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

As of September 2025, 273 flights take off from London and land in Istanbul each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 18% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

Which airlines fly to Istanbul?

British Airways, Turkish Airlines and Wizz Air are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Istanbul from London according to our data. British Airways is the first choice among our users, with 42% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Istanbul. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Istanbul on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Air Serbia, KLM, and Aegean Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from London to Istanbul

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

As of September 2025, there are 39 flights per day flying from London to Istanbul. The most common time of day flights depart is 18:00, with 32% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

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

Prices for flights from London to Istanbul refresh daily.

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

The number of operators available for flights from London to Istanbul is 2 as of September 2025.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from London to Istanbul.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Istanbul can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Istanbul. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from ₹ 10,493 to ₹ 19,576. The lowest price recently found on this route was ₹ 16,577.

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17:10 - 00:05LHR-IST

3h 55mdirect

18:45 - 20:00IST-LHR

4h 15mdirect

₹ 16,577British Airways

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Tue, 6 Jan - Wed, 7 Jan

07:25 - 14:20LHR-IST

3h 55mdirect

08:10 - 09:40IST-LHR

4h 30mdirect

₹ 16,666British Airways

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Mon, 9 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar

06:30 - 16:55LHR-IST

7h 25m1 stop

04:50 - 08:00IST-LHR

6h 10m1 stop

₹ 18,782Multiple Airlines

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Tue, 24 Feb - Sat, 14 Mar

13:20 - 04:25LHR-IST

12h 05m1 stop

16:40 - 12:20IST-LHR

22h 40m1 stop

₹ 19,664Air Serbia

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Sun, 2 Nov - Mon, 3 Nov

13:30 - 15:50LHR-IST

24h 20m1 stop

16:35 - 12:30IST-LHR

21h 55m1 stop

₹ 19,752Air Serbia

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Sun, 5 Oct - Sat, 11 Oct

06:30 - 16:55LHR-IST

7h 25m1 stop

17:55 - 20:50IST-LHR

5h 55m1 stop

₹ 20,281KLM

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Fri, 2 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan

16:40 - 22:40LHR-IST

4h 00mdirect

14:45 - 16:40IST-LHR

3h 55mdirect

₹ 20,457Turkish Airlines

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Thu, 2 Oct - Thu, 9 Oct

18:30 - 00:20LHR-IST

3h 50mdirect

20:30 - 22:25IST-LHR

3h 55mdirect

₹ 20,634Turkish Airlines

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Sun, 28 Sep - Thu, 2 Oct

06:30 - 16:55LHR-IST

7h 25m1 stop

04:50 - 07:55IST-LHR

6h 05m1 stop

₹ 23,014Multiple Airlines

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Mon, 17 Nov - Wed, 19 Nov

08:40 - 21:20LHR-SAW

9h 40m1 stop

12:55 - 17:00SAW-LHR

7h 05m1 stop

₹ 32,097KLM

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Air Serbia flights from London to Istanbul

