Flights to Istanbul, Turkey
Compare flights to Istanbul from the UK. Depart London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW), Manchester (MAN), Birmingham (BHX) and Edinburgh (EDI) for Istanbul (IST), Antalya (AYT), Izmir (ADB) and pay in GBP on Wakanow.
Why book Istanbul flights on Wakanow?
- Fares shown in GBP, with local payment methods.
- Compare airlines from London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW), Manchester (MAN), Birmingham (BHX) and Edinburgh (EDI) in one search.
- 24/7 support and a Wakanow booking file after you pay.
- Dedicated route pages into Istanbul for one-way or return trips.
Which is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul?
November–March, skipping Christmas and February half-term, is the typical low season for Istanbul.
- Skip school holidays, Christmas and February half-term when you can.
- Tuesday and Wednesday departures are often softer than Friday night.
- Book 6–8 weeks ahead — last-minute seats to Istanbul jump quickly.
Who flies to Istanbul from the UK?
- Airlines travellers compare most: Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, AJet, Emirates, Air France.
- Nonstop may run seasonally from London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW), Manchester (MAN), Birmingham (BHX) and Edinburgh (EDI) — not always daily.
- One-stop via the Gulf, Istanbul, Addis Ababa or Europe when nonstop is full or expensive.
How to book flights to Istanbul
- Pick a departure airport from London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW), Manchester (MAN), Birmingham (BHX) and Edinburgh (EDI).
- Choose Istanbul (or a city below), dates and passengers.
- Compare cabin, bags and total travel time, then pay in GBP on wakanow.co.uk.
People also ask about flights to Istanbul
November–March, skipping Christmas and February half-term, is the typical low season for Istanbul. Mid-week seats (Tuesday/Wednesday) booked 6–8 weeks out often beat weekend and last-minute fares.
Searches from London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW), Manchester (MAN), Birmingham (BHX) and Edinburgh (EDI) often show Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, AJet, Emirates, Air France. Nonstop is not always daily — also compare one-stop options via the Gulf, Istanbul, Addis Ababa or European hubs.
Check official travel advice before you go. Use registered hotels, trusted transfers and keep documents current. Wakanow issues the ticket; entry and health rules are set by the destination.
Outside school holidays and weekends. A 7-night return booked mid-week usually undercuts last-minute trips to Istanbul.
It depends on schedule, baggage and price. Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, AJet, Emirates, Air France appear often for travellers from the UK. Also compare British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, easyJet, Kenya Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines and Air Peace on Wakanow.
Fares move with dates, cabin and how early you book. Pay in GBP on wakanow.co.uk. Add hotel, transfers and activities — a city week costs far less than safari or resort time.
Budget the ticket plus a mid-range hotel, meals and local transport. Safari lodges, beach resorts or large cities raise the total. Use live prices rather than a fixed average.
Most arrivals use Istanbul (IST), Antalya (AYT), Izmir (ADB). Pick a city below, then a departure airport from the UK to see live times.
Yes. Wakanow shows fares in GBP for travellers in United Kingdom, with local payment options and 24/7 support.
Pick a departure airport below to see times into Istanbul.