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Cheap flights from Southampton to Istanbul from £257

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SOU — IST
27 Jan — 3 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Southampton to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Southampton (SOU) to Istanbul (TR5). 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 22 January 2025.

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£257

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March

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April

Average price

£330
5/2-7/2
  • 5/2-7/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 44h 30m total
  • Southampton to Istanbul
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Cheapest flights from Southampton to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Southampton to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 January 2025.

Wed 5/219:25SOU - IST
2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/213:55IST - SOU
2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£257
Fri 7/213:30SOU - SAW
2 stops13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/208:25SAW - SOU
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£281
Wed 5/217:20SOU - IST
1 stop20h 35mKLM
Fri 7/217:55IST - SOU
1 stop25h 55mKLM
Deal found 21/1£284
Wed 5/209:00SOU - SAW
1 stop9h 20mKLM
Fri 7/215:45SAW - SOU
1 stop20h 05mKLM
Deal found 21/1£428
Sat 1/315:10SOU - SAW
2 stops20h 35mBritish Airways
Tue 4/315:50SAW - SOU
2 stops23h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 21/1£559
Sat 1/315:10SOU - IST
2 stops31h 05mBritish Airways
Tue 4/307:35IST - SOU
2 stops14h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 21/1£560

Find flights from Southampton to Istanbul within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Southampton to Istanbul 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 22 January 2025.

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SouthamptonIstanbul

SOU - IST

SOUIST

Southampton Eastleigh

Wed 5/2

19:25-21:05

2 stops22h 40m

Istanbul

Fri 7/2

13:55-08:45

2 stops21h 50m

£257

SouthamptonIstanbul

SOU - SAW

SOUSAW

Southampton Eastleigh

Fri 7/2

13:30-06:05

2 stops13h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 9/2

08:25-08:45

2 stops27h 20m

£281

SouthamptonIstanbul

SOU - IST

SOUIST

Southampton Eastleigh

Wed 5/2

17:20-16:55

1 stop20h 35m

Istanbul

Fri 7/2

17:55-16:50

1 stop25h 55m

£284

SouthamptonIstanbul

SOU - SAW

SOUSAW

Southampton Eastleigh

Wed 5/2

09:00-21:20

1 stop9h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 7/2

15:45-08:50

1 stop20h 05m

£428

SouthamptonIstanbul

SOU - SAW

SOUSAW

Southampton Eastleigh

Sat 1/3

15:10-14:45

2 stops20h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 4/3

15:50-12:30

2 stops23h 40m

£559

SouthamptonIstanbul

SOU - IST

SOUIST

Southampton Eastleigh

Sat 1/3

15:10-01:15

2 stops31h 05m

Istanbul

Tue 4/3

07:35-19:10

2 stops14h 35m

£560

SouthamptonIstanbul

SOU - IST

SOUIST

Southampton Eastleigh

Sat 1/3

09:45-00:40

2 stops11h 55m

£288

SouthamptonIstanbul

SOU - SAW

SOUSAW

Southampton Eastleigh

Wed 26/2

08:30-14:45

2 stops27h 15m

£298

SouthamptonIstanbul

SOU - IST

SOUIST

Southampton Eastleigh

Sat 1/3

09:45-23:50

1 stop11h 05m

£303

SouthamptonIstanbul

SOU - SAW

SOUSAW

Southampton Eastleigh

Wed 26/3

09:30-12:10

2 stops47h 40m

£924

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Deals found on 20/1

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Travel insights for flights from Southampton to Istanbul

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Southampton to Istanbul including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Southampton to Istanbul?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Southampton to Istanbul (average of £159). Flying from Southampton to Istanbul in August is currently the most expensive (average of £366). 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 SOU to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Southampton to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 January 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 30% on flights from Southampton to Istanbul by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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 22 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Southampton to Istanbul, see what other customers have to say about British Airways and KLM. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,834 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Southampton to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Southampton to Istanbul?

    Located just 3.5 mi from the city center, Southampton Eastleigh is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Istanbul from Southampton. Booking flights from Eastleigh (SOU) to Istanbul should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Istanbul from 1 airline.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Southampton to Istanbul round-trip?

    Currently priced at £284, KLM will fly you from Southampton to Istanbul and back. In addition to KLM, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on British Airways for as low as £559. KLM is currently priced 22% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Southampton to Istanbul 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 Southampton to Istanbul?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Southampton to Istanbul (average of £159). Flying from Southampton to Istanbul in August is currently the most expensive (average of £366). 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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Top airline flying from Southampton to Istanbul

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Southampton to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 22 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£196Average£303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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