Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
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The best flight deals right now
London – Istanbul
Outbound – Sep 26, 2025
direct
4h 0m Return – Oct 2, 2025
direct
3h 50m £65
yesterday
London – Istanbul
Outbound – Sep 26, 2025
direct
3h 55m Return – Oct 2, 2025
direct
3h 50m £69
yesterday
London – Istanbul
Outbound – Sep 26, 2025
direct
3h 45m Return – Oct 2, 2025
direct
3h 50m £76
yesterday
London – Istanbul
Outbound – Jul 19, 2025
direct
4h 10m Return – Jul 26, 2025
direct
3h 50m £185
today
* Prices are in GBP per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that ticket availability and prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.
Cheapest flight
£44
Average price of a round trip
£133
Average price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
3h57
A flight from London to Istanbul takes on average 3h57.
Best time
June
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Istanbul is June.
What is the cheapest month for this flight?
* The prices shown are an average per month of the prices found by Liligo users during the last 30 days.
The best flight deals for a week
London – Istanbul
Outbound – Jul 19, 2025
direct
4h 10m Return – Jul 26, 2025
direct
3h 50m £185
today
London – Istanbul
Outbound – Jul 19, 2025
direct
4h 10m Return – Jul 26, 2025
direct
4h 5m £207
today
London – Istanbul
Outbound – Jul 19, 2025
direct
4h 10m Return – Jul 26, 2025
direct
4h 10m £203
today
London – Istanbul
Outbound – Jul 20, 2025
direct
3h 45m Return – Jul 27, 2025
direct
4h 0m £212
2 days ago
* Prices are in GBP per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that ticket availability and prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.
Tips for finding cheap flights from London to Istanbul
Check out our tips for booking your flight to Istanbul (Turkey) from London (United Kingdom) at the cheapest possible price.
Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is January, with an average ticket price of £56 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of August, December and October.
For an attractive price, it is advisable to buy your flight tickets at least 49 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest tickets is Wizz Air. A ticket from the company Wizz Air to Istanbul costs on average £98.
The airlines that offer the most flights are Pegasus Airlines, AJet and Wizz Air.
Price of flight tickets from London to Istanbul
Here is some information and tips to know before booking your flight:
- Flight ticket prices range from £44 to £253
- The average price of a flight ticket is about £133
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of January
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: June
info departure city :
London, United Kingdom
airports :
London City Airport (LCY)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Luton Airport (LTN)
London-Stansted Airport (STN)
local time :
London is a city in the country United Kingdom, the time zone is GMT +0. In London, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 23°C, with a minimum of 18°C and a maximum of 29°C.
The city of London (LON) has 5 airport(s): London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton and London-Stansted
destination info :
Istanbul, Turkey
airports :
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul-Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
local time :
Istanbul is in the country Turkey, the time zone is GMT +3. In Istanbul, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 25°C, with a minimum of 21°C and a maximum of 28°C.
The city of Istanbul (IST) has 2 airport(s): Istanbul and Istanbul-Sabiha Gökçen
Useful info about Istanbul
What is the least touristic period to go to Istanbul?
If you want to visit Istanbul during the least touristic period, choose the month of June.
What is the most popular time to travel to Istanbul?
In Istanbul, the most touristic month is August. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.
When should I book my flight London - Istanbul?
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 49 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 8 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. The cheapest day to book a flight London - Istanbul is Friday.
What are the arrival and destination airports when travelling between London and Istanbul?
When you leave, you can leave from London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton or London-Stansted, and you will arrive at Istanbul or Istanbul-Sabiha Gökçen.
How to reach London airport from the city centre?
The airport London City is located 16 km, London Gatwick is located 38 km, London Heathrow is located 35 km, London Luton is located 45 km or London-Stansted is located 49 km from the city centre. You can access it by using public transport, taking a taxi, or renting a car..
Are there other means of transport to go from London to Istanbul?
Flights are the only means of transport listed on Liligo for this journey.
Are there big differences in weather between London and Istanbul?
In summer, the average temperature is 25°C in Istanbul and 18°C in London. The average rainfall in summer is 31 mm in Istanbul and 66 mm in London.In summer, it is warmer in Istanbul and it rains less in Istanbul. In winter, it is colder in Istanbul and it rains more in Istanbul.