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      • Cheapest nonstop
        LHR 19:15
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        IST 01:05
        London - Istanbul | Wed, Sep 2 | British Airways
        IST 20:10
        4h 10m
        Nonstop
        LGW 22:20
        Istanbul - London | Wed, Sep 9 | Wizz Air UK
        €210 €270
        22% off
        22% off
        €270 €210
      • LHR 06:15
        3h 55m
        Nonstop
        IST 12:10
        London - Istanbul | Thu, Sep 3 | British Airways
        IST 20:10
        4h 5m
        Nonstop
        LGW 22:15
        Istanbul - London | Thu, Sep 10 | Wizz Air UK
        €236 €270
        13% off
        13% off
        €270 €236
      • LHR 18:35
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        IST 00:25
        London - Istanbul | Tue, Sep 1 | British Airways
        IST 20:15
        4h 5m
        Nonstop
        LGW 22:20
        Istanbul - London | Tue, Sep 8 | Wizz Air UK
        €239 €270
        11% off
        11% off
        €270 €239
      • LHR 19:45
        5h 45m
        1 stop
        IST 03:30
        London - Istanbul | Wed, Sep 2 | Air France
        IST 20:10
        4h 10m
        Nonstop
        LGW 22:20
        Istanbul - London | Wed, Sep 9 | Wizz Air UK
        €196
        27% off
        €270 €196
      • LHR 17:10
        6h 10m
        1 stop
        IST 01:20
        London - Istanbul | Thu, Sep 3 | KLM
        IST 17:20
        5h 35m
        1 stop
        LHR 20:55
        Istanbul - London | Tue, Sep 8 | KLM
        €221
        18% off
        €270 €221
      • LHR 06:30
        8h 10m
        1 stop
        IST 16:40
        London - Istanbul | Tue, Jul 14 | LOT Polish Airlines
        IST 20:15
        4h 5m
        Nonstop
        LGW 22:20
        Istanbul - London | Tue, Jul 21 | Wizz Air UK
        €225
        17% off
        €270 €225
      • LHR 17:35
        7h 55m
        1 stop
        IST 03:30
        London - Istanbul | Thu, Sep 3 | Air France
        IST 17:20
        5h 35m
        1 stop
        LHR 20:55
        Istanbul - London | Tue, Sep 8 | KLM
        €227
        16% off
        €270 €227
      • LHR 06:30
        8h 10m
        1 stop
        IST 16:40
        London - Istanbul | Mon, Jul 13 | LOT Polish Airlines
        IST 13:50
        4h 5m
        Nonstop
        LTN 15:55
        Istanbul - London | Fri, Jul 17 | Wizz Air UK
        €235
        13% off
        €270 €235
      • LHR 06:30
        15h 20m
        1 stop
        IST 23:50
        London - Istanbul | Sat, Jul 11 | LOT Polish Airlines
        IST 13:50
        4h 5m
        Nonstop
        LTN 15:55
        Istanbul - London | Fri, Jul 17 | Wizz Air UK
        €235
        13% off
        €270 €235
      • LHR 19:45
        5h 45m
        1 stop
        IST 03:30
        London - Istanbul | Wed, Sep 2 | KLM
        IST 17:20
        17h 40m
        1 stop
        LHR 09:00
        Istanbul - London | Tue, Sep 8 | KLM
        €243
        10% off
        €270 €243
      • LON 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 14:00
        London - Istanbul | Tue, Jul 7 | Normal Airline
        IST 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        LON 16:00
        Istanbul - London | Thu, Jul 9 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        LHR 19:15
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        IST 01:05
        London - Istanbul | Wed, Aug 26 | British Airways
        €143 €160
        11% off
        11% off
        €160 €143
      • LHR 18:35
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        IST 00:25
        London - Istanbul | Tue, Sep 1 | British Airways
        €144 €160
        10% off
        10% off
        €160 €144
      • LHR 14:45
        8h 35m
        1 stop
        IST 01:20
        London - Istanbul | Mon, Aug 24 | KLM
        €116 €160
        28% off
        28% off
        €160 €116
      • LHR 14:45
        8h 35m
        1 stop
        IST 01:20
        London - Istanbul | Tue, Sep 1 | KLM
        €119
        26% off
        €160 €119
      • LHR 17:10
        6h 10m
        1 stop
        IST 01:20
        London - Istanbul | Thu, Sep 3 | KLM
        €120
        25% off
        €160 €120
      • LHR 11:45
        11h 35m
        1 stop
        IST 01:20
        London - Istanbul | Fri, Aug 14 | KLM
        €120
        25% off
        €160 €120
      • LHR 14:45
        8h 35m
        1 stop
        IST 01:20
        London - Istanbul | Sat, Aug 29 | KLM
        €120
        25% off
        €160 €120
      • LHR 14:45
        8h 35m
        1 stop
        IST 01:20
        London - Istanbul | Sun, Aug 30 | KLM
        €120
        25% off
        €160 €120
      • LHR 17:10
        6h 10m
        1 stop
        IST 01:20
        London - Istanbul | Tue, Aug 25 | KLM
        €120
        25% off
        €160 €120
      • LHR 11:45
        11h 35m
        1 stop
        IST 01:20
        London - Istanbul | Sun, Aug 16 | KLM
        €120
        25% off
        €160 €120
      • LHR 11:45
        11h 35m
        1 stop
        IST 01:20
        London - Istanbul | Thu, Aug 20 | KLM
        €120
        25% off
        €160 €120
      • LHR 17:10
        6h 10m
        1 stop
        IST 01:20
        London - Istanbul | Sat, Aug 15 | KLM
        €120
        25% off
        €160 €120
      • LON 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 14:00
        London - Istanbul | Tue, Jul 7 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport 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 for one-way flights from Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport, the best time to buy is in March, with an average price of €168. You’ll want to avoid July, when the average price can reach as high as €338.

