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$78+ 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 8/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — IST
Jul 5 — Jul 121
Sat 7/5
Sat 7/12
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Istanbul are usually found in March or January, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Friday

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 June 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$145
(Wizz Air)

One-way from

$78
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$171

Good round-trip deal

$183 or less

Good one-way deal

$136 or less
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Cheapest flights from London to Istanbul
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 June 30, 2025.

This Wizz Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
Wed 7/161:55 pmLGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Wed 7/2310:50 pmIST - LGW
Nonstop4h 05mWizz Air
Deal found 6/28$145
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 10/316:15 pmLHR - IST
Nonstop3h 55mBritish Airways
Sat 11/82:55 pmIST - LHR
Nonstop4h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/30$211
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/87:35 pmLHR - IST
1 stop5h 35mAir France
Mon 12/155:10 amIST - LHR
1 stop14h 25mAir France
Deal found 6/28$216
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/107:00 pmLHR - IST
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/147:55 pmIST - LHR
Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$224
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
Thu 9/186:30 amLHR - IST
Nonstop3h 55mTurkish Airlines
Tue 9/231:55 pmIST - LHR
Nonstop4h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/28$257
This Aegean Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Aegean Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/44:35 pmLHR - IST
1 stop7h 45mAegean Airlines
Tue 9/233:50 pmIST - LHR
1 stop7h 20mAegean Airlines
Deal found 6/30$283
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/19:30 amLHR - IST
1 stop10h 15mLufthansa
Tue 11/117:00 pmIST - LHR
1 stop6h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 6/30$286
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/179:50 amLCY - IST
1 stop9h 55mLufthansa
Wed 1/76:30 amIST - LCY
1 stop14h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 6/30$313
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/247:45 amLCY - IST
1 stop6h 35mKLM
Thu 10/305:55 pmIST - LCY
1 stop16h 20mKLM
Deal found 6/29$329

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 June 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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London

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Wed 7/16

1:55 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 7/23

10:50 pm-12:55 am

Nonstop4h 05m

$145

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Mon 9/1

9:50 pm-3:50 am

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 9/10

2:15 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$181

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Fri 10/31

6:15 pm-1:10 am

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul

Sat 11/8

2:55 pm-4:20 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

$211

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Mon 12/8

7:35 pm-4:10 am

1 stop5h 35m

Istanbul

Mon 12/15

5:10 am-4:35 pm

1 stop14h 25m

$216

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Fri 10/10

7:00 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop23h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 10/14

7:55 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

$224

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Tue 9/23

2:00 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Sun 10/12

7:50 am-9:55 am

Nonstop4h 05m

$225

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Thu 9/18

6:30 am-12:25 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul

Tue 9/23

1:55 pm-4:00 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

$257

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Sat 9/13

10:15 pm-2:20 am

1 stop26h 05m

Istanbul

Fri 9/26

3:50 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$272

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Sat 11/1

9:30 am-10:45 pm

1 stop10h 15m

Istanbul

Tue 11/11

7:00 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$286

LondonIstanbul

LCY - IST

LCYIST

London City

Wed 12/17

9:50 am-10:45 pm

1 stop9h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 1/7

6:30 am-5:30 pm

1 stop14h 00m

$313

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Best time to book a flight from London to Istanbul

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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 June 27, 2025.

Booking 86 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from London to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,362). 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 June 30, 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 56% 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 evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons 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 June 30, 2025.

The most flights from LON to IST are scheduled on a Monday (69 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (44 on average).

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

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 June 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London to Istanbul Airport, such as Aegean Airlines, KLM, and Norwegian. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very good
761 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very good
761 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very good
761 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
KLM
7.8
Good
1,365 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very good
761 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Norwegian
7.8
Good
230 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very good
761 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Sky Express
7.6
Good
114 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very good
761 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Air France
7.5
Good
1,471 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very good
761 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

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.

  • 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 $145 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are British Airways and Air France, starting at $211 and $216 round-trip. Wizz Air is currently priced 25% 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 $78. Wizz Air flights start at $110 while deals on Norwegian start at $117 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 LATAM Airlines (85%), British Airways (84%) or American Airlines (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 $1,318, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $156. When looking at the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Istanbul), you can expect to pay $251 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from London to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,362). 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 6 airlines flying from London to Istanbul

Discover the top 6 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 June 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Wizz AirCheapest$68Average$176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AjetCheapest$105Average$192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest$135Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
British AirwaysCheapest$174Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$186Average$286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LOTCheapest$186Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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