฿4,035 Cheap Flights from London (LGW) to Istanbul (IST)

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

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at ฿4,035 for one-way flights and ฿8,560 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Turkish Airlines
Thu, 9 Oct - Tue, 14 Oct
LGW
London
IST
Istanbul
฿8,560 Return, found 3 days ago
฿8,560
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Thu, 9 Oct from London to Istanbul, returning Tue, 14 Oct, priced at ฿8,560 found 3 days ago
Turkish Airlines
Wed, 10 Sep - Sun, 14 Sep
LGW
London
IST
Istanbul
฿8,970 Return, found 1 day ago
฿8,970
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Wed, 10 Sep from London to Istanbul, returning Sun, 14 Sep, priced at ฿8,970 found 1 day ago
Turkish Airlines
Mon, 22 Sep - Wed, 1 Oct
LGW
London
IST
Istanbul
฿8,985 Return, found 2 days ago
฿8,985
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Mon, 22 Sep from London to Istanbul, returning Wed, 1 Oct, priced at ฿8,985 found 2 days ago
Turkish Airlines
Wed, 18 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb
LGW
London
IST
Istanbul
฿9,365 Return, found 3 hours ago
฿9,365
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Wed, 18 Feb from London to Istanbul, returning Sun, 22 Feb, priced at ฿9,365 found 3 hours ago
Turkish Airlines
Sat, 6 Sep - Mon, 8 Sep
LGW
London
IST
Istanbul
฿9,390 Return, found 5 days ago
฿9,390
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Sat, 6 Sep from London to Istanbul, returning Mon, 8 Sep, priced at ฿9,390 found 5 days ago
Turkish Airlines
Mon, 1 Sep - Mon, 15 Sep
LGW
London
IST
Istanbul
฿9,400 Return, found 13 hours ago
฿9,400
Return
found 13 hours ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Mon, 1 Sep from London to Istanbul, returning Mon, 15 Sep, priced at ฿9,400 found 13 hours ago
Air Baltic
Thu, 26 Mar - Mon, 30 Mar
LGW
London
IST
Istanbul
฿15,640 Return, found 3 days ago
฿15,640
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Air Baltic flight, departing Thu, 26 Mar from London to Istanbul, returning Mon, 30 Mar, priced at ฿15,640 found 3 days ago
Aegean
Tue, 16 Dec - Tue, 6 Jan
LGW
London
IST
Istanbul
฿18,660 Return, found 1 day ago
฿18,660
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Aegean flight, departing Tue, 16 Dec from London to Istanbul, returning Tue, 6 Jan, priced at ฿18,660 found 1 day ago
Iberia
Wed, 18 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb
LGW
London
IST
Istanbul
฿18,910 Return, found 3 hours ago
฿18,910
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select Iberia flight, departing Wed, 18 Feb from London to Istanbul, returning Sun, 22 Feb, priced at ฿18,910 found 3 hours ago
SKY express
Wed, 10 Sep - Sun, 14 Sep
LGW
London
IST
Istanbul
฿22,640 Return, found 1 day ago
฿22,640
Return
found 1 day ago
Select SKY express flight, departing Wed, 10 Sep from London to Istanbul, returning Sun, 14 Sep, priced at ฿22,640 found 1 day ago

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

March is typically the cheapest month to fly

From ฿2,554 - ฿10,954 per traveller.

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Flight from London to Istanbul route information
Origin airport
Gatwick
Destination airport
Istanbul
Airlines serving
Aegean, Air Baltic, ITA Airways, Iberia, KM Malta Airlines, SKY express, Turkish Airlines
Return price
฿8,560
Distance
2445 km

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from London Gatwick to IST?
The lowest price advertised for a round-trip flight from London Gatwick to Istanbul Airport is ฿8,560. But you better get moving. This figure is based on fares listed 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 London Gatwick to IST?
This varies between airlines, as each has its own set of terms and conditions. Visit the Customer Service Portal, where you'll find instructions on how to cancel online.
How do I find cheap flights from Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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 LGW to IST flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from London Gatwick to IST?
The flight distance from Gatwick to Arnavutkoy is 2,500 kilometres. Bring a drink, a few snacks and an interesting book to read. Keep yourself occupied and the hours will fly by.
Which airlines fly direct from London Gatwick to Istanbul Airport?
At present, no airlines offer direct flights from Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Istanbul Airport. You'll have to book a flight with at least one stop. To score the best connections and price, lock in your airfare well in advance.
Are LGW to IST flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Flight prices are constantly going up and down, so it's no sure thing. While last-minute deals between LGW and Istanbul Airport are of course possible, it also makes sense to keep track of prices well before you fly. In fact, some air carriers publicize their prices up to a year before the departure date. Expedia is continuously updating the biggest airfare bargains around, so keep checking and be ready to lock in your seat when prices drop.

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