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Cheap Flight Deals from Gatwick to Istanbul (LGW-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Gatwick 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.

Recent return flight deals from Gatwick to Istanbul

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Gatwick to Istanbul.
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21:50 - 03:50LGW-IST
4h 00mdirect
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04:45 - 06:35IST-LGW
3h 50mdirect
£50Wizz Air
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Thu, 12 Jun - Fri, 27 Jun
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21:50 - 03:50LGW-IST
4h 00mdirect
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04:45 - 06:35IST-LGW
3h 50mdirect
£52Wizz Air
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Tue, 3 Jun - Wed, 18 Jun
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21:50 - 03:50LGW-IST
4h 00mdirect
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04:45 - 06:35IST-LGW
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£52Wizz Air
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Fri, 13 Jun - Thu, 19 Jun
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21:50 - 03:50LGW-IST
4h 00mdirect
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04:45 - 06:35IST-LGW
3h 50mdirect
£53Wizz Air
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Fri, 27 Jun - Mon, 30 Jun
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21:50 - 03:50LGW-IST
4h 00mdirect
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04:45 - 06:35IST-LGW
3h 50mdirect
£54Wizz Air
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Tue, 3 Jun - Wed, 18 Jun
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21:50 - 03:50LGW-IST
4h 00mdirect
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04:45 - 06:35IST-LGW
3h 50mdirect
£55Wizz Air
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Fri, 27 Jun - Mon, 30 Jun
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19:15 - 21:55LGW-IST
24h 40m1 stop
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04:45 - 06:35IST-LGW
3h 50mdirect
Tue, 3 Jun - Fri, 20 Jun
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19:15 - 21:55LGW-IST
24h 40m1 stop
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09:10 - 10:30IST-LGW
27h 20m1 stop
£106Wizz Air
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Tue, 3 Jun - Tue, 17 Jun
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19:15 - 08:30LGW-IST
11h 15m1 stop
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22:35 - 18:35IST-LGW
22h 00m1 stop
£123Wizz Air
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Mon, 2 Jun - Wed, 11 Jun
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19:15 - 21:55LGW-IST
24h 40m1 stop
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09:10 - 10:30IST-LGW
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£134Wizz Air
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Expert advice for your flight from Gatwick to Istanbul

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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LGW

For a quieter travel experience, choose Gatwick over Heathrow, especially for European destinations with low-cost carriers like easyJet.

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IST

Use the Havaist airport shuttles for a comfortable and affordable ride to central Istanbul locations like Taksim Square and Sultanahmet.

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Aviation and business journalist Kirstie didn’t leave England until she was 18 years old, but has since travelled to over 20 countries including Japan, Canada, and Iceland. Her travel expertise lies in European city breaks, including how to find the best locally-owned hotels and restaurants and how to optimise the airport experience for your needs.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Gatwick to Istanbul flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Gatwick to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.
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Planning a trip from Gatwick to Istanbul? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul cost £76 and was between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Istanbul Airport (IST). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is £76.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to London Gatwick Airport, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London Gatwick 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 Gatwick Airport to Istanbul is March, where tickets cost £89 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £260 and £226 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of £963, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul, you should book around 8 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

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

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When to book flights from Gatwick to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Gatwick to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul flights

  • What entertainment services are available if I choose Turkish Airlines?

    If you take a flight with Turkish Airlines, you will not be bored. Children can spend hours watching the many TV shows and movies on offer, particularly Disney. Turkish Airlines have collaborated with Universal Music Group, offering My Music Platform. It’s a collection of over 750,000 songs for you to enjoy mid-air. There is even the chance to play in-flight virtual games such as solitaire, sudoku and 8-ball pool.

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

    It takes around 50min by car from Istanbul Airport, and the prices for a taxi are around ₺200 (£9.30). Your second option is by shuttle bus, which may take you around 1h 40min to arrive. However, the price is very affordable at about ₺5.20-30 (24p-£1.40). From Sabiha Gokcen, the Havabus shuttles are recommended, dropping you off right in Taksim. Prices are roughly ₺109 (£5) and the journey may take around 1h 30min.

  • What family facilities are there at Gatwick?