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Air Serbia

2 Nov

LHR13:20London Heathrow

12h 05m

1 stop

IST04:25Istanbul

3 Nov

IST16:40Istanbul

22h 40m

1 stop

LHR12:20London Heathrow

₹ 19,664

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Air Serbia

5 Oct

LHR13:30London Heathrow

24h 20m

1 stop

IST15:50Istanbul

11 Oct

IST16:35Istanbul

21h 55m

1 stop

LHR12:30London Heathrow

₹ 19,752

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Air Serbia

4 Oct

LHR19:55London Heathrow

17h 00m

1 stop

IST14:55Istanbul

12 Oct

IST15:40Istanbul

22h 50m

1 stop

LHR12:30London Heathrow

₹ 19,840

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KLM

2 Jan

LHR06:30London Heathrow

7h 25m

1 stop

IST16:55Istanbul

22 Jan

IST17:55Istanbul

5h 55m

1 stop

LHR20:50London Heathrow

₹ 20,281

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KLM

12 Nov

LHR08:40London Heathrow

9h 40m

1 stop

SAW21:20Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

15 Nov

SAW12:55Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

7h 05m

1 stop

LHR17:00London Heathrow

₹ 32,097

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KLM

14 Oct

LHR08:40London Heathrow

6h 25m

1 stop

SAW17:05Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

9 Dec

SAW12:55Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

7h 05m

1 stop

LHR17:00London Heathrow

₹ 33,596

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LHRIST

London Heathrow

Tue 6/1

17:10-00:05

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 7/1

18:45-20:00

Nonstop4h 15m

₹ 16,577

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Mon 9/3

07:25-14:20

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul

Fri 13/3

08:10-09:40

Nonstop4h 30m

₹ 16,666

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Tue 24/2

06:30-16:55

1 stop7h 25m

Istanbul

Sat 14/3

04:50-08:00

1 stop6h 10m

₹ 18,782

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Sun 2/11

13:20-04:25

1 stop12h 05m

Istanbul

Mon 3/11

16:40-12:20

1 stop22h 40m

₹ 19,664

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Sun 5/10

13:30-15:50

1 stop24h 20m

Istanbul

Sat 11/10

16:35-12:30

1 stop21h 55m

₹ 19,752

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Fri 2/1

06:30-16:55

1 stop7h 25m

Istanbul

Thu 22/1

17:55-20:50

1 stop5h 55m

₹ 20,281

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Thu 2/10

16:40-22:40

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Thu 9/10

14:45-16:40

Nonstop3h 55m

₹ 20,457

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Sun 28/9

18:30-00:20

Nonstop3h 50m

Istanbul

Thu 2/10

20:30-22:25

Nonstop3h 55m

₹ 20,634

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Mon 17/11

06:30-16:55

1 stop7h 25m

Istanbul

Wed 19/11

04:50-07:55

1 stop6h 05m

₹ 23,014

LondonIstanbul

LHR - SAW

LHRSAW

London Heathrow

Wed 12/11

08:40-21:20

1 stop9h 40m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 15/11

12:55-17:00

1 stop7h 05m

₹ 32,097

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul?

The cheapest month to fly to Istanbul from London is in March. Flight prices, which tend to average around ₹ 8,906, 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 January to fly from London, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of ₹ 8,994.

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 ₹ 58,352. When flying out on a Friday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from London to Istanbul for around ₹ 72,097.

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 ₹ 21,026. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Istanbul is in the morning when prices are around ₹ 68,789.

What is the cheapest London 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 when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Istanbul for around ₹ 25,939 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 for as low as ₹ 23,544 on momondo.

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

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on London 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 to Istanbul takes 3h 45m

Direct flights go from London to Istanbul every day.

There are 2 airports near Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW), Istanbul (IST)

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How far is London to Istanbul by plane?
A flight from London to Istanbul will travel around 2496.9 km. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 3h 50m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from London to Istanbul?
Prices for flights from London to Istanbul refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from London to Istanbul?
The number of operators available for flights from London to Istanbul is 2 as of September 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from London to Istanbul?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from London to Istanbul.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Istanbul?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Istanbul can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Istanbul. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Wizz Air	PriceFrom ₹ 12,510	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.0 151 reviews	Search Wizz Air flights
British Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 15,790	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.6 7,361 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 19,218	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,968 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights

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

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

Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to Istanbul from London with this policy.

How can momondo help me find flights from London to Istanbul?

Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as help filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to Istanbul from London.

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from London to Istanbul

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul?

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 ₹ 58,352. When flying out on a Friday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from London to Istanbul for around ₹ 72,097.

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 ₹ 21,026. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Istanbul is in the morning when prices are around ₹ 68,789.

What is the cheapest London to Istanbul flight route?

Fly from London Gatwick to Istanbul for the best London - Istanbul flight prices

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

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

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on London 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 to Istanbul?

Air Serbia, KLM, and Aegean Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from London to Istanbul

Which airlines fly to Istanbul?

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

As of September 2025, there are 39 flights per day flying from London to Istanbul. The most common time of day flights depart is 18:00, with 32% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

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

As of September 2025, 273 flights take off from London and land in Istanbul each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 18% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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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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