Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Compare all flight tickets and find cheap flights from London to Istanbul
The best flight deals right now
London – Istanbul
Outbound – 21 Dec 2026
direct
3h 45m Return – 1 Jan 2027
direct
4h 0m £610
3 days ago
London – Istanbul
Outbound – 21 Dec 2026
direct
3h 45m Return – 1 Jan 2027
direct
4h 0m £622
3 days ago
London – Istanbul
Outbound – 21 Dec 2026
direct
3h 45m Return – 1 Jan 2027
direct
4h 0m £620
3 days ago
London – Istanbul
Outbound – 21 Dec 2026
direct
3h 45m Return – 2 Jan 2027
direct
4h 0m £745
3 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.
Today’s flight suggestion for London - Istanbul
Outbound 3 December 2026 · Inbound 9 December 2026
Today’s suggestion
13:05
SEN 01:05 +1
SAW9h 0m
1 stop
18:55
SAW 22:40 +1
SEN30h 45m
1 stop
From £109
13:05
SEN 01:00 +1
SAW8h 55m
1 stop
18:55
SAW 22:40 +1
SEN30h 45m
1 stop
From £109
15:40
STN 22:35
SAW3h 55m
Direct
10:35
SAW 18:05
STN10h 30m
1 stop
From £138
Cheapest flight
£82
Average price of a round trip
£144
Average price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
3h52
A flight from London to Istanbul takes on average 3h52.
Best time
September
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Istanbul is September.
What is the cheapest month for this flight?
Monthly price data (Table View)
November
Nov
£77
December
Dec
£199
January
Jan
£55
February
Feb
£127
March
Mar
£0
April
Apr
£139
May
May
£153
June
Jun
£86
July
Jul
£228
August
Aug
£164
September
Sept
£105
October
Oct
£111
* The prices shown are an average per month of the prices found by Liligo users during the last 30 days.
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 November, with an average ticket price of £40 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of February, August and August.
For an attractive price, it is advisable to buy your flight tickets at least 7 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest tickets is Jet2. A ticket from the company Jet2 to Istanbul costs on average £86.
The airlines that offer the most flights are Pegasus Airlines, AJet and Pegasus Airlines.
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 £82 to £283
- The average price of a flight ticket is about £144
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of November
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: October
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 [[timezone]]. In London, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 8°C, with a minimum of 8°C and a maximum of 9°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 [[timezone]]. In Istanbul, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 14°C, with a minimum of 11°C and a maximum of 17°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 September.
What is the most popular time to travel to Istanbul?
In Istanbul, the most touristic month is February. 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 7 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 2 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 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 24°C in Istanbul and 18°C in London. The average rainfall in summer is 26 mm in Istanbul and 63 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.
