Flights London Heathrow - Istanbul | find and compare cheap flights

Favourite airline: Turkish Airlines

43 % of travellers choose to book flights on this route with Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa and British Airways.

Turkish Airlines

18 %

Lufthansa

16 %

British Airways

9 %

Tip: book 12 days before departure

The best time to buy tickets is 12 days before the flight. Pay only £118.00.

Cheapest weekday: Tuesday

Choosing the right day of the week is worthwhile as prices of flights on this route are cheapest on Tuesday.

Direct flights are more expensive

Compared to direct flights, flights with a stopover on this route are on average 5 % cheaper.

non stop flight

1 stop

2 stops

03h 55min

08h 40min

12h 30min

£120

£114

£292

The favourite connection is non-stop

27 % of all bookings on the route London Heathrow to Istanbul are for non-stop flights.

Route

bookings

Direct flights

03h 55min, from £120

27 %

1 stopover Frankfurt-Main

06h 40min, from £140

17 %

1 stopover Amsterdam Schiphol

20h 05min, from £140

13 %

Return from £114.00

For the best flight deal, book the outbound flight on 22/01/19 and return flight on 28/02/19.

£114

Cheap
£114

Expensive
£244

Breathtaking 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.

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When to go, tips and attractions

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 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.

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Useful information before you get there

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 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.

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Local info, arrival, accommodation and transport

Transport from Istanbul Ataturk Airport is quite cheap and easy to find. The Metro M1 to Aksaray costs around 4 TRY. There's also the HAVATA shuttle bus to Taksim Square which operates around every thirty minutes, cost approximately 11 TRY. It's worth noting that there are no buses between 1-4 am. You can always take a taxi to the city centre but pay no more than 60 TRY. 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.

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IDEALO: 1,536 Flight Offers from £66

Outbound flight: 20/03/19

22:15 LHR

09:55 IST

London Heathrow

Istanbul Atatürk

1 Stopover

Aegean Airlines

£66

74 days ago*

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