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$117+ Cheap flights from Heathrow (LHR) 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 1/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — IST
Dec 17 — Dec 241
Wed 12/17
Wed 12/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Heathrow to Istanbul are usually found in January or March, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Heathrow to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Heathrow (LHR) 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 November 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$202
(British Airways)

One-way from

$98
(Aegean Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$241

Good round-trip deal

$324 or less

Good one-way deal

$223 or less
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Cheapest flights from Heathrow to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 17, 2025.

This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/57:00 amLHR - IST
Nonstop3h 55mBritish Airways
Tue 12/92:55 pmIST - LHR
Nonstop4h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/17$203
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/65:40 pmLHR - IST
Nonstop3h 55mBritish Airways
Sun 12/79:20 pmIST - LHR
Nonstop4h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/16$210
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/57:00 amLHR - IST
Nonstop3h 55mBritish Airways
Mon 12/153:15 pmIST - LHR
Nonstop4h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/17$211
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/267:55 pmLHR - IST
Nonstop3h 55mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/32:55 pmIST - LHR
Nonstop4h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/16$213
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/276:00 pmLHR - IST
Nonstop3h 55mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/33:10 pmIST - LHR
Nonstop4h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/17$217
This Air Serbia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 Air Serbia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/31:20 pmLHR - IST
1 stop12h 00mAir Serbia
Mon 12/85:30 amIST - LHR
1 stop9h 50mAir Serbia
Deal found 11/16$218
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/236:15 pmLHR - IST
Nonstop3h 55mBritish Airways
Wed 12/102:45 pmIST - LHR
Nonstop4h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/16$219
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/287:00 amLHR - IST
Nonstop3h 55mBritish Airways
Tue 12/26:40 pmIST - LHR
Nonstop4h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/16$221
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/217:00 amLHR - IST
Nonstop3h 55mBritish Airways
Mon 12/153:15 pmIST - LHR
Nonstop4h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/16$227
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/286:35 amLHR - IST
Nonstop4h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 12/112:15 pmIST - LHR
Nonstop4h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/17$229
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/264:35 pmLHR - IST
Nonstop3h 50mTurkish Airlines
Sat 11/291:50 pmIST - LHR
Nonstop4h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/15$232

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Heathrow 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 November 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Heathrow

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Wed 2/11

6:05 pm-1:00 am

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 2/25

2:45 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

$202

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Thu 1/29

6:40 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul

Tue 2/3

6:40 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

$202

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Sat 1/17

10:30 am-5:25 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 1/21

2:45 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

$202

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Fri 12/5

7:00 am-1:55 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul

Mon 12/8

6:40 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

$203

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Sun 12/7

6:15 pm-1:10 am

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul

Sun 12/14

9:20 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

$203

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Sun 2/8

6:30 am-4:55 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Istanbul

Thu 2/12

4:50 am-8:00 am

1 stop6h 10m

$209

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Wed 2/25

6:05 pm-1:00 am

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul

Sun 3/1

8:20 am-9:50 am

Nonstop4h 30m

$212

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Sat 1/3

7:00 am-1:55 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul

Sun 1/18

9:20 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

$216

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Thu 11/27

6:00 pm-12:55 am

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 12/3

3:10 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

$217

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Fri 4/3

1:30 pm-3:35 am

1 stop12h 05m

Istanbul

Sat 4/11

4:20 am-7:10 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$221

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 11/16

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Compare providers for flights from Heathrow to Istanbul

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Heathrow to Istanbul in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on London Heathrow Airport-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on London Heathrow Airport-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from London Heathrow Airport-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on London Heathrow Airport-Istanbul Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for London Heathrow Airport-Istanbul Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Heathrow to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Heathrow with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Heathrow to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on November 14, 2025.

Booking 52 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of $157). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $239). 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 LHR to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Heathrow 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 November 17, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 12% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

The best insider tips for London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport trip
Airlines
Turkish Airlines

TK's Business Class offers direct aisle access and fully reclining seats.


TK's Economy seats feature adjustable headrests and USB charge points.

Read more about Turkish Airlinesby Jessica Macdonald
British Airways

BA's Club Suite offers privacy with solo pods and a door you can close.


BA's World Traveller Plus offers extra seat width and legroom in a dedicated cabin.

Read more about British Airwaysby Gabriel Leigh
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Expert on Turkish Airlines

Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on British Airways

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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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 November 17, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Turkish Airlines and British Airways from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,046 reviews

Crew

7.7

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Christina,Sep 2025

DTW - IST

Crew was fine but the plane seemed smaller like the seats were very crammed in for an international flight. I’m a small person and it felt suffocating to me.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,046 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,046 reviews

Crew

7.7

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Christina,Sep 2025

DTW - IST

Crew was fine but the plane seemed smaller like the seats were very crammed in for an international flight. I’m a small person and it felt suffocating to me.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,528 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,046 reviews

Crew

7.7

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Christina,Sep 2025

DTW - IST

Crew was fine but the plane seemed smaller like the seats were very crammed in for an international flight. I’m a small person and it felt suffocating to me.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Heathrow 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 Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Airlines like British Airways fly from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport in about 3h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 1545 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport round-trip from $183. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Turkish Airlines. British Airways is 38% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport on time: Icelandair (92%), Avianca (88%), British Airways (82%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport? While on average our users pay $483, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $157. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Istanbul), is priced around $202.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of $157). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $239). 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 Heathrow to Istanbul

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Heathrow 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 November 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$183Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$206Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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