Flights to Istanbul

£35 Cheap flights to Istanbul

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Istanbul departing on 6/1. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Wizz Air Logo
14:00 - 21:05
LTN
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IST
4h 05mdirect
Wizz Air Logo
22:00 - 23:10
IST
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LTN
4h 10mdirect
£70Wizz Air
Fri, 30 Jan - Fri, 6 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:35 - 05:25
STN
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SAW
3h 50mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:15 - 22:15
SAW
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STN
4h 00mdirect
£70Multiple Airlines
Fri, 2 Jan - Mon, 19 Jan
Pegasus Airlines Logo
17:25 - 00:10
STN
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SAW
3h 45mdirect
Pegasus Airlines Logo
15:10 - 16:10
SAW
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STN
4h 00mdirect
£73Pegasus Airlines
Thu, 15 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan
Pegasus Airlines Logo
09:30 - 16:15
STN
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SAW
3h 45mdirect
Pegasus Airlines Logo
08:40 - 09:40
SAW
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STN
4h 00mdirect
£75Pegasus Airlines
Sat, 17 Jan - Fri, 23 Jan
easyJet Logo
14:45 - 21:50
MAN
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IST
4h 05mdirect
easyJet Logo
15:50 - 17:25
IST
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MAN
4h 35mdirect
£108easyJet
Fri, 23 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan
easyJet Logo
14:45 - 21:50
MAN
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IST
4h 05mdirect
easyJet Logo
15:50 - 17:25
IST
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MAN
4h 35mdirect
£108easyJet
Fri, 23 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan
British Airways Logo
17:10 - 00:05
LHR
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IST
3h 55mdirect
British Airways Logo
07:35 - 09:05
IST
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LHR
4h 30mdirect
£126British Airways
Tue, 3 Mar - Sat, 7 Mar
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:45 - 23:40
STN
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IST
3h 55mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
14:45 - 16:50
IST
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STN
4h 05mdirect
£132Turkish Airlines
Thu, 7 May - Thu, 21 May
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:45 - 23:40
STN
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IST
3h 55mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:15 - 22:10
IST
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STN
3h 55mdirect
£132Turkish Airlines
Tue, 2 Jun - Thu, 11 Jun
British Airways Logo
18:05 - 01:00
LHR
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IST
3h 55mdirect
British Airways Logo
18:40 - 19:55
IST
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LHR
4h 15mdirect
£148British Airways
Wed, 7 Jan - Sat, 7 Feb

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Return

Price

LondonIstanbul

LTN - IST

LTNIST

London Luton

Fri 30/1

14:00-21:05

Nonstop4h 05m

Istanbul

Fri 6/2

22:00-23:10

Nonstop4h 10m

£70

LondonIstanbul

STN - SAW

STNSAW

London Stansted

Fri 2/1

22:35-05:25

Nonstop3h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 19/1

21:15-22:15

Nonstop4h 00m

£70

LondonIstanbul

STN - SAW

STNSAW

London Stansted

Thu 15/1

17:25-00:10

Nonstop3h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 29/1

15:10-16:10

Nonstop4h 00m

£73

LondonIstanbul

STN - SAW

STNSAW

London Stansted

Sat 17/1

09:30-16:15

Nonstop3h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 23/1

08:40-09:40

Nonstop4h 00m

£75

ManchesterIstanbul

MAN - IST

MANIST

Manchester

Fri 23/1

14:45-21:50

Nonstop4h 05m

Istanbul

Mon 26/1

15:50-17:25

Nonstop4h 35m

£108

ManchesterIstanbul

MAN - IST

MANIST

Manchester

Fri 23/1

14:45-21:50

Nonstop4h 05m

Istanbul

Mon 26/1

15:50-17:25

Nonstop4h 35m

£108

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Tue 3/3

17:10-00:05

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul

Sat 7/3

07:35-09:05

Nonstop4h 30m

£126

LondonIstanbul

STN - IST

STNIST

London Stansted

Thu 7/5

17:45-23:40

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul

Thu 21/5

14:45-16:50

Nonstop4h 05m

£132

LondonIstanbul

STN - IST

STNIST

London Stansted

Tue 2/6

17:45-23:40

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul

Thu 11/6

20:15-22:10

Nonstop3h 55m

£132

LondonIstanbul

LHR - IST

LHRIST

London Heathrow

Wed 7/1

18:05-01:00

Nonstop3h 55m

Istanbul

Sat 7/2

18:40-19:55

Nonstop4h 15m

£148

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Istanbul flights insights and trends

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul?