    Free children's areas are located within the airport, where kids can find fun and educational distractions. Baby-changing facilities are signed throughout the airport along with folding tables in male and female toilets to use. Family lanes are made available to smoothly make your way through security.

  • How can I hire a car once I arrive in Istanbul?

    Car hire kiosks are open 24 hours a day, located in Arrivals, ready for when you land at Istanbul Airport. There are around 17 options to choose from, with leading companies such as Avis, Enterprise Rent-a-Car and Hertz. If you fly to Sabiha Gokcen, hire companies are based in Arrivals, and you can pick from Budget Rent-a-car, Goldcar, SIXT and many more.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul was £39 for a one-way ticket and £67 for a return.

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

    London Gatwick Airport is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Istanbul. You will leave London Gatwick Airport from London Gatwick and you will be arriving in Istanbul at one of these airports: Istanbul or Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen.

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

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

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

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between London Gatwick Airport and Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London Gatwick 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 Gatwick Airport to Istanbul.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from London Gatwick 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 Gatwick 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 Gatwick Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London Gatwick 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 Gatwick Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul

  • Special assistance areas are located by the drop-off points in both terminals at Gatwick Airport (LGW). Here, you can request a wheelchair to borrow free of charge and let the staff know you have arrived. There is a changing room in the airport with an adjustable bed and sink. If you require assistance, please ensure you notify your airline at least 48h in advance.
  • If you’re travelling on business, explore No.1 Lounge at Gatwick Airport. With long opening hours, usually from 05:00-20:00, you have front-row views of the runway. Use the meeting rooms and free Wi-Fi for work, or simply relax and indulge in the complimentary food and drink. Other facilities include a TV lounge, library and plug sockets to charge your devices.
  • There are two airports you can arrive at in Istanbul: Istanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW). Istanbul is the main international airport located on the European side of the city, whilst Sabiha Gokcen sits on the South East Asian side. Some flights arrive in Istanbul but depart on the way home from Sabiha, so ensure you check before booking.
  • An easy way to travel to London Gatwick from central London is via the Gatwick Express. This is a fast train, with a journey time of around 30min. You can take it to the airport straight from London Victoria. Ticket prices begin at around £18.50.
  • Gatwick has several hotels to choose from if you need to stay at the airport before your flight. Premier Inn is a great option, as it is based near North Terminal but also provides free travel to South Terminal, too, taking around 2min by shuttle. There is a business lounge, a Costa Coffee and a bar and restaurant.
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Prefer to fly direct from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul?

Find which airlines fly direct from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

London Gatwick to Istanbul

Monday

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

Thursday

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

Friday

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

Saturday

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

Sunday

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

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Direct returns

Istanbul to London Gatwick

Monday

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

Thursday

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

Friday

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

Saturday

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

Sunday

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

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Top 4 airlines serving from Gatwick to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from London to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.3
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 3773 reviews
7.4Entertainment
7.3Food
7.3Boarding
7.7Crew
7.3Comfort
Airline reviews

Great food, great entertainment and very helpful, caring & attentive staff.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025YVR - IST
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Great food, great entertainment and very helpful, caring & attentive staff.

Flight Singapore - Istanbul was perfect. Flight Istanbul - Sao Paolo - Buenos Aires was really good but there was a big delay in Sao Paolo (Brazil) due to a problem with the ground staff and not related to Turkish Airline. Overall a very good and solid experience

The segment bkk ist was ok. The segment ist to yul the boarding was chaotic with 5 control before get in the plain, in addition to normal control by scanner and metal detector during transfert

The in flight entertainment was very good but unfortunately I feel they could have been more attentive to the customer. This is saw on all my Turkish airlines flights , besides dinner service you never really saw the attendants.

The flight was great. From the first to the last step, the staff was very helpful and understanding. I also always enjoy Turkish Airlines food because it’s flavorful, fresh (like salads and very delicious bread ) and has special things like olives, dates… I loved that bean salad and apricot pie. I also enjoyed the movies. Thank you!

Ordered Vegan meal - it was ok, but not exceptional. Seat ok row 39 middle section aisle. Nearly full flight - crew was busy but they did the best they could. There was a USB A port at the seat. I listened to my own music and only looked at flight information. One nice thing was the connection information was made available in the screen.

