Cheap Flights from London to Istanbul
LON → IST · 2,487 km · 3h 48m
Price history and fare trend
Expensive right now. Above the normal range for this route. If you can wait or shift dates, prices often come down.
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 UKBest time to fly
Cheapest month
November
Around €78 on average. Most expensive: October (€94).
Cheapest day to depart
Wednesday
Lowest average departure-day fare (€72) in our data.
Local time and daylight
London
- Current time23:35
- Time zoneEurope/London
- Sunrise05:10
- Sunset21:03
Istanbul
- Current time01:35
- Time zoneEurope/Istanbul
- Sunrise05:51
- Sunset20:29
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 €89. In our price history it has ranged €69–€94, averaging €79.
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 €78), while October 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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