How long does a flight from London to Istanbul take?

Direct flights cover the 4,001 km separating London to Istanbul in about 3h 40m .

How many flights are there between London Heathrow Airport and Istanbul Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 8 and 10 direct flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport and land in Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 3h 51m. The most common departure time is 18:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 62 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Saturday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

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

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport was ₹ 12,190 for a one-way ticket and ₹ 20,190 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.

What’s the earliest departure time from London to Istanbul?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from London Heathrow Airport at 06:05 and will be landing in Istanbul Airport at 11:55.

Which airlines fly direct between London Heathrow Airport and Istanbul Airport?

There is just one airline that flies from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport direct and that is British Airways . The best return deal found from British Airways for the route is ₹ 21,607.

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?

oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between London and Istanbul.

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

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

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.

How often are flights from London to Istanbul delayed?

Weekly flights between London and Istanbul historically see delays in approximately 9% of cases , with the average delay over the past year being 123 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Istanbul flights?

Based on our data, Turkish Airlines have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 8% of their flights encountering any delays.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Wednesday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Istanbul flights?

Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between London Heathrow Airport and Istanbul Airport?

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy . Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from London to Istanbul?

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from London to Istanbul were found on KLM (₹ 20,666) and Lufthansa (₹ 20,857).

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Cheapest return fare

₹ 20,190

Typical prices: ₹ 25,619-₹ 47,142

KLM, Air France

Thu 3/12Mon 14/12

LHR - IST • 1 stop

Cheapest direct flights

₹ 21,047

Typical prices: ₹ 25,619-₹ 47,142

British Airways

Fri 4/12Fri 18/12

LHR - IST • Direct

Direct flights

Every day

You can fly direct with British Airways and Turkish Airlines. Average duration is 3h 51m

Direct flights

Avoid delays

Turkish Airlines

Most punctual • 92% on-time

Night flights

Best time • Fewest delays

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When to book

4 weeks

in advance

Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 12% compared to booking last minute.

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When to travel

November

Cheapest • 23% price drop

August

Most popular

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Cheap Flights from London to Istanbul (LHR-IST)

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Recent return flight deals from Heathrow to Istanbul

