Cheap Flights from London to Istanbul Starting at $42

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Cheapest flights from London to Istanbul

Flaut.Travel was designed and developed by a team dedicated to making the process of searching, comparing and booking airline tickets as easy and convenient as possible. Our service helps travelers to find and buy the cheapest flights from London to Istanbul. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.

Cheapest one way flight

$42

Wizz Air
Wizz Air
Direct flight
4h 10m
05/30/2025

The cheapest one-way flight from London to Istanbul departs on 05/30/2025, is operated by Wizz Air and costs $42

Cheapest round trip flight

$74

Wizz Air
Wizz Air
Direct flight
8 hours
05/05/2025

The cheapest roundtrip flight from London to Istanbul departs on 05/05/2025, is operated by Wizz Air and costs $74

The fastest flight

3h 45m

Fastest flight from London to Istanbul takes 3h 45m

Direct flights

Every day

There are direct flights on this route 7 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa

Earliest flight

5:30 AM

Latest flight

12:20 AM

Average flight duration

3h 54m

Direct flights count

173

Distance

2479km

Timezone difference

3h

The distance between London and Istanbul is 2479km (1537 miles). The average flight duration is 3h 54m. There are 173 direct flights from London to Istanbul. The time difference between London and Istanbul is 3h . Flights from London begin at 5:30 AM. The latest flight from London departs at 12:20 AM.

Airfare from London to Istanbul by month

We carefully collect statistics on the search and pricing of airlines and, based on these data, we make an assumption about future prices. Thus, you can better understand which season is the cheapest to fly from London to Istanbul

June 2025
Lowest price
on average:
$47
July 2025
Highest price
on average:
$79

Airlines operating on route

Below you will find a list of airlines operating flights on the London — Istanbul route and the starting prices for flights of each specific airline on it.

Starting at $40

Starting at $69

Starting at $74

Starting at $75

Starting at $123

Starting at $136

Starting at $141

Starting at $148

Starting at $156

Starting at $180

Starting at $183

Direct Flights from London to Istanbul

A direct flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from London to Istanbul, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.

Istanbul city image

LondonIstanbul

LONIST

04/01/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Turkish Airlines

TK1982

Starting at $835

Istanbul city image

LondonIstanbul

LONIST

04/02/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

British Airways

BA676

Starting at $914

Istanbul city image

LondonIstanbul

LONIST

04/03/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Valuair

VF1988

Starting at $414

Istanbul city image

LondonIstanbul

LONIST

04/04/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Pegasus Airlines

PC1178

Starting at $504

Istanbul city image

LondonIstanbul

LONIST

04/05/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Turkish Airlines

TK1980

Starting at $1,305

Istanbul city image

LondonIstanbul

LONIST

04/06/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Turkish Airlines

TK1930

Starting at $1,235

Istanbul city image

LondonIstanbul

LONIST

04/07/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

British Airways

BA602

Starting at $823

Istanbul city image

LondonIstanbul

LONIST

04/08/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Wizz Air

W95327

Starting at $692

Istanbul city image

LondonIstanbul

LONIST

04/09/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Pegasus Airlines

PC7182

Starting at $318

Istanbul city image

LondonIstanbul

LONIST

04/10/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

British Airways

BA680

Starting at $489

Schedule of direct flights from London to Istanbul

A direct flight is the easiest way to get to your destination. The following airlines operate non-stop flights from London to Istanbul:

Wizz Air

Wizz Air

Every day

Starting at $46

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Every day

Starting at $158

Pegasus Airlines

Pegasus Airlines

Every day

Starting at $75

British Airways

British Airways

Every day

Starting at $161

Valuair

Valuair

Every day

Starting at $70

London airports overview

LGW
Ryanair
EasyJet
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Wizz Air
Airlines flying to this airport
$43
Starting at
$85-143%
on average
SEN
OpenSkies
Airlines flying to this airport
$112
Starting at
$112-84%
on average
STN
Ryanair
Skyview Airways Company Limiteddba Skyview
Valuair
Pegasus Airlines
Airlines flying to this airport
$69
Starting at
$134-55%
on average
LTN
FlyOne
Wizz Air
Ryanair
Wizz Air
Airlines flying to this airport
$42
Starting at
$166-25%
on average
LHR
Scandinavian Airlines
LOT Polish Airlines
Aegean Airlines
Air Serbia
Airlines flying to this airport
$148
Starting at
$207
on average

Istanbul airports overview

IST
+4
Air Serbia
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Wizz Air
Airlines flying to this airport
$42
Starting at
$105-34%
on average
SAW
+6
Wizz Air
Valuair
Pegasus Airlines
Airlines flying to this airport
$69
Starting at
$141
on average

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Answers to questions about the route that travelers are most interested in.

How much is the cheapest flight ticket from London to Istanbul?

The cheapest flight ticket from London to Istanbul according to data for the last 48 hours costs $42

When is the best time to buy air tickets on the route London — Istanbul?

Often the best time to buy tickets from London to Istanbul is 2 months before departure.

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from London to Istanbul?

Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from London to Istanbul can be found flying in these months: June, May, November.

How long does it take to fly from London to Istanbul?

The fastest flights from London to Istanbul start from 3 hours 45 minutes in the air.

Which airline can fly direct from London to Istanbul?

The following airlines operate direct flights on the route London — Istanbul: Turkish Airlines, British Airways, Valuair

Special offers and sales on air tickets from London to Istanbul

We keep tight track on airlines' pre-holidays sales and other special offers occurences all the time to let you save maximum amount of funds while traveling to your family or just going out on vacation.

Turkey flag
Istanbul image
LondonIstanbul

октябрь 31

Wizz Air

Wizz Air

$64

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