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£57 Find cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Heathrow to Istanbul departing on 10/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from London to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from London to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Heathrow to Istanbul (LHR-IST)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Heathrow to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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08:00 - 15:10LHR-SAW
4h 10mdirect
15:55 - 17:10SAW-LHR
4h 15mdirect
£125British Airways
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Mon, 18 Nov - Sat, 23 Nov
11:55 - 18:45LHR-SAW
3h 50mdirect
16:00 - 17:15SAW-LHR
4h 15mdirect
£127British Airways
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Fri, 15 Nov - Mon, 18 Nov
22:15 - 16:00LHR-IST
14h 45m1 stop
18:45 - 19:50IST-LHR
4h 05mdirect
Mon, 18 Nov - Fri, 22 Nov
22:15 - 10:40LHR-IST
9h 25m1 stop
18:40 - 19:45IST-LHR
4h 05mdirect
Tue, 12 Nov - Tue, 19 Nov
22:15 - 10:40LHR-IST
9h 25m1 stop
11:30 - 21:15IST-LHR
12h 45m1 stop
£152Aegean Airlines
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Mon, 25 Nov - Fri, 29 Nov
11:30 - 18:20LHR-IST
3h 50mdirect
14:35 - 16:05IST-LHR
4h 30mdirect
£154Turkish Airlines
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Wed, 6 Nov - Wed, 27 Nov
19:55 - 02:45LHR-IST
3h 50mdirect
13:35 - 15:05IST-LHR
4h 30mdirect
£156Turkish Airlines
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Sun, 10 Nov - Thu, 14 Nov
22:15 - 10:40LHR-IST
9h 25m1 stop
11:30 - 15:30IST-LHR
7h 00m1 stop
£163Aegean Airlines
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Mon, 4 Nov - Fri, 8 Nov
08:30 - 22:45LHR-IST
11h 15m1 stop
19:00 - 22:15IST-LHR
6h 15m1 stop
£164Lufthansa
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Wed, 6 Nov - Wed, 27 Nov
11:30 - 21:20LHR-IST
7h 50m1 stop
06:10 - 14:40IST-LHR
10h 30m1 stop
£243Lufthansa
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Thu, 19 Sep - Sun, 22 Sep

Flights from Heathrow to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Heathrow to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul cost £108 and was between London Heathrow Airport and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is £118.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul?

The average price of all flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Istanbul on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul is January, where tickets cost £84 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of tickets is £328 and £296 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 56 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Istanbul from London Heathrow Airport were found on British Airways (£57) and Aegean Airlines (£96), and the lowest return tickets were found on British Airways (£125) and Aegean Airlines (£152).

Which airlines fly direct between London Heathrow Airport and Istanbul?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul.
There are 2 airlines that fly direct from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul. They are British Airways and Turkish Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is British Airways, with the best one-way deal found costing £122. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at British Airways.

How many flights are there between London Heathrow Airport and Istanbul per day?

Each day, there are between 9 and 11 nonstop flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport and land in Istanbul, with an average flight time of 3h 54m. The most common departure time is 18:00 and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Istanbul Airport. Each week, there are 72 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Saturday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between London Heathrow Airport and Istanbul?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul take?

There are no direct flights for this route. The shortest travel duration to get to Istanbul from London Heathrow Airport is 3h 45m.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul

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£57
Flight from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport

When to book flights from Heathrow to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Heathrow to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul flights

  • How can I hire a car in Istanbul?

    Car hire companies are open 24 hours a day to meet your needs when you arrive in Istanbul. Both Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gocken have car hire companies located in arrivals. At Istanbul Airport, you can choose from leading companies like Avec, Budget and Enterprise Rent-a-car, whilst at Sabiha Gocken, there is Avis, Budget and Euronet.

  • How do I get from central London to Heathrow?

    The recommended way to travel is taking the Heathrow Express. It’s a fast and direct service taking around 15min from London Paddington to Heathrow. Services depart roughly every 20min, and tickets can be purchased from £5.50 depending on which class you would prefer.

  • How do I get to the Istanbul centre from the airports?

    A cost-effective way from Istanbul Airport is via shuttle bus, which will take around 1hr 40min to arrive at the centre. The price ranges from around ₺5.20-30 (24p-£1.40). You also have the option to go by car, which may take around 50min to arrive; taxi prices are very fair at about ₺200 (£9.30). If you land in Sabiha Gocken, shuttle buses are the preferred way of travel, as they drop you in Taksim. The journey time can take around 1h 30min, and prices begin from roughly ₺109 (£5).

  • What child-friendly facilities are there at Heathrow?

    If you’re travelling with children, London Heathrow has options to keep them occupied. For kids aged 0-9, there is a soft play area that is usually open from 06:00-21:00 every day. During the school holidays, some participating restaurants in Heathrow offer complimentary children’s meals. Toilets and baby-changing facilities are located throughout the terminals.

  • What is the cheapest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul was £72 for a one-way ticket and £159 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul?

    When flying out of London Heathrow Airport you will be using London Heathrow. You will be landing at one of these airports: Istanbul or Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between London Heathrow Airport and Istanbul, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular stopover when flying to Istanbul from London Heathrow Airport?

