RM625 Cheap Flights from London (LHR) to Istanbul (IST)

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Cheap Flights from London to Istanbul (LHR-IST)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at RM625 for one-way flights and RM1,026 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

British Airways
Thu, 26 Feb - Mon, 2 Mar
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
RM1,026 Return, found 4 days ago
RM1,026
Return
found 4 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Thu, 26 Feb from London to Istanbul, returning Mon, 2 Mar, priced at RM1,026 found 4 days ago
British Airways
Thu, 4 Dec - Mon, 8 Dec
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
RM1,027 Return, found 2 days ago
RM1,027
Return
found 2 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Thu, 4 Dec from London to Istanbul, returning Mon, 8 Dec, priced at RM1,027 found 2 days ago
British Airways
Thu, 11 Dec - Tue, 16 Dec
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
RM1,029 Return, found 12 hours ago
RM1,029
Return
found 12 hours ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Thu, 11 Dec from London to Istanbul, returning Tue, 16 Dec, priced at RM1,029 found 12 hours ago
British Airways
Fri, 26 Sep - Fri, 3 Oct
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
RM1,057 Return, found 6 days ago
RM1,057
Return
found 6 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Fri, 26 Sep from London to Istanbul, returning Fri, 3 Oct, priced at RM1,057 found 6 days ago
British Airways
Sat, 27 Sep - Fri, 3 Oct
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
RM1,060 Return, found 3 days ago
RM1,060
Return
found 3 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Sat, 27 Sep from London to Istanbul, returning Fri, 3 Oct, priced at RM1,060 found 3 days ago
Turkish Airlines
Wed, 12 Nov - Tue, 18 Nov
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
RM1,084 Return, found 2 days ago
RM1,084
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Wed, 12 Nov from London to Istanbul, returning Tue, 18 Nov, priced at RM1,084 found 2 days ago
Turkish Airlines
Fri, 6 Feb - Tue, 10 Feb
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
RM1,085 Return, found 1 day ago
RM1,085
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Fri, 6 Feb from London to Istanbul, returning Tue, 10 Feb, priced at RM1,085 found 1 day ago
Aegean
Wed, 12 Nov - Tue, 18 Nov
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
RM1,100 Return, found 2 days ago
RM1,100
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Aegean flight, departing Wed, 12 Nov from London to Istanbul, returning Tue, 18 Nov, priced at RM1,100 found 2 days ago
KLM
Thu, 26 Feb - Mon, 2 Mar
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
RM1,149 Return, found 4 days ago
RM1,149
Return
found 4 days ago
Select KLM flight, departing Thu, 26 Feb from London to Istanbul, returning Mon, 2 Mar, priced at RM1,149 found 4 days ago
Air France
Thu, 26 Feb - Mon, 2 Mar
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
RM1,173 Return, found 4 days ago
RM1,173
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Air France flight, departing Thu, 26 Feb from London to Istanbul, returning Mon, 2 Mar, priced at RM1,173 found 4 days ago

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

February is typically the cheapest month to fly

From RM 646 - RM 1,002 per traveller.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

London to Istanbul route information
Origin airport
Heathrow
Destination airport
Istanbul
Airlines serving
Aegean, Air France, British Airways, KLM, LOT-Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines
Return price
RM1,026
Distance
2473 km
Average flight time
5 hours 54 mins

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from London Heathrow to IST?
The lowest price advertised for a round-trip flight between LHR and IST is RM1,026. But you better get a move on. This price is based on fares offered within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul Airport?
Every air carrier has its own terms and conditions. If you do decide to cancel, follow the instructions on our Customer Service Portal.
Can I fly from London Heathrow to IST right now?
To see what travel restrictions and quarantine requirements are in place for different citizens flying from LHR to Istanbul Airport please visit our COVID 19 travel advisor portal link.
How do I find cheap flights from LHR to IST 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 London Heathrow to IST flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from London Heathrow to IST?
The flight distance between LHR and Istanbul Airport is 2,500 kilometres. Work your way through your travel song playlist or finish that novel and the trip will whiz by.
Which airlines fly direct from Heathrow Airport to IST?
There are no direct flights, so you'll have to make at least one stop between Heathrow Airport and IST. Use the layover time to stretch your legs and freshen up.
Are Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Tickets from London Heathrow to IST are available up to 12 months before departure on Expedia. And although you may occasionally score a great last-minute deal, it's never something you can count on. Also, booking your flights in advance means you'll have more options — and you can avoid getting trapped in the dreaded middle seat! We regularly update our fares to bring you the biggest bargains, so check back often for all the latest specials.

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