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Cheap flights from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul from £43

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 25/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STN — IST
15 Apr — 22 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Stansted to Istanbul are usually found in March or January, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Stansted to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Stansted (STN) 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 10 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£99

One-way from

£43

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£185
Pegasus Airlines
  • Pegasus Airlines
  • 8/5-23/5
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 45m total
  • London to Istanbul
Pegasus Airlines
  • Pegasus Airlines
  • 25/4
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 45m total
  • London to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 29% potential increase in price (£54 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease (£10 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from Stansted to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Stansted to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 April 2025.

Thu 8/500:20STN - SAW
Nonstop3h 45mPegasus Airlines
Fri 23/515:55SAW - STN
Nonstop4h 00mPegasus Airlines
Deal found 9/4£99
Mon 12/516:45STN - SAW
Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/512:35SAW - STN
Nonstop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/4£114
Mon 12/515:40STN - SAW
Nonstop4h 00mAjet
Thu 15/512:35SAW - STN
Nonstop4h 00mAjet
Deal found 9/4£126
Mon 5/506:00STN - IST
1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/522:35IST - STN
1 stop26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/4£142
Wed 23/413:00STN - IST
1 stop16h 55mPegasus Airlines
Tue 13/521:25IST - STN
1 stop16h 50mPegasus Airlines
Deal found 9/4£262
Thu 8/511:00STN - IST
1 stop19h 30mFLYONE
Mon 12/509:30IST - STN
1 stop26h 30mFLYONE
Deal found 9/4£275

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Stansted 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 10 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul that are best for you.

Fly from

Stansted

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

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

£99

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

£114

LondonIstanbul

STN - SAW

STNSAW

London Stansted

Mon 12/5

15:40-21:40

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 16/5

12:35-14:40

Nonstop4h 05m

£126

LondonIstanbul

STN - IST

STNIST

London Stansted

Mon 5/5

06:00-21:55

1 stop13h 55m

Istanbul

Fri 9/5

22:35-23:20

1 stop26h 45m

£142

LondonIstanbul

STN - IST

STNIST

London Stansted

Wed 23/4

13:00-07:55

1 stop16h 55m

Istanbul

Tue 13/5

21:25-12:15

1 stop16h 50m

£262

LondonIstanbul

STN - IST

STNIST

London Stansted

Thu 8/5

11:00-08:30

1 stop19h 30m

Istanbul

Mon 12/5

09:30-10:00

1 stop26h 30m

£275

LondonIstanbul

STN - SAW

STNSAW

London Stansted

Fri 25/4

16:45-22:30

Nonstop3h 45m

£43

LondonIstanbul

STN - SAW

STNSAW

London Stansted

Wed 30/4

15:40-21:35

Nonstop3h 55m

£53

LondonIstanbul

STN - SAW

STNSAW

London Stansted

Sat 26/4

18:30-05:25

1 stop8h 55m

£71

LondonIstanbul

STN - IST

STNIST

London Stansted

Tue 29/4

20:00-08:30

1 stop10h 30m

£77

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Stansted to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Stansted with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul

How far ahead should I book a flight from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Stansted to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 4 April 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul, you should look to book at least 80 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul (average of £159). Flying from London Stansted Airport 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 STN to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Stansted 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 10 April 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 23% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Stansted to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London Stansted Airport to Istanbul flight should consider departing on Friday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Pegasus Airlines and Lufthansa from London to Istanbul by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

6.4

Crew

7.3

Overall

6.8

Food

5.8

Boarding

6.8

Entertainment

5.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

donald,Nov 2024

STN - AYT

Very smart crew and helpful. Plenty of leg room. Plane was clean. Only issue is baggage size.. Plenty of room but I could not get extra hand luggage and 3 kg is nothing

Comfort

6.4

Crew

7.3

Overall

6.8

Food

5.8

Boarding

6.8

Entertainment

5.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

donald,Nov 2024

STN - AYT

Very smart crew and helpful. Plenty of leg room. Plane was clean. Only issue is baggage size.. Plenty of room but I could not get extra hand luggage and 3 kg is nothing

Comfort

6.4

Crew

7.3

Overall

6.8

Food

5.8

Boarding

6.8

Entertainment

5.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

donald,Nov 2024

STN - AYT

Very smart crew and helpful. Plenty of leg room. Plane was clean. Only issue is baggage size.. Plenty of room but I could not get extra hand luggage and 3 kg is nothing

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul round-trip from £99. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Ajet, from £126, and FLYONE, from £275. Pegasus Airlines is 39% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul are Pegasus Airlines (£43), Ajet (£53), and FLYONE (£116).

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Stansted 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 London Stansted Airport to Istanbul?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul (average of £159). Flying from London Stansted Airport 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 5 airlines flying from Stansted to Istanbul

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Wizz AirCheapest£53Average£116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AjetCheapest£79Average£177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Pegasus AirlinesCheapest£81Average£152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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British AirwaysCheapest£140Average£283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£173Average£288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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