| Outbound | Return | Airlines | Shop | Baggage | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Istanbul | Outbound 23/05/26 1 Stopover (BEG) JU0215, JU0426 05h 40min | Return - |  Air Serbia |  | £102 | ||
| London Heathrow Istanbul | Outbound 18/01/26 1 Stopover (BEG) JU0211, JU0426 12h 05min | Return 21/01/26 direct BA0677 04h 25min | Air Serbia |  | £150 | ||
| Best option London Heathrow Istanbul | Outbound 08/01/26 direct TK1984 03h 50min | Return 27/01/26 direct TK1987 04h 00min |  Turkish Airlines |  | ? | £181 | |
| London Heathrow Istanbul | Outbound 01/04/26 1 Stopover (BEG) JU0211, JU8005 07h 40min | Return 30/04/26 1 Stopover (BEG) JU0423, JU0210 22h 00min | Air Serbia |  | £217 | ||
| London Heathrow Istanbul | Outbound 18/01/26 1 Stopover (BEG) JU0211, JU0426 12h 05min | Return 21/01/26 direct BA0677 04h 25min | Air Serbia |  | £158 | ||
| London Heathrow Istanbul | Outbound 31/01/26 1 Stopover (AMS) KL1000, KL1959 07h 25min | Return 03/02/26 1 Stopover (CDG) AF1391, AF1334 06h 05min |  KLM | | £161 | ||
| London Heathrow Istanbul | Outbound 20/03/26 direct BA0676 03h 55min | Return 17/04/26 direct BA0719 04h 00min |  British Airways |  | ? | £182 | |
| London Heathrow Istanbul | Outbound 04/02/26 direct TK1988 04h 00min | Return 18/02/26 direct TK1987 04h 00min | Turkish Airlines | | ? | £186 | |
| London Heathrow Istanbul | Outbound 31/01/26 direct BA0676 03h 55min | Return 03/02/26 direct BA0679 04h 15min | British Airways |  | ? | £191 | |
| London Heathrow Istanbul | Outbound 31/01/26 1 Stopover (AMS) KL1000, KL1959 07h 25min | Return 03/02/26 1 Stopover (CDG) AF1391, AF1580 08h 40min | KLM | | ? | £192 |
Stops
- Direct flight
Airline
- Air Serbia
- British Airways
- Turkish Airlines
- KLM
- Lufthansa
Tips and tricks to help you find cheap flights from London Heathrow to Istanbul
Favourite airline: British Airways
79 % of bookings on this flight route are made with British Airways, Air Serbia and PLL LOT.
British Airways
47 %
Air Serbia
20 %
PLL LOT
12 %
Cheapest weekday: Sunday
The cheapest flights on this route are operated on Sunday.
Direct flights are cheaper
Compared to direct flights, flights with a stopover on this route are on average 23 % more expensive.
non stop flight
1 stop
04h 10min
18h 10min
£ 134
£ 173
The favourite connection is non-stop
Flights from London Heathrow to Istanbul are most frequently booked as a direct flight.
Route
bookings
Direct flights
04h 10min, from £ 134
44 %
1 stopover Belgrade (Beograd)
18h 10min, from £ 173
23 %
1 stopover Warsaw
15h 05min, from £ 218
13 %
Useful information about the flight from London Heathrow to Istanbul
Why visit Istanbul?
The cosmopolitan city of Istanbul in Turkey is a great place to visit. It has fascinating history, culture, breathtaking views, stunning landmarks and lively night life. East meets West is why so many people choose Istanbul as their number one holiday destination.
When should you go to Istanbul?
To enjoy the warm climate, the summer months of May to October are the best time to travel. You could plan your break in Istanbul to coincide with one of the many Istanbul holidays and festivals. The 29th of October is Republic Day while the 19th of May commemorates Ataturk, Youth and Sports Day. Travelling to Istanbul out of peak season provides cheaper accommodation and travel options. It's also less crowded which gives you more opportunity to see places of interest like the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, Dolmabahce Palace and the Galata Tower.
Useful information before you get to Istanbul
British Nationals need a visa and passports should be valid for at least six months from the date of entry into Turkey. There's plenty of online info regarding visas and vaccinations such as hepatitis A, diptheria, typhus and tetanus. Set your watch two hours ahead so you're on the right timeline. The cost of living in Istanbul is a little cheaper than London especially for snacks, kebabs and beer. Stay safe in Istanbul, the traffic can be quite busy and unpredictable. When visiting the city's Grand Bazaar and remember to haggle. Goods are often over priced so haggling will help to bring the price down.
How many airpots are there in Istanbul?
Transport from Istanbul Airport is quite cheap and easy to find. Go to floor -2 at the terminal buidling to take HAVATA or IETT shuttle buses into the centre of the city for 50 TRY or thereabouts. You can always take a taxi to the city centre for about 200 TRY. The trip from Istanbul airport to the centre of Istanbul will take at least 40 minutes.
There's a good choice of accommodation in the city's districts of Eminonu nor far from the Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar. Beyoglu near Taksim Square and Istiklal Caddesi also has cheap accommodation, one night in a guest house hostel here is about 30 TRY. Istanbul has a good, cheap public transport network system. Travel around the city by bus, minibus, metro or tram. Taxis are a little more expensive than public transport but cheaper than in the UK.
Important flight information
Flight information: London Heathrow - Istanbul
| Cheapest outbound flight from | £ 101,97 |
|---|---|
| Outbound and return from | £ 149,99 |
| Flight duration | min. 03:35 / max. 04:00 |
| Return flight duration | min. 04:05/ max. 04:30 |
| Distance | 2516 km |
| Flights per week | 54 |
| Departure airport | Airport London Heathrow (LHR) |
| Arrival airport | Airport Istanbul (IST) |
| Destination country | Flights to Turkey |
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