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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from €115 and round-trip from €185. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      LHR 07:00
      3h 55m
      Direct
      IST 13:55
      London - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 28 | British Airways
      IST 14:55
      4h 15m
      Direct
      LHR 16:10
      Istanbul - London | Fri, Dec 4 | British Airways
      €189 €226
      16% off
      16% off
      €226 €189
    • LHR 18:15
      3h 55m
      Direct
      IST 01:10
      London - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 6 | British Airways
      IST 08:25
      4h 25m
      Direct
      LHR 09:50
      Istanbul - London | Sun, Dec 13 | British Airways
      €189 €226
      16% off
      16% off
      €226 €189
    • LHR 17:55
      3h 55m
      Direct
      IST 00:50
      London - Istanbul | Mon, Dec 7 | British Airways
      IST 08:25
      4h 25m
      Direct
      LHR 09:50
      Istanbul - London | Sun, Dec 13 | British Airways
      €189 €226
      16% off
      16% off
      €226 €189
    • LHR 18:15
      3h 55m
      Direct
      IST 01:10
      London - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 27 | British Airways
      IST 14:55
      4h 15m
      Direct
      LHR 16:10
      Istanbul - London | Fri, Dec 4 | British Airways
      €196
      13% off
      €226 €196
    • LHR 06:30
      7h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 16:55
      London - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 8 | KLM
      IST 07:15
      6h 15m
      1 stop
      LHR 10:30
      Istanbul - London | Mon, Dec 14 | Air France
      €185
      18% off
      €226 €185
    • LHR 20:25
      17h 30m
      1 stop
      IST 16:55
      London - Istanbul | Mon, Dec 7 | KLM
      IST 07:15
      9h 30m
      1 stop
      LHR 13:45
      Istanbul - London | Mon, Dec 14 | Air France
      €185
      18% off
      €226 €185
    • LHR 20:25
      17h 30m
      1 stop
      IST 16:55
      London - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 26 | KLM
      IST 07:15
      12h 20m
      1 stop
      LHR 16:35
      Istanbul - London | Tue, Dec 1 | Air France
      €185
      18% off
      €226 €185
    • LHR 06:30
      7h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 16:55
      London - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 5 | KLM
      IST 18:00
      5h 50m
      1 stop
      LHR 20:50
      Istanbul - London | Tue, Dec 8 | KLM
      €189
      16% off
      €226 €189
    • LHR 08:55
      6h
      1 stop
      IST 17:55
      London - Istanbul | Wed, Dec 9 | Air France
      IST 07:15
      12h 20m
      1 stop
      LHR 16:35
      Istanbul - London | Mon, Dec 14 | Air France
      €191
      15% off
      €226 €191
    • LON 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      London - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 6 | Normal Airline
      IST 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      LON 16:00
      Istanbul - London | Sun, Nov 8 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      LHR 06:30
      7h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 16:55
      London - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 8 | KLM
      €115 €160
      28% off
      28% off
      €160 €115
    • LHR 06:30
      7h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 16:55
      London - Istanbul | Wed, Dec 30 | KLM
      €118 €160
      26% off
      26% off
      €160 €118
    • LHR 18:20
      16h 40m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      London - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 8 | LOT Polish Airlines
      €124 €160
      23% off
      23% off
      €160 €124
    • LHR 18:20
      20h 15m
      1 stop
      IST 17:35
      London - Istanbul | Sun, Jan 3 | LOT Polish Airlines
      €125
      22% off
      €160 €125
    • LHR 18:20
      16h 40m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      London - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 26 | LOT Polish Airlines
      €126
      21% off
