Turkish Airlines Flights from London to Istanbul

At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from London to Istanbul with the following airlines, including: Wizz Air UK AJet Pegasus Airlines Turkish Airlines British Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

A flight from London (LON) to Istanbul (IST) takes an average of 3 hours 49 minutes.

By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from London to Istanbul is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

On average, 85 direct flights operate each week between London and Istanbul. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
Turkish Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – TK1988 (departure at 06:31)

The cheapest month to book a flight from London to Istanbul is usually November, when demand is lower.

After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from London to Istanbul on September 30, 2026 with Wizz Air UK, with prices starting at £68.

Flights to Istanbul can arrive at: Ataturk Airport (ISL)Istanbul Airport (IST)Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). The most common route connects London Stansted Airport and Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (STN–SAW).

The time difference between Istanbul and London is 3h.

Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.