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Cheapest round-trip
$173
Typical prices: $104-$301
Wizz Air
Tue 9/22Wed 9/30
IST - LGW • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$80
Typical prices: $56-$157
Wizz Air
Tue 7/28
IST - LGW • Non-stop
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For London flights, Heathrow can mean long security and border-control waits.
On Turkish Airlines, bring headphones if in-flight entertainment audio matters.
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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to London (IST-LON)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Istanbul to London that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Istanbul to London

Tue, Sep 22 - Wed, Sep 30
Wizz Air Logo
8:15 pm - 10:20 pm
IST
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LGW
4h 05mnonstop
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1:30 pm - 7:30 pm
LGW
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IST
4h 00mnonstop
$173Wizz Air
Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 13
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8:10 pm - 10:20 pm
IST
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LGW
4h 10mnonstop
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1:40 pm - 7:35 pm
LGW
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IST
3h 55mnonstop
$179Wizz Air
Wed, Nov 18 - Tue, Dec 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:55 pm - 8:50 pm
IST
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LHR
5h 55m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:55 am - 5:55 pm
LHR
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IST
6h 00m
1 stop
$218Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Mon, Nov 23
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5:55 pm - 8:50 pm
IST
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LHR
5h 55m
1 stop
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6:20 am - 5:55 pm
LHR
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IST
8h 35m
1 stop
$227Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 3 - Tue, Oct 27
British Airways Logo
8:15 pm - 10:15 pm
IST
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LHR
4h 00mnonstop
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5:05 pm - 12:00 am
LHR
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IST
3h 55mnonstop
$235British Airways
Tue, Sep 22 - Wed, Sep 30
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5:45 pm - 7:55 pm
IST
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LHR
4h 10mnonstop
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7:15 pm - 1:05 am
LHR
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IST
3h 50mnonstop
$239British Airways
Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 25
Air Serbia Logo
5:30 am - 12:25 pm
IST
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LHR
9h 55m
1 stop
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1:20 pm - 4:35 am
LHR
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IST
12h 15m
1 stop
$240Air Serbia
Sun, Nov 29 - Thu, Dec 3
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4:40 pm - 12:25 pm
IST
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LHR
22h 45m
1 stop
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1:20 pm - 4:35 am
LHR
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IST
12h 15m
1 stop
$241Air Serbia
Fri, Sep 18 - Tue, Sep 22
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1:55 pm - 5:55 pm
IST
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LCY
6h 00m
1 stop
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9:15 am - 9:25 pm
LCY
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IST
10h 10m
1 stop
$326Lufthansa
Fri, Sep 25 - Wed, Sep 30
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1:55 pm - 5:55 pm
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6h 00m
1 stop
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9:15 am - 9:15 pm
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IST
10h 00m
1 stop
$366Lufthansa
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Istanbul to London flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Istanbul to London to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Istanbul Airport to London?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Istanbul Airport to London departing in September.

What is the cheapest Istanbul Airport to London flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Istanbul Airport to London costs $87 on the route between Istanbul Airport (IST) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 64% cheaper than other Istanbul Airport-London routes. The most popular route is between Istanbul Airport (IST) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Istanbul to London?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to London clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Istanbul to London, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from London back to Istanbul, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Tuesday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to London, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to London is February, where tickets cost $31 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $642 and $373 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Istanbul Airport to London?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $308, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to London, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Istanbul Airport to London, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Istanbul to London

 
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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$80
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 41% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 20% lower on average.
Flight from Istanbul to London Gatwick Airport

When to book flights from Istanbul to London

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to London based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from Istanbul to London: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Istanbul to London 
CharlesFlew with American Airlines
IST
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LHR
Mar 2026
Recommend you finding another airport for a connection. London Heathrow security process is laborious and very tiring.
EmreFlew with Turkish Airlines
IST
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LHR
Sep 2024
Do not book the flights to Heathrow as they are star allience joint flights there are a lot of issues with the check-in and transfer documents are not checked in Turkey so there is a huge wait time problem during the border control due to this. It takes approximately 15 minutes for someone to go through checks because of this and if you are back at the que after the flight this issue costs you 2 hours wait time at the airport.
KFlew with Turkish Airlines
IST
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LHR
Mar 2024
Old entertainment and bad quality headphones, couldn't hear anything. Take your flight headphone to enjoy movies

FAQs for booking Istanbul to London flights

  • How do you get to the Istanbul Atatürk Airport?