      €160 €126
    • LHR 10:30
      28h 5m
      1 stop
      IST 17:35
      London - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 29 | LOT Polish Airlines
      €126
      21% off
      €160 €126
    • LHR 06:30
      8h 5m
      1 stop
      IST 17:35
      London - Istanbul | Wed, Dec 30 | LOT Polish Airlines
      €127
      21% off
      €160 €127
    • LHR 06:20
      8h 35m
      1 stop
      IST 17:55
      London - Istanbul | Thu, Dec 3 | Air France
      €127
      21% off
      €160 €127
    • LHR 08:55
      6h
      1 stop
      IST 17:55
      London - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 28 | Air France
      €128
      20% off
      €160 €128
    • LON 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      London - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 6 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      LHR 10:30
      4h
      Direct
      IST 17:30
      London - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 28 | British Airways
      €137 €160
      14% off
      14% off
      €160 €137
    • LHR 10:30
      4h
      Direct
      IST 17:30
      London - Istanbul | Thu, Dec 31 | British Airways
      €138 €188
      27% off
      27% off
      €188 €138
    • LHR 18:15
      3h 55m
      Direct
      IST 01:10
      London - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 29 | British Airways
      €139 €160
      13% off
      13% off
      €160 €139
    • LHR 07:00
      3h 55m
      Direct
      IST 13:55
      London - Istanbul | Fri, Dec 4 | British Airways
      €139
      26% off
      €188 €139
    • LHR 18:15
      3h 55m
      Direct
      IST 01:10
      London - Istanbul | Fri, Jan 22 | British Airways
      €139
      26% off
      €188 €139
    • LHR 07:00
      3h 55m
      Direct
      IST 13:55
      London - Istanbul | Wed, Dec 30 | British Airways
      €140
      26% off
      €188 €140
    • LHR 18:10
      3h 55m
      Direct
      IST 01:05
      London - Istanbul | Wed, Jan 13 | British Airways
      €141
      25% off
      €188 €141
    • LHR 17:55
      3h 55m
      Direct
      IST 00:50
      London - Istanbul | Mon, Jan 11 | British Airways
      €142
      24% off
      €188 €142
    • LHR 06:55
      3h 55m
      Direct
      IST 13:50
      London - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 29 | British Airways
      €142
      24% off
      €188 €142
    • LON 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      London - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 6 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      LHR 10:30
      4h
      Direct
      IST 17:30
      London - Istanbul | Thu, Dec 31 | British Airways
      €138 €272
      49% off
      49% off
      €272 €138
    • LHR 07:00
      3h 55m
      Direct
      IST 13:55
      London - Istanbul | Fri, Dec 4 | British Airways
      €139 €272
      49% off
      49% off
      €272 €139
    • LHR 18:15
      3h 55m
      Direct
      IST 01:10
      London - Istanbul | Fri, Jan 22 | British Airways
      €139 €272
      49% off
      49% off
      €272 €139
    • LHR 07:00
      3h 55m
      Direct
      IST 13:55
      London - Istanbul | Wed, Dec 30 | British Airways
      €140
      49% off
      €272 €140
    • LHR 18:10
      3h 55m
      Direct
      IST 01:05
      London - Istanbul | Wed, Jan 13 | British Airways
      €141
      48% off
      €272 €141
    • LHR 17:55
      3h 55m
      Direct
      IST 00:50
      London - Istanbul | Mon, Jan 11 | British Airways
      €142
      48% off
      €272 €142
    • LHR 06:55
      3h 55m
      Direct
      IST 13:50
      London - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 29 | British Airways
      €142
      48% off
      €272 €142
    • LHR 18:15
      3h 55m
      Direct
      IST 01:10
      London - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 6 | British Airways
      €143
      47% off
      €272 €143
    • LHR 17:55
      3h 55m
      Direct
      IST 00:50
      London - Istanbul | Mon, Dec 28 | British Airways
      €143
      47% off
      €272 €143
