$168 Cheap flights from London to Istanbul

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Return

$168

LONLondonISTIstanbul

Sat 5 – Thu 10 Dec

5 nights

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One-way

$74

LONLondonISTIstanbul

Mon 18 Jan

One way

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Last-minute weekend

$230

LONLondonISTIstanbul

Fri 13 – Mon 16 Nov

3 nights

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Week-long trip

$152

LONLondonISTIstanbul

Fri 8 – Fri 15 Jan

7 nights

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Key info about flying to Istanbul

Depart from

Heathrow

Arrive to

Sabiha Gökçen International

Flights per week

400

Flight distance

2521 km

Worth visiting

Blue Mosque, Istanbul - Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia) - Topkapi Palace

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Mon, Jan 18
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$74
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Fri, Dec 4
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$77
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Tue, Nov 24
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$79
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Thu, Apr 22
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$83
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Sat, Dec 5 – Thu, Dec 10
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Thu, Dec 10 – Sun, Dec 13
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$176
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Tue, Dec 8 – Wed, Dec 16
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$180
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Sun, Jan 24 – Thu, Jan 28
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$182
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Thu, Feb 18 – Mon, Feb 22
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Ways to fly from London to Istanbul

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Cheap one-way

$95

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$181

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Direct flights from London to Istanbul

See how many direct flights run each week and which airlines operate them.

18Direct flights per week
2.57Daily average
FridayBusiest day
PegasusPegasus16 direct flights / week
Turkish AirlinesTurkish Airlines2 direct flights / week

Airlines that fly from London to Istanbul

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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
303
days per year
Snow days
2
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
7 Nov
37%
12°C9°C
14 Nov
45%
19°C16°C
Sunday
8 Nov
36%
12°C7°C
15 Nov
53%
16°C14°C
Monday
9 Nov
13°C7°C
16 Nov
45%
16°C13°C
Tuesday
10 Nov
12%
14°C9°C
17 Nov
65%
18°C15°C
Wednesday
11 Nov
36%
15°C10°C
18 Nov
40%
17°C15°C
Thursday
12 Nov
62%
16°C14°C
19 Nov
22%
17°C14°C
Friday
13 Nov
21%
18°C14°C
20 Nov
22%
16°C13°C
Travelers usually depart from Heathrow, Gatwick, London Stansted, Luton, or London Southend when they travel from London to Istanbul. Book your trip to arrive at Sabiha Gökçen International, or Istanbul Airport. The distance between London and Istanbul is 2521 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, easyJet, Wizz Air, and Ryanair. London and Istanbul have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Istanbul, consider visiting Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia), and Topkapi Palace.

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, Pegasus.

What are the most popular routes to and from London?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as London and New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Atlanta, Boston, Washington, D.C., Miami, Orlando, San Diego, Denver, Dallas, Las Vegas, Houston, Phoenix, Chicago, Cincinnati, Austin, Charlotte, Seattle, Minneapolis.

What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Istanbul and New York, Miami, Chicago, Los Angeles, Orlando, Washington, D.C., Boston, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Detroit, Seattle, Tampa, Minneapolis, Phoenix, Raleigh, Denver, Sacramento.

Which airports are there in London?

London is mainly served by Heathrow. But there are other airports nearby, including Gatwick, London Stansted, Luton, London Southend, London City.

What airports are near London?

The main airport in London is Heathrow. It is also served by Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Southampton, Cardiff, Bournemouth, Exeter, Norwich, Humberside.

What airports are near Istanbul?

The main airport in Istanbul is Sabiha Gökçen International. 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, easyJet, Wizz Air, Ryanair.

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