Statistics on London-Istanbul flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Istanbul (from: London)
The average price to go to Istanbul from London airport is $ 178 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 123 (in march) and $ 298 (in august), which is a saving of $ 55 or a surplus of $ 121 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all the prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $108 to $162 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Istanbul before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your London-Istanbul plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 61598 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Istanbul from London and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 123, saving $ 55 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 178). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 298).
Flight London-Istanbul: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 122 | $ 131 | good price |
| February | $ 132 | $ 144 | good price |
| March | $ 119 | $ 123 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 158 | $ 170 | good price |
| May | $ 143 | $ 146 | good price |
| June | $ 142 | $ 149 | good price |
| July | $ 176 | $ 216 | fair price |
| August | $ 243 | $ 298 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 152 | $ 170 | good price |
| October | $ 167 | $ 214 | fair price |
| November | $ 142 | $ 168 | good price |
| December | $ 147 | $ 195 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from London to Istanbul
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from London to Istanbul range from $54 to $377. 9% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $54 to $108), 2% at the maximum price (from $323 to $377). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $108 to $162 (45% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the London->Istanbul flight
There are 11 companies that serve London from Istanbul airport: Pegasus Airlines, Wizz Air Uk, British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Ryanair, Aegean Airlines, Air France, EasyJet, Wizz Air, LOT and AirBaltic.
Data analysis:
Of the 61598 flights analyzed in previous years, Pegasus Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (32% of the time) on the London->Istanbul route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the London-Istanbul flight, you should take a direct flight (saving an average of $ 74 compared to a flight with one or more layovers).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, London-Istanbul flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $5. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $8.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Istanbul to London departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $4. Conversely, departing from Istanbul on a saturday may cost you an additional $6.
Top prices London-Istanbul
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Istanbul | 11-11 to 29-11-2024 | $ 80 | direct flight with Wizz Air Uk |
| London → Istanbul | 12-01 to 22-01-2025 | $ 81 | direct flight with Wizz Air Uk |
| London → Istanbul | 22-01 to 29-01-2025 | $ 80 | direct flight with Wizz Air Uk |
| London → Istanbul | 01-03 to 05-03-2025 | $ 80 | direct flight with Wizz Air Uk |
| London → Istanbul | 02-03 to 07-03-2025 | $ 80 | direct flight with Wizz Air Uk |
| London → Istanbul | 09-03 to 26-03-2025 | $ 80 | direct flight with Wizz Air Uk |
| London → Istanbul | 10-03 to 26-03-2025 | $ 80 | direct flight with Wizz Air Uk |
| London → Istanbul | 16-03 to 20-03-2025 | $ 80 | direct flight with Wizz Air Uk |
| London → Istanbul | 17-03 to 26-03-2025 | $ 81 | direct flight with Wizz Air Uk |
| London → Istanbul | 22-03 to 28-03-2025 | $ 81 | direct flight with Wizz Air Uk |
When to book your flight London - Istanbul to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a London-Istanbul flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from London to Istanbul, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 126 $, which is a saving of 52 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (54 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your London to Istanbul flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 115 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 122), 2 to 3 months ($ 118), 4 to 5 months ($ 125), 5 to 6 months ($ 126), 6 to 7 months ($ 118) |
| February | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 127 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 135), 2 to 3 months ($ 140), 4 to 5 months ($ 128), 5 to 6 months ($ 136), 6 to 7 months ($ 140), 7 to 8 months ($ 141) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 88 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 101), 3 to 4 months ($ 112), 4 to 5 months ($ 123) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 120 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 127), 3 to 4 months ($ 142), 4 to 5 months ($ 144), 5 to 6 months ($ 154) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 98 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 123), 3 to 4 months ($ 114), 4 to 5 months ($ 136), 5 to 6 months ($ 138), 6 to 7 months ($ 132) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 80 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 99), 4 to 5 months ($ 119), 5 to 6 months ($ 132), 6 to 7 months ($ 129), 7 to 8 months ($ 132) |
| July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 160 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 211), 6 to 7 months ($ 199), 7 to 8 months ($ 196), 8 to 9 months ($ 186), 9 to 10 months ($ 213) |
| August | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 235 $) Other interesting period(s): 7 to 8 months ($ 267), 8 to 9 months ($ 256), 10 to 11 months ($ 252), 11 to 12 months ($ 257) |
| September | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 119 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 126), 6 to 7 months ($ 125), 8 to 9 months ($ 139), 9 to 10 months ($ 149), 10 to 11 months ($ 161) |
| October | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 166 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 187), 2 to 3 months ($ 194), 7 to 8 months ($ 202), 9 to 10 months ($ 195), 10 to 11 months ($ 193) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 135 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 164), 1 to 2 months ($ 146), 2 to 3 months ($ 139), 4 to 5 months ($ 135), 7 to 8 months ($ 165) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 124 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 155), 2 to 3 months ($ 144), 3 to 4 months ($ 134) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for London->Istanbul are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $1. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $3 more.
London to Istanbul: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 180 $110 to $302 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 155 $85 to $248 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 219 $138 to $388 | fair price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 360 $207 to $515 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 131 $84 to $183 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 143 $92 to $227 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 96 $79 to $125 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 175 $92 to $258 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 104 $80 to $212 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 113 $81 to $176 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 173 $80 to $5040 | very high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 279 $210 to $416 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, september, october, november, december, january and february are cheaper to travel to Istanbul. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!