    Warsaw is the most popular stopover city among KAYAK users travelling from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from London Heathrow Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back to London Heathrow Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul from London Heathrow Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul

  • There is a limit to some duty-free items, such as tobacco. You are allowed 200 cigarettes and 250 g of tobacco, 42 l of beer and 18 l of still wine. London Heathrow Airport (LHR) has a collect-on-return service, meaning you can purchase items on your way out but grab them on the way back.
  • There are two airports to fly to in Istanbul: Istanbul International Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Istanbul is the busier of the two, located on the European side, whilst Sabiha Gokcen is based on the Asian side of the city. Most flights to Sabiha Gocken include a layover, whilst flights to Istanbul are generally direct.
  • If you fly business class with Lufthansa, you can use their business lounge located at Heathrow. Opening usually from 05:00-22:00, you can cancel up to 24h before your booking, which is great if your holiday plans change. The lounge has dedicated working areas, printing and copying equipment and free Wi-Fi. There is also a smoking room.
  • Once you’ve landed at Istanbul Airport, there are accessible toilets in the arrivals area. If you’re feeling peckish, you can take a snack or drink from either Burger King or Cups&Clouds. Use the cash points and currency exchange, or pick up last bits from duty free. You will also find left luggage kiosks, a tobacco shop and a tourist information desk.
  • If you’re travelling with limited mobility, host areas are located at various locations throughout Heathrow, so you can request assistance from a member of staff for things like luggage help and shopping assistance. Toilets and changing places are accessible. Heathrow also offers SignLive – a sign language interpreting service.
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Prefer to fly direct from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul?

Find which airlines fly direct from Heathrow to Istanbul, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

London Heathrow to Istanbul

Monday

Air Canada, American Airlines, Avianca, +9 more

Air Canada, American Airlines, +10 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, American Airlines, Avianca, +9 more

Air Canada, American Airlines, +10 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, American Airlines, Avianca, +9 more

Air Canada, American Airlines, +10 more

Thursday

Air Canada, American Airlines, Avianca, +9 more

Air Canada, American Airlines, +10 more

Friday

Air Canada, American Airlines, Avianca, +9 more

Air Canada, American Airlines, +10 more

Saturday

Air Canada, American Airlines, Avianca, +9 more

Air Canada, American Airlines, +10 more

Sunday

Air Canada, American Airlines, Avianca, +9 more

Air Canada, American Airlines, +10 more

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Direct returns

Istanbul to London Heathrow

Monday

Air Canada, American Airlines, Avianca, +9 more

Air Canada, American Airlines, +10 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, American Airlines, Avianca, +9 more

Air Canada, American Airlines, +10 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, American Airlines, Avianca, +9 more

Air Canada, American Airlines, +10 more

Thursday

Air Canada, American Airlines, Avianca, +9 more

Air Canada, American Airlines, +10 more

Friday

Air Canada, American Airlines, Avianca, +9 more

Air Canada, American Airlines, +10 more

Saturday

Air Canada, American Airlines, Avianca, +9 more

Air Canada, American Airlines, +10 more

Sunday

Air Canada, American Airlines, Avianca, +9 more

Air Canada, American Airlines, +10 more

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Cheapest flights to Istanbul from London found in 2024

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from London to Istanbul found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
10/6Mon
directBritish Airways
3h 55mLHR-IST
£57
20/9Fri
directBritish Airways
3h 55mLHR-IST
£84
16/9Mon
1 stopAegean Airlines
7h 35mLHR-IST
£96
30/8Fri
directTurkish Airlines
3h 50mLHR-IST
£98
13/8Tue
directTurkish Airlines
3h 50mLHR-IST
£99
5/9Thu
2 stops
32h 25mLHR-SAW
£99
4/9Wed
1 stop
8h 20mLHR-IST
£100
12/6Wed
1 stopAegean Airlines
14h 45mLHR-IST
£107
26/6Wed
1 stopLOT
15h 10mLHR-IST
£112
11/6Tue
1 stopLOT
20h 35mLHR-IST
£115

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Last minute flights from Heathrow to Istanbul

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from London to Istanbul that are departing in the next 10 days.
3/6Mon
directBritish Airways
3h 55mLHR-IST
18/6Tue
directBritish Airways
4h 00mIST-LHR
£167
4/6Tue
directBritish Airways
3h 55mLHR-IST
9/6Sun
directBritish Airways
4h 05mIST-LHR
£174
4/6Tue
multi-stopLOT
15h 10mLHR-IST
23/6Sun
multi-stopLOT
10h 05mIST-LHR
£179
4/6Tue
multi-stopLOT
8h 15mLHR-IST
18/6Tue
multi-stopLOT
17h 45mIST-LHR
£181
4/6Tue
directTurkish Airlines
3h 55mLHR-IST
22/6Sat
directTurkish Airlines
3h 55mIST-LHR
£190
1/6Sat
directTurkish Airlines
3h 55mLHR-IST
18/6Tue
directTurkish Airlines
4h 05mIST-LHR
£199
4/6Tue
multi-stop
25h 55mLHR-IST
22/6Sat
direct
4h 00mIST-LHR
£203
3/6Mon
multi-stop
14h 45mLHR-IST
11/6Tue
direct
4h 00mIST-LHR
£225
31/5Fri
multi-stopLufthansa
5h 50mLHR-IST
12/6Wed
multi-stopLufthansa
6h 15mIST-LHR
£240
31/5Fri
multi-stopLufthansa
7h 50mLHR-IST
10/6Mon
multi-stopLufthansa
6h 40mIST-LHR
£247

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London Heathrow Airport - Istanbul Flights

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London Heathrow Airport (LHR)United Kingdom

Return flight deals:

Istanbul - London Heathrow Airport

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