฿5,080 Cheap Flights from London (LHR) to Istanbul (IST)

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Cheap Flights from London (LHR) to Istanbul (IST)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at ฿5,080 for one-way flights and ฿7,160 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

British Airways
Wed, 11 Feb - Wed, 18 Feb
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
฿7,160 Return, found 6 days ago
฿7,160
Return
found 6 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Wed, 11 Feb from London to Istanbul, returning Wed, 18 Feb, priced at ฿7,160 found 6 days ago
British Airways
Wed, 11 Feb - Wed, 18 Feb
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
฿7,725 Return, found 6 days ago
฿7,725
Return
found 6 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Wed, 11 Feb from London to Istanbul, returning Wed, 18 Feb, priced at ฿7,725 found 6 days ago
British Airways
Mon, 2 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
฿7,960 Return, found 2 days ago
฿7,960
Return
found 2 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Mon, 2 Mar from London to Istanbul, returning Mon, 9 Mar, priced at ฿7,960 found 2 days ago
British Airways
Sat, 7 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
฿7,990 Return, found 1 day ago
฿7,990
Return
found 1 day ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Sat, 7 Mar from London to Istanbul, returning Mon, 9 Mar, priced at ฿7,990 found 1 day ago
British Airways
Sat, 31 Jan - Fri, 6 Feb
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
฿8,020 Return, found 1 hour ago
฿8,020
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Sat, 31 Jan from London to Istanbul, returning Fri, 6 Feb, priced at ฿8,020 found 1 hour ago
Turkish Airlines
Thu, 22 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
฿8,180 Return, found 4 days ago
฿8,180
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Thu, 22 Jan from London to Istanbul, returning Wed, 28 Jan, priced at ฿8,180 found 4 days ago
British Airways
Wed, 7 Jan - Wed, 14 Jan
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
฿8,215 Return, found 2 days ago
฿8,215
Return
found 2 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Wed, 7 Jan from London to Istanbul, returning Wed, 14 Jan, priced at ฿8,215 found 2 days ago
KLM
Thu, 22 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
฿8,575 Return, found 4 days ago
฿8,575
Return
found 4 days ago
Select KLM flight, departing Thu, 22 Jan from London to Istanbul, returning Wed, 28 Jan, priced at ฿8,575 found 4 days ago
Air France
Thu, 22 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
฿8,580 Return, found 4 days ago
฿8,580
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Air France flight, departing Thu, 22 Jan from London to Istanbul, returning Wed, 28 Jan, priced at ฿8,580 found 4 days ago
Lufthansa
Wed, 7 Jan - Wed, 14 Jan
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
฿11,715 Return, found 2 days ago
฿11,715
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Wed, 7 Jan from London to Istanbul, returning Wed, 14 Jan, priced at ฿11,715 found 2 days ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from London (LHR) to Istanbul (IST)

February is typically the cheapest month to fly

From ฿4,883 - ฿7,342 per traveller.
Flight from London to Istanbul route information
Origin airport
Heathrow
Destination airport
Istanbul
Airlines serving
Aegean, Air France, British Airways, KLM, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines
Return price
฿7,160
Distance
2473 km
Average flight time
6 hours 54 mins

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from London Heathrow to IST?
The lowest price advertised for a round-trip flight between LHR and IST is ฿7,160. But you better get a move on. This price is based on fares offered within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul Airport?
Every air carrier has its own terms and conditions. If you do decide to cancel, follow the instructions on our Customer Service Portal.
Can I fly from London Heathrow to IST right now?
To see what travel restrictions and quarantine requirements are in place for different citizens flying from LHR to Istanbul Airport please visit our COVID 19 travel advisor portal link.
How do I find cheap flights from LHR to IST that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for London Heathrow to IST flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from London Heathrow to IST?
The flight distance between LHR and Istanbul Airport is 2,500 kilometres. Work your way through your travel song playlist or finish that novel and the trip will whiz by.
Which airlines fly direct from Heathrow Airport to IST?
There are no direct flights, so you'll have to make at least one stop between Heathrow Airport and IST. Use the layover time to stretch your legs and freshen up.
Are Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Tickets from London Heathrow to IST are available up to 12 months before departure on Expedia. And although you may occasionally score a great last-minute deal, it's never something you can count on. Also, booking your flights in advance means you'll have more options — and you can avoid getting trapped in the dreaded middle seat! We regularly update our fares to bring you the biggest bargains, so check back often for all the latest specials.

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