Cheap flights from London to Istanbul from $65

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Wizz Air Logo
14:00 - 21:05
LTN
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IST
4h 05mdirect
Wizz Air Logo
22:00 - 23:10
IST
-
LTN
4h 10mdirect
$126Wizz Air
Tue, 3 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar
Wizz Air Logo
14:00 - 21:05
LTN
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IST
4h 05mdirect
Wizz Air Logo
22:00 - 23:10
IST
-
LTN
4h 10mdirect
$128Wizz Air
Tue, 10 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar
Wizz Air Logo
13:05 - 20:05
LGW
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IST
4h 00mdirect
Wizz Air Logo
23:00 - 23:55
IST
-
LGW
3h 55mdirect
$128Wizz Air
Tue, 3 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:45 - 23:40
STN
-
IST
3h 55mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:15 - 22:10
IST
-
STN
3h 55mdirect
$272Turkish Airlines
Thu, 11 Jun - Mon, 15 Jun
British Airways Logo
10:30 - 17:25
LHR
-
IST
3h 55mdirect
British Airways Logo
07:35 - 09:05
IST
-
LHR
4h 30mdirect
$276British Airways
Mon, 2 Mar - Tue, 3 Mar
British Airways Logo
07:00 - 13:55
LHR
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IST
3h 55mdirect
British Airways Logo
18:40 - 19:55
IST
-
LHR
4h 15mdirect
$278British Airways
Sat, 21 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar
Pegasus Airlines Logo
12:50 - 06:45
STN
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IST
14h 55m
1 stop
Pegasus Airlines Logo
23:45 - 11:50
IST
-
STN
15h 05m
1 stop
$281Pegasus Airlines
Fri, 6 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:45 - 23:40
STN
-
IST
3h 55mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:15 - 22:10
IST
-
STN
3h 55mdirect
$291Turkish Airlines
Fri, 1 May - Tue, 5 May
Pegasus Airlines Logo
12:50 - 06:45
STN
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IST
14h 55m
1 stop
Pegasus Airlines Logo
23:45 - 11:50
IST
-
STN
15h 05m
1 stop
$307Pegasus Airlines
Sun, 22 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:50 - 00:20
STN
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IST
7h 30m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:50 - 23:40
IST
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STN
6h 50m
1 stop
$318Multiple Airlines
Fri, 6 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar

Wizz Air flights from London to Istanbul Airport

Our best Wizz Air deals on London to Istanbul Airport flight tickets
Wizz Air
10 Mar
LTN14:00London Luton
4h 05m
IST21:05Istanbul
18 Mar
IST22:00Istanbul
4h 10m
LTN23:10London Luton
$128
Wizz Air
18 Feb
LTN14:00London Luton
4h 05m
IST21:05Istanbul
25 Feb
IST22:00Istanbul
4h 10m
LTN23:10London Luton
$129
Wizz Air
22 Feb
LTN14:00London Luton
4h 05m
IST21:05Istanbul
24 Feb
IST22:00Istanbul
4h 10m
LTN23:10London Luton
$131

British Airways flights from London to Istanbul Airport

Our best British Airways deals on London to Istanbul Airport flight tickets
British Airways
2 Mar
LHR10:30London Heathrow
3h 55m
IST17:25Istanbul
3 Mar
IST07:35Istanbul
4h 30m
LHR09:05London Heathrow
$276
British Airways
21 Mar
LHR07:00London Heathrow
3h 55m
IST13:55Istanbul
28 Mar
IST18:40Istanbul
4h 15m
LHR19:55London Heathrow
$278
British Airways
8 May
LHR18:50London Heathrow
3h 50m
IST00:40Istanbul
9 May
IST18:30Istanbul
4h 00m
LHR20:30London Heathrow
$279

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Customise your flight search to find flights from London to Istanbul Airport 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, momondo users made 78,305 searches. Data last updated 21 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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LondonIstanbul