    The most convenient and affordable way to travel to the airport is by the Istanbul Metro Line M1A which will transport you from the Yenikapi to the Atatürk Station. There are also shuttle bus services too that run every half an hour and stop at various places including Taksim Square.

  • Are there any departure lounges at the Atatürk Airport?

    The award winning Turkish Arlines departure lounge can be found at the Atatürk Airport. This lounge is available for all Business Class travellers and various airline membership holders including those on the Star Alliance network. Here you can grab a meal or enjoy a private relaxation room. Three are showers, a library, business areas and playrooms for kids. If you don’t hold a membership there are also various economy class lounges which you can enter for a small fee at the door.

  • What is there to do at the Atatürk Airport?

    If you have time to kill before your flight from Istanbul to London, there is plenty of shopping opportunities at the airport terminal. If you still haven’t finished your souvenir shopping, the Old Bazaar is a good place to get your authentic Turkish products, including beautifully packaged Turkish Delights or Baklava.

  • How do I get to central London from the London Airports?

    A number of the London Airports, including Gatwick and Stansted have Express Trains back into the city. Otherwise, the London Underground has multiple services out to the airports, such as the Piccadilly Line which can get you from Terminals 2 and 3 out to Kings Cross station.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to London was $80 for a one-way ticket and $173 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Istanbul and London?

    A passport is required to fly from Istanbul to London.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Istanbul to London?

    On your way to London, you’ll fly out from Istanbul. You’ll be landing in one of London’s 3 airports: London Gatwick, London Heathrow, or London Stansted.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Istanbul to London?

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul to London flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Istanbul to London?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Istanbul and London, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Istanbul to London?

    There are nonstop flights from Istanbul to London on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Istanbul to London, Turkish Airlines or Ajet?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to London are Turkish Airlines and Ajet. With an average price for the route of $363 and an overall rating of 7.4, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. Ajet is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $213 and an overall rating of 6.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Istanbul to London?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Istanbul to London.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Istanbul to London?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London from Istanbul is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Istanbul to London?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to London with an airline and back to Istanbul with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Istanbul to London?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to London from Istanbul up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Istanbul Airport to London

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $211 or less one-way and $322 or less round-trip.
  • For those with flights from Istanbul to London, it is important to note that Istanbul has a new airport which is one of the biggest airport’s in the world. Flights have been slowly transferred from Istanbul’s Atatürk Airport to the Istanbul New Airport. We recommend checking the airport on your ticket before you fly.
  • Istanbul’s Atatürk Airport has services that fly direct to all five of London’s major airports – Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and London City. There are a number of affordable airlines that fly this route, including British Airways, AtlasGlobal and Pegasus Airlines where you can find some great deals.
  • If you have time before your flight from Istanbul to London, you could visit the Aviation Museum, only a 5-minute taxi ride from the airport. This museum is run by the Turkish Airforce and has a collection of cargo, commercial and military planes that date back to 1912. There are also exhibits with jet-engines, hovercrafts, and helicopters, and plenty of examples of the Turkish Airforce’s military history.
  • Travel can be a huge interruption to your routine. For those who are looking for a place to pray, meditate or observe your religious or spiritual beliefs, there are Prayer Rooms accessible for all. These are located next to the food court once you get through security.
  • If you’re looking for a chance to relax before your flight, you can book in a Swedish-style massage at the Tui Na massage parlour outside of Gate 216. If you’re looking for a manicure or a hair cut, another option is the Parsli Cemil Hair Salon which offers some simple but popular beauty treatments and services.

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Direct departures

Istanbul to London

Monday

British Airways,Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

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Tuesday

British Airways,Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

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Wednesday

British Airways,Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

British Airways,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

British Airways,Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

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Friday

British Airways,Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

British Airways,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

British Airways,Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

British Airways,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

British Airways,Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

British Airways,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

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Direct returns

London to Istanbul

Monday

British Airways,Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

British Airways,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

British Airways,Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

British Airways,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

British Airways,Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

British Airways,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

British Airways,Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

British Airways,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Friday

British Airways,Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

British Airways,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

British Airways,Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

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Sunday

British Airways,Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

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