Cheap flights from Istanbul to London from £21

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Istanbul London

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Sun, 28 Jul SAW - LHR

Mon, 29 Jul LHR - SAW

£815 £800

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Istanbul London

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Fri, 04 Oct IST - LTN

£22 £21

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Istanbul London

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Fri, 02 Aug IST - LGW

Fri, 02 Aug LGW - IST

-14 %

£94 £81

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Istanbul London

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Mon, 05 Aug SAW - STN

Thu, 08 Aug STN - SAW

£184

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Istanbul London

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Sun, 11 Aug IST - LTN

Tue, 13 Aug LTN - IST

£160 £152

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Mon, 19 Aug IST - LGW

Mon, 19 Aug LGW - IST

£229 £222

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Route information

Currency exchange rates and cost of life

Train Local, one-way ticket

555% Trains are 555% more expensive in London than in Istanbul.

Istanbul £0.42

London £2.75

Meal Mid-priced restaurant

190% The average meal is 190% more expensive in London than in Istanbul.

Istanbul £7

London £20

Taxi Standard daytime start rate

590% Taxis are 590% more expensive in London than in Istanbul.

Istanbul £0.58

London £4

Coffee Regular cappuccino

56% Coffee is 56% more expensive in London than in Istanbul.

Istanbul £2.33

London £3.64

Distance: 1554 miles

Istanbul airports

Istanbul Airport (IST) How far from city centre: 21 miles

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) How far from city centre: 19 miles

Istanbul Atatürk International Havalimani (ISL) How far from city centre: 9 miles

London airports

Stansted (STN) How far from city centre: 30 miles

Heathrow (LHR) How far from city centre: 14 miles

Gatwick (LGW) How far from city centre: 25 miles

Luton International (LTN) How far from city centre: 27 miles

Southend (SEN) How far from city centre: 35 miles

London City (LCY) How far from city centre: 7 miles

Travelling to and from the airports

Flights from Istanbul

Formerly Constantinople, Istanbul is one of the most richly diverse and historical cities in the world. There are two airports in Istanbul, Istanbul Ataturk Airport, located on the European side and one of the busiest airports in Europe, and the secondary Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, located on the Asian side.

It's very easy to take flights to London from Istanbul with flights leaving regularly from both airports. Ataturk Airport was originally opened for military purposes in 1912 before becoming a civilian airport after 1949. It is named after Ataturk, founder of the Republic. Sabiha Gokcen Airport was named after the first ever female pilot of Turkey, who also served as a fighter pilot in the war.

Travel to Istanbul airport

Cheap flights from Istanbul to London may leave from either of the two main airports. Istanbul Ataturk Airport is located 14 miles from the city centre on the European side and Sabiha Gokcen Airport is 19 miles away on the Asian side. There are numerous ways you can travel between the airports and the city centre. One of the easiest and most economical ways is to use the regular Havatas Airport Shuttle Service that runs from Taksim Square to both airports. The metro also connects with the centre of Istanbul, running to and from Ataturk Airport every 15-20 minutes via Zeytinburnu.

Arriving in London

London is one of the most exciting cities in the world to visit; jam packed with iconic landmarks and fascinating sights. You could spend your days browsing London's eclectic markets, such as Camden Market or Portobello Road market, or head to Chinatown for some dim sum. The main commercial shopping areas are centred around Regents Street, Oxford Circus and Bond Street. Catch a world-renowned show in the West End, London's version of Broadway, or brush up on some culture by popping into any number of museums or cutting-edge art galleries. Meanwhile, London's wide open parks and gardens are captivating, no matter the season.

Travelling to the city centre

Istanbul to London flights will arrive at one of London's main airports. Heathrow Airport (west) accesses the city via the Heathrow Express that runs to Paddington Station (15-20 minutes) or on the Piccadilly tube, which goes to the city centre in about 40 minutes. Gatwick in the south connects with London Victoria on the Gatwick Express or local Thameslink services. Stansted in the north east has a direct train running to Liverpool Street that takes around 40 minutes, while Luton in the north west, runs a combined shuttle bus (10 minutes) and train from London Luton Parkway station to St Pancras International Station.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Istanbul to London

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?

Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to United Kingdom. At eDreams have you covered!

If I want to book flights from Istanbul to London at eDreams, how can I find them?

Using our flight search engine, you can find flights from £21 for the route Istanbul - London. At eDreams, we always aim at providing our customers with the cheapest option, allowing you to adjust according to stopovers, airports, dates and many other filters.

Is London more expensive than Istanbul to visit?

Comparing taxi prices, a ride in London costs an average of 4.00 GBP pounds, 590% more expensive than Istanbul, with a fare of 0.58 GBP pounds, while train tickets cost 555% more in London: 2.75 GBP pounds against 0.42 GBP pounds in Istanbul. Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 20.00 GBP euros in London, 186% more than the 7.00 GBP euros in Istanbul. The price of a coffee is approximately 56% more expensive in London, with an average of 3.64 GBP euros, while in Istanbul the coffee costs 2.33 GBP.

What would be the best time to book a flight from Istanbul to London?

The most popular months to book from Istanbul to London are August, September and July.

When would be the best time to travel from Istanbul to London?

The best time of the year to visit London from Istanbul really depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, September is the best month to fly to London from Istanbul in terms of searches from our customers, followed by August and October. If you would rather avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds June, February and May are the months with fewer searches for Istanbul - London.

What is the duration of a flight from Istanbul to London?

