

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Fri 24/1

13:40-20:35

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul

Tue 28/1

23:00-08:35

1 stop12h 35m

£85

LondonIstanbul

STN - SAW

STNSAW

London Stansted

Tue 21/1

13:05-19:55

Nonstop3h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 31/1

14:05-15:20

Nonstop4h 15m

£95

LondonIstanbul

LTN - IST

LTNIST

London Luton

Sat 4/1

19:55-11:00

1 stop12h 05m

Istanbul

Fri 17/1

00:55-07:40

1 stop9h 45m

£107

LondonIstanbul

LGW - SAW

LGWSAW

London Gatwick

Tue 18/2

08:10-22:50

1 stop11h 40m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 4/3

11:35-17:55

1 stop9h 20m

£114

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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 20 December 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 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 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 Saturday (64 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (43 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Istanbul?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Istanbul are Wizz Air, 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 23 December 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Wizz Air, ITA Airways and Air France 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
3,395 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

8.1
Very Good
3,395 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,395 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

8.1
Very Good
746 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,395 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

7.8
Good
1,345 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,395 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

7.8
Good
183 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,395 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

7.6
Good
1,125 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,395 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

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 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 £145, 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 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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