Find cheap flights to Istanbul

Flights to Istanbul, Turkey, from the UK are frequent and take around four hours on average from London. You can also be touching down in Istanbul Airport, Istanbul, from Manchester in just over four hours too. Flights from Edinburgh don’t take much longer, with the flight time taking around four and a half hours to get to this mesmerising city.

There are many airports in the UK which you are able to fly to Istanbul directly from. With several direct flights taking off from London airports, including Stansted Airport, Heathrow Airport and Gatwick Airport, you can choose Istanbul flight deals based upon location and which work best for you. There are also other options for direct flights if you live further north in the UK. Manchester Airport offers direct flights to this Turkish delight, whilst Edinburgh Airport also offers a non-stop route to the fascinating city of Istanbul.

Taxis are the quickest and easiest way to reach the city centre from Istanbul Airport. With around a 50 minute journey time, you can locate the taxi rank directly outside the terminal building, next to the arrivals hall. Alternatively, you can book a taxi service through one of your mobile apps. There is also a shuttle bus service available if you wanted a cheaper option. These buses take about one hour and 15 minutes on average and are a fraction of the cost of a taxi. There are several airport shuttle buses you can catch, including the IST-19, IST-3 and IST-8, which will all take you to different parts of the city, so check where you want to go at the ticket office. Tickets can be bought from where the buses depart on floor -2, which can reached via the lift from the main terminal building.

You can travel to Istanbul for 90 days in any 180 day period without a visa. If you plan to stay longer, you will need to apply for a longer visa at the Turkish consulate before you travel. Your passport will also need to be valid for at least six months upon arrival into this beautiful country.

A city that has fascinating architecture and a constant buzz surrounding it, Istanbul will enchant you from the moment you arrive. Start with a tour at the Dolmabahce Palace and take a step back in time to the Ottoman Empire. Then check out the hugely impressive Hagia Sophia which was constructed in the sixth century and boasts 30 million gold tiles inside. Straddle the edges of two continents and take a boat trip along the Bosphorus Strait, the body of water that separates Istanbul’s European and Asian districts. If you’re visiting the city in October, why not check out the Akbank Jazz Festival, which is held annually. Attracting some of the finest musicians from around the world, it’s a great-value addition to your itinerary.

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