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✈️ Cheap flights from London to Istanbul
Compare London – Istanbul fares from hundreds of airlines and travel sites. The trip is about 2,488 km and takes around 3 h 40 min nonstop.
📏 Distance2,488 km (1,546 miles)
⏱️ Flight timeabout 3 h 40 min nonstop
🕒 Time differenceIstanbul is 2 hours ahead of London
🛫 AirportsLHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY, SEN → IST, SAW
💸 Cheapest monthNov 2026 – from $130
📅 Cheapest months to fly London → Istanbul
- $135Oct 26
- $130Nov 26
- $145Dec 26
- $143Jan 27
- $142Feb 27
- $142Mar 27
- $214Apr 27
- $251May 27
- $254Jun 27
- $247Jul 27
- $287Aug 27
- $254Sep 27
Lowest fares our Fare agent saw for each month. Prices change daily.
🌞 Best time to visit Türkiye
Best: April to June and September to October – warm, pleasant weather for sightseeing, hiking and swimming without the peak crowds.
Shoulder season: March and November – cooler and quieter, good for Istanbul and inland sights.
Weather by month in Istanbul
- 9°Jan🌧
- 10°Feb🌧
- 12°Mar⛅
- 17°Apr⛅
- 22°May⛅
- 27°Jun☀️
- 29°Jul☀️
- 29°Aug☀️
- 25°Sep⛅
- 20°Oct⛅
- 15°Nov🌧
- 11°Dec🌧
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
📍 Things to do when you land
- Float over Cappadocia – Drift in a hot-air balloon at sunrise above fairy chimneys, cave villages and rose-coloured valleys.
- Explore the Hagia Sophia – Stand beneath the vast dome of this landmark that has served as church, mosque and museum over 1,500 years.
- Shop at the Grand Bazaar – Lose yourself among thousands of shops selling carpets, lamps, spices and jewellery in one of the world's oldest covered markets.
- Walk ancient Ephesus – Stroll marble streets to the towering façade of the Library of Celsus in one of the best-preserved Roman cities anywhere.
💡 Tips for a cheaper ticket
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London to Istanbul flights: questions
How long is the flight from London to Istanbul?
A nonstop flight from London to Istanbul takes about 3 h 40 min for the 2,488 km (1,546 miles) trip. Flights with a connection take longer – usually 2 to 5 hours more.
How far is Istanbul from London?
Istanbul is about 2,488 km (1,546 miles) from London as the plane flies.
What is the time difference between London and Istanbul?
Right now Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of London. Daylight saving changes can shift this by an hour during the year.
What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Istanbul?
Recently the lowest fares were in Nov 2026, from about $130. Prices change daily.
Which airports serve London and Istanbul?
From London: London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW), London Stansted (STN), London Luton (LTN), London City (LCY), London Southend (SEN). In Istanbul: İstanbul (IST), Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Intl (SAW).
Do I need a visa for Türkiye?
It depends on your passport – see our Türkiye visa & entry guide.
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