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₹ 11,426 Find Cheap Flights from London to Istanbul

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Cheap Flights from London to Istanbul (LHR-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from London 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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Recent return flight deals from Heathrow to Istanbul

Fri, 21 Nov - Sun, 23 Nov
British Airways Logo
07:00 - 13:55LHR-IST
3h 55mdirect
British Airways Logo
21:20 - 22:35IST-LHR
4h 15mdirect
₹ 18,018British Airways
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Sat, 29 Nov - Sun, 7 Dec
British Airways Logo
17:40 - 00:35LHR-IST
3h 55mdirect
British Airways Logo
21:20 - 22:35IST-LHR
4h 15mdirect
₹ 18,106British Airways
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Mon, 15 Dec - Wed, 17 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:30 - 16:55LHR-IST
7h 25m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
04:50 - 07:55IST-LHR
6h 05m1 stop
₹ 18,458Multiple Airlines
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Thu, 26 Feb - Fri, 27 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:30 - 16:55LHR-IST
7h 25m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
04:50 - 07:55IST-LHR
6h 05m1 stop
₹ 18,546Multiple Airlines
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Thu, 20 Nov - Thu, 27 Nov
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:30 - 18:25LHR-IST
3h 55mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:50 - 14:55IST-LHR
4h 05mdirect
₹ 19,161Turkish Airlines
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Mon, 19 Jan - Sat, 24 Jan
KLM Logo
06:30 - 16:55LHR-IST
7h 25m1 stop
KLM Logo
17:55 - 07:40IST-LHR
16h 45m1 stop
₹ 19,688KLM
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Tue, 2 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec
KLM Logo
06:30 - 16:55LHR-IST
7h 25m1 stop
KLM Logo
17:55 - 20:50IST-LHR
5h 55m1 stop
₹ 20,304KLM
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Wed, 26 Nov - Sun, 30 Nov
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:30 - 18:25LHR-IST
3h 55mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
15:00 - 16:10IST-LHR
4h 10mdirect
₹ 20,743Turkish Airlines
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Sat, 22 Nov - Sun, 30 Nov
Aegean Airlines Logo
22:15 - 16:00LHR-IST
14h 45m1 stop
Aegean Airlines Logo
11:35 - 17:55IST-LHR
9h 20m1 stop
₹ 21,534Aegean Airlines
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Mon, 10 Nov - Wed, 12 Nov
Aegean Airlines Logo
16:35 - 10:35LHR-IST
15h 00m1 stop
Aegean Airlines Logo
16:50 - 21:15IST-LHR
7h 25m1 stop
₹ 23,468Aegean Airlines
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Everything you should know

Top airlines
British Airways
Cheapest • from ₹ 18,018 (return)
Turkish Airlines
Best reviews • 7.3 score
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When to book
2 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 6% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 29% price drop
July
Most popular
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Cheapest return fare
₹ 18,018
Typical prices: ₹ 17,315-₹ 24,435
British Airways
Fri 21/11Sun 23/11
LHR - IST • Direct
Cheapest direct flights
₹ 18,018
Typical prices: ₹ 17,227-₹ 24,786
British Airways
Fri 21/11Tue 25/11
LHR - IST • Direct
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Heathrow to Istanbul flights

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.

How much is a return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport departing in November.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport 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 Tuesday, 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 to Istanbul. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport, 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 Airport is January, where tickets cost ₹ 18,370 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 38,146 and ₹ 37,267 respectively.

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

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 ₹ 33,924, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport, 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 Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 6% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight₹ 11,426
Best time to beat the crowds (30% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (46% more expensive on average)
Flight from London to Istanbul

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 to Istanbul flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport was ₹ 130 for a one-way ticket and ₹ 205 for a return.

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

    On your way to Istanbul, you’ll fly out from London Heathrow. You’ll be landing at Istanbul.

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

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Istanbul?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from London to Istanbul?

