Compare all flight tickets and find cheap flights from London to Istanbul

The best flight deals right now

London – Istanbul
Outbound – Mar 9, 2025
W9LTN
direct
4h 5m
IST
Return – Mar 16, 2025
W9IST
direct
4h 20m
LGW
£62
3 days ago
London – Istanbul
Outbound – Mar 9, 2025
W9LGW
direct
4h 0m
IST
Return – Mar 16, 2025
W9IST
direct
4h 15m
LTN
£61
3 days ago
London – Istanbul
Outbound – Mar 9, 2025
W9LGW
direct
4h 0m
IST
Return – Mar 16, 2025
W9IST
direct
4h 20m
LGW
£66
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.

Cheapest flight

£36

Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Average price of a round trip

£166

Average price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Flight duration

3h59

A flight from London to Istanbul takes on average 3h59.

Best time

March

According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Istanbul is March.

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 – Mar 9, 2025
W9LTN
direct
4h 5m
IST
Return – Mar 16, 2025
W9IST
direct
4h 20m
LGW
£62
3 days ago
London – Istanbul
Outbound – Mar 9, 2025
W9LGW
direct
4h 0m
IST
Return – Mar 16, 2025
W9IST
direct
4h 15m
LTN
£61
3 days ago
London – Istanbul
Outbound – Mar 9, 2025
W9LGW
direct
4h 0m
IST
Return – Mar 16, 2025
W9IST
direct
4h 20m
LGW
£66
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.

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 £55 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of August, February and December.
For an attractive price, it is advisable to buy your flight tickets at least 27 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 £130.
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 £36 to £390
  • The average price of a flight ticket is about £166
  • Prices are lowest for stays in the month of January
  • The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: January
info departure city :
London, United Kingdom
airports :
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Luton Airport (LTN)
London-Stansted Airport (STN)
London City Airport (LCY)
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 4°C, with a minimum of 3°C and a maximum of 6°C.

The city of London (LON) has 5 airport(s): London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London Luton, London-Stansted and London City

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 11°C, with a minimum of 9°C and a maximum of 13°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 March.

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 27 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 4 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 Heathrow is located 35 km, London Gatwick is located 38 km, London Luton is located 45 km, London-Stansted is located 49 km or London City is located 16 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 28 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.

Prepare your stay in Istanbul

Discover other cheap flight offers