Flights from Istanbul to London
Nonstop flights from Istanbul (IST) to London (LHR) take about 3h 37m. British Airways and Turkish Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $88 one-way, nonstop (8 Oct 2026).
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Istanbul → London flights
Fares seen from $88 one-way (8 Oct 2026). Live prices for your dates on the booking site.
Route snapshot: Istanbul to London
Istanbul (IST) to London (LHR) is 2,487 km, about 3h 37m flying nonstop. Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on this route include British Airways and Turkish Airlines. The lowest one-way fare seen recently was $88 with British Airways (nonstop), departing 7 Mar 2027 — as of 8 Oct 2026.
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Fares seen
The lowest one-way fare seen was $88 with British Airways (nonstop), departing 7 Mar 2027; with connections it dropped to $76. Checked 8 Oct 2026 — fares move daily.
Seasonality
London has year-round travel demand, so fare differences often depend more on booking window and airline competition than on one single peak season.
Who flies it
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares here include British Airways and Turkish Airlines. More carriers may sell it with a connection.
Airlines flying Istanbul to London
Carriers on IST–LHR according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 8 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.
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Direct & Connecting Flights
Nonstop flights link Istanbul (IST) and London (LHR), taking about 3h 37m. Connecting itineraries can be cheaper but take longer.
Fares & Price Guide
The lowest one-way fare seen on IST–LHR was $88 USD (nonstop) as of 8 Oct 2026. Set a fare alert to be told when it drops.
About London, UK
Flights arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). See the destination guide for hotels, visa requirements and travel tips.
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Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 8 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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