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$49+ Cheap flights from Istanbul (IST) to London (LON)

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 5/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — LON
ene. 3 — ene. 101
sáb. 1/3
sáb. 1/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to London are usually found in January or February, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Istanbul to London
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul to London. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on diciembre 4, 2025.

This Wizz Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
mié. 12/2410:40 pmIST - LGW
Nonstop4h 15mWizz Air
sáb. 1/31:55 pmLGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Deal found 12/3$100
This Wizz Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
dom. 12/2110:25 pmIST - LGW
Nonstop4h 15mWizz Air
mar. 12/301:05 pmLGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Deal found 12/3$135
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/2210:40 pmIST - LGW
Nonstop4h 15mWizz Air
lun. 12/291:05 pmLGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Deal found 12/3$146
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
mar. 12/2310:25 pmIST - LGW
Nonstop4h 15mMultiple Airlines
mar. 1/68:10 amLGW - IST
1 stop7h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$147
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
lun. 12/2210:40 pmIST - LGW
Nonstop4h 15mWizz Air
sáb. 12/271:55 pmLGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Deal found 12/3$155
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/2310:25 pmIST - LGW
Nonstop4h 15mWizz Air
sáb. 12/271:55 pmLGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Deal found 12/3$158
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
mié. 12/2410:40 pmIST - LGW
Nonstop4h 15mWizz Air
lun. 12/291:05 pmLGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Deal found 12/3$164
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
lun. 12/810:40 pmIST - LGW
Nonstop4h 15mMultiple Airlines
mar. 12/98:10 amLGW - IST
1 stop7h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$167
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
mié. 12/2410:40 pmIST - LGW
Nonstop4h 15mWizz Air
dom. 12/281:10 pmLGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Deal found 12/3$173
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
mar. 12/2310:25 pmIST - LGW
Nonstop4h 15mWizz Air
lun. 12/291:05 pmLGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Deal found 12/3$180
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
dom. 12/218:20 amIST - LHR
Nonstop4h 30mBritish Airways
dom. 12/286:15 pmLHR - IST
Nonstop3h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/3$203
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
vie. 12/262:55 pmIST - LHR
Nonstop4h 25mBritish Airways
lun. 1/55:55 pmLHR - IST
Nonstop3h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/2$210

Find flight deals from Istanbul to London

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to London (LON). 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 diciembre 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$88
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$49
(Trip.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$120

Good round-trip deal

$75 or less

Good one-way deal

$116 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 36% potential increase in price ($78 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($11 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 Istanbul to London (LON).
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Istanbul to London (LON).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Istanbul to London 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 diciembre 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Istanbul Airport to London that are best for you.

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Istanbul

Fly to

London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulLondon

IST - LGW

ISTLGW

Istanbul

mié. 1/14

10:40 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

London Gatwick

mié. 1/21

1:50 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

$89

IstanbulLondon

IST - LGW

ISTLGW

Istanbul

mié. 12/24

10:40 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

London Gatwick

sáb. 1/3

1:55 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

$100

IstanbulLondon

IST - LGW

ISTLGW

Istanbul

vie. 1/16

10:40 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

London Gatwick

jue. 1/29

1:05 pm-8:05 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

$105

IstanbulLondon

IST - LGW

ISTLGW

Istanbul

dom. 12/21

10:25 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

London Gatwick

mar. 12/30

1:05 pm-8:05 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

$135

IstanbulLondon

IST - LGW

ISTLGW

Istanbul

mar. 12/23

10:25 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

London Gatwick

mar. 1/6

8:10 am-6:40 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$147

IstanbulLondon

IST - LGW

ISTLGW

Istanbul

vie. 1/9

10:40 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

London Gatwick

lun. 1/12

1:05 pm-8:05 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

$152

IstanbulLondon

IST - LGW

ISTLGW

Istanbul

jue. 3/12

8:20 am-9:25 am

Nonstop4h 05m

London Gatwick

jue. 3/12

1:05 pm-8:05 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

$191

IstanbulLondon

IST - LGW

ISTLGW

Istanbul

dom. 12/21

10:25 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

London Gatwick

dom. 12/28

1:10 pm-8:10 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

$199

IstanbulLondon

IST - LHR

ISTLHR

Istanbul

sáb. 1/17

6:40 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

London Heathrow

mié. 1/21

6:05 pm-1:00 am

Nonstop3h 55m

$202

IstanbulLondon

IST - LHR

ISTLHR

Istanbul

jue. 1/22

6:40 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

London Heathrow

lun. 1/26

5:55 pm-12:50 am

Nonstop3h 55m

$202

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Compare providers for flights from Istanbul to London

