Flights to Istanbul

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2501 km

Distance

Weather now

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+4°C

Snow

Airports

IST

14km

SAW

31km

ISL

35km

Flight prices to Istanbul

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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul?

Here are approximate min and max prices for London to Istanbul flight (one-way) at the moment:

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7 - 14 nights

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We’ve developed the Trip Period feature to help you find the best prices to Istanbul if you are flexible. Just select the amount of days that you want to be away and the desired month and we’ll find the best combination.

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Is Istanbul an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from London to Istanbul with other routes:

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Direct flights to Istanbul

We could not found any direct flights to Istanbul from London. Perhaps try selecting a different origin or search for direct flights to the whole country (Turkey).

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Airports in Istanbul and London

Istanbul has 3 airports and London has 9 airports.

Istanbul

London

Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

http://www.ataturkairport.com/

14 km from Istanbul city center.

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Taxi

~30 Min.

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Bus

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Train

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Shuttle

~32 Min.

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Subway

Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

31 km from Istanbul city center.

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Taxi

~30 Min.

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Bus

~115 Min.

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Train

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Shuttle

~30 Min.

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Subway

~70 Min.

Istanbul Airport (ISL)

http://istanbulhavalimani.aero/

35 km from Istanbul city center.

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Subway

Which airport in Istanbul is better?

The closest airport to Istanbul city center is Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) with 14 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a shuttle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), trip will take 32 min.

Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is usually the main choice for traveling to Istanbul. If you want to get to Istanbul faster, use the shuttle. The trip will take about 32 min.

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Where to stay in Istanbul

Find the right accommodation in Istanbul with Avionero:

8.2

Santa Ottoman Hotel

Istiklal Cad. Kurabiye Sok. No:1 Taksim

24-Hour Reception • Airport shuttle • Elevator / Lift • Mini Bar • Currency Exchange

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Ata Hotel Kumburgaz

Merkez Mah.Umut Cad.No:1

Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • Swimming pool • Safe-Deposit Box • Conference Room(s)

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Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel

Divanyolu Cd. Alemdar Mah.

WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool • Fitness Room/Gym • Airport shuttle

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Star Hotel Istanbul

Cankurtaran Mah. Akbiyik Cad No:16

WiFi • Parking • 24-Hour Reception • Airport shuttle • Multilingual Staff

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Parmada Hotel Old City

Kemalpasa Mahallesi, Ordu Cadddesi No:74 Laleli, Fatih

24-Hour Reception • Airport shuttle • Elevator / Lift • Dry Cleaning • Currency Exchange

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Istanbul guide

Istanbul themes

This is what Istanbul is known for:

Shopping

Romantic

Spa

Food

Architecture

Markets

Seafood

Historic

Nightlife

Family

Location

Istanbul is located in Turkey, 2501 km away from London:

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Currency and exchange rate

100 Turkish Lira equals 2.31 British Pound Sterling. 100 British Pound Sterling equals 4329.58 Turkish Lira.

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₺100 = £2.31

Exchange rate

Safety

Istanbul is a relatively safe city. Meanwhile, a moderate level of caution is advised³.

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Relatively safe

Air Quality

Istanbul generally has a moderate level of air pollution⁴.

Air pollution: moderate

Istanbul pros and cons

Planning a trip to Istanbul? Check the weather

16 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Istanbul looks currently:

