NZ$246 Cheap Flights London to Istanbul (LHR-IST)

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

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.

British Airways
Thu, 15 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
NZ$423 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$423
Return
found 2 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Thu, 15 Jan from London to Istanbul, returning Thu, 22 Jan, priced at NZ$423 found 2 days ago
British Airways
Sat, 6 Dec - Sun, 7 Dec
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
NZ$430 Return, found 6 days ago
NZ$430
Return
found 6 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Sat, 6 Dec from London to Istanbul, returning Sun, 7 Dec, priced at NZ$430 found 6 days ago
British Airways
Tue, 9 Dec - Sun, 14 Dec
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
NZ$430 Return, found 6 days ago
NZ$430
Return
found 6 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Tue, 9 Dec from London to Istanbul, returning Sun, 14 Dec, priced at NZ$430 found 6 days ago
Aegean
Tue, 9 Dec - Sun, 14 Dec
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
NZ$433 Return, found 6 days ago
NZ$433
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Aegean flight, departing Tue, 9 Dec from London to Istanbul, returning Sun, 14 Dec, priced at NZ$433 found 6 days ago
British Airways
Fri, 6 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
NZ$434 Return, found 3 days ago
NZ$434
Return
found 3 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Fri, 6 Mar from London to Istanbul, returning Thu, 12 Mar, priced at NZ$434 found 3 days ago
British Airways
Wed, 10 Dec - Tue, 23 Dec
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
NZ$435 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$435
Return
found 2 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Wed, 10 Dec from London to Istanbul, returning Tue, 23 Dec, priced at NZ$435 found 2 days ago
British Airways
Mon, 8 Dec - Tue, 23 Dec
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
NZ$436 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$436
Return
found 2 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Mon, 8 Dec from London to Istanbul, returning Tue, 23 Dec, priced at NZ$436 found 2 days ago
Turkish Airlines
Fri, 6 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
NZ$446 Return, found 3 days ago
NZ$446
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Fri, 6 Mar from London to Istanbul, returning Thu, 12 Mar, priced at NZ$446 found 3 days ago
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, 21 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
NZ$458 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$458
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Scandinavian Airlines flight, departing Tue, 21 Apr from London to Istanbul, returning Sun, 26 Apr, priced at NZ$458 found 2 days ago
Air France
Wed, 4 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar
LHR
London
IST
Istanbul
NZ$465 Return, found 3 days ago
NZ$465
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Air France flight, departing Wed, 4 Mar from London to Istanbul, returning Tue, 10 Mar, priced at NZ$465 found 3 days ago

Alternative airports near Istanbul

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Istanbul Airport IST. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city centre is 35 minutes. Flights from NZ$435
IST
Istanbul Airport
Cheapest
Average driving time to city centre35 min
Flights from NZ$435
Flight from London to Istanbul route information
Origin airport
Heathrow
Destination airport
Istanbul
Airlines serving
Aegean, Air France, Air Serbia, British Airways, KLM, KM Malta Airlines, LOT-Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, Turkish Airlines
Return price
NZ$423
Distance
2473 km
Average flight time
6 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 NZ$423. 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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