C$ 113 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul to London – Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Istanbul Airport to London:

• Earliest: departs at 7:40 am and lands at 11:47 am
• Latest: departs at 11:05 pm and lands at 3:12 am.

The flight takes about 4h 07m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Istanbul Airport to London.

A direct flight from Istanbul Airport to London takes 4h 07m, covering 3,967 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to London range from C$ 135 to C$ 421, with an average of C$ 233 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 135 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 99% above the C$ 233 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average C$ 228 round-trip, compared to C$ 266 via a layover through Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 25–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Istanbul Airport to London flights, with 39% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 31%, Evening flights for 15%, and Night flights for 15%.

One-way fares from Istanbul Airport to London are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 124, which is 50% below the typical average for this route.

Since London is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near London Heathrow Airport (LHR) – daily rates from around C$ 10:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Hertz

Near London Gatwick Airport (LGW) – daily rates from around C$ 10:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Europcar
• Alamo

Near London City Airport (LCY) – daily rates from around C$ 14:

• GREEN MOTION
• Budget
• Hertz
• Avis
• Sixt

Near London Stansted Airport (STN) – daily rates from around C$ 14:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• U-Save

Near London Luton Airport (LTN) – daily rates from around C$ 15:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• U-Save

Flights from Istanbul Airport to London usually depart from Istanbul (IST) and may arrive at several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Istanbul Airport to London route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 48m.

One-stop flights from Istanbul Airport to London most commonly connect through:

• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 38% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 36% on flights from Istanbul Airport to London. Friday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 242 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 377, a difference of C$ 134.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between Istanbul Airport and London. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Turkish Airlines
• British Airways
• Wizz Air
• easyJet

Flying via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 29m, compared with 8h 02m via Dalaman (DLM) and 9h 12m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

London is 3 hours behind Istanbul Airport (British Time vs Turkey Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in London are Trafalgar Square, Hyde Park, and London Eye. These are among the most viewed places in London on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Istanbul Airport to London flights:

• Wizz Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• easyJet: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Turkish Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Wizz Air: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• British Airways: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.