Sat, 23 November

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+4°C

Snow

12 m/s

97 %

Sun, 24 November

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+9°C

Rain

7 m/s

44 %

Mon, 25 November

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+8°C

Broken clouds

5 m/s

51 %

Tue, 26 November

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+9°C

Broken clouds

2 m/s

52 %

Wed, 27 November

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+9°C

Broken clouds

2 m/s

57 %

Thu, 28 November

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+10°C

Broken clouds

1 m/s

58 %

Fri, 29 November

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+11°C

Clear sky

5 m/s

56 %

Sat, 30 November

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+10°C

Rain

8 m/s

88 %

Sun, 01 December

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+9°C

Rain

9 m/s

76 %

Mon, 02 December

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+7°C

Rain

7 m/s

76 %

Tue, 03 December

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+10°C

Rain

4 m/s

65 %

Wed, 04 December

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+10°C

Few clouds

2 m/s

69 %

Thu, 05 December

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+10°C

Clear sky

2 m/s

64 %

Fri, 06 December

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+11°C

Broken clouds

5 m/s

54 %

Sat, 07 December

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+5°C

Rain

11 m/s

94 %

Sun, 08 December

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+6°C

Snow

7 m/s

56 %

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Monthly weather

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Istanbul will be like?

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Still thinking when to go? Read when is the best time to visit Istanbul.

How much does it cost to fly to Istanbul?

Istanbul prices compared to London:

Istanbul is in average 67% cheaper than London. The biggest difference is Sa. The smallest difference is Sports (-34%) and Clothing (-43%).

Some Price Examples (vs London):

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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

£3.97 vs £20.27

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Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

£20.39 vs £81.07

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McMeal at McDonalds

£3.39 vs £8.11

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Cappuccino (regular)

£1.64 vs £3.96

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Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

£0.60 vs £2.03

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Water (0.33 liter bottle)

£0.22 vs £1.53

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Milk (regular), (1 liter)

£0.72 vs £1.27

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Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

£0.33 vs £1.36

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Eggs (regular) (12)

£1.68 vs £3.00

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Local Cheese (1kg)

£5.76 vs £9.23

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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

£3.15 vs £8.34

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Banana (1kg)

£1.70 vs £1.48

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Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

£7.36 vs £10.81

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Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

£1.71 vs £2.49

Istanbul in average is 67% cheaper

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The biggest difference is Salaries, Buy, Rent prices.

FAQ

Flying to Istanbul? Here are some useful things to know:

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What airports does Istanbul has?

There are 3 of airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, Istanbul Airport. The closest one is Istanbul Ataturk Airport which is 14 km away.

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How far is it to fly to Istanbul?

A passenger flying direct to Istanbul will travel around 2501 km if flying from London.

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How long does it take to travel to Istanbul?

You should expect a flight time around if you are flying from London.

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When should I fly to Istanbul?

The peak of traveling to Istanbul usually comes to , while the cheapest month is . If you travel now, the weather in Istanbul is Snow.

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How much does it cost to fly to Istanbul?

The price depends on seasonality, how early you book your flight and if it is a direct flight or you have a stop-over.

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What’s the weather like in Istanbul?

On average you could expect +6°C in February to +25°C in August. Currently, it is Snow and +4°C in Istanbul.

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Are there any direct flights to Istanbul?

No, there are no direct flights to Istanbul if you are flying from London.

About Avionero

Avionero is a Swedish travel planning startup located in Malmo, founded by Lars Kristensson and Anton Tyulenev.

Using our smart AI Search engine, we combine millions of flight, hotel, and activity options for your trip to Istanbul.

4 things to know about Avionero:

We provide the most flexible search

We have the largest inventory of flights

We are not the sellers, but aggregators of flights, hotels & activities

We do not track you to raise prices

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Source of the data

The prices, airlines, and airport data on the pages come from our own database. It is based on searches made by our users and comes with some degree of approximation and estimation.

Prices stated on the page are “cached prices”, meaning that those prices were accurate when the search was made. Usually, there is a time stamp next to such prices.

Quotes on the page are coming from real people with whom we did multiple interviews about the route.

Other sources:

(1) Visa data is taken from Passport Index;
(2) “English knowledge” is based on the ranking of countries and regions by English skills by EF;
(3) “Safety index” is taken from Numbeo;
(4) “Air quality index” is a PM2.5 data from 2023 taken from IQAir;
(5) Amount of trees is an approximation (source: Climate Neutral Group);

Last updated 05.11.2024