What is the cheapest airline that flies from London to Istanbul?

Wizz Air and Pegasus Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from London to Istanbul

How many flights depart from London to Istanbul on average per day?

As of September 2025, there are 43 flights per day flying from London to Istanbul. The most common time of day flights depart is 11:00, with 35% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from London to Istanbul on average per week?

As of September 2025, there are 306 flights per week flying from London to Istanbul. The most common day of the week flights depart is Sat, with 21% of flights taking off on this day.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from London to Istanbul?

Prices for flights from London to Istanbul refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from London to Istanbul?

As of September 2025, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from London to Istanbul.

How old do you have to be to fly from London to Istanbul?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from London to Istanbul.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Istanbul?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Istanbul trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

$74 Cheap Flights from London to Istanbul in 2025

Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between London and Istanbul?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $180 to $329. The lowest price recently found on this route was $158.

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09:10 - 15:10LGW-IST

4h 00mdirect

04:45 - 06:35IST-LGW

3h 50mdirect

$158Wizz Air

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Fri, 10 Oct - Wed, 15 Oct

21:50 - 03:50LGW-IST

4h 00mdirect

04:45 - 06:35IST-LGW

3h 50mdirect

$159Wizz Air

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Wed, 1 Oct - Sat, 4 Oct

06:35 - 13:35LGW-IST

4h 00mdirect

22:15 - 07:50IST-LGW

12h 35m1 stop

$241

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Tue, 28 Oct - Tue, 4 Nov

18:35 - 00:25LHR-IST

3h 50mdirect

19:55 - 21:55IST-LHR

4h 00mdirect

$283British Airways

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Mon, 20 Oct - Tue, 21 Oct

07:00 - 13:55LHR-IST

3h 55mdirect

21:20 - 22:35IST-LHR

4h 15mdirect

$284British Airways

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Fri, 7 Nov - Sun, 16 Nov

14:00 - 21:05LTN-IST

4h 05mdirect

12:45 - 16:20IST-LTN

6h 35m1 stop

$296

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Tue, 28 Oct - Tue, 4 Nov

12:50 - 22:20STN-IST

6h 30m1 stop

23:00 - 11:50IST-STN

15h 50m1 stop

$305Pegasus Airlines

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Thu, 26 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar

14:00 - 20:00LGW-IST

4h 00mdirect

07:50 - 09:55IST-LGW

4h 05mdirect

$323Turkish Airlines

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Thu, 2 Oct - Wed, 8 Oct

12:50 - 22:20STN-IST

6h 30m1 stop

23:00 - 11:50IST-STN

15h 50m1 stop

$328Pegasus Airlines

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Thu, 27 Nov - Sun, 30 Nov

16:40 - 22:40LHR-IST

4h 00mdirect

13:55 - 16:00IST-LHR

4h 05mdirect

$331Turkish Airlines

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Pegasus Airlines flights from London to Istanbul