    • LON 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      London - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 6 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      LHR 18:10
      3h 55m
      Direct
      IST 01:05
      London - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 11 | British Airways
      €137 €725
      81% off
      81% off
      €725 €137
    • LHR 06:55
      3h 55m
      Direct
      IST 13:50
      London - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 10 | British Airways
      €157 €725
      78% off
      78% off
      €725 €157
    • LHR 18:15
      3h 55m
      Direct
      IST 01:10
      London - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 8 | British Airways
      €189 €725
      74% off
      74% off
      €725 €189
    • LHR 16:30
      3h 50m
      Direct
      IST 23:20
      London - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 6 | Turkish Airlines
      €200
      72% off
      €725 €200
    • LHR 17:30
      3h 55m
      Direct
      IST 00:25
      London - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 5 | British Airways
      €230
      68% off
      €725 €230
    • LHR 17:55
      3h 55m
      Direct
      IST 00:50
      London - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 9 | British Airways
      €236
      67% off
      €725 €236
    • LHR 07:00
      3h 55m
      Direct
      IST 13:55
      London - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 7 | British Airways
      €288
      60% off
      €725 €288
    • LHR 07:00
      3h 55m
      Direct
      IST 13:55
      London - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 6 | British Airways
      €341
      53% off
      €725 €341
    • LHR 22:40
      3h 50m
      Direct
      IST 05:30
      London - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 5 | Turkish Airlines
      €630
      13% off
      €725 €630
    • LON 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      London - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 6 | Normal Airline
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    • LHR 17:55
      3h 50m
      Direct
      IST 00:45
      London - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 18 | Turkish Airlines
      €165 €1,279
      87% off
      87% off
      €1,279 €165
    • LHR 16:30
      3h 50m
      Direct
      IST 23:20
      London - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Turkish Airlines
      €171 €1,279
      87% off
      87% off
      €1,279 €171
    • LHR 16:30
      3h 50m
      Direct
      IST 23:20
      London - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 19 | Turkish Airlines
      €174 €1,279
      86% off
      86% off
      €1,279 €174
    • LHR 22:40
      3h 50m
      Direct
      IST 05:30
      London - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 23 | Turkish Airlines
      €192
      85% off
      €1,279 €192
    • LHR 22:40
      3h 50m
      Direct
      IST 05:30
      London - Istanbul | Sun, Jan 10 | Turkish Airlines
      €196
      85% off
      €1,279 €196
    • LHR 16:30
      3h 50m
      Direct
      IST 23:20
      London - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 8 | Turkish Airlines
      €227
      82% off
      €1,279 €227
    • LHR 22:40
      3h 50m
      Direct
      IST 05:30
      London - Istanbul | Sun, Jan 3 | Turkish Airlines
      €230
      82% off
      €1,279 €230
    • LHR 22:40
      3h 50m
      Direct
      IST 05:30
      London - Istanbul | Sat, Jan 2 | Turkish Airlines
      €230
      82% off
      €1,279 €230
    • LHR 16:30
      3h 50m
      Direct
      IST 23:20
      London - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 15 | Turkish Airlines
      €237
      81% off
      €1,279 €237
    • LON 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      London - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 6 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from London to Istanbul are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport are usually in March, with an average price of €173. It is best to avoid July, when the average price can reach €261.

