Best Airlines for Istanbul to London Flights (IST – LON)

Compare cheap flights from Istanbul to London (IST–LON) across popular airlines. Check departure times, flight duration, and direct vs. connecting options to find the best-value tickets, then book to lock in low fares. Current cheapest airline on this route: Wizz Air UK.
Turkish Airlines logo Turkish Airlines
AJet logo AJet
British Airways logo British Airways
Pegasus Airlines logo Pegasus Airlines
Wizz Air UK logo Wizz Air UK
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Istanbul to London according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Book direct and connecting flights from Istanbul (IST) to London (LON) from AED 107 one-way and AED 153 rounded trip. Compare prices for the next 3 months and find the cheapest dates to fly.

Displayed flight fares from Istanbul to London are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Key Facts About Flights From Istanbul to London

Get a quick overview of the Istanbul to London route before you book. The table below highlights typical ticket prices, best travel months, flight distance, average journey time and the most popular airline.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAED 107
Cheapest return ticket priceAED 153
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelAugust
Flight distance2,496.82 km
Average flight time4 hours 7 minutes
Popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Flight statistics for the Istanbul–London route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Istanbul to London

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Istanbul to London?

The average price of one-way flights from Istanbul to London purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul to London is Mar, with an average price of AED 113; while the month with the highest flight price is usually Aug, with an average price of up to AED 216.

AED 216
AED 165
AED 113
AED 62
    Cheapest
  • AED 118
    Feb
  • AED 113
    Mar
  • AED 141
    Apr
  • AED 133
    May
  • AED 145
    Jun
  • AED 127
    Jul
  • AED 216
    Aug
  • AED 155
    Sep
  • AED 118
    Oct
  • AED 116
    Nov
  • AED 114
    Dec
  • AED 118
    Jan

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Istanbul to London?

Average price of round-trip flights from Istanbul to London purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Istanbul to London are found during May, with an average price of AED 641. Conversely, the highest prices are found during Jul, with an average price of up to AED 1,435.

AED 1,435
AED 1,038
AED 641
AED 244
    Cheapest
  • AED 841
    Feb
  • AED 752
    Mar
  • AED 1,296
    Apr
  • AED 641
    May
  • AED 906
    Jun
  • AED 1,435
    Jul
  • AED 1,276
    Aug
  • AED 880
    Sep
  • AED 941
    Oct
  • AED 868
    Nov
  • AED 969
    Dec
  • AED 897
    Jan

What's the cheapest day to fly from Istanbul to London?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Istanbul to London on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Istanbul to London is Wed, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Sun, as prices are usually highest then.

AED 551
AED 504
AED 456
AED 409
    Cheapest
  • AED 497
    Mon
  • AED 474
    Tue
  • AED 456
    Wed
  • AED 466
    Thu
  • AED 462
    Fri
  • AED 526
    Sat
  • AED 551
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul to London (IST-LON)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Wizz Air UK offers one-way fares as low as AED 107 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. IST to LGW on Sun, Mar 29), while Wizz Air UK offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AED 153 departing on Thu, Feb 26 and returning on Tue, Mar 3.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Istanbul to London with the following airlines, including: Turkish Airlines AJet Pegasus Airlines British Airways Wizz Air UK Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 4 hours 7 minutes to fly from Istanbul (IST) to London (LON).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Istanbul to London is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 60 flight per week flying from Istanbul to London. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Turkish Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- TK1985 (14:00)
  • To find best deals on flights from Istanbul to London, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sun, Mar 29, with one-way flights priced at just AED 107.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Wizz Air UK.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for London travel is around August.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Istanbul to London is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to London on February 17, 2026 with Wizz Air UK, with prices starting at AED 202.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in London, with Istanbul Airport to Heathrow Airport (IST-LHR) is by far the most common option on this route: London City Airport (LCY) London Gatwick Airport (LGW) Heathrow Airport (LHR) London Luton Airport (LTN) London Southend Airport (SEN) London Stansted Airport (STN).
  • The time difference between London and Istanbul is 3h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from Istanbul to London

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Istanbul to London?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Istanbul to London on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Wizz Air UK offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Istanbul to London, with an average price of AED 412.

AED 131
AED 412
AED 693
AED 974
AED 1,255
Wizz Air UK
AED 412
Wizz Air UK
AJet
AED 434
AJet
Pegasus Airlines
AED 536
Pegasus Airlines
Turkish Airlines
AED 800
Turkish Airlines
British Airways
AED 822
British Airways
LOT Polish Airlines
AED 1,255
LOT Polish Airlines

Which airlines operate the most flights from Istanbul to London?

Data is based on the number of flights from Istanbul to London operated by each airline on Trip.com in the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, Turkish Airlines operates the most flights from Istanbul to London, with 71 flight per week.

25
40
56
71
Turkish Airlines
71
Turkish Airlines
IndiGo
69
IndiGo
Sichuan Airlines
68
Sichuan Airlines
EVA Air
59
EVA Air
Pakistan International Airlines
55
Pakistan International Airlines
Pegasus Airlines
40
Pegasus Airlines

How many flights are there each day from Istanbul to London?

Data is based on the number of flights from Istanbul to London for each day of the week on Trip.com over the last month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Istanbul to London depart on Saturday, and the fewest flights depart on Tuesday.

400
341
281
222
Highest
292
Mon
281
Tue
285
Wed
303
Thu
370
Fri
400
Sat
339
Sun