Cheapest Day to Buy Flights from London to Istanbul
London to Istanbul is 2,488 km (1,546 mi) great-circle — typically 4–7 h nonstop. Fares typically bottom out 3–12 weeks before departure; the calendar below shows the cheapest price for every day of the next 12 months.
Check live prices on Aviasales ↗Low Fare Calendar — London to Istanbul
When to book vs. when to fly — London → Istanbul
Live data from recent Aviasales searches for LHR → IST, plus a booking rule of thumb.
Lowest indicative per-adult round-trip fares seen in Aviasales searches — confirmed live on the booking site before payment.
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FAQ — LHR → IST
How much is a flight from London to Istanbul?
Prices vary by season and departure day. The Low Fare Calendar on this page shows the cheapest fare for every day of the coming year between London (LHR) and Istanbul (IST).
Which airlines fly from London to Istanbul?
The London → Istanbul route covers about 2,488 km and typically 4–7 h nonstop. Multiple carriers operate it — search FlyTiming to compare every airline and agency serving LHR → IST in one search.
What is the cheapest day to fly from London to Istanbul?
It varies by month. The price card on this page highlights the cheapest month and the historically cheapest day of the week to fly this route — the Low Fare Calendar below marks low-fare days in green.
When is the best time to book flights from London to Istanbul?
As a rule of thumb, fares on international routes are usually lowest roughly 3–12 weeks before departure — and northern-summer peak (June–August) usually means the highest fares — book early or aim for the shoulder months. The calendar below is the fastest way to spot the cheapest months for London → Istanbul.