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- Lowest observed
- €55, departing 24 Nov 2026 (Last checked: 12 Oct 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 161Check live prices for this route
- Airlines seen
- British Airways, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, easyJet, AJet, Aegean Airlines +9 more
- Reported fastest flight
- 3h 45m
- Non-stop
- Yes
About this route
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- Route distance
- 2,501 km
- Reported fastest flight
- 3h 45m
- Airlines seen
- British Airways, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, easyJet, AJet, Aegean Airlines +9 more
- Alternative airports
- LCY, LGW, LTN, SEN, STN, SAW
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
Published schedules report non-stop service with British Airways, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, easyJet, AJet. Check current timetables.
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Non-stop airlines seen on this route
| Airline | Non-stop days / priced days | Fastest non-stop |
|---|---|---|
| Pegasus Airlines | 31 / 161 | |
| AJet | 17 / 161 |
Departure days with a non-stop fare checked in the last 14 days. A carrier listed here had a non-stop fare on at least 3 days; schedules may differ.
Airport to city: straight-line distance
- London City Airport (LCY) → London, city gazetteer reference point (51.5074, -0.1278): ≈ 13 km.
- London Heathrow (LHR) → London, city gazetteer reference point (51.5074, -0.1278): ≈ 23 km.
- London Gatwick (LGW) → London, city gazetteer reference point (51.5074, -0.1278): ≈ 40 km.
- London Luton (LTN) → London, city gazetteer reference point (51.5074, -0.1278): ≈ 44 km.
- London Stansted (STN) → London, city gazetteer reference point (51.5074, -0.1278): ≈ 49 km.
- London Southend Airport (SEN) → London, city gazetteer reference point (51.5074, -0.1278): ≈ 57 km.
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) → Istanbul, city gazetteer reference point (41.0082, 28.9784): ≈ 30 km.
- Istanbul Airport (IST) → Istanbul, city gazetteer reference point (41.0082, 28.9784): ≈ 35 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest fare by departure month
Cheapest month from London to Istanbul: November 2026, from €55 (checked 12 Oct 2026).
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | €58 | 20 |
| November 2026 | €55 | 30 |
| December 2026 | €64 | 30 |
| January 2027 | €67 | 30 |
| February 2027 | €66 | 24 |
| March 2027 | €70 | 27 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest day of the week from London to Istanbul: Tuesday, from €55 (checked 12 Oct 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €67 | 24 |
| Tuesday | €55 | 24 |
| Wednesday | €62 | 25 |
| Thursday | €63 | 22 |
| Friday | €58 | 22 |
| Saturday | €66 | 23 |
| Sunday | €66 | 21 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest fare by days before departure
Lowest fare from London to Istanbul by days until departure (31 to 60 days): €55 (checked 12 Oct 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 7 days | €82 | 8 |
| 8 to 30 days | €58 | 23 |
| 31 to 60 days | €55 | 30 |
| 61 days or more | €66 | 100 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest stored fare for that distance to departure, not a price forecast.
Fares for different departure dates, checked now; not a guide to when to book.
Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline
Cheapest airline from London to Istanbul: easyJet, from €61 (checked 28 Sep 2026).
| Airline | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| easyJet | €61Nov 24, 2026 | 5 |
| AJet | €68Nov 7, 2026 | 18 |
| Pegasus Airlines | €70Oct 27, 2026 | 31 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. An airline listed here had a fare on at least 3 departure days. Each figure is the lowest we saw, not a guaranteed fare. Connecting itineraries are included; the date is the departure day of that fare.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from London to Istanbul?
The lowest fare we have observed is €55, found on 12 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from London to Istanbul?
Cheapest month from London to Istanbul: November 2026, from €55 (checked 12 Oct 2026).
Are there direct flights from London to Istanbul?
Yes. We have seen non-stop flights on this route, flown by British Airways, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, easyJet, AJet.
Which airlines fly from London to Istanbul?
These are the carriers we have seen on the route: British Airways, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, easyJet, AJet, Aegean Airlines +9 more.
How long does the flight from London to Istanbul take?
The average journey time across the 37 fares we observed is 6h 47m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How many of the observed London to Istanbul fares were non-stop?
134 of the 201 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
Which airlines had non-stop offers on at least 3 departure dates from London to Istanbul?
For London to Istanbul, examples of observed one-way non-stop offers checked within the last 14 days: Pegasus Airlines (31), AJet (17). Each number counts distinct departure dates, not weekly flights; check current availability in search.
Which day of the week is cheapest from London to Istanbul?
Cheapest day of the week from London to Istanbul: Tuesday, from €55 (checked 12 Oct 2026).
Which airline has the lowest fare from London to Istanbul?
Cheapest airline from London to Istanbul: easyJet, from €61 (checked 28 Sep 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide
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Last checked: 12 Oct 2026