€338
€253
€168
€83
    Cheapest
  • €238
    Jun
  • €338
    Jul
  • €232
    Aug
  • €203
    Sep
  • €218
    Oct
  • €184
    Nov
  • €193
    Dec
  • €202
    Jan
  • €172
    Feb
  • €168
    Mar
  • €190
    Apr
  • €172
    May

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip 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 typically the cheapest month to find flights from Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport, with an average price of €273. In contrast, July is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching €492.

€492
€383
€273
€164
    Cheapest
  • €381
    Jun
  • €492
    Jul
  • €466
    Aug
  • €312
    Sep
  • €329
    Oct
  • €296
    Nov
  • €426
    Dec
  • €290
    Jan
  • €273
    Feb
  • €346
    Mar
  • €343
    Apr
  • €381
    May

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 day to depart from Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport is Wednesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Monday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

€255
€237
€219
€201
    Cheapest
  • €255
    Mon
  • €222
    Tue
  • €219
    Wed
  • €228
    Thu
  • €241
    Fri
  • €252
    Sat
  • €253
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport

See which airlines fly from London to Istanbul. Find the airline that best meets your travel needs by comparing prices and treat yourself to an enjoyable journey.

KLM
From €116
Air France
From €128
AEGEAN
From €141
Vueling Airlines
From €144
British Airways
From €145
LOT Polish Airlines
From €154
Air Serbia
From €165
Turkish Airlines
From €182
Lufthansa
From €182
KM Malta Airlines
From €192

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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. KL1012

    Heathrow Airport

    17:10

    LHR

    1h 20m

    Nonstop

    19:30

    AMS

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  2. KL1961

    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    21:00

    AMS

    3h 20m

    Nonstop

    01:20

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  3. KL1010

    Heathrow Airport

    15:45

    LHR

    1h 15m

    Nonstop

    18:00

    AMS

    S M T W T F S
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  4. KL1961

    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    21:00

    AMS

    3h 20m

    Nonstop

    01:20

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  5. KL1006

    Heathrow Airport

    11:45

    LHR

    1h 15m

    Nonstop

    14:00

    AMS

    S M T W T F S
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  6. KL1961

    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    21:00

    AMS

    3h 20m

    Nonstop

    01:20

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  7. KL1000

    Heathrow Airport

    06:30

    LHR

    1h 20m

    Nonstop

    08:50

    AMS

    S M T W T F S
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  8. KL1961

    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    21:00

    AMS

    3h 20m

    Nonstop

    01:20

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport Flights Info

Flight distance 2,491.01 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price €116
Cheapest return ticket price €196

FAQs for Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport Flights

  • How long does it take to fly from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul Airport (IST)?

    It takes around 3 hours 53 minutes to fly from Heathrow Airport (lhr) to Istanbul Airport (ist).
  • There are around 9 daily flights from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
  • Tickets cost around €156 in September, making it the cheapest month to book. Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €341 in July, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Heathrow Airport (LHR) at 06:30 and arrives in Istanbul Airport (IST) at 12:25.
  • The latest flight departs from Heathrow Airport (LHR) at 19:05 and arrives in Istanbul Airport (IST) at 01:00.
    • The distance from Istanbul Airport to downtown is about 34 km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
    • The distance from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to downtown is about 30 km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Istanbul Airport (IST) is Ataturk Airport. The distance is around 31 km.
  • Turkish Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 27257 flights per month.

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