Flight information for London to Istanbul
Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from London to Istanbul
| Fastest flight time | 3h 50m | The fastest flight from London to Istanbul takes 3h 50m |
| Direct flights | None | There are no direct flights from London to Istanbul. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are London Stansted Airport - Istanbul Airport, London Gatwick Airport - Istanbul Airport and London Luton Airport - Istanbul Airport. |
| Airports in Istanbul | 2 airports | There are 2 airports near Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW), Istanbul (IST) |
How to get the cheapest flight ticket from London to Istanbul
Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip
What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Istanbul?
March
The cheapest time of year to fly to Istanbul from London is March. The most expensive is December.
What is the cheapest airline that flies to Istanbul from London?
British Airways
British Airways and Turkish Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from London to Istanbul
What is the cheapest London to Istanbul flight route?
London Stansted - Istanbul
Fly from London Stansted to Istanbul for the best London - Istanbul flight prices
How far in advance should you book London to Istanbul flights?
58 days before
The cheapest time to buy a flight from London to Istanbul is approximately 58 days to departure
Easily compare return flights from London to Istanbul
Below you can see the best fares for your return flight route over the next three months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from London to Istanbul by changing tabs
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30 Jan.![Ukraine International Airlines]()
11 Feb.
LGW07:20London Gatwick
20h 55m
1 stop
IST04:15Istanbul
IST10:05Istanbul
23h 20m
1 stop
LGW09:25London Gatwick
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9 Mar.![British Airways]()
27 Mar.
LHR11:35London Heathrow
4h 00m
IST15:35Istanbul
IST10:55Istanbul
4h 15m
LHR15:10London Heathrow
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9 Mar.![KLM]()
19 Mar.
LHR01:30London Heathrow
7h 25m
1 stop
IST08:55Istanbul
IST13:55Istanbul
26h 05m
1 stop
LHR16:00London Heathrow
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26 Jan.![Multiple Airlines]()
24 Feb.
LHR15:25London Heathrow
17h 30m
1 stop
IST08:55Istanbul
IST00:05Istanbul
8h 25m
1 stop
LHR08:30London Heathrow
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9 Mar.![Lufthansa]()
30 Mar.
LHR04:30London Heathrow
5h 35m
1 stop
IST10:05Istanbul
IST10:00Istanbul
5h 40m
1 stop
LHR15:40London Heathrow
Find the cheapest one-way flights from London to Istanbul
If you're looking for one-way flights from London to Istanbul, view some of our deals below provided by Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Ukraine International Airlines
Search last-minute flights to Istanbul from London
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24 Jan.![Ukraine International Airlines]()
30 Jan.
LGW07:20London Gatwick
20h 55m
1 stop
IST04:15Istanbul
IST17:00Istanbul
16h 25m
1 stop
LGW09:25London Gatwick
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25 Jan.![British Airways]()
8 Feb.
LHR11:25London Heathrow
4h 00m
IST15:25Istanbul
IST03:10Istanbul
4h 10m
LHR07:20London Heathrow
Multiple Airlines![Multiple Airlines]()
26 Jan.![Multiple Airlines]()
24 Feb.
LHR15:25London Heathrow
17h 30m
1 stop
IST08:55Istanbul
IST00:05Istanbul
8h 25m
1 stop
LHR08:30London Heathrow
KLM![KLM]()
25 Jan.![KLM]()
3 Feb.
LHR12:05London Heathrow
20h 50m
1 stop
IST08:55Istanbul
IST12:55Istanbul
18h 05m
1 stop
LHR07:00London Heathrow
Lufthansa![Lufthansa]()
26 Jan.![Lufthansa]()
12 Feb.
LHR04:30London Heathrow
5h 35m
1 stop
IST10:05Istanbul
IST01:55Istanbul
6h 50m
1 stop
LHR08:45London Heathrow
Best airlines flying from London to Istanbul
Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from London to Istanbul with momondo
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Ukraine International Airlines flights from London to Istanbul
Our best Ukraine International Airlines deals on London to Istanbul flight tickets
Ukraine International Airlines![Ukraine International Airlines]()
30 Jan.![Ukraine International Airlines]()
11 Feb.
LGW07:20London Gatwick
20h 55m
1 stop
IST04:15Istanbul
IST10:05Istanbul
23h 20m
1 stop
LGW09:25London Gatwick
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10 Mar.![Ukraine International Airlines]()
18 Mar.
LGW07:20London Gatwick
20h 55m
1 stop
IST04:15Istanbul
IST11:05Istanbul
23h 20m
1 stop
LGW10:25London Gatwick
British Airways flights from London to Istanbul
Our best British Airways deals on London to Istanbul flight tickets
British Airways![British Airways]()
9 Mar.![British Airways]()
27 Mar.
LHR11:35London Heathrow
4h 00m
IST15:35Istanbul
IST10:55Istanbul
4h 15m
LHR15:10London Heathrow
British Airways![British Airways]()
9 Mar.![British Airways]()
13 Mar.
LHR11:35London Heathrow
4h 00m
IST15:35Istanbul
IST05:40Istanbul
4h 10m
LHR09:50London Heathrow
Are airlines flying from London to Istanbul offering flexible cancellation due to COVID-19?
Some of our partner airlines flying from London to Istanbul are adapting new policies due to the global impact of COVID-19. Some of the airlines that may be waiving their cancellation fees are Turkish Airlines and British Airways. You can search for the full list of airlines such as Turkish Airlines that are offering this flexibility.
How far is London to Istanbul by plane?
The distance between London and Istanbul is about 2496.9 km. Flights usually cover this in 3h 50m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.