LGW - IST

C$ 63 Find Cheap Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul

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Cheap Flights from Gatwick to Istanbul (LGW-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Gatwick to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Gatwick to Istanbul

Mon, 5 Jan - Fri, 9 Jan
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1:05 p.m. - 8:05 p.m.LGW-IST
4h 00mdirect
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10:40 p.m. - 11:55 p.m.IST-LGW
4h 15mdirect
C$ 132Wizz Air
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Fri, 28 Nov - Fri, 5 Dec
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1:10 p.m. - 8:10 p.m.LGW-IST
4h 00mdirect
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10:40 p.m. - 11:55 p.m.IST-LGW
4h 15mdirect
C$ 137Wizz Air
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Sun, 30 Nov - Sun, 7 Dec
Wizz Air Logo
1:10 p.m. - 8:10 p.m.LGW-IST
4h 00mdirect
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10:25 p.m. - 11:40 p.m.IST-LGW
4h 15mdirect
C$ 140Wizz Air
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Wed, 19 Nov - Sat, 22 Nov
Wizz Air Logo
1:05 p.m. - 8:05 p.m.LGW-IST
4h 00mdirect
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10:40 p.m. - 11:55 p.m.IST-LGW
4h 15mdirect
C$ 146Wizz Air
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Fri, 28 Nov - Fri, 5 Dec
Wizz Air Logo
1:10 p.m. - 8:10 p.m.LGW-IST
4h 00mdirect
Wizz Air Logo
10:40 p.m. - 11:55 p.m.IST-LGW
4h 15mdirect
C$ 149Wizz Air
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Mon, 1 Dec - Mon, 1 Dec
Wizz Air Logo
1:05 p.m. - 8:05 p.m.LGW-IST
4h 00mdirect
Wizz Air Logo
10:40 p.m. - 11:55 p.m.IST-LGW
4h 15mdirect
C$ 153Wizz Air
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Mon, 1 Dec - Mon, 8 Dec
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7:30 a.m. - 3:10 a.m.LGW-IST
16h 40m1 stop
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6:30 a.m. - 2:35 p.m.IST-LGW
11h 05m1 stop
C$ 261Multiple Airlines
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Thu, 27 Nov - Wed, 3 Dec
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:20 a.m. - 5:20 p.m.LGW-IST
4h 00mdirect
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3:10 p.m. - 4:10 p.m.IST-LGW
4h 00mdirect
C$ 280Turkish Airlines
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Thu, 27 Nov - Wed, 3 Dec
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:25 a.m. - 1:25 p.m.LGW-IST
4h 00mdirect
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3:10 p.m. - 4:10 p.m.IST-LGW
4h 00mdirect
C$ 282Turkish Airlines
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Fri, 28 Nov - Fri, 5 Dec
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:25 a.m. - 1:25 p.m.LGW-IST
4h 00mdirect
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3:10 p.m. - 4:10 p.m.IST-LGW
4h 00mdirect
C$ 317Turkish Airlines
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Everything you should know

Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Navigating security at Gatwick takes around 15 minutes.
The new metro link connects Istanbul Airport to the city.
Expert advice
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Top airlines
Wizz Air
Cheapest • from C$ 132 (round-trip)
Turkish Airlines
Best reviews • 7.3 score
Airline reviews
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+1
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When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 24% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
March
Cheapest • 42% price drop
November
Most popular
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+1
+1
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+1
Cheapest round-trip
C$ 132
Typical prices: C$ 120-C$ 287
Wizz Air
Mon 5/1Fri 9/1
LGW - IST • Direct
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 63
Typical prices: C$ 63-C$ 185
Wizz Air
Fri 2/1
LGW - IST • Direct
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Gatwick to Istanbul flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Gatwick to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport departing in January.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport is March, where tickets cost C$ 168 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 478 and C$ 465 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 24% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Gatwick to Istanbul

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Navigating security at Gatwick is efficient, usually taking around 15 minutes. Consider a Fast Track pass if you're short on time.

Read more about LGWby Duncan Madden
IST

The new metro link connects Istanbul Airport to the city, operating from 6 am to midnight with trains every 5 minutes.

Read more about ISTby Jenna Scatena
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Jenna Scatena

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Jenna Scatena

Journalist and Travel Writer, Jenna Scatena is an award-winning travel writer with a love for sharing stories and exploring new places, especially by Vespa. Though she's from San Francisco, she has spent a significant chunk of her vacation days over the last decade eating her way through Texas and sleeping in hotels around the world—especially in California, the Middle East, and Europe.

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Duncan Madden

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Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flightC$ 63
Best time to beat the crowds (18% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 33% lower on average.
Flight from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul

When to book flights from Gatwick to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Gatwick to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport was C$ 63 for a one-way ticket and C$ 132 for a round-trip.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul?

    London Gatwick Airport and Istanbul are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave London Gatwick Airport from London Gatwick and will be arriving at Istanbul.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul?

