Flight Routes from London Heathrow to Istanbul

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Our cheapest offers for flights from London Heathrow to Istanbul

Here you can compare cheap flights from London Heathrow (LHR) to Istanbul (IST) for one-way or return trips. The following offers were searched for and found on idealo during the last few days. Or start your own flight search to Istanbul. Prices and availability may change at any time.

Outbound Return Airlines Shop Baggage Price
London Heathrow
Istanbul
Outbound
06/07/26
1 Stopover (WAW)
LO0286, LO0133
28h 35min
Return
14/07/26
1 Stopover (WAW)
LO0138, LO0285
17h 00min
Polskie Linie Lotnicze LOT
£184
Best option
London Heathrow
Istanbul
Outbound
06/07/26
direct
BA0720
03h 50min
Return
14/07/26
direct
BA0701
04h 10min
British Airways
£236
London Heathrow
Istanbul
Outbound
06/07/26
1 Stopover (WAW)
LO0286, LO0133
28h 35min
Return
14/07/26
1 Stopover (WAW)
LO0138, LO0281
28h 20min
Polskie Linie Lotnicze LOT
£185
London Heathrow
Istanbul
Outbound
06/07/26
1 Stopover (WAW)
LO0286, LO0133
28h 35min
Return
14/07/26
1 Stopover (WAW)
LO0136, LO0285
06h 30min
Polskie Linie Lotnicze LOT
£191
London Heathrow
Istanbul
Outbound
06/07/26
1 Stopover (WAW)
LO0286, LO0135
08h 10min
Return
14/07/26
1 Stopover (WAW)
LO0136, LO0285
06h 30min
Polskie Linie Lotnicze LOT
£210
London Heathrow
Istanbul
Outbound
06/07/26
1 Stopover (WAW)
LO0286, LO0135
08h 10min
Return
14/07/26
1 Stopover (WAW)
LO0136, LO0285
06h 30min
Polskie Linie Lotnicze LOT
£220
London Heathrow
Istanbul
Outbound
06/07/26
1 Stopover (ATH)
A30605, A30990
12h 45min
Return
14/07/26
1 Stopover (AMS)
KL1960, KL1017
05h 35min
Aegean Airlines
£217
London Heathrow
Istanbul
Outbound
06/07/26
1 Stopover (ATH)
A30609, A30990
09h 30min
Return
14/07/26
1 Stopover (AMS)
KL1960, KL1017
05h 35min
Aegean Airlines
£225
London Heathrow
Istanbul
Outbound
06/07/26
direct
BA0720
03h 50min
Return
14/07/26
direct
BA0701
04h 10min
British Airways
£237
London Heathrow
Istanbul
Outbound
06/07/26
direct
BA0720
03h 50min
Return
14/07/26
direct
BA0701
04h 10min
British Airways
£262
Prices based on recent searches, subject to last-minute changes
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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.

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Flight information: London Heathrow - Istanbul

Outbound and return from 183,99 £
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
City-Code - Arrival airport London - Istanbul
Departure airport - Destination country London Heathrow - Turkey
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