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Wed, Jul 29
London STNIstanbul SAW
£137
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Mon, Jul 27
London LCYIstanbul IST
£143
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Tue, Jul 28
London STNIstanbul SAW
£149
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Wed, Jul 22
London STNIstanbul SAW
£150
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Mon, Jul 20
London STNIstanbul SAW
£161
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Tue, Jul 21
London LGWIstanbul SAW
£164
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Wed, Jul 22 – Tue, Jul 28
London STNIstanbul SAW
£182
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Wed, Jul 29 – Tue, Aug 4
London STNIstanbul SAW
£186
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Wed, Jul 29 – Thu, Aug 6
London STNIstanbul IST
£189
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Mon, Jul 27 – Tue, Aug 4
London LCYIstanbul IST
£198
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Tue, Jul 21 – Tue, Jul 28
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£198
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Wed, Jul 29 – Sat, Aug 1
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How much do flights to Istanbul cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£137

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£180

Cheapest round-trip

£182

Average round-trip

£204

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Istanbul airports to the city center

Fastest options: Metro and Havaist bus from IST, Havabus from SAW. Best value: public buses and metro connections.

Istanbul is served by two major airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. Istanbul Airport (IST) lies 35 km northwest of central Istanbul, while Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is located 40 km southeast on the Asian side. Transport options include metro, airport buses, public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions, which can be significant in this bustling metropolis.

How to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Istanbul?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

24-30 min

₺23 – ₺35; Istanbulkart fare; transfers extra (~$0.70–1.00 USD)

every 6–10 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers to European side

60-120 min

₺180 – ₺250; varies by destination (~$5–7 USD)

every 20–60 min (traffic dependent)

direct to Taksim or Sultanahmet

40-90 min

₺800 – ₺1,500; metered; varies by traffic (~$22–42 USD)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

40-90 min

₺1,200 – ₺2,500; pre-booked; fixed price (~$33–70 USD)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or late arrivals

How to get from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Istanbul?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

60-120 min

₺150 – ₺200; varies by destination (~$4–6 USD)

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

direct to Taksim or Kadıköy

60-90 min

₺17 – ₺25; Istanbulkart fare (~$0.50–0.70 USD)

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

45-100 min

₺700 – ₺1,400; metered; varies by traffic (~$20–40 USD)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door to Asian side

45-100 min

₺650 – ₺1,300; app-based; varies by demand (~$18–36 USD)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

cashless payment option

Notes:

  • Prices in TRY; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Istanbulkart is required for metro and public buses; cards available at airport stations and kiosks.
  • Istanbul traffic can be severe, especially during rush hours. Allow extra time for road-based transport.
  • Taxis are metered; ensure the meter is running. Ride-hailing prices vary with demand.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Istanbul

Depart from
Gatwick
Arrive to
Istanbul Airport
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
2521 km
Worth visiting
Blue Mosque, Istanbul - Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia) - Topkapi Palace

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from London to Istanbul in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 22.06Tue 23.06Wed 24.06Thu 25.06Fri 26.06Sat 27.06Sun 28.06
Pegasus
---------4566
Wizz Air
---------1222
Turkish Airlines
---------------2---
Weekly flights: 30 totalDaily flights: 4.29 averageMost flights: Saturday 6 flights
AirlineMon 29.06Tue 30.06Wed 01.07Thu 02.07Fri 03.07Sat 04.07Sun 05.07
Pegasus
4457778
Wizz Air
2212211
Turkish Airlines
11333------
Weekly flights: 64 totalDaily flights: 9.14 averageMost flights: Sunday 8 flights
AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
Pegasus
7657532
Wizz Air
2212111
Turkish Airlines
------1------------
Weekly flights: 46 totalDaily flights: 6.57 averageMost flights: Monday 7 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
Pegasus
21---------------
Wizz Air
---1122------
Turkish Airlines
---------------------
Weekly flights: 9 totalDaily flights: 1.29 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from London to Istanbul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
PegasusPGTPCNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes
RyanairRYRFRNo
Wizz AirWZZW6No

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Istanbul

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January9°C5°C
February9°C5°C
March11°C7°C
April15°C9°C
May20°C14°C
June25°C19°C
July28°C22°C
August28°C23°C
September25°C20°C
October19°C15°C
November15°C12°C
December11°C8°C
Hottest Month
28°C
July
Coldest month
5°C
January
Sunny days
305
days per year
Snow days
2
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
20 Jun
26°C19°C
27 Jun
27°C20°C
Sunday
21 Jun
27°C19°C
28 Jun
27°C20°C
Monday
22 Jun
27°C20°C
29 Jun
28°C20°C
Tuesday
23 Jun
26°C20°C
30 Jun
27°C20°C
Wednesday
24 Jun
29°C20°C
1 Jul
24°C20°C
Thursday
25 Jun
30°C21°C
2 Jul
26°C19°C
Friday
26 Jun
28°C22°C
3 Jul
28°C21°C

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from London to Istanbul?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between London and Istanbul takes around 3.8 hours.
What is the flight distance between London and Istanbul?
The flight distance between London and Istanbul is 2521 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between London and Istanbul?
Several carriers operate flights between London and Istanbul. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Wizz Air, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus.
What are the most popular routes to and from London?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as London and Tirana, Barcelona, Jeddah, Tel Aviv, Prague, Paris, Athens, Bucharest, Málaga, Marrakesh, Bangkok, Rome, Chișinău, Madrid, Budapest, Edinburgh, New York, Oslo, Agadir, Düsseldorf.
What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Istanbul and Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Bristol, Glasgow, Newcastle upon Tyne, Belfast, Antalya, Bucharest, Tbilisi, Budapest, New York, Tel Aviv, Chișinău, Athens, Dubai, İzmir, Amman, Vienna, Liverpool.
Which airports are there in London?
London is mainly served by Gatwick. But there are other airports nearby, including London Stansted, Heathrow, Luton, London Southend, London City, RAF Northolt.
What airports are near London?
The main airport in London is Gatwick. It is also served by Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Cardiff, Bournemouth, Southampton, Norwich, Exeter, Humberside.
What airports are near Istanbul?
The main airport in Istanbul is Istanbul Airport. It is also served by Anadolu, Yenişehir, Tekirdağ Çorlu.
Which airlines fly between London and Istanbul?
Currently, you can fly between London and Istanbul with Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, easyJet, Ryanair, Wizz Air.
When’s the best time to travel between London and Istanbul?
What flights operate between London and Istanbul?
How many airports are there near London?
How many airports are there near Istanbul?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between London and Istanbul depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between London and Istanbul arrive?
What time do flights between London and Istanbul depart?
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