Our best Pegasus Airlines deals on London to Istanbul flight tickets

Pegasus Airlines

22 Sept

STN16:10London Stansted

13h 45m

1 stop

IST07:55Istanbul

27 Sept

IST21:20Istanbul

11h 45m

1 stop

STN07:05London Stansted

$299

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Pegasus Airlines

26 Feb

STN12:50London Stansted

6h 30m

1 stop

IST22:20Istanbul

1 Mar

IST23:00Istanbul

15h 50m

1 stop

STN11:50London Stansted

$305

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Pegasus Airlines

19 Sept

STN13:00London Stansted

16h 55m

1 stop

IST07:55Istanbul

23 Sept

IST21:25Istanbul

13h 30m

1 stop

STN08:55London Stansted

$319

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Turkish Airlines

2 Oct

LGW14:00London Gatwick

4h 00m

IST20:00Istanbul

8 Oct

IST07:50Istanbul

4h 05m

LGW09:55London Gatwick

$323

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Turkish Airlines

7 Oct

LHR16:40London Heathrow

4h 00m

IST22:40Istanbul

16 Oct

IST13:55Istanbul

4h 05m

LHR16:00London Heathrow

$331

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Turkish Airlines

2 Oct

LHR06:30London Heathrow

3h 55m

IST12:25Istanbul

8 Oct

IST14:45Istanbul

3h 55m

LHR16:40London Heathrow

$332

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LGWIST

London Gatwick

Fri 10/10

09:10-15:10

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 15/10

04:45-06:35

Nonstop3h 50m

$158

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Wed 1/10

21:50-03:50

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Sat 4/10

04:45-06:35

Nonstop3h 50m

$159

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Tue 28/10

06:35-13:35

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 4/11

22:15-07:50

1 stop12h 35m

$241

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Mon 20/10

18:35-00:25

Nonstop3h 50m

Istanbul

Tue 21/10

19:55-21:55

Nonstop4h 00m

$283

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Fri 7/11

07:00-13:55

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul

Sun 16/11

21:20-22:35

Nonstop4h 15m

$284

LondonIstanbul

LTN - IST

LTNIST

London Luton

Tue 28/10

14:00-21:05

Nonstop4h 05m

Istanbul

Tue 4/11

12:45-16:20

1 stop6h 35m

$296

LondonIstanbul

STN - IST

STNIST

London Stansted

Thu 26/2

12:50-22:20

1 stop6h 30m

Istanbul

Sun 1/3

23:00-11:50

1 stop15h 50m

$305

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Thu 2/10

14:00-20:00

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 8/10

07:50-09:55

Nonstop4h 05m

$323

LondonIstanbul

STN - IST

STNIST

London Stansted

Thu 27/11

12:50-22:20

1 stop6h 30m

Istanbul

Sun 30/11

23:00-11:50

1 stop15h 50m

$328

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Tue 7/10

16:40-22:40

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Thu 16/10

13:55-16:00

Nonstop4h 05m

$331

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between London and Istanbul?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul?

The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul from London, with most prices found around $150. The month of January is another great option to travel to Istanbul, with average flight prices from London averaging around $153.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Istanbul?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Istanbul is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,138. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Saturday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from London to Istanbul for around $1,979.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Istanbul?

At midday is the cheapest time of day to fly from London to Istanbul when you can find flight prices for as low as $637. Flying to Istanbul at midday is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around $1,660. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest London to Istanbul flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Istanbul?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Istanbul from London when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Istanbul for around $442 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Istanbul from London for as low as $401 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on London to Istanbul flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on London to Istanbul flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Fastest flight time	3h 45m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Istanbul	1 airport

The fastest flight from London to Istanbul takes 3h 45m

Direct flights go from London to Istanbul every day.

There is 1 airport near Istanbul: Istanbul (IST)

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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.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from London to Istanbul?
Prices for flights from London to Istanbul refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from London to Istanbul?
As of September 2025, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from London to Istanbul.
How old do you have to be to fly from London to Istanbul?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from London to Istanbul.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Istanbul?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Istanbul trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from London to Istanbul

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British Airways	PriceFrom $272	Free cancellation	Rating 6.6 7,361 reviews		Search British Airways flights

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Can I find flights from London to Istanbul with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for London to Istanbul flights to just show those with flexible booking policies.

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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 typical price of a round-trip flight between London and Istanbul?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul?

The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul from London, with most prices found around $150. The month of January is another great option to travel to Istanbul, with average flight prices from London averaging around $153.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Istanbul?

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Istanbul?

What is the cheapest London to Istanbul flight route?

Fly from London Gatwick to Istanbul for the best London - Istanbul flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to Istanbul?

What cabin class options are available on London to Istanbul flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on London to Istanbul flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from London to Istanbul?

Wizz Air and Pegasus Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from London to Istanbul

How many flights depart from London to Istanbul on average per day?

As of September 2025, there are 43 flights per day flying from London to Istanbul. The most common time of day flights depart is 11:00, with 35% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from London to Istanbul on average per week?

As of September 2025, there are 306 flights per week flying from London to Istanbul. The most common day of the week flights depart is Sat, with 21% of flights taking off on this day.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from London to Istanbul?

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How old do you have to be to fly from London to Istanbul?

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Istanbul?

Best airlines flying from London to Istanbul

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from London to Istanbul with momondo

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from London to Istanbul?

Can I find flights from London to Istanbul with flexible booking policies on momondo?

How can momondo help me find flights from London to Istanbul?

I’m not ready to book a flight from London to Istanbul right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

An easier way to manage your Istanbul trip

We make it super easy to schedule, organise and travel with friends or family. Trips is free – and available to use no matter where you book.

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