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$62 Find Cheap Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Gatwick to Istanbul departing on 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flights from Gatwick to Istanbul (LGW-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Gatwick to Istanbul 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 Gatwick to Istanbul

Sun, Sep 21 - Sat, Sep 27
Wizz Air Logo
9:50 pm - 3:50 amLGW-IST
4h 00mnonstop
Wizz Air Logo
4:45 am - 6:35 amIST-LGW
3h 50mnonstop
$135Wizz Air
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Thu, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 28
Wizz Air Logo
9:50 pm - 3:50 amLGW-IST
4h 00mnonstop
Wizz Air Logo
4:45 am - 6:35 amIST-LGW
3h 50mnonstop
$138Wizz Air
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Wed, Sep 17 - Fri, Sep 26
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9:20 am - 8:35 pmLGW-IST
9h 15m1 stop
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4:45 am - 6:35 amIST-LGW
3h 50mnonstop
Thu, Oct 16 - Tue, Oct 28
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9:50 pm - 3:50 amLGW-IST
4h 00mnonstop
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11:00 pm - 9:05 amIST-LGW
13h 05m1 stop
Wed, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 8
Wizz Air Logo
11:25 am - 9:55 pmLGW-IST
8h 30m1 stop
Wizz Air Logo
10:35 pm - 10:30 amIST-LGW
13h 55m1 stop
$186Wizz Air
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Thu, Nov 27 - Mon, Dec 1
Sky Express Logo
1:25 pm - 9:30 amLGW-IST
17h 05m1 stop
Sky Express Logo
10:30 am - 12:25 pmIST-LGW
28h 55m1 stop
$218Sky Express
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Thu, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 17
Wizz Air Logo
7:15 pm - 8:30 amLGW-IST
11h 15m1 stop
Wizz Air Logo
10:35 pm - 10:30 amIST-LGW
13h 55m1 stop
$245Wizz Air
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Sun, Oct 12 - Sat, Oct 18
Sky Express Logo
1:35 pm - 8:30 amLGW-IST
16h 55m1 stop
Sky Express Logo
9:30 am - 12:35 pmIST-LGW
29h 05m1 stop
$246Sky Express
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Tue, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 9
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 11:20 pmLGW-IST
4h 05mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:50 am - 9:55 amIST-LGW
4h 05mnonstop
$262Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Sep 9 - Sun, Sep 14
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 11:20 pmLGW-IST
4h 05mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:50 am - 9:55 amIST-LGW
4h 05mnonstop
$275Turkish Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Gatwick to Istanbul

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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LGW

Navigating security at Gatwick is efficient, usually taking around 15 minutes. Consider a Fast Track pass if you're short on time.

Read more about LGWby Duncan Madden
IST

The new metro link connects Istanbul Airport to the city, operating from 6 am to midnight with trains every 5 minutes.

Read more about ISTby Jenna Scatena
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Journalist and Travel Writer, Jenna Scatena is an award-winning travel writer with a love for sharing stories and exploring new places, especially by Vespa. Though she's from San Francisco, she has spent a significant chunk of her vacation days over the last decade eating her way through Texas and sleeping in hotels around the world—especially in California, the Middle East, and Europe.

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Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Gatwick to Istanbul flights

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

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

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Istanbul on a Monday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to London Gatwick Airport, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport, 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 London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport is March, where tickets cost $118 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $348 and $340 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport, 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 London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$62
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
Flight from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul

When to book flights from Gatwick to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Gatwick to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport was $62 for a one-way ticket and $135 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in London Gatwick Airport and on arrival in Istanbul.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between London Gatwick Airport and Istanbul.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Istanbul are Turkish Airlines and Wizz Air. With an average price for the route of $286 and an overall rating of 7.3, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. Wizz Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $142 and an overall rating of 6.0.

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

    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 London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul?

