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London Istanbul flights from £181

The flight between London and Istanbul is a short one, taking between three and four hours without stopovers. Several good airlines like Turkish Airlines, British Airways and Air Fiji offer direct flights to Istanbul from London at competitive prices. From Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton, you can choose your departure airport according to convenience. Istanbul has two airports- Ataturk and Sabiha. Ataturk is bigger and closer to the city centre (about 13 miles) than Sabiha, which is about 25 miles away. Buses, trams and ferries to the city centre are easily available from both airports. There's also a private transfer service, which is slightly more expensive than taxis, but will offer luxurious cars. If you don't mind longer flights, find a cheap flight from London -Istanbul that goes via Kiev, Bodrum, Riga or Cologne. If you book 2-3 months ahead, it is possible to find London - Istanbul flight deals that are better than last-minute ones.

Best Prices for a Flight ticket London - Istanbul: Selection by airline companies

  • today

    London - Istanbul

    KLM
    15/11/2021 1 stop(s) Duration 06h10
    KLM
    23/11/2021 1 stop(s) Duration 05h55
    from £199.33
  • today

    London - Istanbul

    Turkish Airlines
    15/11/2021 Direct flight Duration 03h50
    Turkish Airlines
    23/11/2021 Direct flight Duration 03h55
    from £181.13

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  • 1064

    London - Istanbul

    AtlasGlobal
    12/12/2018 Direct flight Duration 03h55
    AtlasGlobal
    19/12/2018 Direct flight Duration 04h05
    from £94.94
  • 1062

    London - Istanbul

    British Airways
    15/11/2018 Direct flight Duration 03h55
    British Airways
    23/11/2018 Direct flight Duration 04h05
    from £97.55
  • 1062

    London - Sabiha Gokcen

    Pegasus Airlines
    15/11/2018 Direct flight Duration 03h50
    Pegasus Airlines
    23/11/2018 Direct flight Duration 04h05
    from £109.99
  • 1064

    London - Istanbul

    AtlasGlobal
    13/12/2018 Direct flight Duration 03h55
    AtlasGlobal
    20/12/2018 Direct flight Duration 04h05
    from £122.99
  • 1064

    London - Istanbul

    Aegean Airlines
    13/12/2018 1 stop(s) Duration 14h20
    Aegean Airlines
    20/12/2018 Direct flight Duration 04h05
    from £122.99
  • 1062

    London - Istanbul

    Aegean Airlines
    15/11/2018 1 stop(s) Duration 19h25
    Aegean Airlines
    23/11/2018 1 stop(s) Duration 07h45
    from £125.86
  • 1062

    London - Istanbul

    Lufthansa
    13/09/2018 1 stop(s) Duration 06h05
    Lufthansa
    20/09/2018 1 stop(s) Duration 06h25
    from £138.72
  • 1061

    London - Istanbul

    Lufthansa
    20/10/2018 1 stop(s) Duration 08h05
    Lufthansa
    25/10/2018 1 stop(s) Duration 06h25
    from £149.00
  • 1064

    London - Istanbul

    Lufthansa
    12/12/2018 1 stop(s) Duration 05h15
    Lufthansa
    19/12/2018 1 stop(s) Duration 06h20
    from £154.70
  • 1062

    London - Sabiha Gokcen

    Pegasus Airlines
    16/06/2018 Direct flight Duration 03h45
    Pegasus Airlines
    18/06/2018 Direct flight Duration 04h05
    from £154.99
  • 1064

    London - Istanbul

    Lufthansa
    19/09/2018 1 stop(s) Duration 08h05
    Lufthansa
    27/09/2018 1 stop(s) Duration 05h45
    from £155.99
  • 1062

    London - Sabiha Gokcen

    Pegasus Airlines
    13/09/2018 Direct flight Duration 03h45
    Pegasus Airlines
    20/09/2018 Direct flight Duration 04h05
    from £163.99
  • 1064

    London - Istanbul

    KLM
    19/09/2018 1 stop(s) Duration 07h30
    KLM
    27/09/2018 1 stop(s) Duration 16h15
    from £185.10
  • 1062

    London - Sabiha Gokcen

    Pegasus Airlines
    02/07/2018 Direct flight Duration 03h45
    Pegasus Airlines
    04/07/2018 Direct flight Duration 04h05
    from £185.15
  • 1062

    London - Sabiha Gokcen

    sunexpress
    02/07/2018 1 stop(s) Duration 08h25
    sunexpress
    04/07/2018 Direct flight Duration 04h05
    from £186.00
  • 1062

    London - Istanbul

    Lufthansa
    13/09/2018 1 stop(s) Duration 06h05
    Lufthansa
    22/09/2018 1 stop(s) Duration 05h45
    from £186.20
  • 1062

    London - Sabiha Gokcen

    Pegasus Airlines
    15/06/2018 Direct flight Duration 03h45
    Pegasus Airlines
    22/06/2018 Direct flight Duration 04h00
    from £186.61
  • 1064

