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Sat, Jul 4
London LGWIstanbul SAW
£104
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Sun, Jul 5
London LGWIstanbul SAW
£126
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Tue, Jul 7
London STNIstanbul SAW
£126
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Mon, Jul 6
London STNIstanbul SAW
£126
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Thu, Jul 9
London LGWIstanbul IST
£139
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Wed, Jul 8
London LTNIstanbul IST
£139
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Mon, Jul 6 – Tue, Jul 14
London LGWIstanbul SAW
£147
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Sat, Jul 4 – Thu, Jul 9
London LGWIstanbul SAW
£154
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Tue, Jul 7 – Wed, Jul 15
London LGWIstanbul IST
£159
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Sat, Jul 4 – Fri, Jul 10
London LGWIstanbul SAW
£165
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Sat, Jul 4 – Sat, Jul 11
London LGWIstanbul SAW
£170
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Tue, Jul 7 – Tue, Jul 14
London STNIstanbul SAW
£171
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How much do flights to Istanbul cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£104

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£145

Cheapest round-trip

£147

Average round-trip

£180

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
2526 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 08.06Tue 09.06Wed 10.06Thu 11.06Fri 12.06Sat 13.06Sun 14.06
Pegasus
---------------11
Wizz Air
---------------11
Turkish Airlines
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Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Saturday 1 flights
AirlineMon 15.06Tue 16.06Wed 17.06Thu 18.06Fri 19.06Sat 20.06Sun 21.06
Pegasus
4244455
Wizz Air
1222221
Turkish Airlines
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Weekly flights: 40 totalDaily flights: 5.71 averageMost flights: Saturday 5 flights
AirlineMon 22.06Tue 23.06Wed 24.06Thu 25.06Fri 26.06Sat 27.06Sun 28.06
Pegasus
3445555
Wizz Air
2222222
Turkish Airlines
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Weekly flights: 45 totalDaily flights: 6.43 averageMost flights: Thursday 5 flights
AirlineMon 29.06Tue 30.06Wed 01.07Thu 02.07Fri 03.07Sat 04.07Sun 05.07
Pegasus
4446553
Wizz Air
211111---
Turkish Airlines
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Weekly flights: 38 totalDaily flights: 5.43 averageMost flights: Thursday 6 flights

Check-in for a flight from London to Istanbul

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

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
6 Jun
27°C19°C
13 Jun
26°C19°C
Sunday
7 Jun
27°C18°C
14 Jun
28°C20°C
Monday
8 Jun
26°C19°C
15 Jun
81%
19°C18°C
Tuesday
9 Jun
25°C18°C
16 Jun
25°C16°C
Wednesday
10 Jun
25°C18°C
17 Jun
27°C20°C
Thursday
11 Jun
25°C18°C
18 Jun
28°C21°C
Friday
12 Jun
26°C18°C
19 Jun
73%
27°C21°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 2526 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 Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air.
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 London Stansted, Heathrow, 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, Bournemouth, Cardiff, 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, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air, easyJet, Ryanair.
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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