What is the cheapest airline that flies from London Heathrow to Istanbul?

Air Serbia is the most popular carrier operating from London Heathrow to Istanbul

How many flights depart from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul on average per week?

As of January 2026, there are 188 flights per week flying from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 20% of flights taking off on this day.

How often are flights from London to Istanbul delayed?

Historically, on average around 10% of flights between London and Istanbul have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 125 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Istanbul flights?

According to our data, Turkish Airlines have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 9% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Sunday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

How many flights depart from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul on average per day?

As of January 2026, there are 26 flights per day flying from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul. The most common time of day flights depart is 16:00, with 42% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

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

Generally, flights departing at night tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the early afternoon have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul?

Prices for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul?

As of January 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul.

How old do you have to be to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Istanbul?

The required travel and health documents for your Istanbul trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Istanbul. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between London Heathrow Airport and Istanbul?

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from ₹ 18,509 to ₹ 26,756. The lowest price recently found on this route was ₹ 18,693.

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15:15 - 22:20

LHR

IST

4h 05mdirect

21:25 - 22:25

IST

LHR

4h 00mdirect

₹ 18,693Turkish Airlines

Thu, 5 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar

17:45 - 00:35

LHR

IST

3h 50mdirect

14:50 - 16:00

IST

LHR

4h 10mdirect

₹ 18,784Turkish Airlines

Tue, 10 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb

07:00 - 13:55

LHR

IST

3h 55mdirect

18:45 - 20:00

IST

LHR

4h 15mdirect

₹ 18,968British Airways

Sat, 28 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar

16:45 - 22:35

LHR

IST

3h 50mdirect

13:15 - 15:10

IST

LHR

3h 55mdirect

₹ 19,059Turkish Airlines

Fri, 24 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr

18:15 - 01:10

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IST

3h 55mdirect

18:40 - 19:55

IST

LHR

4h 15mdirect

₹ 19,151British Airways

Sun, 1 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar

18:05 - 01:00

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IST

3h 55mdirect

14:55 - 16:20

IST

LHR

4h 25mdirect

₹ 19,242British Airways

Wed, 18 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb

18:05 - 01:00

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IST

3h 55mdirect

14:55 - 16:20

IST

LHR

4h 25mdirect

₹ 19,334British Airways

Wed, 18 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb

06:30 - 16:55

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IST

7h 25m

1 stop

17:55 - 20:50

IST

LHR

5h 55m

1 stop

₹ 19,609KLM

Thu, 12 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar

06:30 - 16:55

LHR

IST

7h 25m

1 stop

04:50 - 07:55

IST

LHR

6h 05m

1 stop

₹ 19,701Multiple Airlines

Tue, 24 Feb - Mon, 2 Mar

20:50 - 18:20

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SAW

18h 30m

1 stop

10:05 - 20:05

SAW

LHR

13h 00m

1 stop

₹ 26,115Multiple Airlines

Mon, 23 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb

Turkish Airlines flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul

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Turkish Airlines

5 Mar

LHR15:15London Heathrow

4h 05m

IST22:20Istanbul

11 Mar

IST21:25Istanbul

4h 00m

LHR22:25London Heathrow

₹ 18,693

Turkish Airlines

10 Feb

LHR17:45London Heathrow

3h 50m

IST00:35Istanbul

16 Feb

IST14:50Istanbul

4h 10m

LHR16:00London Heathrow

₹ 18,784

Turkish Airlines

24 Apr

LHR16:45London Heathrow

3h 50m

IST22:35Istanbul

29 Apr

IST13:15Istanbul

3h 55m

LHR15:10London Heathrow

₹ 19,059

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Air Serbia

24 Feb

LHR13:20London Heathrow

23h 35m

1 stop

IST15:55Istanbul

26 Feb

IST17:35Istanbul

21h 45m

1 stop

LHR12:20London Heathrow

₹ 20,342

Air Serbia

23 Feb

LHR13:20London Heathrow

11h 50m

1 stop

IST04:10Istanbul

24 Feb

IST17:35Istanbul

21h 45m

1 stop

LHR12:20London Heathrow

₹ 20,434

Air Serbia

27 Apr

LHR13:30London Heathrow

24h 25m

1 stop

IST15:55Istanbul

12 May

IST04:30Istanbul

10h 00m

1 stop

LHR12:30London Heathrow

₹ 20,525

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15:15-22:20

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₹ 18,968

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13:15-15:10

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₹ 19,059

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18:15-01:10

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18:40-19:55

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₹ 19,151

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LHR - IST

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18:05-01:00

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Istanbul

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14:55-16:20

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₹ 19,242

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Wed 18/2

18:05-01:00

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul

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14:55-16:20

Nonstop4h 25m

₹ 19,334

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Thu 12/3

06:30-16:55

1 stop7h 25m

Istanbul

Thu 19/3

