£42 Cheap Flights to Istanbul

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Popular airlines to Istanbul

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  • Lufthansa

  • KLM

  • British Airways

  • Pegasus Airlines

  • LOT-Polish Airlines

  • Air France

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Cheap round-trip flights to Istanbul

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £42 for one-way flights and £78 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Wizz Air UK
Tue, 13 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
LGW
London
IST
Istanbul
£78 Return, found 17 hours ago
£78
Return
found 17 hours ago
Select Wizz Air UK flight, departing Tue, 13 Oct from London to Istanbul, returning Tue, 20 Oct, priced at £78 found 17 hours ago
Pegasus Airlines
Tue, 9 Jun - Mon, 15 Jun
STN
London
SAW
Istanbul
£102 Return, found 12 hours ago
£102
Return
found 12 hours ago
Select Pegasus Airlines flight, departing Tue, 9 Jun from London to Istanbul, returning Mon, 15 Jun, priced at £102 found 12 hours ago
AJET
Sat, 6 Jun - Tue, 9 Jun
STN
London
SAW
Istanbul
£145 Return, just found
£145
Return
just found
Select AJET flight, departing Sat, 6 Jun from London to Istanbul, returning Tue, 9 Jun, priced at £145 just found
KLM
Sat, 7 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
£155 Return, just found
£155
Return
just found
Select KLM flight, departing Sat, 7 Nov from London to Istanbul, returning Sat, 28 Nov, priced at £155 just found
KLM
Mon, 7 Dec - Fri, 11 Dec
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
£160 Return, found 1 hour ago
£160
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select KLM flight, departing Mon, 7 Dec from London to Istanbul, returning Fri, 11 Dec, priced at £160 found 1 hour ago
British Airways
Tue, 15 Sept - Fri, 11 Dec
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
£163 Return, found 2 days ago
£163
Return
found 2 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Tue, 15 Sept from London to Istanbul, returning Fri, 11 Dec, priced at £163 found 2 days ago
Air France
Sun, 4 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
LGW
London
IST
Istanbul
£166 Return, found 1 hour ago
£166
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Air France flight, departing Sun, 4 Oct from London to Istanbul, returning Wed, 14 Oct, priced at £166 found 1 hour ago
Pegasus Airlines
Mon, 23 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
STN
London
IST
Istanbul
£167 Return, found 2 days ago
£167
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Pegasus Airlines flight, departing Mon, 23 Nov from London to Istanbul, returning Sun, 29 Nov, priced at £167 found 2 days ago
KLM
Thu, 25 Mar - Mon, 29 Mar
LCY
London
IST
Istanbul
£175 Return, found 1 day ago
£175
Return
found 1 day ago
Select KLM flight, departing Thu, 25 Mar from London to Istanbul, returning Mon, 29 Mar, priced at £175 found 1 day ago
Aegean
Thu, 14 Jan - Mon, 18 Jan
LGW
London
IST
Istanbul
£175 Return, found 1 day ago
£175
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Aegean flight, departing Thu, 14 Jan from London to Istanbul, returning Mon, 18 Jan, priced at £175 found 1 day ago

Trending flights to Istanbul

These prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices quoted are per person, return, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Wizz Air UK
Tue, 13 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
LGW
London
IST
Istanbul
£78 Return, found 17 hours ago
£78
Return
found 17 hours ago
Select Wizz Air UK flight, departing Tue, 13 Oct from London to Istanbul, returning Tue, 20 Oct, priced at £78 found 17 hours ago

Frequently asked questions

How do I find cheap flights to Istanbul that have flexible change policies?
We understand that travel schedules can change from one minute to the next, so reserving a flexible airfare with Expedia is a wise idea. Simply mark the "No change fee" box below the "Flexible change policies" filter. Your affordable, flexible flight to Istanbul is only a few clicks away.
Which airlines fly to Istanbul?
Turkish Airlines runs flights into or near Istanbul, including 547 that jet into Ataturk Intl. Airport (IST) each month. Determine your travel dates and then lock in your ticket early for the best deal.
How can I find cheap tickets to Istanbul?
To pick up an awesome deal to Istanbul, book ahead of time. Also take advantage of Expedia's handy "flexible dates" feature above your search results. This will display the cheapest prices for similar time frames. In the last seven days, £78 was the lowest price for a flight to Istanbul.
How much is a flight to Istanbul?
The cost of a round-trip journey to Istanbul in the last seven days fluctuated between £78 and £175. If you were flying one way out of London (LGW), you could have picked up a low-cost fare from just £42.
What are the most popular airports to fly into in Istanbul?
Istanbul's principal airport is Ataturk Intl. Airport (IST). Get your next awesome adventure underway by securing a ticket on one of the 547 flights per month to this destination.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Istanbul?
Try to leave early in the week to score the best deal to Istanbul. Tuesday is generally the most cost-effective day to take off, with Monday running a close second. Saturday often has the highest fares. This is because a lot of people like to begin their trip on a weekend.
How much is a plane ticket to Istanbul?
In the last seven days, tickets to Istanbul ranged between £78 and £175. Prices depend on the departure time, airline, seating class and how early you make your booking.
What months are the cheapest to book a flight to Istanbul?
February is the cheapest month to lock in a seat for your Istanbul holiday. Airfares are at a premium throughout the month of December, so steer clear of this time if you can.

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Airlines fly to Istanbul

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By booking early you may find some of the best deals for Istanbul flights from the UK, including Istanbul direct flights. You can usually find affordable and cheap flights to Istanbul, whether one-way from £42 or round-trip from £78, with Expedia if you book your trip far enough in advance.

Find the best airports for cheap flights to Istanbul

Try searching for different Istanbul airports with Expedia to find some of the cheapest flights to Istanbul. Flights from London (LGW) to Istanbul (IST) usually have the lowest price from £42.

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Airlines serving
Wizz Air UK, Pegasus Airlines, AJET, KLM, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Aegean, SKY express, Vueling Airlines, British Airways, Air France
Roundtrip price
from £78
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