€120 Cheap Flights London to Istanbul (LHR-IST)

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Cheap flights from London to Istanbul (LHR-IST)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at €120 for one-way flights and €185 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

KLM
Tue, 26 May - Tue, 9 Jun
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
€185 Return, found 6 days ago
€185
Return
found 6 days ago
Select KLM flight, departing Tue, 26 May from London to Istanbul, returning Tue, 9 Jun, priced at €185 found 6 days ago
British Airways
Thu, 7 May - Mon, 11 May
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
€185 Return, found 2 days ago
€185
Return
found 2 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Thu, 7 May from London to Istanbul, returning Mon, 11 May, priced at €185 found 2 days ago
British Airways
Thu, 30 Apr - Sat, 9 May
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
€185 Return, found 17 hours ago
€185
Return
found 17 hours ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Thu, 30 Apr from London to Istanbul, returning Sat, 9 May, priced at €185 found 17 hours ago
Vueling Airlines
Mon, 30 Nov - Sun, 6 Dec
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
€191 Return, found 4 days ago
€191
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Vueling Airlines flight, departing Mon, 30 Nov from London to Istanbul, returning Sun, 6 Dec, priced at €191 found 4 days ago
British Airways
Thu, 30 Apr - Sat, 9 May
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
€192 Return, found 17 hours ago
€192
Return
found 17 hours ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Thu, 30 Apr from London to Istanbul, returning Sat, 9 May, priced at €192 found 17 hours ago
British Airways
Thu, 18 Jun - Thu, 25 Jun
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
€194 Return, found 3 days ago
€194
Return
found 3 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Thu, 18 Jun from London to Istanbul, returning Thu, 25 Jun, priced at €194 found 3 days ago
British Airways
Thu, 30 Apr - Sat, 9 May
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
€196 Return, found 17 hours ago
€196
Return
found 17 hours ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Thu, 30 Apr from London to Istanbul, returning Sat, 9 May, priced at €196 found 17 hours ago
British Airways
Wed, 10 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
€199 Return, found 3 days ago
€199
Return
found 3 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Wed, 10 Jun from London to Istanbul, returning Wed, 17 Jun, priced at €199 found 3 days ago
Air France
Tue, 26 May - Tue, 9 Jun
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
€201 Return, found 6 days ago
€201
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Air France flight, departing Tue, 26 May from London to Istanbul, returning Tue, 9 Jun, priced at €201 found 6 days ago
Air Serbia
Sat, 9 May - Mon, 18 May
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
€208 Return, found 3 days ago
€208
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Air Serbia flight, departing Sat, 9 May from London to Istanbul, returning Mon, 18 May, priced at €208 found 3 days ago

Alternative airports near Istanbul

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Istanbul Airport IST. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city centre is 35 minutes. Flights from €294
IST
Istanbul Airport
Cheapest
Average driving time to city centre35 min
Flights from €294

Find the cheapest month to fly from London (LHR) to Istanbul (IST)

November is typically the cheapest month to fly

From €180 - €219 per traveller.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from London Heathrow to IST?
The lowest price advertised for a round-trip flight between LHR and IST is €185. But you better get a move on. This price is based on fares offered within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul Airport?
Every air carrier has its own terms and conditions. If you do decide to cancel, follow the instructions on our Customer Service Portal.
Can I fly from London Heathrow to IST right now?
To see what travel restrictions and quarantine requirements are in place for different citizens flying from LHR to Istanbul Airport please visit our COVID 19 travel advisor portal link.
How do I find cheap flights from LHR to IST that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for London Heathrow to IST flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from London Heathrow to IST?
The flight distance between LHR and Istanbul Airport is 2,500 kilometres. Work your way through your travel song playlist or finish that novel and the trip will whiz by.
Which airlines fly direct from Heathrow Airport to IST?
There are no direct flights, so you'll have to make at least one stop between Heathrow Airport and IST. Use the layover time to stretch your legs and freshen up.
Are Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Tickets from London Heathrow to IST are available up to 12 months before departure on Expedia. And although you may occasionally score a great last-minute deal, it's never something you can count on. Also, booking your flights in advance means you'll have more options — and you can avoid getting trapped in the dreaded middle seat! We regularly update our fares to bring you the biggest bargains, so check back often for all the latest specials.

Travel information

Origin airport
Heathrow
Destination airport
Istanbul
Airlines serving
Aegean, Air France, Air Serbia, British Airways, ITA Airways, KLM, LOT-Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Vueling Airlines
Return price
€184
Distance
2473 km
Average flight time
5 hours 51 mins

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