    London - Istanbul

    LOT Polish Airlines
    20/10/2018 1 stop(s) Duration 08h05
    LOT Polish Airlines
    25/10/2018 1 stop(s) Duration 17h55
    from £187.99
  • 1062

    London - Sabiha Gokcen

    sunexpress
    02/07/2018 1 stop(s) Duration 08h25
    sunexpress
    11/07/2018 Direct flight Duration 04h05
    from £189.99
  • 1062

    London - Istanbul

    KLM
    15/11/2018 1 stop(s) Duration 07h25
    KLM
    23/11/2018 1 stop(s) Duration 05h55
    from £192.90
  • 1064

    London - Sabiha Gokcen

    Pegasus Airlines
    18/06/2018 1 stop(s) Duration 09h05
    Pegasus Airlines
    23/06/2018 Direct flight Duration 04h05
    from £194.00
  • 1062

    London - Sabiha Gokcen

    sunexpress
    15/06/2018 1 stop(s) Duration 07h20
    sunexpress
    22/06/2018 Direct flight Duration 04h05
    from £194.99
  • 1064

    London - Istanbul

    Air France
    14/06/2018 1 stop(s) Duration 18h55
    Air France
    17/06/2018 1 stop(s) Duration 16h40
    from £196.00
  • 1061

    London - Sabiha Gokcen

    Pegasus Airlines
    01/07/2018 Direct flight Duration 03h45
    Pegasus Airlines
    05/07/2018 Direct flight Duration 04h05
    from £200.99
  • 1062

    London - Sabiha Gokcen

    Pegasus Airlines
    15/06/2018 Direct flight Duration 03h45
    Pegasus Airlines
    13/07/2018 Direct flight Duration 04h05
    from £201.46
  • 1064

    London - Sabiha Gokcen

    sunexpress
    18/06/2018 1 stop(s) Duration 08h25
    sunexpress
    23/06/2018 Direct flight Duration 04h05
    from £204.00
  • 1064

    London - Sabiha Gokcen

    Pegasus Airlines
    14/06/2018 Direct flight Duration 03h45
    Pegasus Airlines
    17/06/2018 Direct flight Duration 04h05
    from £204.99
  • 1062

    London - Sabiha Gokcen

    Pegasus Airlines
    02/07/2018 Direct flight Duration 03h45
    Pegasus Airlines
    11/07/2018 Direct flight Duration 04h05
    from £207.00
  • 1062

    London - Istanbul

    Turkish Airlines
    15/06/2018 Direct flight Duration 03h40
    Turkish Airlines
    13/07/2018 Direct flight Duration 04h10
    from £209.99
  • 1061

    London - Istanbul

    Ukraine International Airlines
    01/07/2018 1 stop(s) Duration 07h40
    Ukraine International Airlines
    05/07/2018 1 stop(s) Duration 13h55
    from £211.86

Cheap London - Istanbul Flights

To travel between London and Istanbul at a low cost, Easyvoyage provides two major pieces of information: the calendar and the price history for London - Istanbul flights. These elements will allow you to analyse the cheapest London - Istanbul flights by departure date.

Sightseeing Istanbul 1 Topkapi Palace

The Topkapi Palace was the home of the Ottoman sultans for 4 centuries. With lavish décor and brilliant architecture, this palace is sensational. The opulent treasury and the harem are interesting slices of history that will delight scholars and tourists alike.

2 Ayasofya

Ayasofya is a glowing monument from the Byzantine era. Initially a church, it was later converted to a mosque. Now it's a museum showcasing centuries-old mosaics and marble pillars. The Ottoman sultans' tombs are also a major attraction.

3 Basilica Cistern

This sixth century basilica, with 336 pillars, is a magical place. Supposedly built by 7000 slaves, this cathedral-cistern was used to store and provide water to the city centuries ago. Now with lights and music this is a tourist attraction not to be missed.

4 The Grand Bazaar

You simply cannot come to Istanbul from London and not buy a traditional Turkish carpet. The Grand Bazaar has over 5000 vendors, and if you want to see and sample their wares, you need an entire day. Prices are negotiable and haggling is a general practice.

5 Ayasofya bathhouse

The Ayasofya hamam (bathhouse) is an alternate spa experience. After your long London - Istanbul trip, wash off your exhaustion at the marbled bathing area. Relax with a Turkish massage and prepare for another day of exploring this glorious city.

Required travel documents for Turkey

To visit Istanbul, your passport should be valid for at least 90 days more than the validity of your visa. What kind of visa you need, or whether you need a visa at all, depends on your passport and the country it was issued in. Those with official (diplomatic and special) passports often get certain privileges. Assuming you have an official passport that was issued in UK, you need no visa to visit Turkey for 90 days or less. Ordinary UK passport holders need a visa issued, but this can be done online through this website - http://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/ These multiple-entry visas are generally valid for three months. For passports issued in other countries, go to http://www.mfa.gov.tr/visa-information-for-foreigners.en.mfa and find out whether you need a visa or not. The time difference is 2 hours so book your flight between London and Istanbul accordingly.