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Cheap flights from London to Istanbul Airport from C$ 107

LON — IST
15 Oct — 22 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Istanbul are usually found in January or November, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

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Cheapest flights from London to Istanbul

Wed 30/91:30 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 00m
Mon 5/108:10 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 05m
Deal found 14/9C$ 217
Fri 9/101:30 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 00m
Tue 13/108:15 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 05m
Deal found 15/9C$ 218
Thu 8/101:30 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 00m
Sun 11/108:15 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 05m
Deal found 14/9C$ 220
Mon 5/101:30 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 00m
Fri 9/108:10 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 10m
Deal found 14/9C$ 224
Thu 8/101:30 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 00m
Sat 10/108:05 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 15m
Deal found 12/9C$ 226
Wed 23/91:30 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 00m
Wed 30/98:10 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 10m
Deal found 15/9C$ 229
Mon 5/101:30 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 00m
Thu 15/108:10 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 05m
Deal found 14/9C$ 233
Sun 15/1110:10 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 55m
Tue 24/119:30 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 05m
Deal found 15/9C$ 235
Fri 2/101:30 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 00m
Thu 8/108:10 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 05m
Deal found 12/9C$ 236
Sun 15/116:15 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 55m
Tue 24/112:55 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 15m
Deal found 15/9C$ 243
Mon 21/91:30 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 00m
Thu 8/108:10 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 05m
Deal found 14/9C$ 243
Tue 29/91:30 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 00m
Tue 6/108:15 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 05m
Deal found 15/9C$ 250

Find flight deals from London to Istanbul

Round-trip from

C$ 217

One-way from

C$ 107

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 231

Good round-trip deal

C$ 327 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 304 or less
Wizz Air
  • Wizz Air
  • 30/9-5/10
  • Nonstop
  • 8h 05m total
  • London to Istanbul
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Wizz Air
  • Wizz Air
  • 7/10-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 00m total
  • London to Istanbul
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (C$ 24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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LondonIstanbul

LGW London Gatwick - IST Istanbul

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Thu 8/10

1:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 107

LondonIstanbul

LGW London Gatwick - IST Istanbul

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Fri 9/10

1:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 114

LondonIstanbul

LGW London Gatwick - IST Istanbul

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Wed 23/9

1:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 114

LondonIstanbul

LGW London Gatwick - IST Istanbul

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Mon 28/9

1:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 114
Quickest round-trip

LondonIstanbul

LGW London Gatwick - IST Istanbul

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Sat 10/10

1:35 p.m.-7:25 p.m.

Nonstop3h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 121

LondonIstanbul

LGW London Gatwick - IST Istanbul

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Sun 27/9

1:40 p.m.-7:35 p.m.

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 129

LondonIstanbul

LGW London Gatwick - IST Istanbul

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Tue 22/9

1:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 129

LondonIstanbul

LGW London Gatwick - IST Istanbul

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Fri 2/10

1:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 146

LondonIstanbul

LGW London Gatwick - IST Istanbul

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Sun 20/9

1:40 p.m.-7:35 p.m.

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 146

LondonIstanbul

LGW London Gatwick - IST Istanbul

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Mon 21/9

1:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 146

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Best time to book a flight from London to Istanbul

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from London to Istanbul Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Istanbul Airport (average of C$ 228). Flying from London to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 520). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LON to IST?

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 75% on flights from London to Istanbul Airport by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from London to Istanbul Airport

The most flights from LON to IST are scheduled on a Monday (66 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from London to Istanbul Airport?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
London to Istanbul Airport flights typically cost between C$ 186 and C$ 313 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 217 on Wizz Air (30 Sep-5 Oct).

How often are flights from London to Istanbul delayed?

About 9% of weekly flights between London and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 129 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

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

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Over the past year, Turkish Airlines has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from London to Istanbul Airport?

The best time to book flights from London to Istanbul Airport is 60 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest day to fly from London to Istanbul Airport?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their London to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines,Pegasus Airlines, andWizz Air from London to Istanbul Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,468 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sep 2026

LAX - IST

The plane was old, dirty and ground staff are not good. They are stand offish and unfriendly.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,468 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,468 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sep 2026

LAX - IST

The plane was old, dirty and ground staff are not good. They are stand offish and unfriendly.
Pegasus Airlines
6.7
Okay
627 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,468 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sep 2026

LAX - IST

The plane was old, dirty and ground staff are not good. They are stand offish and unfriendly.
Wizz Air
6.2
Okay
172 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,468 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sep 2026

LAX - IST

The plane was old, dirty and ground staff are not good. They are stand offish and unfriendly.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from London to Istanbul Airport?

    Airlines like Wizz Air, British Airways, and Lufthansa fly from London to Istanbul Airport in about 3h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 20m. There are 2486 km between London and Istanbul Airport. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from London to Istanbul Airport is British Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 253 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Turkish Airlines, starting at C$ 318. These flights start at 15% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London to Istanbul Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Wizz Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as C$ 55. However, be on the lookout for offers from British Airways and Turkish Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from London to Istanbul Airport for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from London to Istanbul Airport?

    Most travellers choose London Gatwick - Istanbul, London Heathrow - Istanbul or London City - Istanbul when deciding on the best route from London to Istanbul Airport.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from London to Istanbul Airport?

    Before booking your flight to Istanbul Airport from London, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Icelandair (87%), British Airways (86%), American Airlines( 86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from London to Istanbul Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for C$ 257. While the most popular route (London Gatwick - Istanbul) can be booked for C$ 440 on average, our data indicates C$ 784 when flying from London to Istanbul Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from London to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on London to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from London to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from London to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from London to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Istanbul Airport (average of C$ 228). Flying from London to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 520). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from London to Istanbul

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapestC$ 253AverageC$ 352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestC$ 318AverageC$ 326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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