Flights from London to Istanbul
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Lowest one-way fare
£42
Departing Thu, Dec 3, 2026
See flights on Dec 3Prices last checked Nov 5, 2026
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Cheapest days to fly London to Istanbul
The lowest one-way fare found for each day over the next few months.
Cheapest dates found
November 2026
From £54December 2026
From £42January 2027
From £53Good to know: London to Istanbul
Nonstop flights, stops and airlines on the cheapest fares we found.
- Nonstop flightsFrom £55Ajet · Stansted to Sabiha Gökçen · 3h 55m
- Stops on the cheapest faresMix of nonstop and one stopOf the 28 cheapest fares: 16 nonstop, 12 one stop.
- Airlines on the cheapest fareseasyJet, Ajet and Pegasus AirlinesAlso Jet2.com and Wizz Air. Fares with stops may combine airlines.
- Airports usedStansted, London Southend and London GatwickWhere the cheapest fares from London leave from, most common first. Arriving at Sabiha Gökçen and Istanbul Airport.
Based on the 28 cheapest one-way fares in recent searches, checked Nov 5, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do flights from London to Istanbul cost?
One-way fares start from £42, based on recent searches checked on Nov 5, 2026. Prices change often, so confirm the final fare on our partner's site before booking.
What is the cheapest date to fly from London to Istanbul?
The lowest recent one-way fare we found departs on Thu, Dec 3, 2026. Try nearby dates too, since fares can differ by the day.
What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Istanbul?
Of the next 3 months, December has the lowest fare we've seen: £42 on Thu, Dec 3, 2026. For comparison, November from £54 and January from £53.
Are there direct flights from London to Istanbul?
Yes. The cheapest nonstop fare we found was £55 with Ajet, from Stansted Airport to Sabiha Gökçen Airport, a flight of about 3h 55m.
Which airlines fly from London to Istanbul?
The cheapest fares we found were on easyJet, Ajet, Pegasus Airlines, Jet2.com and Wizz Air. Fares with stops may combine more than one airline, so check each flight before you book.
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