LTN - IST

LTNIST

London Luton

Tue 3/3

14:00-21:05

Nonstop4h 05m

Istanbul

Tue 10/3

22:00-23:10

Nonstop4h 10m

$126

LondonIstanbul

LTN - IST

LTNIST

London Luton

Tue 10/3

14:00-21:05

Nonstop4h 05m

Istanbul

Fri 20/3

22:00-23:10

Nonstop4h 10m

$128

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Tue 3/3

13:05-20:05

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 10/3

23:00-23:55

Nonstop3h 55m

$128

LondonIstanbul

STN - IST

STNIST

London Stansted

Thu 11/6

17:45-23:40

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul

Mon 15/6

20:15-22:10

Nonstop3h 55m

$272

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Mon 2/3

10:30-17:25

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul

Tue 3/3

07:35-09:05

Nonstop4h 30m

$276

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Sat 21/3

07:00-13:55

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul

Sat 28/3

18:40-19:55

Nonstop4h 15m

$278

LondonIstanbul

STN - IST

STNIST

London Stansted

Fri 6/3

12:50-06:45

1 stop14h 55m

Istanbul

Mon 9/3

23:45-11:50

1 stop15h 05m

$281

LondonIstanbul

STN - IST

STNIST

London Stansted

Fri 1/5

17:45-23:40

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul

Tue 5/5

20:15-22:10

Nonstop3h 55m

$291

LondonIstanbul

STN - IST

STNIST

London Stansted

Sun 22/2

12:50-06:45

1 stop14h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 25/2

23:45-11:50

1 stop15h 05m

$307

LondonIstanbul

STN - IST

STNIST

London Stansted

Fri 6/3

13:50-00:20

1 stop7h 30m

Istanbul

Fri 13/3

19:50-23:40

1 stop6h 50m

$318

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from London to Istanbul Airport

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul Airport?

In general, November is the cheapest month to fly from London to Istanbul Airport. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $163. If you don’t want to visit Istanbul Airport in November, then you should wait until January to fly from London, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $168.

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

According to our data, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul Airport from London. The lowest ticket price found for a Sunday departure recently was $1,411. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Monday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Istanbul Airport on Monday is $1,716.

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

At midday is the cheapest time of day to fly from London to Istanbul Airport when you can find flight prices for as low as $464. Flying to Istanbul Airport at midday is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights to Istanbul Airport are more costly in the morning, with an average ticket price of $1,585. Departure times in the morning fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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 Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Istanbul Airport from London when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Istanbul Airport for around $445 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Istanbul Airport from London for as low as $404 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.

Can stopping save me money on London to Istanbul Airport flights?

You could potentially save up to 3% on your flight if you consider stops on a London to Istanbul Airport flight.

How have London to Istanbul Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of January 2026, prices for London to Istanbul Airport flights are approximately 4% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from London to Istanbul Airport

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from London to Istanbul Airport according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap London to Istanbul Airport (LON to IST) flight deals and tips

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Best price found

$201

Fastest flight time

3h 50m

Direct flights

Every day
The best one-way flight to Istanbul Airport from London in the past 72 hours is $201. The best return flight deal from London to Istanbul Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,755.
The fastest flight from London to Istanbul Airport takes 3h 50m
Direct flights go from London to Istanbul Airport every day.
  • How far is London to Istanbul by plane?

    Istanbul is 2464.8 km away from London. By plane, this route typically takes 3h 50m.

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

    Prices for flights from London to Istanbul Airport refresh daily.

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

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

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from London to Istanbul Airport.

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

    The required travel and health documents for your Istanbul Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Istanbul Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from London to Istanbul Airport?

  • What is the most popular airline from London to Istanbul Airport?

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British AirwaysPriceFrom $302Free cancellationRating
6.7
7,690 reviews
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  • British Airways Flights From London to Istanbul Airport

    British Airways flight deals from London to Istanbul Airport start from $302 round-trip. Over the 8 British Airways flights for this route in a normal week, average airfare is usually $367 round-trip - but some users have found much cheaper deals with momondo.

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

Finding the right flight to Istanbul from London is quick and easy when you have a range of options in front of you, from reputable agents and recognisable airlines. Options that can then be filtered down to find the best fit. That is what momondo does. We make finding flights to Istanbul quick and easy, saving you time and money.

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

Yes. All flights to Istanbul from London on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

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

Once you have performed a search for London to Istanbul flights, momondo helps you find the right one by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.

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