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Cheap Flights from London to Istanbul

LON → IST · 2,487 km · 3h 48m

Live fare from €80
€80current farelowest recent
2,487kmdistance1,546 mi
3h 48mflight timeestimated
8 Jun 2026price dataupdated

Price history and fare trend

€80current fare
€807-day avg
€8030-day avg
€8090-day avg
€801-year avg
€80lowest recorded
€80highest recorded

Flight facts

2,487km (1,546 mi)
3h 48mest. flight time
5Istanbul runways

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.

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Airlines flying London to Istanbul

Best time to fly

Cheapest month

June

Around €80 on average. Most expensive: November (€80).

Local time and daylight

London

  • Current time22:13
  • Time zoneEurope/London
  • Sunrise04:44
  • Sunset21:13

Istanbul

  • Current time00:13
  • Time zoneEurope/Istanbul
  • Sunrise05:31
  • Sunset20:34

Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of London.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from London to Istanbul?

The lowest return fare we currently list is €80. In our price history it has ranged €80–€80, averaging €80.

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, June has been the cheapest month to fly this route (around €80), while November has been the most expensive.

Which airlines fly from London to Istanbul?

Carriers we have seen on this route include Wizz Air UK.

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