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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Istanbul from £36

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 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — IST
5 Apr — 12 Apr1
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Cheap flight deals from United Kingdom to Istanbul

Keep the following information in mind while searching for United Kingdom to Istanbul flight deals. Data was last updated 31 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£70

One-way from

£36

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£107
Wizz Air
  • Wizz Air
  • 4/6-11/6
  • Nonstop
  • 8h 20m total
  • United Kingdom to Istanbul
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Wizz Air
  • Wizz Air
  • 2/6
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 10m total
  • United Kingdom to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price (£42 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (£9 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from United Kingdom to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from United Kingdom to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 March 2025.

Wed 4/613:15LTN - IST
Nonstop4h 10mWizz Air
Wed 11/620:35IST - LTN
Nonstop4h 10mWizz Air
Deal found 30/3£70
Sun 22/621:50LGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Wed 2/704:35IST - LGW
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Deal found 30/3£70
Mon 12/519:15LGW - IST
1 stop11h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/504:35IST - LGW
Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3£84
Tue 6/516:25LTN - IST
1 stop27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/520:35IST - LTN
Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3£90
Tue 3/612:15STN - SAW
Nonstop3h 45mPegasus Airlines
Wed 23/709:10SAW - STN
Nonstop4h 00mPegasus Airlines
Deal found 30/3£97
Wed 23/415:40STN - SAW
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/509:10SAW - STN
Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3£101
Tue 13/519:15LTN - SAW
1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/513:30SAW - LTN
1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3£112
Fri 5/1218:15LHR - IST
Nonstop3h 55mBritish Airways
Mon 8/1218:25IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/3£124
Mon 12/519:25LTN - IST
1 stop11h 05mWizz Air
Thu 22/509:10IST - LTN
1 stop8h 35mWizz Air
Deal found 30/3£127
Mon 28/419:15LGW - IST
1 stop11h 15mWizz Air
Mon 19/509:10IST - LGW
1 stop27h 20mWizz Air
Deal found 31/3£131
Mon 5/521:45LGW - SAW
1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/520:00SAW - LGW
1 stop10h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3£135
Tue 13/506:45MAN - IST
2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/515:00IST - MAN
Nonstop4h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3£137

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Customise your flight search to find flights from United Kingdom 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 31 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United Kingdom to Istanbul that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

LondonIstanbul

LTN - IST

LTNIST

London Luton

Wed 4/6

13:15-19:25

Nonstop4h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 11/6

20:35-22:45

Nonstop4h 10m

£70

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Sun 22/6

21:50-03:50

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 2/7

04:35-06:35

Nonstop4h 00m

£70

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Tue 6/5

20:50-20:35

1 stop21h 45m

Istanbul

Wed 14/5

04:35-06:35

Nonstop4h 00m

£79

LondonIstanbul

LTN - IST

LTNIST

London Luton

Tue 6/5

16:25-21:55

1 stop27h 30m

Istanbul

Fri 23/5

20:35-22:35

Nonstop4h 00m

£90

LondonIstanbul

STN - SAW

STNSAW

London Stansted

Tue 3/6

12:15-18:00

Nonstop3h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 23/7

09:10-11:10

Nonstop4h 00m

£97

LondonIstanbul

STN - SAW

STNSAW

London Stansted

Wed 23/4

15:40-21:35

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 21/5

09:10-11:10

Nonstop4h 00m

£101

LondonIstanbul

LTN - SAW

LTNSAW

London Luton

Tue 13/5

19:15-05:25

1 stop8h 10m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 14/5

13:30-13:25

1 stop25h 55m

£112

LondonIstanbul

LTN - IST

LTNIST

London Luton

Thu 1/5

16:25-21:55

1 stop27h 30m

Istanbul

Thu 8/5

09:10-15:45

1 stop8h 35m

£128

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Sat 20/9

18:30-00:20

Nonstop3h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 19/11

14:45-16:10

Nonstop4h 25m

£134

LondonIstanbul

LGW - SAW

LGWSAW

London Gatwick

Mon 5/5

21:45-09:45

1 stop10h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 7/5

20:00-04:10

1 stop10h 10m

£135

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Best time to book a flight from United Kingdom to Istanbul

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United Kingdom to Istanbul

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Istanbul (average of £159). Flying from United Kingdom 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 GB to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from United Kingdom 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 31 March 2025.

When flying from United Kingdom to Istanbul, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from United Kingdom to Istanbul

Explore weekly flight availability from United Kingdom to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 31 March 2025.

The most flights from GB0 to TR5 are scheduled on a Monday (50 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 on average).

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 31 March 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Aegean Airlines, Emirates and Norwegian from United Kingdom to Istanbul to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
730 reviews
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Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
730 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
730 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,192 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
730 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Norwegian
7.9
Good
224 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
730 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
airBaltic
7.8
Good
178 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
730 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
KLM
7.8
Good
1,321 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
730 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from United Kingdom to Istanbul one-way?

    £36 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Wizz Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Pegasus Airlines and Norwegian, with prices starting from £44 and £53, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from United Kingdom to Istanbul?

    While some choose either London City - Istanbul or London Stansted - Istanbul, London Heathrow - Istanbul is the most popular route from United Kingdom to Istanbul.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from United Kingdom to Istanbul?

    Consider Icelandair (97%), Avianca (88%) or British Airways (87%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from United Kingdom to Istanbul.

  • What are the cheapest flights from United Kingdom to Istanbul?

    On average you can expect to pay £1,077 for a flight from United Kingdom to Istanbul. The cheapest flight overall is £113 while the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Istanbul) is currently priced at £147.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from United Kingdom to Istanbul?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom to Istanbul?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Istanbul (average of £159). Flying from United Kingdom 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 10 airlines flying from United Kingdom to Istanbul

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from United Kingdom 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 31 March 2025.
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Wizz AirCheapest£26Average£94FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
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Wizz AirCheapest£48Average£126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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easyJetCheapest£62Average£151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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AjetCheapest£78Average£176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Pegasus AirlinesCheapest£79Average£176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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TAROMCheapest£91Average£305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Air FranceCheapest£107Average£188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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AnadoluJetCheapest£115Average£313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest£125Average£287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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CitizenPlaneCheapest£138Average£219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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