How to get from London to Istanbul
We compared the ways to travel from London to Istanbul. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 45m by flight with no transfer. The two cities are about 2518 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
Indicative price from a recent search, updated regularly. Confirm the live fare and seats with the provider at checkout. Routavio adds no booking fee.
London to Istanbul: cheapest or fastest?
| Price | Duration | Transfers | Transport | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended | $159 | 3h 45m | direct | flight |
| Cheapest found | $148 | 7h 20m | direct | flight |
| Fastest found | $319 | 3h 40m | direct | flight |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
The journey, step by step
- 1flightLondon → Istanbul
Pegasus Airlines
How the trip from London to Istanbul works
Start with a Pegasus Airlines flight from London to Istanbul, about 3h 45m. In total it's roughly EUR 140 over 3h 45m, direct, no transfers.
Who runs London to Istanbul
The London to Istanbul route is operated by Pegasus Airlines. You book directly with them; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
London to Istanbul prices by travel date
The cheapest price we found for each upcoming date we checked.
London to Istanbul: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Istanbul?
The most useful route takes about 3h 45m by flight, with no transfer.
How far is Istanbul from London?
About 2518 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to Istanbul cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €130 to €134. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from London to Istanbul?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 3h 45m.
How long is the flight from London to Istanbul?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 3h 45m.
What are the airport codes for London and Istanbul?
London is STN and Istanbul is SAW, so this route is usually written STN to SAW.
Which operators run London to Istanbul?
This route is run by Pegasus Airlines. You book directly with them.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Istanbul?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or a trusted partner. We never add a booking fee, so the price you see is the price you pay there.
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