€261
€217
€173
€129
    Cheapest
  • €194
    Nov
  • €200
    Dec
  • €208
    Jan
  • €178
    Feb
  • €173
    Mar
  • €196
    Apr
  • €178
    May
  • €211
    Jun
  • €261
    Jul
  • €185
    Aug
  • €175
    Sep
  • €181
    Oct

What is the cheapest month to fly return from Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return fares from Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, February is often the month to find the lowest fares from Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport, with an average price of €282. August is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching €489.

€489
€386
€282
€179
    Cheapest
  • €303
    Nov
  • €440
    Dec
  • €300
    Jan
  • €282
    Feb
  • €357
    Mar
  • €354
    Apr
  • €393
    May
  • €348
    Jun
  • €470
    Jul
  • €489
    Aug
  • €361
    Sep
  • €390
    Oct

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure day from Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport is Wednesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Sunday as prices are typically highest on that day.

€272
€251
€230
€209
    Cheapest
  • €259
    Mon
  • €237
    Tue
  • €230
    Wed
  • €245
    Thu
  • €255
    Fri
  • €268
    Sat
  • €272
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport is KLM (from €115) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

KLM
From €115
LOT Polish Airlines
From €124
Air France
From €127
Air Serbia
From €135
British Airways
From €137
AEGEAN
From €138
Vueling Airlines
From €144
KM Malta Airlines
From €159
Turkish Airlines
From €168
Lufthansa
From €180

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What is the flight schedule from Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from London to Istanbul and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. AF1681

    Heathrow Airport

    08:55

    LHR

    1h 25m

    Direct

    11:20

    CDG

    S M T W T F S
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  2. AF1390

    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

    12:25

    CDG

    3h 30m

    Direct

    17:55

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  3. VY7641

    Heathrow Airport

    09:55

    LHR

    2h 15m

    Direct

    13:10

    BCN

    S M - - T F S
    Search

  4. VY8610

    Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport

    05:50

    BCN

    3h 30m

    Direct

    10:20

    IST

    - M T W - F S

  5. KL1000

    Heathrow Airport

    06:30

    LHR

    1h 30m

    Direct

    09:00

    AMS

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  6. KL1959

    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    11:35

    AMS

    3h 20m

    Direct

    16:55

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  7. LO286

    Heathrow Airport

    06:30

    LHR

    2h 30m

    Direct

    10:00

    WAW

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  8. LO135

    Warsaw Chopin Airport

    12:50

    WAW

    2h 45m

    Direct

    17:35

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  9. AF1381

    Heathrow Airport

    06:20

    LHR

    1h 20m

    Direct

    08:40

    CDG

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  10. AF1390

    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

    12:25

    CDG

    3h 30m

    Direct

    17:55

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  11. VY7641

    Heathrow Airport

    09:55

    LHR

    2h 15m

    Direct

    13:10

    BCN

    S M - - T F S
    Search

  12. VY8612

    Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport

    17:05

    BCN

    3h 35m

    Direct

    22:40

    IST

    S - - - T - -

  13. JU211

    Heathrow Airport

    13:20

    LHR

    2h 45m

    Direct

    17:05

    BEG

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  14. JU426

    Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport

    00:55

    BEG

    1h 45m

    Direct

    03:40

    IST

    S M - W T F -

  15. LO280

    Heathrow Airport

    18:20

    LHR

    2h 40m

    Direct

    22:00

    WAW

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  16. LO133

    Warsaw Chopin Airport

    09:15

    WAW

    2h 50m

    Direct

    13:05

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  17. KL1016

    Heathrow Airport

    20:25

    LHR

    1h 15m

    Direct

    22:40

    AMS

    S M T W T - S
    Search

  18. KL1959

    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    11:35

    AMS

    3h 20m

    Direct

    16:55

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  19. KL1014

    Heathrow Airport

    17:50

    LHR

    1h 30m

    Direct

    20:20

    AMS

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  20. KL1959

    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    11:35

    AMS

    3h 20m

    Direct

    16:55

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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About Heathrow Airport and Istanbul Airport

Learn about Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Istanbul Airport (IST) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 2,491.01km
Cheapest one-way ticket price €115
Cheapest return ticket price €185

FAQs for Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport takes about 3 hours 19 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 9 daily flights from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
  • The earliest flight from Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport departs at 06:05, and the last departs at 22:40, with about 16 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €263 in December, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Istanbul Airport to downtown is about 34km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
    • The distance from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to downtown is about 30km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Istanbul Airport (IST) is Ataturk Airport. The distance is around 31km.
  • Turkish Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 27257 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport currently start from €115, and round-trip fares start from €185. The current lowest fare is a KLM flight departing on Tue, Dec 8; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Turkish Airlines and British Airways operate direct flights from Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 3 hours 8 minutes, and around 63 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport is €195. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport, with one-way fares starting from €115. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport operates around 62 weekly flights, mainly by Turkish Airlines and British Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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