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$49+ Cheap flights from London (LON) 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 1/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — IST
Dec 31 — Jan 71
Wed 12/31
Wed 1/7
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 1, 2025.

This Wizz Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Tue 12/21:05 pmLGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Wed 12/1710:40 pmIST - LGW
Nonstop4h 15mWizz Air
Deal found 12/1$137
This Wizz Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/51:10 pmLGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Sun 12/710:25 pmIST - LGW
Nonstop4h 15mWizz Air
Deal found 12/1$145
This Wizz Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Thu 12/41:05 pmLGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Thu 12/410:25 pmIST - LGW
Nonstop4h 15mWizz Air
Deal found 12/1$155
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/1012:40 pmLGW - IST
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/1110:25 pmIST - LGW
Nonstop4h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$162
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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.
Tue 12/21:05 pmLGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Sat 12/610:40 pmIST - LGW
Nonstop4h 15mWizz Air
Deal found 11/30$168
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Fri 12/1212:50 pmLGW - IST
1 stop7h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/1810:25 pmIST - LGW
Nonstop4h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$182
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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.
Thu 12/117:00 amLGW - IST
1 stop8h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1710:40 pmIST - LGW
Nonstop4h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/30$184
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Thu 12/117:00 amLGW - IST
1 stop8h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/1310:40 pmIST - LGW
Nonstop4h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$185
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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.
Sun 12/712:40 pmLGW - IST
1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/810:40 pmIST - LGW
Nonstop4h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/30$194
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 12/1512:50 pmLGW - IST
1 stop7h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/1510:25 pmIST - LGW
Nonstop4h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/30$196
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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.
Thu 12/45:45 pmLHR - IST
Nonstop3h 50mTurkish Airlines
Tue 12/93:10 pmIST - LHR
Nonstop4h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/29$219
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 12/156:40 pmIST - LHR
Nonstop4h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/30$220

Cheap flight deals from London to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) 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 December 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$97
(Wizz Air)

One-way from

$49
(Wizz Air)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$276

Good round-trip deal

$118 or less

Good one-way deal

$30 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 27% potential increase in price ($74 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London (LON) to Istanbul.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from London (LON) to Istanbul.
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from London 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 December 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

London

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Sat 1/3

1:55 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Sun 1/18

10:25 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

$141

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Wed 2/11

6:50 am-1:45 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 2/25

2:45 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

$185

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Fri 2/27

7:00 am-1:55 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul

Tue 3/10

2:55 pm-4:20 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

$185

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Mon 3/9

5:55 pm-12:50 am

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 3/11

7:35 am-9:05 am

Nonstop4h 30m

$185

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Sat 1/17

4:35 pm-3:10 am

1 stop7h 35m

Istanbul

Wed 1/21

4:50 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$197

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Thu 1/15

4:35 pm-3:10 am

1 stop7h 35m

Istanbul

Wed 2/4

4:50 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$197

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Sat 2/7

5:40 pm-12:35 am

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul

Tue 2/10

6:40 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

$202

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Wed 1/21

6:30 am-4:55 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Istanbul

Thu 1/29

4:50 am-7:55 am

1 stop6h 05m

$208

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Tue 1/27

6:30 am-4:55 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Istanbul

Fri 1/30

4:50 am-1:45 pm

1 stop11h 55m

$208

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Tue 3/17

8:10 am-9:00 pm

1 stop9h 50m

Istanbul

Tue 3/24

11:35 am-4:45 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$219

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Compare providers for flights from London 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 London to Istanbul in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star
JetabroadPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on London-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from London-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on London-Istanbul Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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-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 London to Istanbul

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from London to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on November 28, 2025.

Booking 65 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London 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 to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Istanbul Airport (average of $54). Flying from London to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $133). 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 LON to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from London 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 December 1, 2025.

When flying from London to Istanbul Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 29% versus a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from London to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on December 1, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from London to Istanbul Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from London to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 1, 2025.

The most flights from LON to IST are scheduled on a Saturday (63 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (43 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from London to Istanbul Airport?

How often are flights from London to Istanbul delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between London and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 141 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Istanbul flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Istanbul flights?

Over the last year, airblue have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with no flights being classified as delayed.

The best insider tips for London to Istanbul Airport flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your London to Istanbul Airport trip
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Turkish Airlines

Economy seats offer 30 inches of legroom and USB charge points for added convenience.


Business Class passengers enjoy priority luggage delivery and increased Miles&Smiles points.

Read more about Turkish Airlinesby Jessica Macdonald
British Airways

Heathrow Terminal 5 offers no bus transfers for most BA connections, simplifying your journey.


BA's Club Suite offers private pods with a door, ensuring a more secluded experience.

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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 December 1, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London to Istanbul Airport, such as Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, and British Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,070 reviews

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chandra,Nov 2025

ATL - IST

TV was not available in Indigo from Istanbul to Delhi. Seat was not moving back. It was jammed.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,070 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,070 reviews

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chandra,Nov 2025

ATL - IST

TV was not available in Indigo from Istanbul to Delhi. Seat was not moving back. It was jammed.
Pegasus Airlines
6.7
Okay
637 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,070 reviews

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chandra,Nov 2025

ATL - IST

TV was not available in Indigo from Istanbul to Delhi. Seat was not moving back. It was jammed.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,549 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,070 reviews

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chandra,Nov 2025

ATL - IST

TV was not available in Indigo from Istanbul to Delhi. Seat was not moving back. It was jammed.
Wizz Air
6.2
Okay
158 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,070 reviews

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chandra,Nov 2025

ATL - IST

TV was not available in Indigo from Istanbul to Delhi. Seat was not moving back. It was jammed.

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as $185, Wizz Air can have you in Istanbul Airport from London in 3h 55m. London and Istanbul Airport are separated by a distance of 1545 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from London to Istanbul Airport is Wizz Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $66 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Pegasus Airlines and Ajet, starting at $110 and $164 round-trip. Wizz Air is currently priced 66% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London to Istanbul Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Wizz Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $54. Aegean Airlines flights start at $103 while deals on KLM start at $138 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from London to Istanbul Airport?

    When deciding which route to take from London to Istanbul Airport consider London Heathrow - Istanbul, London City - Istanbul or London Gatwick - Istanbul as they are the most popular.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from London to Istanbul Airport consider choosing Icelandair (92%), Avianca (88%) or British Airways (82%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    While on average a flight from London to Istanbul Airport is generally $734, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $147. When looking at the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Istanbul), you can expect to pay $182 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Istanbul Airport (average of $54). Flying from London to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $133). 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 5 airlines flying from London to Istanbul

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from London 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 December 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Wizz AirCheapest$66Average$174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest$110Average$167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
AjetCheapest$164Average$207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$184Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$202Average$269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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