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Flights from London to Istanbul
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Airlines Flying This Route
Aegean Airlines
Air France
British Airways
Direct
BT
EW
JU
KLM
Lufthansa
LO
LX
Airports on this route
Flying from London
- LHR
Heathrow Airport
London
Arriving in Istanbul
- IST
Istanbul Airport
Istanbul
- SAW
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Istanbul
Best time to fly
Among the months with available fare data, October had the lowest observed fare, from $157.
Istanbul is mildest and driest from July to September.
Based on typical climate for the destination, not a forecast.
Typical climate in Istanbul
Average daily highs and lows in Istanbul, and how often it rains.
Warmest month
Jul, around 28°C
Mildest months
Jul to Sep
Wettest month
Jan, about 14 rainy days
- Jan: average high 9°C, average low 4°C, 14 days of rain.
- Feb: average high 11°C, average low 4°C, 10 days of rain.
- Mar: average high 12°C, average low 4°C, 13 days of rain.
- Apr: average high 16°C, average low 8°C, 12 days of rain.
- May: average high 20°C, average low 12°C, 11 days of rain.
- Jun: average high 25°C, average low 17°C, 10 days of rain.
- Jul: average high 28°C, average low 20°C, 5 days of rain.
- Aug: average high 28°C, average low 21°C, 6 days of rain.
- Sep: average high 25°C, average low 18°C, 8 days of rain.
- Oct: average high 20°C, average low 14°C, 9 days of rain.
- Nov: average high 16°C, average low 10°C, 10 days of rain.
- Dec: average high 12°C, average low 7°C, 13 days of rain.
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Tips for Cheaper Flights
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Frequently Asked Questions
A typical flight from London to Istanbul takes about 3h 55m.
The route from London to Istanbul covers approximately 2,512 km.
Yes, direct flights are available from London to Istanbul, taking approximately 3h 55m.
Flights to Istanbul arrive at Istanbul Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
10 airlines operate this route, including Aegean Airlines, Air France, British Airways, BT.
Among the months with available fare data, October had the lowest observed fares from London to Istanbul.