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 Istanbul to London in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Istanbul Airport-London flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Istanbul Airport-London flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Istanbul Airport-London flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Istanbul Airport-London 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 Istanbul Airport-London 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 Istanbul to London

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to London from Istanbul with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Istanbul Airport to London

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

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

The price you pay for your flight from Istanbul Airport to London may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 58 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to London (average of $53). Flying from Istanbul Airport to London in July is currently the most expensive (average of $104). 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 IST to LON?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to London. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated diciembre 4, 2025.

When flying from Istanbul Airport to London, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 24% versus a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Istanbul to London. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Istanbul Airport to London flight should consider departing on Thursday 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.

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul Airport to London

Explore weekly flight availability from Istanbul to London. 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 diciembre 4, 2025.

The most flights from IST to LON are scheduled on a Thursday (62 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (26 on average).

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

How often are flights from Istanbul to London delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between Istanbul and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 124 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the evening 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 Istanbul to London flights?

Over the last year, British Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.

The best insider tips for Istanbul Airport to London flights

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

Economy seats offer 30 inches of legroom and USB charging, enhancing comfort on medium-haul flights.


Business Class offers priority luggage delivery and access to 18 lounges, enhancing travel convenience.

Read more about Turkish Airlinesby Jessica Macdonald
British Airways

BA's Club Suite offers private pods with doors, enhancing privacy on long-haul flights.


Heathrow's Terminal 5 simplifies connections, avoiding bus transfers for BA flights.

Read more about British Airwaysby Gabriel Leigh
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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 London

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to London. 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 London. Reviews last updated diciembre 4, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Istanbul Airport to London, 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
4,077 reviews

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Assia,Nov 2025

IST - YUL

Wide chairs, wide screen, possibility to pair our cellphone with the screen. Tasty food.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,077 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,077 reviews

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Assia,Nov 2025

IST - YUL

Wide chairs, wide screen, possibility to pair our cellphone with the screen. Tasty food.
Pegasus Airlines
6.7
Okay
637 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,077 reviews

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Assia,Nov 2025

IST - YUL

Wide chairs, wide screen, possibility to pair our cellphone with the screen. Tasty food.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,562 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,077 reviews

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Assia,Nov 2025

IST - YUL

Wide chairs, wide screen, possibility to pair our cellphone with the screen. Tasty food.
Wizz Air
6.2
Okay
158 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,077 reviews

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Assia,Nov 2025

IST - YUL

Wide chairs, wide screen, possibility to pair our cellphone with the screen. Tasty food.

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as $89, Wizz Air can have you in London from Istanbul Airport in 4h 15m. Istanbul Airport and London are separated by a distance of 1527 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    Flying on Wizz Air is currently your cheapest option to London, with prices starting at $67. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Turkish Airlines and British Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $141 and $182, respectively. Wizz Air is 50% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Wizz Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $32. However, be on the lookout for offers from Pegasus Airlines and Ajet, as they are both options that can get you from Istanbul Airport to London for a low price.

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

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

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

    Consider British Airways (85%), American Airlines (83%) or LATAM Airlines (75%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Istanbul Airport to London.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,467 for a flight from Istanbul Airport to London. The cheapest flight overall is $125 while the most popular route, (Istanbul - London Heathrow) is currently priced at $202.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to London (average of $53). Flying from Istanbul Airport to London in July is currently the most expensive (average of $104). 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 3 airlines flying from Istanbul to London

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Istanbul to London. 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 diciembre 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Wizz AirCheapest$67Average$136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$192Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$229Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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