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£42 Find cheap flights from London Stansted 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 Stansted to Istanbul departing on 4/10. 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 London Stansted Airport to Istanbul (STN-IST)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from London Stansted Airport 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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12:45 - 19:35STN-SAW
3h 50mdirect
13:40 - 14:55SAW-STN
4h 15mdirect
£75Ajet
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Fri, 17 Jan - Wed, 12 Mar
12:45 - 19:35STN-SAW
3h 50mdirect
10:35 - 11:40SAW-STN
4h 05mdirect
£78Ajet
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Fri, 8 Nov - Sun, 24 Nov
12:45 - 19:35STN-SAW
3h 50mdirect
10:40 - 11:45SAW-STN
4h 05mdirect
£78Ajet
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Fri, 14 Mar - Mon, 17 Mar
15:55 - 22:45STN-SAW
3h 50mdirect
14:05 - 15:20SAW-STN
4h 15mdirect
£80Ajet
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Mon, 25 Nov - Sat, 30 Nov
00:20 - 06:05STN-SAW
3h 45mdirect
21:05 - 22:15SAW-STN
4h 10mdirect
£94Pegasus Airlines
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Mon, 14 Oct - Mon, 11 Nov
16:45 - 22:30STN-SAW
3h 45mdirect
08:55 - 10:55SAW-STN
4h 00mdirect
£99Pegasus Airlines
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Wed, 2 Oct - Sat, 5 Oct
00:20 - 06:05STN-SAW
3h 45mdirect
10:30 - 23:50SAW-STN
15h 20m1 stop
Wed, 16 Oct - Wed, 23 Oct
00:20 - 06:05STN-SAW
3h 45mdirect
08:45 - 10:50SAW-STN
4h 05mdirect
Tue, 15 Oct - Wed, 23 Oct
11:20 - 09:30STN-IST
19h 10m1 stop
10:30 - 10:20IST-STN
26h 50m1 stop
£164FLYONE
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Fri, 24 Jan - Fri, 31 Jan
11:20 - 09:30STN-IST
19h 10m1 stop
10:30 - 10:20IST-STN
26h 50m1 stop
£166FLYONE
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Fri, 24 Jan - Fri, 31 Jan

Flights from Stansted to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest London Stansted 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 Stansted Airport to Istanbul.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul cost £44 and was between London Stansted 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 £91.

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

The average price of all flights from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to London Stansted 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 Stansted Airport to Istanbul?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from London Stansted 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 Stansted Airport to Istanbul is January, where tickets cost £82 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of tickets is £251 and £228 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Stansted 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 Stansted 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 Stansted Airport to Istanbul, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 91 days before departure.

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

Cheapest flight

£42
Flight from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport

When to book flights from Stansted to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Stansted 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 Stansted Airport to Istanbul flights

  • How do I get to London Stansted Airport from Central London?

    From Central London, you can reach London Stansted Airport in just under 1h with the Stansted Express train. It leaves from the centrally-based Liverpool Street Station every 15min. Due to the distance between the city and the airport, make sure you have enough time to cover the ground travel and check in.

  • Which is the best airport to arrive at in Istanbul when travelling with a family?

    When booking London Stansted to Istanbul flights with a family, Istanbul Airport has a family-first policy, offering many great services including family-first parking spots, family-first security check points and excellent baby care rooms. Both airports in Istanbul are international and world-class. They are placed at similar distances from the city with Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) being 20 miles away and Istanbul Airport being 24 miles away from the city centre.

  • I am disabled and will need assistance at Istanbul Airport. What services can I expect?

    Istanbul Airport has excellent accessible travel policies which include mobility assistance service, speedy security points for disabled passengers, tactile paving, sign language interpreters, accessible disability toilets, unseen disability assistance and much more. There is even a pet room where you can take your service animal to tend to their needs.

  • If I arrive at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen, how do I get downtown?