Flight duration from Istanbul to London is around 04:23 hours on average, at an average distance of 2,609 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

What is the weather like in London compared to Istanbul?

The average temperature in Istanbul is 32.95 degrees in summer, with precipitation around 5.3 mm ,London's temperatures reach 29.01 during the hot season, with 9.0 average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -3.09 degrees in London, compared to the -0.3 average degrees reported in Istanbul. During the winter period, Istanbul can register 9.0 mm precipitation, while London have an average of 6.0 mm rain level.

From which airports is it possible to fly from Istanbul to London?

The main route from Istanbul to London is: Istanbul Airport (IST) to Heathrow (LHR). The following airlines fly this route:

Turkish Airlines.
British Airways.
Air Canada.
You can also find Istanbul - London flights between Istanbul Atatürk International Havalimani (ISL) to Heathrow (LHR) which are flown by the following airline(s): Turkish Airlines.
British Airways.
Air Canada.

The airlines that fly indirectly from Istanbul to London are:

Ukraine Intl Airlines, stopping in Kiev for 100 minutes at least.

Aegean Airlines, with 85 minutes stop in Athens.
ITA Airways, with 115 minutes scale in Rome.

Stansted Heathrow Gatwick

4.0 /5

Reviews: 7

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carol

Date 2018-09-15 Age 31-50 Location london

Nice and friendly

5.0 /5

Jack

Date 2019-04-14 Age 31-50 Location Luton

Really impressed quick and easy

5.0 /5

Carlos Flano

Date 2018-11-27 Age Over 70 Location

Small but very efficient airport.

4.0 /5

Sunny

Date 2018-05-14 Age 51-70 Location England

None

4.0 /5

Paul

Date 2018-10-06 Age Location

Crowded

4.0 /5

Seinie

Date 2018-11-18 Age 51-70 Location south africa

poor signage re toilets and prayer rooms

1.0 /5

Zalmi

Date 2020-03-24 Age Under 30 Location British

I am not satisfied with eDreams customer service

4.1 /5

Reviews: 15

5.0 /5

Ekdoret

Date 2019-02-17 Age Location

Very clean environment with wifi

5.0 /5

Ton

Date 2018-12-16 Age 51-70 Location london

there were very few cosmetic brands available and too much perfumes

5.0 /5

Abdulkadirmohammadjamil

Date 2018-11-12 Age 31-50 Location United Kingdom

Good

5.0 /5

S S Khan

Date 2018-11-12 Age 51-70 Location Pakitani British

Very well sign posted.

5.0 /5

Gulia

Date 2019-05-27 Age 51-70 Location UK

I did enjoy my flight in a future I will use again

5.0 /5

Govind

Date 2019-01-20 Age Location London

Exelent very good

4.0 /5

Mohammad

Date 2018-12-05 Age 51-70 Location UK

Fast check-in and baggage collection

4.0 /5

Abdulkadirmohammadjamil Asrafi

Date 2018-09-16 Age 31-50 Location United Kingdom

Good

4.0 /5

Mavis

Date 2019-04-28 Age 31-50 Location Uk

Not bad

4.0 /5

Alex Badulescu

Date 2018-03-27 Age 31-50 Location UK

not friendly stagf

4.0 /5

Kamal othowa

Date 2019-03-14 Age 31-50 Location England Middlesex Hounslow london

It was good

4.0 /5

Liz

Date 2019-06-05 Age Under 30 Location London

Needs a Wetherspoons

3.0 /5

Uncle

Date 2018-06-19 Age 51-70 Location Uganda

Attendants could not take decisions quickly enough making me move from one to another which was frustrating

3.0 /5

Hope

Date 2018-09-30 Age 31-50 Location London

Terminal 2 need some much needed upgrading and staff are not so friendly

1.0 /5

Shadbakht

Date 2019-04-17 Age 31-50 Location British

It was the worst flight . They said because of technical problem we have to wait but when I applied for compensation they denied and said it was because of weather. Which was not true

4.1 /5

Reviews: 7

5.0 /5

Burcuharrods

Date 2018-05-10 Age 31-50 Location Turkey

Comfortable and easy travel with Turkish airplanes ✈️

5.0 /5

sege

Date 2018-02-22 Age 31-50 Location London

excellent

5.0 /5

Date 2020-01-18 Age Under 30 Location UK

5.0 /5

Don King

Date 2018-10-06 Age 51-70 Location London

I enjoyed my trip.

4.0 /5

Paddy

Date 2018-12-18 Age 31-50 Location Uk

Good sttaff

4.0 /5

Roy

Date 2018-04-30 Age Over 70 Location Hailsham

Full use of the business class lounge slightly restricted by distance to the gates.

1.0 /5

Shirin

Date 2018-09-19 Age Location Uk

Very upset over access to train platform from airport lift is in one place ticket barriers in another and I could not return my trolley. Train staff at barriers were extremely unhelpful and upsetting. This is on my return to Gatwick when I had to carry two suitcases down to Platform three.

Flight Time 4 h and 23 m Flights from Istanbul and London last around 4 h and 23 m, although this flight time may also depend on other factors.

Cheapest flight £21 The cheapest price available for flights from Istanbul to London that have been booked by our customers in the last 72 hours

Airport of Departure Istanbul Airport You will depart from Istanbul Airport when flying from Istanbul to London

Airport of Arrival Heathrow Outbound flights from Istanbul to London arrive at Heathrow