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Tue, Aug 4
London LCYIstanbul IST
£127
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Fri, Jul 31
London STNIstanbul SAW
£128
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1 stop
Mon, Aug 3
London STNIstanbul SAW
£133
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1 stop
Wed, Jul 29
London LTNIstanbul SAW
£135
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Tue, Jul 28
London LTNIstanbul IST
£154
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1 stop
Thu, Jul 23
London LGWIstanbul SAW
£157
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Fri, Jul 31 – Tue, Aug 4
London STNIstanbul SAW
£187
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Fri, Jul 31 – Fri, Aug 7
London STNIstanbul SAW
£191
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Fri, Jul 31 – Mon, Aug 3
London STNIstanbul SAW
£193
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Mon, Aug 3 – Fri, Aug 7
London STNIstanbul SAW
£195
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Fri, Jul 31 – Wed, Aug 5
London STNIstanbul SAW
£196
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Wed, Jul 29 – Tue, Aug 4
London LTNIstanbul SAW
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How much do flights to Istanbul cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£127

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£212

Cheapest round-trip

£187

Average round-trip

£231

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Istanbul airports to the city center

Fastest options: Metro and Havaist bus from IST, Havabus from SAW. Best value: public buses and metro connections.

Istanbul is served by two major airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. Istanbul Airport (IST) lies 35 km northwest of central Istanbul, while Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is located 40 km southeast on the Asian side. Transport options include metro, airport buses, public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions, which can be significant in this bustling metropolis.

How to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Istanbul?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

24-30 min

₺23 – ₺35; Istanbulkart fare; transfers extra (~$0.70–1.00 USD)

every 6–10 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers to European side

60-120 min

₺180 – ₺250; varies by destination (~$5–7 USD)

every 20–60 min (traffic dependent)

direct to Taksim or Sultanahmet

40-90 min

₺800 – ₺1,500; metered; varies by traffic (~$22–42 USD)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

40-90 min

₺1,200 – ₺2,500; pre-booked; fixed price (~$33–70 USD)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or late arrivals

How to get from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Istanbul?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

60-120 min

₺150 – ₺200; varies by destination (~$4–6 USD)

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

direct to Taksim or Kadıköy

60-90 min

₺17 – ₺25; Istanbulkart fare (~$0.50–0.70 USD)

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

45-100 min

₺700 – ₺1,400; metered; varies by traffic (~$20–40 USD)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door to Asian side

45-100 min

₺650 – ₺1,300; app-based; varies by demand (~$18–36 USD)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

cashless payment option

Notes:

  • Prices in TRY; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Istanbulkart is required for metro and public buses; cards available at airport stations and kiosks.
  • Istanbul traffic can be severe, especially during rush hours. Allow extra time for road-based transport.
  • Taxis are metered; ensure the meter is running. Ride-hailing prices vary with demand.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Istanbul

Depart from
Gatwick
Arrive to
Istanbul Airport
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
2521 km
Worth visiting
Blue Mosque, Istanbul - Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia) - Topkapi Palace

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from London to Istanbul in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 29.06Tue 30.06Wed 01.07Thu 02.07Fri 03.07Sat 04.07Sun 05.07
Pegasus
------47778
Wizz Air
------11221
Turkish Airlines
------------3------
Weekly flights: 43 totalDaily flights: 6.14 averageMost flights: Sunday 8 flights
AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
Pegasus
7637445
Wizz Air
21122---1
Turkish Airlines
------1------------
Weekly flights: 46 totalDaily flights: 6.57 averageMost flights: Monday 7 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
Pegasus
43---------11
Wizz Air
21---------1---
Turkish Airlines
---------------------
Weekly flights: 13 totalDaily flights: 1.86 averageMost flights: Monday 4 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
Pegasus
2314434
Wizz Air
111---221
Turkish Airlines
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Weekly flights: 29 totalDaily flights: 4.14 averageMost flights: Thursday 4 flights

Check-in for a flight from London to Istanbul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
PegasusPGTPCNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes
Wizz AirWZZW6No
RyanairRYRFRNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Istanbul

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January9°C5°C
February9°C5°C
March11°C7°C
April15°C9°C
May20°C14°C
June25°C19°C
July28°C22°C
August28°C23°C
September25°C20°C
October19°C15°C
November15°C12°C
December11°C8°C
Hottest Month
28°C
July
Coldest month
5°C
January
Sunny days
305
days per year
Snow days
2
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
27 Jun
29°C22°C
4 Jul
28°C23°C
Sunday
28 Jun
28°C22°C
5 Jul
29°C23°C
Monday
29 Jun
29°C21°C
6 Jul
28°C23°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
30°C22°C
7 Jul
17%
28°C23°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
30°C22°C
8 Jul
28°C22°C
Thursday
2 Jul
31°C23°C
9 Jul
29°C23°C
Friday
3 Jul
24%
28°C23°C
10 Jul
30°C22°C

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from London to Istanbul?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between London and Istanbul takes around 3.9 hours.
What is the flight distance between London and Istanbul?
The flight distance between London and Istanbul is 2521 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between London and Istanbul?
Several carriers operate flights between London and Istanbul. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air, Pegasus.
What are the most popular routes to and from London?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as London and Tirana, Barcelona, Jeddah, Tel Aviv, Prague, Paris, Athens, Bucharest, Málaga, Marrakesh, Bangkok, Rome, Chișinău, Madrid, Budapest, Edinburgh, New York, Oslo, Agadir, Düsseldorf.
What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Istanbul and Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Bristol, Glasgow, Newcastle upon Tyne, Belfast, Antalya, Bucharest, Tbilisi, Budapest, New York, Tel Aviv, Chișinău, Athens, Dubai, İzmir, Amman, Vienna, Liverpool.
Which airports are there in London?
London is mainly served by Gatwick. But there are other airports nearby, including Heathrow, London Stansted, Luton, London Southend, London City, RAF Northolt.
What airports are near London?
The main airport in London is Gatwick. It is also served by Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Cardiff, Bournemouth, Southampton, Exeter, Norwich, Humberside.
What airports are near Istanbul?
The main airport in Istanbul is Istanbul Airport. It is also served by Anadolu, Yenişehir, Tekirdağ Çorlu.
Which airlines fly between London and Istanbul?
Currently, you can fly between London and Istanbul with Pegasus, easyJet, Wizz Air, Ryanair, Turkish Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between London and Istanbul?
What flights operate between London and Istanbul?
How many airports are there near London?
How many airports are there near Istanbul?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between London and Istanbul depart?
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What time do flights between London and Istanbul depart?
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