Cheap Flights from London to Istanbul
LON → IST · 2,487 km · 3h 48m
Price history and fare trend
Average price. Around the usual price for this route — fine, but you may find better with flexible dates.
Flight facts
Route: London (LON / EGLL), United Kingdom → Istanbul (IST / LTFM), Turkey. The great-circle distance is 2,487 km, an estimated 3h 48m in the air.
Airlines flying London to Istanbul
Wizz Air UK
AjetBest time to fly
Cheapest month
November
Around €79 on average. Most expensive: September (€98).
Cheapest day to depart
Thursday
Lowest average departure-day fare (€79) in our data.
Local time and daylight
London
- Current time02:06
- Time zoneEurope/London
- Sunrise06:21
- Sunset19:36
Istanbul
- Current time04:06
- Time zoneEurope/Istanbul
- Sunrise06:35
- Sunset19:29
Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of London.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a flight from London to Istanbul?
The lowest return fare we currently list is €92. In our price history it has ranged €69–€103, averaging €87.
How long is the flight from London to Istanbul?
It is about 2,487 km — an estimated flight time of 3h 48m based on the great-circle distance.
What is the cheapest month to fly London to Istanbul?
Based on our recorded fares, November has been the cheapest month to fly this route (around €79), while September has been the most expensive.
Which airlines fly from London to Istanbul?
Carriers we have seen on this route include Wizz Air UK, Ajet.
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