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.

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

As of January 2026, 224 flights take off from London and land in Istanbul each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Thu, with 21% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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

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

How often are flights from London to Istanbul delayed?

Historically, on average around 13% 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 129 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 to Istanbul on average per day?

As of January 2026, there are 32 flights per day flying from London to Istanbul. The most common time of day flights depart is 17:00, with 46% 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 January 2026.

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 high for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from ₹ 7,677 to ₹ 15,084. The lowest price recently found on this route was ₹ 16,800.

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07:00 - 13:55

LHR

IST

3h 55mdirect

18:40 - 19:55

IST

LHR

4h 15mdirect

₹ 16,800British Airways

Sat, 14 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar

17:55 - 00:50

LHR

IST

3h 55mdirect

07:35 - 09:05

IST

LHR

4h 30mdirect

₹ 16,980British Airways

Mon, 2 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar

18:35 - 00:25

LHR

IST

3h 50mdirect

19:55 - 21:55

IST

LHR

4h 00mdirect

₹ 17,161British Airways

Thu, 14 May - Tue, 19 May

13:20 - 20:15

LHR

IST

3h 55mdirect

08:10 - 09:40

IST

LHR

4h 30mdirect

₹ 17,974British Airways

Sun, 22 Feb - Fri, 27 Feb

22:35 - 05:25

LHR

IST

3h 50mdirect

15:10 - 16:10

IST

LHR

4h 00mdirect

₹ 18,064Turkish Airlines

Thu, 5 Feb - Tue, 10 Feb

22:35 - 05:25

LHR

IST

3h 50mdirect

15:10 - 16:10

IST

LHR

4h 00mdirect

₹ 18,154Turkish Airlines

Wed, 4 Feb - Wed, 11 Feb

13:20 - 20:15

LHR

IST

3h 55mdirect

07:35 - 09:05

IST

LHR

4h 30mdirect

₹ 18,425British Airways

Sun, 22 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb

10:35 - 17:30

LHR

IST

3h 55mdirect

18:40 - 19:55

IST

LHR

4h 15mdirect

₹ 18,516British Airways

Tue, 10 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar

17:55 - 00:50

LHR

IST

3h 55mdirect

15:15 - 16:40

IST

LHR

4h 25mdirect

₹ 18,606British Airways

Mon, 16 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb

20:50 - 18:20

LHR

SAW

18h 30m

1 stop

09:20 - 14:45

SAW

LHR

8h 25m

1 stop

₹ 22,219Multiple Airlines

Tue, 24 Feb - Mon, 2 Mar

Turkish Airlines flights from London to Istanbul

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Turkish Airlines

5 Feb

LHR22:35London Heathrow

3h 50m

IST05:25Istanbul

10 Feb

IST15:10Istanbul

4h 00m

LHR16:10London Heathrow

₹ 18,064

Turkish Airlines

4 Feb

LHR22:35London Heathrow

3h 50m

IST05:25Istanbul

11 Feb

IST15:10Istanbul

4h 00m

LHR16:10London Heathrow

₹ 18,154

Turkish Airlines

20 Feb

LHR22:35London Heathrow

3h 50m

IST05:25Istanbul

8 Mar

IST21:25Istanbul

4h 00m

LHR22:25London Heathrow

₹ 19,238

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Air Serbia

24 Feb

LHR13:20London Heathrow

23h 35m

1 stop

IST15:55Istanbul

26 Feb

IST05:20Istanbul

10h 00m

1 stop

LHR12:20London Heathrow

₹ 19,871

Air Serbia

5 Feb

LHR13:20London Heathrow

11h 50m

1 stop

IST04:10Istanbul

10 Feb

IST17:35Istanbul

21h 45m

1 stop

LHR12:20London Heathrow

₹ 19,961

Air Serbia

16 Feb

LHR13:20London Heathrow

11h 50m

1 stop

IST04:10Istanbul

20 Feb

IST05:20Istanbul

10h 00m

1 stop

LHR12:20London Heathrow

₹ 20,051

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Sat 14/3

07:00-13:55

Nonstop3h 55m

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18:40-19:55

Nonstop4h 15m

₹ 16,800

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LHR - IST

LHRIST

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Mon 2/3

17:55-00:50

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 11/3

07:35-09:05

Nonstop4h 30m

₹ 16,980

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LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Thu 14/5

18:35-00:25

Nonstop3h 50m

Istanbul

Tue 19/5

19:55-21:55

Nonstop4h 00m

₹ 17,161

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Sun 22/2

13:20-20:15

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul

Fri 27/2

08:10-09:40

Nonstop4h 30m

₹ 17,974

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Thu 5/2

22:35-05:25

Nonstop3h 50m

Istanbul

Tue 10/2

15:10-16:10

Nonstop4h 00m

₹ 18,064

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Wed 4/2

22:35-05:25

Nonstop3h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 11/2

15:10-16:10

Nonstop4h 00m

₹ 18,154

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Sun 22/2

13:20-20:15

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 25/2

07:35-09:05

Nonstop4h 30m

₹ 18,425

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Tue 10/3

10:35-17:30

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul

Fri 20/3

18:40-19:55

Nonstop4h 15m

₹ 18,516

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Mon 16/2

17:55-00:50

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul

Mon 23/2

15:15-16:40

Nonstop4h 25m

₹ 18,606

LondonIstanbul

LHR - SAW

LHRSAW

London Heathrow

Tue 24/2

20:50-18:20

1 stop18h 30m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 2/3

09:20-14:45

1 stop8h 25m

₹ 22,219

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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 November. Flight prices, which tend to average around ₹ 9,935, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Istanbul in November, then you should wait until January to fly from London, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of ₹ 10,116.

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

Our data shows that Monday is the least expensive day to fly to Istanbul. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as ₹ 59,527. When flying out on a Saturday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from London to Istanbul for around ₹ 75,405.

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 ₹ 23,027. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Istanbul is in the morning when prices are around ₹ 65,991.

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 ₹ 27,058 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 ₹ 24,658 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 in Istanbul. From London there are direct flights to 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 45m.
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 January 2026.
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.

Best airlines flying from London to Istanbul

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British Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 17,194	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,679 reviews		Search British Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 19,685	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,175 reviews		Search Turkish Airlines flights

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To find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo gathers a range of flights from a large pool of different airlines and agents; you can then use our insights and filters to find and book the right flight to Istanbul from London.

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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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 Monday is the least expensive day to fly to Istanbul. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as ₹ 59,527. When flying out on a Saturday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from London to Istanbul for around ₹ 75,405.

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 ₹ 23,027. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Istanbul is in the morning when prices are around ₹ 65,991.

What is the cheapest London 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 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?

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

How often are flights from London to Istanbul delayed?

Historically, on average around 13% 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 129 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 to Istanbul on average per day?

As of January 2026, there are 32 flights per day flying from London to Istanbul. The most common time of day flights depart is 17:00, with 46% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

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

As of January 2026, 224 flights take off from London and land in Istanbul each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Thu, with 21% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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What documentation or ID do you need to fly 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?

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

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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