LHR → IST · direct available
Cheap flights from London to Istanbul
We track fares from London to Istanbul, Turkey every day. Across 152 prices we've logged, the cheapest was €176 return and a typical fare runs around €202. The cheapest month to fly is usually Nov 2026.
Cheapest seen
€176
Typical price
€202
Cheapest month
Nov 2026
Non-stop
Available
No live deal on this exact route right now — but the typical fare is around €202. Search your dates below, or browse all current deals.
Cheapest months to fly
The typical cheapest fare by month, from our tracking — a guide only. Check the live price on Aviasales before booking.
| Month | Typical from | Check price |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | €206 | Check on Aviasales → |
| Nov 2026 | €177 | Check on Aviasales → |
| Dec 2026 | €191 | Check on Aviasales → |
| Jan 2027 | €182 | Check on Aviasales → |
| Mar 2027 | €180 | Check on Aviasales → |
Each link opens the live Aviasales search for that month, where you can pick the exact cheapest dates.
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London to Istanbul: the basics
- Route
- London (LHR) → Istanbul (IST)
- Distance
- 2,489 km
- Non-stop
- Yes
- Airlines seen
- Aegean Airlines, Air France, British Airways, KLM, Lufthansa, LOT Polish Airlines
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