17:55-20:50

1 stop5h 55m

₹ 19,609

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Tue 24/2

06:30-16:55

1 stop7h 25m

Istanbul

Mon 2/3

04:50-07:55

1 stop6h 05m

₹ 19,701

LondonIstanbul

LHR - SAW

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London Heathrow

Mon 23/2

20:50-18:20

1 stop18h 30m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 25/2

10:05-20:05

1 stop13h 00m

₹ 26,115

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between London Heathrow Airport and Istanbul?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul?

The cheapest month to fly to Istanbul from London Heathrow Airport is in March. Flight prices, which tend to average around ₹ 20,250, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Istanbul in March, then you should wait until February to fly from London Heathrow Airport, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of ₹ 20,892.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Istanbul?

Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to Istanbul. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as ₹ 60,709. When flying out on a Saturday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul for around ₹ 84,313.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Istanbul?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Istanbul is at midday when flights can be purchased for as low as ₹ 23,214. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Istanbul is in the morning when prices are around ₹ 68,677.

What is the cheapest London Heathrow to Istanbul flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Istanbul?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Istanbul from London Heathrow Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Istanbul for around ₹ 27,466 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Istanbul from London Heathrow Airport for as low as ₹ 24,832 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on London Heathrow to Istanbul flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on London Heathrow to Istanbul flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Fastest flight time	3h 45m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Istanbul	2 airports

The fastest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul takes 3h 45m

Direct flights go from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul every day.

There are 2 airports in Istanbul. From London Heathrow Airport there are direct flights to Istanbul (IST).

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How far is London Heathrow to Istanbul by plane?
The distance between London Heathrow and Istanbul is about 2518.1 km. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 3h 45m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul?
Prices for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul?
As of January 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul.
How old do you have to be to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Istanbul?
The required travel and health documents for your Istanbul trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Istanbul. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul

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British Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 17,444	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,704 reviews		Search British Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 19,971	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,209 reviews		Search Turkish Airlines flights

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Can I find flights from London to Istanbul with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Flights from London to Istanbul with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Istanbul?

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Istanbul?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Istanbul is at midday when flights can be purchased for as low as ₹ 23,214. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Istanbul is in the morning when prices are around ₹ 68,677.

What is the cheapest London Heathrow to Istanbul flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Istanbul?

What cabin class options are available on London Heathrow to Istanbul flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on London Heathrow to Istanbul flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from London Heathrow to Istanbul?

Air Serbia is the most popular carrier operating from London Heathrow to Istanbul

How often are flights from London to Istanbul delayed?

Historically, on average around 10% of flights between London and Istanbul have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 125 minutes.

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

Generally, flights departing at night tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the early afternoon have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Sunday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Istanbul flights?

According to our data, Turkish Airlines have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 9% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

How many flights depart from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul on average per day?

As of January 2026, there are 26 flights per day flying from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul. The most common time of day flights depart is 16:00, with 42% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul on average per week?

As of January 2026, there are 188 flights per week flying from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 20% of flights taking off on this day.

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Best airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from London to Istanbul?

Can I find flights from London to Istanbul with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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I’m not ready to book a flight from London to Istanbul right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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