Cheap Flights from Istanbul (IST) to London (LGW)

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Cheap Flights from Istanbul (IST) to London (LGW)

Prices were available within the past 7 days for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

SKY express
Sun, 21 Sep. - Sun, 28 Sep.
IST
Istanbul
LGW
London
AU$405 Return, found 16 hours ago
AU$405
Return
found 16 hours ago
Select SKY express flight, departing Sun, 21 Sep. from Istanbul to London, returning Sun, 28 Sep., priced at AU$405 found 16 hours ago
Turkish Airlines
Thu, 2 Oct. - Wed, 8 Oct.
IST
Istanbul
LGW
London
AU$412 Return, found 12 hours ago
AU$412
Return
found 12 hours ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Thu, 2 Oct. from Istanbul to London, returning Wed, 8 Oct., priced at AU$412 found 12 hours ago
Turkish Airlines
Fri, 19 Sep. - Fri, 26 Sep.
IST
Istanbul
LGW
London
AU$420 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$420
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Fri, 19 Sep. from Istanbul to London, returning Fri, 26 Sep., priced at AU$420 found 2 days ago
Turkish Airlines
Fri, 26 Sep. - Sun, 5 Oct.
IST
Istanbul
LGW
London
AU$426 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$426
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Fri, 26 Sep. from Istanbul to London, returning Sun, 5 Oct., priced at AU$426 found 6 days ago
Turkish Airlines
Fri, 26 Sep. - Sun, 5 Oct.
IST
Istanbul
LGW
London
AU$427 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$427
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Fri, 26 Sep. from Istanbul to London, returning Sun, 5 Oct., priced at AU$427 found 6 days ago
Turkish Airlines
Wed, 17 Sep. - Sat, 20 Sep.
IST
Istanbul
LGW
London
AU$429 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$429
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Wed, 17 Sep. from Istanbul to London, returning Sat, 20 Sep., priced at AU$429 found 4 days ago
Turkish Airlines
Wed, 8 Oct. - Fri, 31 Oct.
IST
Istanbul
LGW
London
AU$429 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$429
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Wed, 8 Oct. from Istanbul to London, returning Fri, 31 Oct., priced at AU$429 found 6 days ago
Aegean
Fri, 31 Oct. - Tue, 4 Nov.
IST
Istanbul
LGW
London
AU$513 Return, found 14 hours ago
AU$513
Return
found 14 hours ago
Select Aegean flight, departing Fri, 31 Oct. from Istanbul to London, returning Tue, 4 Nov., priced at AU$513 found 14 hours ago
Vueling Airlines
Tue, 21 Apr. - Fri, 8 May
IST
Istanbul
LGW
London
AU$552 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$552
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Vueling Airlines flight, departing Tue, 21 Apr. from Istanbul to London, returning Fri, 8 May, priced at AU$552 found 1 day ago
Air Baltic
Mon, 19 Jan. - Sun, 25 Jan.
IST
Istanbul
LGW
London
AU$753 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$753
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Air Baltic flight, departing Mon, 19 Jan. from Istanbul to London, returning Sun, 25 Jan., priced at AU$753 found 2 days ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul (IST) to London (LGW)

March is typically the cheapest month to fly

From AU$107 - AU$545 per traveller.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Flight from Istanbul to London route information
Origin airport
Istanbul
Destination airport
Gatwick
Airlines serving
Air Baltic, ITA Airways, Iberia, KM Malta Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Vueling Airlines
Return price
AU$405
Distance
2445 km
Average flight time
2 hours 4 mins

Your quick guide to flights from Istanbul to London

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Find cheap flights from Istanbul to London

From the great flight deals with prices currently ranging from AU$405 to AU$753, you can choose to see the cheapest flights first. Generally, you can book the cheapest flights from Istanbul to London around 4 to 6 weeks in advance. If your travel dates are flexible, try to avoid weekends and peak seasons – when you are more likely to grab the lowest prices. Even last minute, there are some impressive deals. The cheapest time to fly to London is normally in September.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from IST to London Gatwick?
Within the past 7 days on Expedia, for flights departing within the next year, the lowest price available for a round-trip flight between IST and London Gatwick was AU$405. Cheap fares don't hang around, so make sure you book yours today. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from IST to LGW?
We get that your situation can change unexpectedly, so we've made it as simple as possible for you to cancel your flight online. Just visit the Customer Service Portal and follow the instructions.
Can I fly from Istanbul Airport to LGW right now?
To see what travel restrictions and quarantine requirements are in place for different citizens flying from Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick please visit our COVID 19 travel advisor portal link.
How do I find cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to LGW that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for Istanbul Airport to LGW flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from IST to LGW?
The flying distance between IST (IST) and LGW (LGW) is 2 500 kilometres. Sneak in a nap or get stuck into a book and the trip will whiz by.
Which airlines fly direct from Istanbul Airport to LGW?
Unfortunately, there are no airlines that fly directly between IST and London Gatwick. You'll need to book a flight with at least one stop.
Are Istanbul Airport to LGW flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Flight prices are constantly going up and down, so it's no sure thing. While last-minute flight deals between IST and Gatwick Airport (LGW) are possible, it also makes sense to monitor prices well before you fly. In fact, some carriers announce their prices up to 12 months before the departure date. Expedia is continuously updating the biggest airfare bargains around, so keep checking back and be ready to lock in your seat when the price is low.

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