Flights from London to Istanbul
Nonstop flights from London (LHR) to Istanbul (IST) take about 3h 37m (2,487 km). British Airways flies it. Lowest fare seen: $147 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).
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When you land in Istanbul
The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.
Airport transfer
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Airlines flying London to Istanbul
Carriers on LHR–IST according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.
London to Istanbul fares by month
Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $63 one-way. With stops: Dec 2026, from $60. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 15 Oct 2026.
| Departing | Nonstop from | Cheaper with stops |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | $8730 Oct 2026 | $67 · 1 stop29 Oct 2026 |
| Nov 2026 | $6324 Nov 2026 | $61 · 1 stop3 Nov 2026 |
| Dec 2026 | $853 Dec 2026 | $60 · 1 stop31 Dec 2026 |
| Jan 2027 | $7818 Jan 2027 | — |
| Feb 2027 | $7919 Feb 2027 | — |
| Mar 2027 | $7517 Mar 2027 | — |
| Apr 2027 | $11715 Apr 2027 | $113 · 1 stop15 Apr 2027 |
| May 2027 | $1174 May 2027 | $108 · 1 stop4 May 2027 |
| Jun 2027 | $1239 Jun 2027 | $113 · 2 stops11 Jun 2027 |
| Jul 2027 | $15810 Jul 2027 | $132 · 2 stops5 Jul 2027 |
| Aug 2027 | $18014 Aug 2027 · British Airways | $105 · 1 stop14 Aug 2027 |
| Sept 2027 | $13612 Sept 2027 | $85 · 1 stop12 Sept 2027 |
From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (London to Istanbul, any airport), USD, read 15 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.
Best time to fly to Istanbul
Based on weather and travel conditions in Turkey
Turkey is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.
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Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.
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