What is the cheapest price for flights from London to Istanbul?

The cheapest round-trip ticket found recently costs $138.

Which month is the cheapest to fly from London to Istanbul?

December 2026 is currently the cheapest month, with tickets from $138.

Are there direct flights from London to Istanbul?

Yes. Direct flights were found from $146.

Which airlines fly from London to Istanbul?

Airlines found on this route: Ryanair, Jet2.com, Pegasus Airlines, Ryanair UK, Turkish Airlines, easyJet, Ajet, Wizz Air, Wizz Air UK.

How far is Istanbul from London?

The distance is about 2501 km. A direct flight takes about 3 h 55 min.

How long is the flight from London to Istanbul?

The shortest flight takes 3 h 45 min; most take about 3 h 55 min.

Which airports do flights from London to Istanbul use?

Most depart from Stansted Airport and arrive at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to Istanbul?

In the next two months, Tuesday departures are the cheapest; the single cheapest day is 31 December at $61.

Cheap flights London – Istanbul from $138

Round trip from

$138

7 Dec – 13 Dec · easyJet · 1 stop

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Direct flights from

$146

3 Dec – 6 Dec · Ajet

2501 km

Distance
3 h 45 min

Shortest flight
77%

Direct flights
9

Airlines
$61

One way from
$138

Round trip from

The route at a glance

The flight from London to Istanbul covers about 2501 km; the shortest flight takes 3 h 45 min, a typical one 3 h 55 min.

77% of the cheapest tickets are direct; Ajet carries 63% of them.

Most cheap flights leave from Stansted Airport (50 km from the centre of London).

Most land at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (30 km from the centre of Istanbul).

A one-way ticket starts at $61, a round trip at $138.

Cheapest price by month

Month	Round trip from
November 2026	$153
December 2026	$138
January 2027	$159
February 2027	$156
March 2027	$149
April 2027	$211
May 2027	$173
June 2027	$149
July 2027	$262
August 2027	$281
September 2027	$230
October 2027	$224

Cheapest day to fly

The cheapest departure in the next two months is 31 December at $61.

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly.

Cheapest day to fly
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
		4 $99	5 $100	6 $99	7 $100	8 $121
9 $99	10 $89	11 $99	12 $99	13 $99	14 $101	15 $89
16 $92	17 $67	18 $99	19 $106	20 $111	21 $112	22 $92
23 $101	24 $79	25 $88	26 $95	27 $97	28 $97	29 $84
30 $81	1 Dec $81	2 $99	3 $64	4 $84	5 $84	6 $96
7 $70	8 $72	9 $82	10 $80	11 $92	12 $92	13 $98
14 $104	15 $85	16 $109	17 $131	18 $182		20 $167
21 $148	22 $150	23 $162	24 $180	25 $132	26 $136	27 $131
28 $68	29 $84	30 $79	31 $61

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Price trend, last 30 days

Over the last 30 days the fare moved between $101 and $144, averaging $123.

Today's price is 12% above that average; waiting may pay off.

Trip length and timing

Travellers who pay least stay roughly 7 nights — 6 nights on the very cheapest ticket — and book about 33 days before departure.

Airlines on this route

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Trip essentials

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Questions and answers

What is the cheapest price for flights from London to Istanbul?: The cheapest round-trip ticket found recently costs $138.
Which month is the cheapest to fly from London to Istanbul?: December 2026 is currently the cheapest month, with tickets from $138.
Are there direct flights from London to Istanbul?: Yes. Direct flights were found from $146.
Which airlines fly from London to Istanbul?: Airlines found on this route: Ryanair, Jet2.com, Pegasus Airlines, Ryanair UK, Turkish Airlines, easyJet, Ajet, Wizz Air, Wizz Air UK.
How far is Istanbul from London?: The distance is about 2501 km. A direct flight takes about 3 h 55 min.
How long is the flight from London to Istanbul?: The shortest flight takes 3 h 45 min; most take about 3 h 55 min.
Which airports do flights from London to Istanbul use?: Most depart from Stansted Airport and arrive at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to Istanbul?: In the next two months, Tuesday departures are the cheapest; the single cheapest day is 31 December at $61.

London – Istanbul: cheap flights

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The route at a glance

Cheapest price by month

Cheapest day to fly

Price trend, last 30 days

Trip length and timing

Airlines on this route

Airports used

Trip essentials

Car rental in Istanbul

Mobile data in Istanbul

Airport transfer in Istanbul

Flight delayed or cancelled?

Flight deals from London in Telegram

Questions and answers

London – Istanbul: cheap flights

Your search is opening in a new tab

The route at a glance

Cheapest price by month

Cheapest day to fly

Price trend, last 30 days

Trip length and timing

Airlines on this route

Airports used

Trip essentials

Car rental in Istanbul

Mobile data in Istanbul

Airport transfer in Istanbul

Flight delayed or cancelled?

Flight deals from London in Telegram

Questions and answers

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