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul from United Kingdom, with most prices found around £80. If you aren’t able to travel to Istanbul during the month of January, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of £82.

What is the absolute cheapest flight to Istanbul?

£27 is the cheapest deal found on momondo in the last two weeks for a flight to Istanbul. This flight is from Izmir and is 85% cheaper than most flights to Istanbul. To find the cheapest price to Istanbul from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Istanbul?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Istanbul from United Kingdom is on a Monday. momondo users have found tickets for Monday departures for as low as £516. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from United Kingdom to Istanbul on a Saturday will generally be more expensive and average around £568. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Istanbul?

Flying to Istanbul from United Kingdom at midday is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as £308 when looking at flights departing at midday. Flights to Istanbul are more costly in the afternoon, with an average ticket price of £586. Departure times in the afternoon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Istanbul?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Istanbul from United Kingdom when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Istanbul for around £223 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Istanbul from United Kingdom for as low as £200 on momondo.

Cheapest flights to Istanbul

Find the cheapest flights to Istanbul from your nearest city or airport
CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO ISTANBUL FROM LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORTJanuary29% cheaperFlying from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul costs on average just £159 in January
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO ISTANBUL FROM LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORTJuly47% more expensiveIt costs about £329 for flights to Istanbul from London Heathrow Airport in July
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO ISTANBUL FROM LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORTAugust213% more users visitedMore momondo users searched in flights to Istanbul from London Heathrow Airport in August than any other month

Cheap Istanbul flight deals and tips

Summary info about Istanbul flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

£35

Best Round-Trip Price

£70

Fastest flight time

3h 50m

Popular in

August
The best one-way flight price to Istanbul from United Kingdom in the last 72 hours is £35 (London Luton to Istanbul).
The best round-trip flight price to Istanbul from United Kingdom in the last 72 hours is £70 (London Luton to Istanbul).
The fastest flight to Istanbul from United Kingdom takes 3h 50m (London Stansted to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen).
August has the highest demand for flights to Istanbul, with a 20% price increase on average.

Frequently asked questions about flying to Istanbul

When is the best time to plan a beach trip to Istanbul?

July or August is widely considered the best time to visit Istanbul to go to area beaches like Kilyos Beach.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Istanbul?

The best time to book a flight to Istanbul from United Kingdom is 65 days out, which is when prices tend to be around £150. Keep in mind that you might also find cheap flights to Istanbul outside of this time window. In fact, momondo users recently found flights from United Kingdom to Istanbul for £87.

Is there an alternative airport near Istanbul?

Finding an alternative and possibly cheaper destination airport near Istanbul is possible. If you are planning a flight to Istanbul, consider booking flights to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (20 mi from Istanbul city centre), Tekirdag Corlu Airport (55 mi from Istanbul city centre), İzmit Cengiz Topel Airport (61 mi from Istanbul city centre) or Bursa Yenişehir Airport (62 mi from Istanbul city centre).

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into Istanbul?

You can find deals at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport for £180 on average, but that price can change based on your departure airport. To save money, try momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

Are there flights to Sultanahmet?

Yes, you can travel to Sultanahmet via a flight to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen airport in Istanbul (Sultanahmet is 18.8 mi from the airport).

What’s the closest airport to Taksim Square?

The airport which is nearest to Taksim Square is Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen. It is 19.4 mi away and is in Istanbul.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Istanbul?

Prices for flights to Istanbul are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Istanbul?

How old do you have to be to fly to Istanbul?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to Istanbul.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Istanbul?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Istanbul can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Istanbul. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Istanbul?

To find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo gathers a range of flights from a large pool of different airlines and agents; you can then use our insights and filters to find and book the right flight to Istanbul.

Can I find flights to Istanbul with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for flights to Istanbul to just show those with flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights to Istanbul?

Once all potential Istanbul flight options are in front of you momondo lets you sort and filter flights based on preferences such as airline, price and flight times, amongst many other options.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Istanbul right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Of course. momondo tracks the price of Istanbul flights. All you need is a valid email address and we will do the rest; it is that quick and easy.

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