How long is the flight to Istanbul?

The average flight time to Istanbul is 4 hours and 6 minutes. We've calculated this based on journeys from London.

Which airlines offer direct flights to Istanbul?

Turkish Airlines, IndiGo, PIA, Sichuan Airlines, Air Canada, British Airways, United and Thai Airways all fly direct to Istanbul.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Istanbul?

The cheapest month to fly to Istanbul is usually June.

How can I find the best flight deal to Istanbul?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

Can I get a direct flight to Istanbul Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 6 minutes.

How much are return flights to Istanbul?

The best price we found for a return flight to Istanbul is £58. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to Istanbul Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Istanbul Airport is Monday, 10 June 2024 .

When is the best time to book flights to Istanbul?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly to Istanbul with?

Currently, Wizz Air UK offers the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

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Istanbul.£58 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 Jun, returning Wed, 26 Jun.Return flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air UK departs from London Gatwick on Mon, 10 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air UK departs from Istanbul on Wed, 26 Jun, arriving in London Luton.Price includes taxes and charges.From £58, select.

Istanbul.£59 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Sep, returning Fri, 4 Oct.Return flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air UK departs from London Gatwick on Sun, 15 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air UK departs from Istanbul on Fri, 4 Oct, arriving in London Luton.Price includes taxes and charges.From £59, select.

Istanbul.£59 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Sep, returning Wed, 18 Sep.Return flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air UK departs from London Gatwick on Mon, 2 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air UK departs from Istanbul on Wed, 18 Sep, arriving in London Luton.Price includes taxes and charges.From £59, select.

Istanbul.£61 per passenger.Departing Fri, 10 Jan, returning Fri, 31 Jan.Return flight with easyJet.Outbound direct flight with easyJet departs from Manchester on Fri, 10 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with easyJet departs from Istanbul on Fri, 31 Jan, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From £61, select.

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Frequently asked questions

: The average flight time to Istanbul is 4 hours and 6 minutes. We've calculated this based on journeys from London.
: Turkish Airlines, IndiGo, PIA, Sichuan Airlines, Air Canada, British Airways, United and Thai Airways all fly direct to Istanbul.
: The cheapest month to fly to Istanbul is usually June.
: We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
: Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 6 minutes.
: The best price we found for a return flight to Istanbul is £58. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
: After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Istanbul Airport is Monday, 10 June 2024.
: We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
: Currently, Wizz Air UK offers the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Flying to Istanbul

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	£58
Cheapest month to fly	June
Average flight time	4 hrs, 10 mins
Most popular airline	Turkish Airlines
Average flights per week	639

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How to find cheap flights to Istanbul airport (IST) in 2024

Looking for cheap tickets to Istanbul airport? Return tickets to Istanbul start from £58 and one-way flights to Istanbul start from £28.

Here are a few tips on how to score the best price and make your journey as smooth as possible

Simply hit 'search'. We've compared plane tickets from all major online travel agents and airlines flying to Istanbul airport to find the cheapest flights. And with us there are no hidden charges - what you see is what you pay.
Depart from United Kingdom. Look out for flights from United Kingdom, this is the cheapest location to depart from when flying to Istanbul airport.
Compare flight deals to Istanbul airport from over 1,000 providers. Then choose the cheapest or fastest plane tickets. Flight tickets to Istanbul start from £28 one-way.
Flex your dates to secure the best fare for your Istanbul airport flight. If your travel dates are flexible, use Skyscanner's 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Istanbul airport from your chosen departure location.
Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the price of your flights to Istanbul airport by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get a push notification or e-mail to help you get the best flight deal.
Look for direct flights. Only interested in direct flights to Istanbul airport? Make sure to tick 'Direct flights only' when performing a search. If there are direct IST flights available, these will appear in the results. Airlines that fly direct to Istanbul: easyJet
Turkish Airlines
IndiGo
PIA
Sichuan Airlines
Thai Airways
Air Canada
British Airways
Find the cheapest Business class flights to Istanbul airport. We scour the internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to Istanbul, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just chance upon a last-minute low fare.
Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for Istanbul airport flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save next time you travel.
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