Thu, 3 Dec - Mon, 14 Dec

06:30 - 16:55LHR London Heathrow-IST Istanbul

7h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

07:15 - 10:30IST Istanbul-LHR London Heathrow

6h 15m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

₹ 20,190Multiple Airlines

Thu, 4 Feb - Thu, 11 Feb

06:30 - 16:55LHR London Heathrow-IST Istanbul

7h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

17:55 - 20:50IST Istanbul-LHR London Heathrow

5h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

₹ 20,666KLM

Sat, 6 Feb - Fri, 12 Feb

06:30 - 16:55LHR London Heathrow-IST Istanbul

7h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

17:55 - 20:50IST Istanbul-LHR London Heathrow

5h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

₹ 20,666KLM

Sat, 6 Feb - Thu, 11 Feb

06:30 - 16:55LHR London Heathrow-IST Istanbul

7h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

17:55 - 20:50IST Istanbul-LHR London Heathrow

5h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

₹ 20,666KLM

Thu, 4 Feb - Fri, 12 Feb

06:30 - 16:55LHR London Heathrow-IST Istanbul

7h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

17:55 - 20:50IST Istanbul-LHR London Heathrow

5h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

₹ 20,666KLM

Tue, 29 Sep - Wed, 7 Oct

16:25 - 02:05LHR London Heathrow-IST Istanbul

7h 40m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

03:45 - 15:40IST Istanbul-LHR London Heathrow

13h 55m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

₹ 20,857Lufthansa

Wed, 7 Oct - Mon, 12 Oct

17:50 - 02:05LHR London Heathrow-IST Istanbul

6h 15m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

03:45 - 08:15IST Istanbul-LHR London Heathrow

6h 30m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

₹ 20,857Lufthansa

Tue, 29 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct

16:25 - 02:05LHR London Heathrow-IST Istanbul

7h 40m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

03:45 - 08:15IST Istanbul-LHR London Heathrow

6h 30m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

₹ 20,857Lufthansa

Fri, 4 Dec - Tue, 15 Dec

18:15 - 01:10LHR London Heathrow-IST Istanbul

3h 55mdirect

07:40 - 09:05IST Istanbul-LHR London Heathrow

4h 25mdirect

₹ 21,047British Airways

Wed, 2 Dec - Fri, 18 Dec

18:05 - 01:00LHR London Heathrow-IST Istanbul

3h 55mdirect

18:45 - 19:55IST Istanbul-LHR London Heathrow

4h 10mdirect

₹ 21,047British Airways

Recent last minute flight deals from Heathrow to Istanbul

Thu, 3 Sep - Tue, 13 Oct

17:50 - 02:05LHR London Heathrow-IST Istanbul

6h 15m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

03:45 - 09:55IST Istanbul-LHR London Heathrow

8h 10m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

₹ 22,666Lufthansa

Thu, 3 Sep - Mon, 12 Oct

17:50 - 02:05LHR London Heathrow-IST Istanbul

6h 15m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

03:45 - 09:55IST Istanbul-LHR London Heathrow

8h 10m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

₹ 22,666Lufthansa

Thu, 3 Sep - Wed, 14 Oct

17:50 - 02:05LHR London Heathrow-IST Istanbul

6h 15m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

03:45 - 08:15IST Istanbul-LHR London Heathrow

6h 30m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

₹ 22,666Lufthansa

Wed, 2 Sep - Wed, 14 Oct

17:50 - 02:05LHR London Heathrow-IST Istanbul

6h 15m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

03:45 - 08:15IST Istanbul-LHR London Heathrow

6h 30m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

₹ 22,666Lufthansa

Sat, 5 Sep - Mon, 11 Jan

18:30 - 00:20LHR London Heathrow-IST Istanbul

3h 50mdirect

15:25 - 16:40IST Istanbul-LHR London Heathrow

4h 15mdirect

₹ 24,857British Airways

Sat, 5 Sep - Wed, 13 Jan

18:30 - 00:20LHR London Heathrow-IST Istanbul

3h 50mdirect

18:50 - 20:00IST Istanbul-LHR London Heathrow

4h 10mdirect

₹ 24,857British Airways

Tue, 1 Sep - Wed, 14 Oct

16:25 - 02:05LHR London Heathrow-IST Istanbul

7h 40m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

03:45 - 08:15IST Istanbul-LHR London Heathrow

6h 30m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

₹ 24,857Lufthansa

Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 13 Oct

17:50 - 02:05LHR London Heathrow-IST Istanbul

6h 15m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

03:45 - 09:55IST Istanbul-LHR London Heathrow

8h 10m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

₹ 24,857Lufthansa

Tue, 1 Sep - Mon, 12 Oct

16:25 - 02:05LHR London Heathrow-IST Istanbul

7h 40m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

03:45 - 09:55IST Istanbul-LHR London Heathrow

8h 10m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

₹ 24,857Lufthansa

Sat, 5 Sep - Sat, 16 Jan

18:30 - 00:20LHR London Heathrow-IST Istanbul

3h 50mdirect

18:35 - 19:45IST Istanbul-LHR London Heathrow

4h 10mdirect

₹ 24,857British Airways

Booking Insights

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.

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Delays

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

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Istanbul Airport from London Heathrow Airport usually cost between ₹ 24,190 and ₹ 32,952 in December.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was ₹ 20,190 on Multiple Airlines (3 Dec–14 Dec).

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

The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport is November, where tickets cost ₹ 23,619 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 44,571 and ₹ 41,333 respectively.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 12% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Low season	January
High season	August
Cheapest flight	₹ 12,190

Best time to beat the crowds (22% less expensive on average)

Most popular time to fly (34% 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.

What is the cheapest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport?
In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport was ₹ 12,190 for a one-way ticket and ₹ 20,190 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?
oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between London and Istanbul.
On which days can I fly direct from London to Istanbul?
There are direct flights from London to Istanbul on a daily basis.
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.

Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for ₹ 17,550 or less one-way.

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