    There are direct flights from London to Istanbul on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to Istanbul, Turkish Airlines or British Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Istanbul are Turkish Airlines and British Airways. With an average price for the route of ₹ 26,577 and an overall rating of 7.3, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. British Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of ₹ 22,290 and an overall rating of 6.7.

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

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

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

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

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for ₹ 35,160 or less one-way and ₹ 47,628 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from London Heathrow to Istanbul?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from London Heathrow to Istanbul.
Find which airlines fly direct from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

London Heathrow to Istanbul

Monday

British Airways, Turkish Airlines

British Airways, Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

British Airways, Turkish Airlines

British Airways, Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

British Airways, Turkish Airlines

British Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thursday

British Airways, Turkish Airlines

British Airways, Turkish Airlines

Friday

British Airways, Turkish Airlines

British Airways, Turkish Airlines

Saturday

British Airways, Turkish Airlines

British Airways, Turkish Airlines

Sunday

British Airways, Turkish Airlines

British Airways, Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Istanbul to London Heathrow

Monday

British Airways, Turkish Airlines

British Airways, Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

British Airways, Turkish Airlines

British Airways, Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

British Airways, Turkish Airlines

British Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thursday

British Airways, Turkish Airlines

British Airways, Turkish Airlines

Friday

British Airways, Turkish Airlines

British Airways, Turkish Airlines

Saturday

British Airways, Turkish Airlines

British Airways, Turkish Airlines

Sunday

British Airways, Turkish Airlines

British Airways, Turkish Airlines

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Heathrow 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Heathrow to Istanbul? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4010 reviews
7.4Entertainment
7.3Boarding
7.7Crew
7.4Food
7.3Comfort
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On the Boeing 777-300 aircraft there is no personalized climate control for passengers. Every time I've ever flown on this type of airplane I've been uncomfortably warm. For shorter flights (less than 5 hours) this isn't a big deal, but on longer flights where a nap is required to stay comfortable it turns into a nightmare. I love turkish airlines, but I really fo hope they upgrade their fleet. I've flown turkish air once on a newer model and had a fantastic time, so I think its the plane more than the airline.

6.0 GoodEmmett, Oct 2025ATH - IST
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On the Boeing 777-300 aircraft there is no personalized climate control for passengers. Every time I've ever flown on this type of airplane I've been uncomfortably warm. For shorter flights (less than 5 hours) this isn't a big deal, but on longer flights where a nap is required to stay comfortable it turns into a nightmare. I love turkish airlines, but I really fo hope they upgrade their fleet. I've flown turkish air once on a newer model and had a fantastic time, so I think its the plane more than the airline.

This is my 2nd time with the Turkish airline. Would definitely recommend. In stability we connected to Indiago would not recommend, very cramped seating. No inflight entertainment..service was inferior.

Staff friendly. Business class but issue with flat bed. Incoming Turkish flight delayed. Made connection due to fast buggy but luggage did not make it. Confusion at Delhi airport

I wouldn't know what the flight was like. AI canceled my flight reservation!! There's no way to speak to an actual human to fix the issue! NEVER AGAIN! ALWAYS BOOK YOUR FLIGHT DIRECTLY WITH THE AIRLINE NEVER GO THROUGH KAYAK OR JUSTFLY.COM!!

I really enjoyed the food, only bad part on one of my flights my screen was a bit buggy but it wasn't a big deal it was one of their older planes so I understand that happens

Paying extra for premium seats was wasted. Turkish Airlines takes 2 seats for bassinet. The lady next to me had a baby with bassinet Bassinet was in front of my seat

What I did not like was that the airline changed my seat in Bodrum to one that was not in business class. Up until that moment I was in seat 1A. Then suddenly they told me I was in seat 1K and my "tablet was not working". - meaning my tv screen. I said that was not ok and they said go tell them in Istanbul. Each Turkish Air rep that I consulted told me there were no available seats in Business class. Finally I talked to the 4 airline representatives outside the lounge. When I talked to a woman and explained I wanted to change my seat back to what I had, A lady consulted something, asked me if I signed anything, then turned to a man nearby and spoke in Turkish. The man consulted someone and spoke in Turkish to the woman. Then she said my seat was now A1. Why was my seat changed out of business class in the first place? What would have happened if I had not talked to someone at the lounge? I am totally confused.

