Türkiye · IST
Cheap flights to Istanbul
Two continents, the Bosphorus, the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia — and a giant connecting hub for onward flights.
- Arrival airport
- Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Distance from London
- 1,546 miles
- Non-stop flying time
- around 3h 30m
- With one stop
- usually 6h 30m–8h 30m
- Local time
- UTC+3
- Currency
- Turkish lira (TRY)
When to go
April to June and September to November.
How people get there
Common connecting points for Istanbul: Direct flights are common; others connect in Istanbul. Which airlines are flying, and whether there is a non-stop service on your dates, changes through the year — a consultant checks live schedules and fares for you.
Fly to Istanbul from
- London Heathrow1,546 mi
- London Gatwick1,529 mi
- London Stansted1,526 mi
- Manchester1,657 mi
- Birmingham1,618 mi
- Leeds Bradford1,644 mi
- Glasgow1,795 mi
- Edinburgh1,758 mi
- Newcastle1,674 mi
- Bristol1,639 mi
Other cities in Türkiye
Entry requirements change. Check the latest UK government travel advice for Türkiye before you book.
Questions people ask
- How long is the flight to Istanbul from London?
- Istanbul is about 1,546 miles from Heathrow. A non-stop flight, where one operates, takes around 3h 30m; with one connection most journeys take 6h 30m to 8h 30m.
- Which airport do I fly into?
- Istanbul Airport, airport code IST.
- What is the time difference?
- Local time in Istanbul is UTC+3. The UK is on UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer.
- When is the best time to go?
- April to June and September to November.
- How do I get today’s fare?
- Send us your route or call 020 3137 8781 — we’re open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A consultant checks live fares across the airlines and calls you back.