Are airlines flying from London Gatwick to Istanbul offering flexible cancellation due to COVID-19?

To ease the stress of booking flights, some of our airline partners flying from London Gatwick to Istanbul are responding to the global pandemic. The following airlines may have a flexible cancellation policy to help accommodate travellers: Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International Airlines, and Pegasus Airlines.

Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul

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The COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak may impact travel from London Gatwick to Istanbul.

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Flight information for London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul

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Best price found	£108	The best flight deal from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £108
Fastest flight time	4h 00m	The fastest flight from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul takes 4h 00m
Direct flights	Sat	Direct flights go from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul on Saturday. The only airline offering direct flights is Turkish Airlines.
Airports in Istanbul	2 airports	There are 2 airports near Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW), Istanbul (IST)

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul?

March

The cheapest time of year to fly to Istanbul from London Gatwick Airport is March. The most expensive is April.

What is the cheapest airline that flies to Istanbul from London Gatwick Airport?

British Airways

British Airways, Pegasus Airlines, and Turkish Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul

How far in advance should you book London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul flights?

32 days before

The cheapest time to buy a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul is approximately 32 days to departure

Easily compare return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul

Below you can see the best fares for your return flight route over the next three months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul by changing tabs

Multiple Airlines

6 Jan

LGW02:00London Gatwick

7h 35m

1 stop

SAW09:35Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

20 Jan

SAW11:30Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

7h 45m

1 stop

LGW19:15London Gatwick

£109

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Turkish Airlines

25 Nov

LGW12:15London Gatwick

4h 00m

IST16:15Istanbul

29 Nov

IST03:20Istanbul

4h 05m

LGW07:25London Gatwick

£142

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Ukraine International Airlines

9 Nov

LGW07:20London Gatwick

20h 55m

1 stop

IST04:15Istanbul

12 Nov

IST10:05Istanbul

23h 20m

1 stop

LGW09:25London Gatwick

£172

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Multiple Airlines

22 Jan

LGW06:40London Gatwick

20h 40m

1 stop

SAW03:20Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

29 Jan

SAW04:20Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

14h 55m

1 stop

LGW19:15London Gatwick

£110

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Multiple Airlines

30 Jan

LGW02:20London Gatwick

9h 55m

1 stop

SAW12:15Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

16 Feb

SAW09:00Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

10h 25m

1 stop

LGW19:25London Gatwick

£111

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Multiple Airlines

30 Nov

LGW03:00London Gatwick

13h 05m

1 stop

SAW16:05Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

11 Dec

SAW10:45Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

8h 30m

1 stop

LGW19:15London Gatwick

£117

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Find the cheapest one-way flights from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul

If you're looking for one-way flights from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul, view some of our deals below provided by Turkish Airlines and Ukraine International Airlines

Multiple Airlines

23 Jan

LGW02:20London Gatwick

9h 55m

1 stop

SAW12:15Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

£54

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Turkish Airlines

29 Oct

LGW13:10London Gatwick

4h 00m

IST17:10Istanbul

£98

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Ukraine International Airlines

21 Nov

LGW07:20London Gatwick

20h 55m

1 stop

IST04:15Istanbul

£113

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Search last-minute flights to Istanbul from London Gatwick Airport

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Turkish Airlines

2 Nov

LGW13:15London Gatwick

4h 00m

IST17:15Istanbul

5 Dec

IST03:20Istanbul

4h 05m

LGW07:25London Gatwick

£153

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Multiple Airlines

1 Nov

LGW04:10London Gatwick

8h 20m

1 stop

SAW12:30Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

17 Nov

SAW04:45Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

25h 30m

2 stops

LGW06:15London Gatwick

£164

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Ukraine International Airlines

2 Nov

LGW08:20London Gatwick

20h 55m

1 stop

IST05:15Istanbul

9 Dec

IST17:00Istanbul

16h 25m

1 stop

LGW09:25London Gatwick

£172

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Turkish Airlines

2 Nov

LGW13:15London Gatwick

4h 00m

IST17:15Istanbul

9 Nov

IST10:15Istanbul

4h 05m

LGW14:20London Gatwick

£154

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Multiple Airlines

29 Oct

LGW03:35London Gatwick

6h 45m

1 stop

SAW10:20Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

18 Nov

SAW07:00Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

10h 05m

1 stop

LGW17:05London Gatwick

£166

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Turkish Airlines

3 Nov

LGW13:15London Gatwick

4h 00m

IST17:15Istanbul

1 Dec

IST03:20Istanbul

4h 05m

LGW07:25London Gatwick

£158

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Best airlines flying from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul with momondo

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British Airways

PriceFrom £84

Free cancellation

Rating

7.0

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Pegasus Airlines

PriceFrom £96

Free cancellation

Rating

7.3

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Ukraine International Airlines

PriceFrom £114

Free cancellation

Rating

7.3

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Turkish Airlines

PriceFrom £119

Free cancellation

Rating

8.1

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Are airlines flying from London Gatwick to Istanbul offering flexible cancellation due to COVID-19?
To ease the stress of booking flights, some of our airline partners flying from London Gatwick to Istanbul are responding to the global pandemic. The following airlines may have a flexible cancellation policy to help accommodate travellers: Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International Airlines, and Pegasus Airlines.
How far is London Gatwick to Istanbul by plane?
Istanbul is 1547.2 mi away from London Gatwick. 3h 50m is a normal flight duration for this route.

Can I fly to Istanbul from London Gatwick right now?

Information is based on travel restrictions from London Gatwick to Istanbul

Most visitors from London Gatwick need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Istanbul.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from London Gatwick must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 for rt-pcr (naat) and 48 for antigen (quick-test) hours before departing to Istanbul.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from London Gatwick are not required to quarantine after entering Istanbul.

Documents
Form for Entry to Turkey - Mandatory to fill 72h before arrival.

Can I fly back to London Gatwick from Istanbul?

Returning to London Gatwick from Istanbul

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Istanbul must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours before departing to London Gatwick.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Istanbul are not required to quarantine after entering London Gatwick.

If you are planning to travel to Istanbul at this time, it is recommended that you stay up to date on current restrictions and follow proper safety measures while in public.