THE SEATS ARE A JOKE!!!! YOU CALL THIS BUSINESS CLASS SEATS ? ITS A DISGRACE.. NARROW, CLAUSTRIPHOBIC SEATS CAN NEVER BE COMPENSATED FOR BY FOCUSING ON BETTER WUALITY FOOD SERVED....... THE CONFORT OF THE SEATS AND THE WIDTH & PITCH OF THE SEATS ARE WAY MORE IMP. THAN FOOD THAT TK IS FOCUSING ON... WILL NEVER FLY AGAIN EVEN IF THE PRICE OF BUSINESS CLASS SEAT IS SAME AS ECONOMY CLASS..... JAL/ QATAR/ EMIRATES HAS WAYYYY MORE COMFY SEATS

Rude staff. I would avoid using the word racist but definitely partially or discriminatory. My 72 yrs old mother who is also disabled was traveling on this flight. She was the second passenger boarded to the plane. The First elderly couple ahead of my mother were allowed to use the airplane bathroom but my mother was denied entry stating it was for safety reasons. My mother objected the the couple in front of her were allowed but hostess still stated that due to the flight safety reasons she can’t use it. Even my mother explained that he is using blood pressure medication that’s why she have to use the restroom frequently but the crew continued arguing her. At one point the Mae attendent even suggested that if that’s the case my mother can urinate in her seat. The level of disrespect against an elderly lady is beyond my comprehension. This matter will be taken to the social media to shame the employees involved.

my experience was great with Turkish airlines . the problem i encountered was with kayak booking. When I booked . it showed that im allowed a bag . and when I got to the airport, i had to pay $165 for one bag.

One of the worst experience given the middle seat even asked for the change no one honored,boarded at the end and overall one of the worst experience

No WiFi in either flight. No leg room, the seat in front of me left dents on my knees and the tray was so low my knees propped it up if I tried to use it.

It was good although our flight to the UK was cancelled and rescheduled for two days later. This was after we were already seated on the plane. We missed the first leg of our trip. BA did put us up at a hotel and paid for our meals but we lost our hotel costs in Glasgow.

The crew was very nice and pleasant. We were very reluctant to book our flight with British Airlines because we had bad experience with their flight attendants on the previous trips, they were rude and not helpful.

I am a 25+ years American Airlines member. British Airways is simply above and beyond in every customer satisfaction category.

The seat pads are past there sell by date now and are uncomfotable. Also, with screens in the back of the seat, the seats shouldnt be able to recline as this puts rhe screen in your face.

1. The website didn’t allow me to checkin from London as I have Bangladesh passport with US permanent resident card. This pushed me to sit with my wife in the middle of two aisle seats, terrible experience! 2. BA should allow within 24 hours to checkin with other passport holders to choose better seats. A 2nd verification of travel documents can be done at the desk about immigration status. 3. Food options were poor for vegetarian passengers, try to introduce healthy options avoiding carb-dense food ingredients.

Cabin crew lovely and accommodating and I'll always fly BA in the future

As I have said it sucked, the ticket counter to have to find and pay for another airline to get home. Now I understand this happened over the weekend but they should have someone there to talk to us instead of throwing the regular crew under the bus.

Everything excellent except for bag drop off. We started at the D area and that was so slow that it was eventually closed just as we were about to go to a station. We then went to F. We got one suitcase checked and then the screen showed that the station was no longer operable. There were long lines everywhere so we had to ask if we could butt in to the next station to finish. Again, this was the only incident, otherwise it was an excellent flying experience

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