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฿5,710 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 ฿5,710 for one-way flights and ฿8,505 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

LOT-Polish Airlines
Mon, 25 Jan - Sat, 30 Jan
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
฿8,505 Return, found 3 days ago
฿8,505
Return
found 3 days ago
Select LOT-Polish Airlines flight, departing Mon, 25 Jan from London to Istanbul, returning Sat, 30 Jan, priced at ฿8,505 found 3 days ago
British Airways
Sat, 10 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
฿8,990 Return, found 2 days ago
฿8,990
Return
found 2 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Sat, 10 Oct from London to Istanbul, returning Sat, 17 Oct, priced at ฿8,990 found 2 days ago
British Airways
Wed, 28 Oct - Wed, 11 Nov
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
฿9,000 Return, found 4 days ago
฿9,000
Return
found 4 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Wed, 28 Oct from London to Istanbul, returning Wed, 11 Nov, priced at ฿9,000 found 4 days ago
LOT-Polish Airlines
Sun, 1 Nov - Thu, 5 Nov
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
฿9,030 Return, found 6 days ago
฿9,030
Return
found 6 days ago
Select LOT-Polish Airlines flight, departing Sun, 1 Nov from London to Istanbul, returning Thu, 5 Nov, priced at ฿9,030 found 6 days ago
LOT-Polish Airlines
Sat, 3 Jul - Sat, 10 Jul
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
฿9,065 Return, found 4 days ago
฿9,065
Return
found 4 days ago
Select LOT-Polish Airlines flight, departing Sat, 3 Jul from London to Istanbul, returning Sat, 10 Jul, priced at ฿9,065 found 4 days ago
LOT-Polish Airlines
Mon, 25 Jan - Sat, 30 Jan
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
฿9,075 Return, found 3 days ago
฿9,075
Return
found 3 days ago
Select LOT-Polish Airlines flight, departing Mon, 25 Jan from London to Istanbul, returning Sat, 30 Jan, priced at ฿9,075 found 3 days ago
LOT-Polish Airlines
Thu, 8 Apr - Wed, 14 Apr
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
฿9,100 Return, found 3 days ago
฿9,100
Return
found 3 days ago
Select LOT-Polish Airlines flight, departing Thu, 8 Apr from London to Istanbul, returning Wed, 14 Apr, priced at ฿9,100 found 3 days ago
Lufthansa
Wed, 7 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
฿11,160 Return, found 4 days ago
฿11,160
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Wed, 7 Oct from London to Istanbul, returning Thu, 15 Oct, priced at ฿11,160 found 4 days ago
KLM
Sat, 12 Sept - Sat, 19 Sept
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
฿13,555 Return, found 13 hours ago
฿13,555
Return
found 13 hours ago
Select KLM flight, departing Sat, 12 Sept from London to Istanbul, returning Sat, 19 Sept, priced at ฿13,555 found 13 hours ago
Turkish Airlines
Wed, 7 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
฿13,600 Return, found 4 days ago
฿13,600
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Wed, 7 Oct from London to Istanbul, returning Thu, 15 Oct, priced at ฿13,600 found 4 days ago

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

February is typically the cheapest month to fly

From ฿6,843 - ฿8,961 per traveller.

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 ฿8,505. 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.

Travel information

Origin airport
Heathrow
Destination airport
Istanbul
Return price
฿8,505
Distance
2473 km
Average flight time
5 hours 51 mins

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Our flexible Heathrow to Istanbul ticket options cater to your travel preferences, with incredible one-way fares from ฿5,710 and roundtrip prices from ฿8,505. Whether you're planning a short city break or a longer adventure, our dynamic pricing ensures that you find the best deals for your journey.
 
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