€96 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 €96 for one-way flights and €158 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Air Serbia
Sat, 7 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
€158 Return, found 22 hours ago
€158
Return
found 22 hours ago
Select Air Serbia flight, departing Sat, 7 Mar from London to Istanbul, returning Fri, 13 Mar, priced at €158 found 22 hours ago
Air Serbia
Sat, 7 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
€162 Return, found 22 hours ago
€162
Return
found 22 hours ago
Select Air Serbia flight, departing Sat, 7 Mar from London to Istanbul, returning Fri, 13 Mar, priced at €162 found 22 hours ago
Air Serbia
Thu, 27 Nov - Wed, 10 Dec
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
€164 Return, found 4 days ago
€164
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Air Serbia flight, departing Thu, 27 Nov from London to Istanbul, returning Wed, 10 Dec, priced at €164 found 4 days ago
Air Serbia
Thu, 4 Dec - Thu, 11 Dec
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
€165 Return, found 23 hours ago
€165
Return
found 23 hours ago
Select Air Serbia flight, departing Thu, 4 Dec from London to Istanbul, returning Thu, 11 Dec, priced at €165 found 23 hours ago
Air Serbia
Thu, 4 Dec - Sun, 7 Dec
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
€166 Return, found 1 day ago
€166
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Air Serbia flight, departing Thu, 4 Dec from London to Istanbul, returning Sun, 7 Dec, priced at €166 found 1 day ago
Air Serbia
Sat, 7 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
€167 Return, found 22 hours ago
€167
Return
found 22 hours ago
Select Air Serbia flight, departing Sat, 7 Mar from London to Istanbul, returning Fri, 13 Mar, priced at €167 found 22 hours ago
British Airways
Wed, 18 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
€177 Return, found 6 days ago
€177
Return
found 6 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Wed, 18 Feb from London to Istanbul, returning Wed, 25 Feb, priced at €177 found 6 days ago
Aegean
Fri, 28 Nov - Sun, 30 Nov
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
€209 Return, found 4 days ago
€209
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Aegean flight, departing Fri, 28 Nov from London to Istanbul, returning Sun, 30 Nov, priced at €209 found 4 days ago
Air France
Fri, 5 Dec - Tue, 9 Dec
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
€229 Return, found 3 days ago
€229
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Air France flight, departing Fri, 5 Dec from London to Istanbul, returning Tue, 9 Dec, priced at €229 found 3 days ago
KLM
Fri, 28 Nov - Sun, 30 Nov
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
€238 Return, found 4 days ago
€238
Return
found 4 days ago
Select KLM flight, departing Fri, 28 Nov from London to Istanbul, returning Sun, 30 Nov, priced at €238 found 4 days ago

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

February is typically the cheapest month to fly

From €130 - €204 per traveller.

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 €344
IST
Istanbul Airport
Cheapest
Average driving time to city centre35 min
Flights from €344

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 €158. 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, KLM, KM Malta Airlines, LOT-Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines
Return price
€157
Distance
2473 km
Average flight time
5 hours 54 mins

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