    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 Istanbul with an airline and back to London Gatwick Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between London Gatwick Airport and IST can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 Istanbul from London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $168 or less one-way and $277 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from London Gatwick to Istanbul.
Find which airlines fly direct from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

London Gatwick to Istanbul

Monday

Icelandair, IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +4 more

Icelandair, IndiGo, +5 more

Tuesday

Icelandair, IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +4 more

Icelandair, IndiGo, +5 more

Wednesday

Icelandair, IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +4 more

Icelandair, IndiGo, +5 more

Thursday

Icelandair, IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +4 more

Icelandair, IndiGo, +5 more

Friday

Icelandair, IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +4 more

Icelandair, IndiGo, +5 more

Saturday

Icelandair, IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +4 more

Icelandair, IndiGo, +5 more

Sunday

Icelandair, IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +4 more

Icelandair, IndiGo, +5 more

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Direct returns

Istanbul to London Gatwick

Monday

Icelandair, IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +4 more

Icelandair, IndiGo, +5 more

Tuesday

Icelandair, IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +4 more

Icelandair, IndiGo, +5 more

Wednesday

Icelandair, IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +4 more

Icelandair, IndiGo, +5 more

Thursday

Icelandair, IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +4 more

Icelandair, IndiGo, +5 more

Friday

Icelandair, IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +4 more

Icelandair, IndiGo, +5 more

Saturday

Icelandair, IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +4 more

Icelandair, IndiGo, +5 more

Sunday

Icelandair, IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +4 more

Icelandair, IndiGo, +5 more

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Gatwick to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from London to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Gatwick to Istanbul? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 3945 reviews
7.4Entertainment
7.3Boarding
7.4Food
7.7Crew
7.3Comfort
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It was ok. Not the experience I expected from Turkish airlines

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Aug 2025GRU - IST
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It was ok. Not the experience I expected from Turkish airlines

I loved and appreciated the agent at the check in counter in Amman. He was very professional and helpful. I believe his name was Lawrence. All I saw from him were smiles after smiles after smile. Very kind and professional. Overall trip was comfortable and pleasant.

The crew were very hospitable and pleasant. The food was pretty good. Unfortunately, there was a flight delay of more than 2 hours. We're not sure why but it appeared to be outside the control of Turkish Airlines.

Terrible. Delayed. No one would help. Just limped about like a piece of meat

Bough tickets with luggage, but made me pay at Airport as well

The best airline food being served for business travellers. Excellent food.

The economy seat was so uncomfortable, had not enough leg room for 13 hours flight, front seat basket was broken and couldn’t hold anything, food quality was horrible( we got food poisoned ) we charged for logged which used to be free. We paid too much for this flight and very disappointed. Turkish air line better to make satisfy and respect people instead of find different way to scam people.

The business class seats are designed for someone taller than I am, so my feet were dangling (the footrest was just a smidge too low). Which caused problems with my sciatic nerve and made for a long uncomfortable flight.

Overall great airline that still provides two suitcases, has a huge hub and crew goes above and beyond to assist you. Boarding took a lot of time as there were only 2 people checking in. Also, in Istanbul, taxing took almost 30 min.

Very good overall.... apart from the cost of extra check ed in luggage where they charge £17 per kg, and no option to just buy an extra bag allowance (at least on the route I took)

Great crew. Seats do not recline :( but it is budget so i should have known. Otherwise comfy leather chair. Slight slim chair but again budget so expected. No entertainment do makes journey boring. Recommend packing plenty of snacks and games or download plenty of films and music in your device. Staff excellent. Clean flight. On time.

Both of my flights had issues with their time slot with air traffic control, so they left over an hour late and the flight back to London was delayed by over an hour. Please provide more clarity about baggage requirements on booking sites, your website and within the app. I had to pay for extra bags at the airport when departing London, because they didn’t specify that your carry on bag can only be a backpack and not a trolley, my trolley bag fit the size requirements of the backpack but still I was made to pay

The crew at Check-in was very helpful. It’s was appreciate.

It’s a budget airline. You get what you pay for. They insisted on getting us out of the gate and into our slot on time. They got us to the destination safely. Aircraft was clean and well maintained. What more could we want

Half an hour delay. Squeezed into a small Departure Lounge with very few seats. Noisy flight with screaming unruly kids. Loud IPads and Phones. Heaven!

Were delayed in the airport for 5 hours with no explanation. Flight kept getting delayed by an hour at a time and wizz air staff were no where to be found

The flight was delayed 5 hours and I'm and invalid,I wan a refund for this

The cabin crew on that flight were super fantastic and super helpful. They were so polite and considerate that i felt i travelled with a 5star airline.

Delayed delayed delayed - always with Wizzair. Staff were friendly and well mannered but clearly the company is unorganized and the aircrafts are outdated.

It's a budget airline. Great for short flight. Smooth landing.

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