Cheap Flights from London to Istanbul from AU$ 45

Flight FAQs

• Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from London (LON) to Istanbul (IST)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Wizz Air UK offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 45 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. LTN to IST on Sun, Mar 15), while Wizz Air UK offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 71 departing on Thu, Mar 5 and returning on Sun, Mar 8.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from London to Istanbul?

  At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from London to Istanbul with the following airlines, including: Wizz Air UK Turkish Airlines AJet Pegasus Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is the flights from London (LON) to Istanbul (IST)?

  It takes about 3 hours 50 minutes to fly from London (LON) to Istanbul (IST).

• When is the best time to book flights from London to Istanbul?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from London to Istanbul is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from London to Istanbul?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 64 flight per week flying from London to Istanbul. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Turkish Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- TK1988 (13:16) AJet: S/M/-/W/T/F/S -- VF1990 (16:15)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from London to Istanbul?

  To find best deals on flights from London to Istanbul, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sun, Mar 15, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 45.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Wizz Air UK.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Istanbul travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When is the best time to book a flight from London to Istanbul to get the best price?

  The cheapest months to fly from London to Istanbul is November, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is the cheapest for flights from London to Istanbul?

  After crunching the numbers on our January flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from London to Istanbul on January 29, 2026 with Wizz Air UK, with prices starting at AU$ 33.

• Which airports can I fly through when travelling to Istanbul from London?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Istanbul, with London Stansted Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (STN-SAW) is by far the most common option on this route: Ataturk Airport (ISL) Istanbul Airport (IST) Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).

• What is the time difference between London and Istanbul?

  The time difference between Istanbul and London is 3h.

• How can I change or cancel my flight ticket from London to Istanbul?

  Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.