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One-way fare
- Lowest observed
- €55, departing 3 Nov 2026 (Last checked: 16 Oct 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 159Check live prices for this route
- Airlines seen
- British Airways, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, easyJet, AJet, Aegean Airlines, Air France, Air Serbia, Jet2, KLM, LOT Polish Airlines, Ryanair UK, SunExpress, Vueling, Wizz Air, Wizz Air Malta, Wizz Air UK (17)
- Reported fastest flight
- 3h 45m
- Non-stop
- Yes
About this route
Explore the fares we observed from London to Istanbul. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.
- Route distance
- 2,501 km
- Reported fastest flight
- 3h 45m
- Airlines seen
- British Airways, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, easyJet, AJet, Aegean Airlines, Air France, Air Serbia, Jet2, KLM, LOT Polish Airlines, Ryanair UK, SunExpress, Vueling, Wizz Air, Wizz Air Malta, Wizz Air UK (17)
- 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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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 16 Oct 2026).
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | €59 | 15 |
| November 2026 | €55 | 30 |
| December 2026 | €65 | 30 |
| January 2027 | €66 | 30 |
| February 2027 | €74 | 24 |
| March 2027 | €67 | 30 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest day of the week from London to Istanbul: Tuesday, from €55 (checked 16 Oct 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €62 | 24 |
| Tuesday | €55 | 24 |
| Wednesday | €63 | 24 |
| Thursday | €59 | 21 |
| Friday | €63 | 22 |
| Saturday | €59 | 22 |
| Sunday | €59 | 22 |
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 (8 to 30 days): €55 (checked 16 Oct 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 7 days | €85 | 8 |
| 8 to 30 days | €55 | 23 |
| 31 to 60 days | €55 | 30 |
| 61 days or more | €66 | 98 |
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.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from London to Istanbul?
The lowest fare we have observed is €55, found on 16 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 16 Oct 2026).
Are there direct flights from London to Istanbul?
Yes. Published schedules report non-stop flights on this route with 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, Air France, Air Serbia, Jet2, KLM, LOT Polish Airlines, Ryanair UK, SunExpress, Vueling, Wizz Air, Wizz Air Malta, Wizz Air UK (17).
How long does the flight from London to Istanbul take?
The average journey time across the 40 fares we observed is 6h 21m, 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?
123 of the 203 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
Which day of the week is cheapest from London to Istanbul?
Cheapest day of the week from London to Istanbul: Tuesday, from €55 (checked 16 Oct 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: 16 Oct 2026