£73 Cheap Flights from London (LGW) to Istanbul (IST)

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

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £73 for one-way flights and £81 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Wizz Air UK
Fri, 27 Jun - Fri, 4 Jul
LGW
London
IST
Istanbul
£81 Return, found 8 hours ago
£81
Return
found 8 hours ago
Select Wizz Air UK flight, departing Fri, 27 Jun from London to Istanbul, returning Fri, 4 Jul, priced at £81 found 8 hours ago
Wizz Air UK
Fri, 27 Jun - Fri, 4 Jul
LGW
London
IST
Istanbul
£90 Return, found 8 hours ago
£90
Return
found 8 hours ago
Select Wizz Air UK flight, departing Fri, 27 Jun from London to Istanbul, returning Fri, 4 Jul, priced at £90 found 8 hours ago
Wizz Air UK
Mon, 29 Sep - Fri, 10 Oct
LGW
London
IST
Istanbul
£91 Return, found 2 days ago
£91
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Wizz Air UK flight, departing Mon, 29 Sep from London to Istanbul, returning Fri, 10 Oct, priced at £91 found 2 days ago
Wizz Air UK
Sat, 5 Jul - Mon, 7 Jul
LGW
London
IST
Istanbul
£95 Return, found 7 hours ago
£95
Return
found 7 hours ago
Select Wizz Air UK flight, departing Sat, 5 Jul from London to Istanbul, returning Mon, 7 Jul, priced at £95 found 7 hours ago
Wizz Air UK
Sat, 5 Jul - Mon, 7 Jul
LGW
London
IST
Istanbul
£99 Return, found 7 hours ago
£99
Return
found 7 hours ago
Select Wizz Air UK flight, departing Sat, 5 Jul from London to Istanbul, returning Mon, 7 Jul, priced at £99 found 7 hours ago
Wizz Air UK
Mon, 3 Nov - Mon, 10 Nov
LGW
London
IST
Istanbul
£100 Return, found 2 days ago
£100
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Wizz Air UK flight, departing Mon, 3 Nov from London to Istanbul, returning Mon, 10 Nov, priced at £100 found 2 days ago
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Tue, 20 May - Wed, 11 Jun
LGW
London
IST
Istanbul
£138 Return, found 19 hours ago
£138
Return
found 19 hours ago
Select Norwegian Air Shuttle flight, departing Tue, 20 May from London to Istanbul, returning Wed, 11 Jun, priced at £138 found 19 hours ago
SKY express
Sun, 8 Jun - Wed, 11 Jun
LGW
London
IST
Istanbul
£161 Return, found 9 hours ago
£161
Return
found 9 hours ago
Select SKY express flight, departing Sun, 8 Jun from London to Istanbul, returning Wed, 11 Jun, priced at £161 found 9 hours ago
Turkish Airlines
Thu, 12 Jun - Wed, 18 Jun
LGW
London
IST
Istanbul
£180 Return, just found
£180
Return
just found
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Thu, 12 Jun from London to Istanbul, returning Wed, 18 Jun, priced at £180 just found
Aegean
Wed, 14 Jan - Thu, 15 Jan
LGW
London
IST
Istanbul
£208 Return, found 3 days ago
£208
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Aegean flight, departing Wed, 14 Jan from London to Istanbul, returning Thu, 15 Jan, priced at £208 found 3 days ago
Flight from London to Istanbul route information
Origin airport
Gatwick
Destination airport
Istanbul
Airlines serving
Aegean, Air Baltic, ITA Airways, KM Malta Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle, SKY express, Turkish Airlines, Vueling Airlines, Wizz Air UK
Return price
£81
Distance
2445 km

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Grab a great deal on your flight from Gatwick (LGW) to Istanbul (IST) 

The easiest way to view the best deals on flights from London to Istanbul today is to enter your travel dates and hit search. From here, you can sort your results by price to see the cheapest flights first. Right now, return flights from Gatwick to Istanbul start at just £81 and range up to £208.  

To find an even better deal, try  

  • being flexible on your dates – midweek flights can be cheaper
  • looking for other airports near London and Istanbul
  • booking your flight during June, the cheapest month on this route
  • varying your flight times – early morning and late at night are sometimes cheaper 

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We cater for all flight types, cabin classes and airlines. So whether you’re booking flights from Gatwick to Istanbul for a budget break or a business trip with a bit of pleasure thrown in, we make it easy to secure the seat that’s right for you.  

Thanks to our supersized inventory that offers great choice all in one place, you know you’ll get a great deal with Expedia. Especially if you bundle your flight together with your hotel, you will unlock amazing savings. For added peace of mind, you can choose flexible bookings or filter to find refundable options, so you won’t pay a fee to change your flight.  

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from London Gatwick to IST?
The lowest price advertised for a round-trip flight from London Gatwick to Istanbul Airport is £81. But you better get moving. This figure is based on fares listed 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 London Gatwick to IST?
This varies between airlines, as each has its own set of terms and conditions. Visit the Customer Service Portal, where you’ll find instructions on how to cancel online.
How do I find cheap flights from Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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 LGW to IST flights, you’ll see a “no change fees” filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from London Gatwick to IST?
The flight distance from Gatwick to Arnavutkoy is 2,500 kilometres. Bring a drink, a few snacks and an interesting book to read. Keep yourself occupied and the hours will fly by.
Which airlines fly direct from London Gatwick to Istanbul Airport?
At present, no airlines offer direct flights from Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Istanbul Airport. You’ll have to book a flight with at least one stop. To score the best connections and price, lock in your airfare well in advance.
Are LGW to IST flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Flight prices are constantly going up and down, so it’s no sure thing. While last-minute deals between LGW and Istanbul Airport are of course possible, it also makes sense to keep track of prices well before you fly. In fact, some air carriers publicize their prices up to a year before the departure date. Expedia is continuously updating the biggest airfare bargains around, so keep checking and be ready to lock in your seat when prices drop.

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