    When arriving at Sabiha Gokcen Airport you will find the airport taxi service is a popular way to reach downtown in approximately 45min. There are also Havabus shuttles from the Arrivals Terminal which lead to the tourist destination of the city which is Takism.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul was £56 for a one-way ticket and £99 for a return.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • For any international flights, it is always advisable to be at the airport 3h before take-off in case of unforeseen delays. London Stansted Airport (STN) has various baggage wrapping stations in the Departure terminals to wrap bags for safety purposes. This is recommended when there are stops en route and will cost you about £15 per bag.
  • You can select your own seat if you check in ahead of time with your airline. The best seats are found between 24 and 48h ahead of take-off, including extra legroom options and keeping families and friends together when flying.
  • If your travelling party includes a pregnant woman, you will not need a doctor's report when flying on Pegasus Airlines. However, the pregnant passenger will not be permitted to fly beyond 36 weeks. If you have a child flying with you who is under 12 years of age, they are also eligible for ticket discounts.
  • With your London Stansted to Istanbul flight you can take your pet in the cabin when you book with AnadoluJet. Ensure their vaccinations are up to date, have relevant permits and are booked in up to 6h before flying. They must also be contained in a carrier for the flight.
  • Both Istanbul airports have excellent duty-free shopping choices. However, Istanbul Airport (IST) has the larger selection of shops in a modern retail complex, due to the size of the airport. You can also buy products online from both airports and collect when you land.
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Prefer to fly direct from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul?

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

Direct departures

London Stansted to Istanbul

Monday

Ajet, Pegasus Airlines

Ajet, Pegasus Airlines

Tuesday

Ajet, Pegasus Airlines

Ajet, Pegasus Airlines

Wednesday

Ajet, Pegasus Airlines

Ajet, Pegasus Airlines

Thursday

Ajet, Pegasus Airlines

Ajet, Pegasus Airlines

Friday

Ajet, Pegasus Airlines

Ajet, Pegasus Airlines

Saturday

Ajet, Pegasus Airlines

Ajet, Pegasus Airlines

Sunday

Ajet, Pegasus Airlines

Ajet, Pegasus Airlines

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Direct returns

Istanbul to London Stansted

Monday

Ajet, Pegasus Airlines

Ajet, Pegasus Airlines

Tuesday

Ajet, Pegasus Airlines

Ajet, Pegasus Airlines

Wednesday

Ajet, Pegasus Airlines

Ajet, Pegasus Airlines

Thursday

Ajet, Pegasus Airlines

Ajet, Pegasus Airlines

Friday

Ajet, Pegasus Airlines

Ajet, Pegasus Airlines

Saturday

Ajet, Pegasus Airlines

Ajet, Pegasus Airlines

Sunday

Ajet, Pegasus Airlines

Ajet, Pegasus Airlines

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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.
4/10Fri
directPegasus Airlines
3h 45mSTN-SAW
£42
3/10Thu
directPegasus Airlines
3h 45mSTN-SAW
£43
5/10Sat
directPegasus Airlines
3h 45mSTN-SAW
£44
2/2Sun
directAjet
3h 45mSTN-SAW
£51
25/9Wed
directAjet
4h 00mSTN-SAW
£51
1/10Tue
1 stop
16h 50mSTN-SAW
£62
12/3Wed
1 stopFLYONE
26h 50mSTN-IST
£68
1/10Tue
1 stop
28h 30mSTN-IST
£69
17/1Fri
1 stopFLYONE
19h 10mSTN-IST
£87
27/10Sun
1 stopRoyal Jordanian
19h 20mSTN-IST
£279

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Last minute flights from Stansted 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.
24/9Tue
directPegasus Airlines
3h 45mSTN-SAW
3/10Thu
directPegasus Airlines
4h 00mSAW-STN
£100
23/9Mon
directPegasus Airlines
3h 45mSTN-SAW
23/10Wed
directPegasus Airlines
4h 00mSAW-STN
£107
24/9Tue
directAjet
4h 00mSTN-SAW
27/9Fri
directAjet
4h 05mSAW-STN
£118
23/9Mon
direct
3h 45mSTN-SAW
23/10Wed
multi-stop
15h 20mSAW-STN
£119
23/9Mon
directAjet
4h 00mSTN-SAW
27/9Fri
directAjet
4h 05mSAW-STN
£121
24/9Tue
multi-stop
8h 50mSTN-SAW
3/10Thu
direct
4h 00mSAW-STN
£131
23/9Mon
multi-stopFLYONE
26h 20mSTN-IST
11/10Fri
multi-stopFLYONE
27h 45mIST-STN
£272
21/9Sat
multi-stopFLYONE
26h 15mSTN-IST
26/9Thu
multi-stopFLYONE
18h 30mIST-STN
£284
24/9Tue
multi-stopRoyal Jordanian
19h 05mSTN-IST
24/10Thu
multi-stopRoyal Jordanian
19h 50mIST-STN
£424
24/9Tue
multi-stopRoyal Jordanian
19h 05mSTN-IST
28/9Sat
multi-stopRoyal Jordanian
28h 35mIST-STN
£520

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