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$48+ Cheap flights from Gatwick (LGW) to Istanbul (IST)

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 11/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — IST
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Gatwick to Istanbul are usually found in March or January, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Gatwick to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Gatwick (LGW) to Istanbul (IST). 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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$102
(Wizz Air)

One-way from

$48
(Wizz Air)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$179

Good round-trip deal

$117 or less

Good one-way deal

$50 or less
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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

This Wizz Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Wizz Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/69:50 pmLGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Sun 10/124:45 amIST - LGW
Nonstop3h 50mWizz Air
Deal found 9/17$102
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/229:50 pmLGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Sat 10/44:45 amIST - LGW
Nonstop3h 50mWizz Air
Deal found 9/16$104
This Wizz Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Wizz Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/269:50 pmLGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Fri 10/34:45 amIST - LGW
Nonstop3h 50mWizz Air
Deal found 9/16$105
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/249:50 pmLGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Sat 10/44:45 amIST - LGW
Nonstop3h 50mWizz Air
Deal found 9/16$106
This Wizz Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Wizz Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/11:55 pmLGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Sat 11/89:45 pmIST - LGW
Nonstop4h 15mWizz Air
Deal found 9/17$107
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/59:50 pmLGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Thu 10/94:45 amIST - LGW
Nonstop3h 50mWizz Air
Deal found 9/15$108
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/229:50 pmLGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Thu 9/254:45 amIST - LGW
Nonstop3h 50mWizz Air
Deal found 9/17$109
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/249:50 pmLGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Sun 10/54:45 amIST - LGW
Nonstop3h 50mWizz Air
Deal found 9/16$110
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/229:50 pmLGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Sun 10/54:45 amIST - LGW
Nonstop3h 50mWizz Air
Deal found 9/16$111
This Wizz Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Wizz Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/69:00 amLGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Tue 10/74:45 amIST - LGW
Nonstop3h 50mWizz Air
Deal found 9/17$112
This Wizz Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Wizz Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/39:50 pmLGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Wed 10/84:45 amIST - LGW
Nonstop3h 50mWizz Air
Deal found 9/16$113
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/229:50 pmLGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Mon 10/64:45 amIST - LGW
Nonstop3h 50mWizz Air
Deal found 9/16$114

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Gatwick 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Gatwick

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Fri 11/7

1:05 pm-8:05 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Mon 11/10

8:50 pm-10:05 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

$109

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Sat 10/18

9:50 pm-3:50 am

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 10/22

4:45 am-6:35 am

Nonstop3h 50m

$109

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Thu 10/16

9:50 pm-3:50 am

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 10/22

4:45 am-6:35 am

Nonstop3h 50m

$147

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Thu 10/16

9:50 pm-3:50 am

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Thu 10/23

4:45 am-6:35 am

Nonstop3h 50m

$148

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Fri 2/13

1:05 pm-8:05 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Sat 2/21

9:45 pm-11:00 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

$148

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Mon 11/24

7:30 am-3:10 am

1 stop16h 40m

Istanbul

Sun 11/30

11:35 am-10:55 pm

1 stop14h 20m

$224

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Mon 11/17

7:30 am-9:00 pm

1 stop10h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 11/19

11:35 am-4:30 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$229

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Thu 12/4

8:05 am-9:00 pm

1 stop9h 55m

Istanbul

Sun 12/7

6:30 am-3:20 pm

1 stop11h 50m

$248

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Sat 9/27

1:50 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Thu 10/9

7:50 am-9:55 am

Nonstop4h 05m

$254

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Sat 9/27

1:50 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Fri 10/10

7:50 am-9:55 am

Nonstop4h 05m

$264

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Best time to book a flight from Gatwick to Istanbul

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Gatwick to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport, you should look to book at least 68 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 Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of $910). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,358). 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 LGW to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Gatwick 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 September 17, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 80% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Gatwick to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on September 14, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Monday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 September 17, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines and Wizz Air from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,965 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.7

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Brian,Jul 2025

SEA - IST

Horrible check-in experience in Seattle. Was actually yelled at by a customer service rep and then he intentionally would put us in the back row to make sure our seats would not recline. When I complained to customer service they told me they did not find any issues with how we were treated. The sinks did not drain in the bathroom during the flight and my in-flight entertainment never worked during a 12 hour flight. They said they would reset 3 times but never did. Would never fly them again.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,965 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,965 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.7

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Brian,Jul 2025

SEA - IST

Horrible check-in experience in Seattle. Was actually yelled at by a customer service rep and then he intentionally would put us in the back row to make sure our seats would not recline. When I complained to customer service they told me they did not find any issues with how we were treated. The sinks did not drain in the bathroom during the flight and my in-flight entertainment never worked during a 12 hour flight. They said they would reset 3 times but never did. Would never fly them again.
Wizz Air
6.0
Okay
151 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,965 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.7

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Brian,Jul 2025

SEA - IST

Horrible check-in experience in Seattle. Was actually yelled at by a customer service rep and then he intentionally would put us in the back row to make sure our seats would not recline. When I complained to customer service they told me they did not find any issues with how we were treated. The sinks did not drain in the bathroom during the flight and my in-flight entertainment never worked during a 12 hour flight. They said they would reset 3 times but never did. Would never fly them again.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Wizz Air can get you from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport in just under 4h. Your travel time will be generally consistent. The distance from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport is about 1527 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

    Flying on Wizz Air is currently your cheapest option to Istanbul Airport, with prices starting at $67. Another option worth looking into is Turkish Airlines, starting at $202 round trip. Wizz Air is 67% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport consider choosing Thai Airways (64%), Pakistan International Airlines (64%) or Turkish Airlines (64%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    The cheapest flight price from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport is $43. On average you can expect to pay $1,036. The most popular route, (London Gatwick - Istanbul), can usually be booked for $144.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick 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 Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of $910). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,358). 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 2 airlines flying from Gatwick to Istanbul

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Gatwick 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Wizz AirCheapest$67Average$138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$202Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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