I recently flew with Turkish Airlines, and I can confidently say it was one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment I boarded, the crew was incredibly attentive, warm, and professional. They went above and beyond to ensure everyone was comfortable and well taken care of throughout the flight. The highlight, however, was the food! I’ve flown with many airlines, but Turkish Airlines sets the bar incredibly high when it comes to in-flight dining. Every meal was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The variety of dishes, even on a long-haul flight, was impressive. It felt like dining at a high-end restaurant at 35,000 feet! The seats were comfortable, the entertainment options were great, and the overall atmosphere made the journey enjoyable. Turkish Airlines truly excels in combining luxury and hospitality. I wouldn’t hesitate to fly with them again—highly recommend!

Very nice and friendly crew. Boarding system can be improved.

The Etickets had been changed (Why?) without notice ; Hence, that caused troubles when checking in. Not until I contacted my ticket agent and was given correct Etickets could I then check in.

The seat 7A had no padding. I needed to sit on the provided pillow.

Brand new aircraft Airbus 321neo, good seats although no recline (so no arguments with other passengers). Orderly boarding using front and rear aircraft doors for efficiency. Departed on time and artived 25min early. During check in, ground staff are very strict about permitted baggage and carry-on weight and size - you're only allowed what you paid for. Onboard food and beverage prices are a bit high but similar to airport coffee shops.

Boarding was fine, crew professional but not very friendly. Seats are very tight & uncomfortable. 1h delay due to crew change and mechanical issues - no communication whats going on.

Crews are great, chill, good snack sets on offer, I didn't feel they play any annoying budget airline games. I will probably fly with Wizz every chance I get it

If you don't want to pay a lot at check in desk, you need to use online check in tool, but you still need to go to check in desk to have it printed out. Then what's the meaning of "online check in"? Extra security check, as if 9/11 just happened!

After adding baggage costs, and considering the necessity to re-checkin at each stop, and the €50 I was tricked out of for the ridiculous 3 hour min check in, I’ll never fly this very hungry Hungarian airline again!

This airline is routinely voted the worse airline in Europe for good reason. If you have an option, just avoid them.

Everything was great until it came time to pick up our luggage. We arrived in orly airport terminal 1, our luggage arrived in terminal 2. No signs to tell us, we waited for almost an hour before someone figured it out.

All in all is not bad, but the boarding by walking outside in the airport airplanes area in the wind and rain to go up the stairs to board the plane that’s too much inconvenient. Hopefully that will change and we use the normal gates at the airport to board the plane! Thank you!

The plane was 5 1/2 hours late. Scheduled for 19.50 take off - Actual take off 01.30am

The flight was delayed again. I had a bad experience with Wizz Air, and I don't want to travel with them again.

The crew at Check-in was very helpful. It’s was appreciate.

It’s a budget airline. You get what you pay for. They insisted on getting us out of the gate and into our slot on time. They got us to the destination safely. Aircraft was clean and well maintained. What more could we want

Half an hour delay. Squeezed into a small Departure Lounge with very few seats. Noisy flight with screaming unruly kids. Loud IPads and Phones. Heaven!

Were delayed in the airport for 5 hours with no explanation. Flight kept getting delayed by an hour at a time and wizz air staff were no where to be found

The flight was delayed 5 hours and I'm and invalid,I wan a refund for this

The cabin crew on that flight were super fantastic and super helpful. They were so polite and considerate that i felt i travelled with a 5star airline.

Delayed delayed delayed - always with Wizzair. Staff were friendly and well mannered but clearly the company is unorganized and the aircrafts are outdated.

It's a budget airline. Great for short flight. Smooth landing.

4 hr delay and only told less than 2hrs before. Only given water and nuts on the flight as complimentary service. Left to wait in rain before boarding.

To be honest I did not like anything. Communication to why my flight was cancelled mid air 2 and half hours into my flight. Customer service desk were not helpful with providing information or a solution on what can be done.

Bad. Cancelled and delayed flight. Payed 25£ for seat but got just normal one. No one refunded the money.

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