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between London Gatwick Airport and Istanbul.

  • On which days can I fly direct from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul?

    There are direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to Istanbul, Turkish Airlines or Wizz Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Istanbul are Turkish Airlines and Wizz Air. With an average price for the route of C$ 385 and an overall rating of 7.3, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. Wizz Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 184 and an overall rating of 6.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from London Gatwick Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back to London Gatwick Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul from London Gatwick Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 60 or less one-way and C$ 678 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from London Gatwick to Istanbul.
Find which airlines fly direct from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

London Gatwick to Istanbul

Monday

Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

Thursday

Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

Friday

Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

Saturday

Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

Sunday

Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

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Direct returns

Istanbul to London Gatwick

Monday

Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

Thursday

Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

Friday

Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

Saturday

Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

Sunday

Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Gatwick to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from London to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Gatwick to Istanbul? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4037 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.4Food
7.4Entertainment
7.3Boarding
7.7Crew
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They changed the return flight to the next day and it interrupted the plans we had in our connecting city.

4.0 OkaySharon, Nov 2025ATH - IST
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They changed the return flight to the next day and it interrupted the plans we had in our connecting city.

it was a terrible experience. after 4 hours at the gate the flight was cancelled. the airline offered to rebook the flight for 26 hours later. Our team was travelling for an international competition. They missed the competition because the airline delayed them for over 30 hours. We already left the airport but the next morning we received an email stating that we were rebooked for a flight which was another 24 hours later after the already rebooked flight. We bought a ticket on Kayak. The reservation was delivered with a logo Airfareassist. I used Kayak services for over 20 years and assumed that I was dealing with a legitimate organization. Once the flight was postponed for over 40 hours, I learned that Airfareassist is a 3rd party agency whom kayak routes business to without notifying me, the customer. While I was entitled for a full refund, which was confirmed by the airline, Airfareassist only offered a partial refund and kept the difference. Kayak has failed to do a due diligence on the 3rd parties they do business with. As a result I will never do business with kayak again and am filing a complaint with the BBB and the Secretary of Transportation. This is a pure fraud and its unacceptable.

My flight was canceled 1 minute before boarding. The customer service was owful, no one could tell us what was going happened. I spent 30hrs instead of 15 from Washington DC to Brussels. No apologie or help

Boeing 777 is a bad choice for a such a long flight.

It was great! Great value for the price I paid. Great crew and great food in business class

Everything was so smooth. It could be just a better temperature in the plane; it was a little cold.

Turkish Airlines will be my first choice to fly in the future.

On the Boeing 777-300 aircraft there is no personalized climate control for passengers. Every time I've ever flown on this type of airplane I've been uncomfortably warm. For shorter flights (less than 5 hours) this isn't a big deal, but on longer flights where a nap is required to stay comfortable it turns into a nightmare. I love turkish airlines, but I really fo hope they upgrade their fleet. I've flown turkish air once on a newer model and had a fantastic time, so I think its the plane more than the airline.

This is my 2nd time with the Turkish airline. Would definitely recommend. In stability we connected to Indiago would not recommend, very cramped seating. No inflight entertainment..service was inferior.

Staff friendly. Business class but issue with flat bed. Incoming Turkish flight delayed. Made connection due to fast buggy but luggage did not make it. Confusion at Delhi airport

Great crew. Seats do not recline :( but it is budget so i should have known. Otherwise comfy leather chair. Slight slim chair but again budget so expected. No entertainment do makes journey boring. Recommend packing plenty of snacks and games or download plenty of films and music in your device. Staff excellent. Clean flight. On time.

Both of my flights had issues with their time slot with air traffic control, so they left over an hour late and the flight back to London was delayed by over an hour. Please provide more clarity about baggage requirements on booking sites, your website and within the app. I had to pay for extra bags at the airport when departing London, because they didn’t specify that your carry on bag can only be a backpack and not a trolley, my trolley bag fit the size requirements of the backpack but still I was made to pay

The crew at Check-in was very helpful. It’s was appreciate.

It’s a budget airline. You get what you pay for. They insisted on getting us out of the gate and into our slot on time. They got us to the destination safely. Aircraft was clean and well maintained. What more could we want

Half an hour delay. Squeezed into a small Departure Lounge with very few seats. Noisy flight with screaming unruly kids. Loud IPads and Phones. Heaven!

Were delayed in the airport for 5 hours with no explanation. Flight kept getting delayed by an hour at a time and wizz air staff were no where to be found

The flight was delayed 5 hours and I'm and invalid,I wan a refund for this

The cabin crew on that flight were super fantastic and super helpful. They were so polite and considerate that i felt i travelled with a 5star airline.

Delayed delayed delayed - always with Wizzair. Staff were friendly and well mannered but clearly the company is unorganized and the aircrafts are outdated.

It's a budget airline. Great for short flight. Smooth landing.

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