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Flight deals from London Luton to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London Luton Airport to Istanbul? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 208 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Istanbul.81 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 Jan, returning Fri, 12 Feb.Return flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air UK departs from London Luton on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air UK departs from Istanbul on Fri, 12 Feb, arriving in London Luton.Price includes taxes and charges.From 81 €, select.

Istanbul.82 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Apr, returning Fri, 30 Apr.Return flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air UK departs from London Luton on Sun, 11 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air UK departs from Istanbul on Fri, 30 Apr, arriving in London Luton.Price includes taxes and charges.From 82 €, select.

Istanbul.82 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Feb, returning Wed, 3 Mar.Return flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air UK departs from London Luton on Fri, 26 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air UK departs from Istanbul on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in London Luton.Price includes taxes and charges.From 82 €, select.

Istanbul.82 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 Jan, returning Wed, 28 Apr.Return flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air UK departs from London Luton on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air UK departs from Istanbul on Wed, 28 Apr, arriving in London Luton.Price includes taxes and charges.From 82 €, select.

Istanbul.82 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 Jan, returning Mon, 18 Jan.Return flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air UK departs from London Luton on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air UK departs from Istanbul on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in London Luton.Price includes taxes and charges.From 82 €, select.

Istanbul.82 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Nov, returning Fri, 20 Nov.Return flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air UK departs from London Luton on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air UK departs from Istanbul on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in London Luton.Price includes taxes and charges.From 82 €, select.

Istanbul.82 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Nov, returning Mon, 7 Dec.Return flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air UK departs from London Luton on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air UK departs from Istanbul on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in London Luton.Price includes taxes and charges.From 82 €, select.

Istanbul.82 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Apr, returning Wed, 5 May.Return flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air UK departs from London Luton on Fri, 16 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air UK departs from Istanbul on Wed, 5 May, arriving in London Luton.Price includes taxes and charges.From 82 €, select.

Istanbul.82 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Feb, returning Fri, 12 Feb.Return flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air UK departs from London Luton on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air UK departs from Istanbul on Fri, 12 Feb, arriving in London Luton.Price includes taxes and charges.From 82 €, select.

Istanbul.83 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Mar, returning Tue, 23 Mar.Return flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air UK departs from London Luton on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air UK departs from Istanbul on Tue, 23 Mar, arriving in London Luton.Price includes taxes and charges.From 83 €, select.

Istanbul.84 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 May, returning Fri, 21 May.Return flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air UK departs from London Luton on Tue, 11 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air UK departs from Istanbul on Fri, 21 May, arriving in London Luton.Price includes taxes and charges.From 84 €, select.

Istanbul.84 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec, returning Fri, 11 Dec.Return flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air UK departs from London Luton on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air UK departs from Istanbul on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in London Luton.Price includes taxes and charges.From 84 €, select.

Istanbul.85 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec, returning Mon, 18 Jan.Return flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air UK departs from London Luton on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air UK departs from Istanbul on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in London Luton.Price includes taxes and charges.From 85 €, select.

Istanbul.89 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct, returning Fri, 20 Nov.Return flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air UK departs from London Luton on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air UK departs from Istanbul on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in London Luton.Price includes taxes and charges.From 89 €, select.

Istanbul.90 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air UK departs from London Luton on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air UK departs from Istanbul on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in London Luton.Price includes taxes and charges.From 90 €, select.

Istanbul.91 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Sep, returning Tue, 20 Oct.Return flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air UK departs from London Luton on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air UK departs from Istanbul on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in London Luton.Price includes taxes and charges.From 91 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London Luton to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London Luton to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in November.

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Alternative London Luton to Istanbul routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from London Luton to Istanbul? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Istanbul Sabiha

30km from central Istanbul

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from 151 €

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Istanbul

34km from central Istanbul

Cheapest

from 81 €

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London to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	81 €
Cheapest month to fly	January
Average flight time	4 hrs, 3 mins
Most popular airline	Wizz Air UK
Average flights per week	8

Finding cheap flights from London Luton to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Istanbul?

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.

How much are return flights from London Luton to Istanbul?

The best price we found for a return flight from London Luton to Istanbul is 81 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from London Luton to Istanbul?

4 hours and 3 minutes is the average flight time from London Luton to Istanbul.

Which airlines fly direct from London Luton to Istanbul?

Wizz Air UK flies direct from London Luton to Istanbul.

How many flights are there a week from London Luton to Istanbul?

As of July 2026, there are 16 flights per week flying from London Luton to Istanbul.

When is the cheapest time to fly from London Luton to Istanbul?

The cheapest month to fly from London Luton to Istanbul is usually January.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Istanbul?

If you're flying from London Luton Airport, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul – which is 34.4 km away from the centre of Istanbul. We've found flights into this airport from 81 €.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from London Luton Airport to Istanbul on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Luton Airport to Istanbul on Monday, 25 January 2027.

Can I get a direct flight from London Luton Airport to Istanbul?

Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 3 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from London Luton Airport to Istanbul?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Istanbul?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Istanbul?

In July, the average temperature is usually around 24°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from London Luton Airport to Istanbul with?

Currently, Wizz Air UK offers the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Travelling from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Istanbul: what you need to know

Jump on a direct flight from London Luton Airport to Istanbul and you'll be in the air for around 4 hours 20 minutes.
Istanbul is three hours ahead of London, where London Luton Airport is located. Istanbul runs on the UTC+3 timezone.
The most popular route is from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Istanbul Airport (IST). Take your pick of six services every week between these two airports. Wizz Air UK offers a 06:10 departure between LTN and IST.
To avoid rushing for your LTN to Istanbul flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, it's wise to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during high season in general.
You can book a direct London Luton Airport to Istanbul ticket. Start your trip at LTN and touch down at Istanbul Airport (IST).
Wizz Air UK is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from London Luton Airport to Istanbul.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially score a cheaper plane ticket from LTN to Istanbul. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
- Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
- Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of London, LTN can be reached in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car. The journey on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near LTN. Whether you're taking an early flight from London Luton Airport to Istanbul or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are worth a look:
78% of flights leaving from London Luton Airport arrive at their destination on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Istanbul

41 € is currently the best price for a one-way London Luton Airport to Istanbul flight. A return plane ticket starts at 81 €. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Book one month before flying. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from LTN to Istanbul.
Organise your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring a bargain on London Luton Airport to Istanbul tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the lowest price across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from LTN to Istanbul by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London Luton Airport to Istanbul.

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport (IST)

The distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul is roughly 40 kilometres. It'll take you about 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from London Luton Airport to Istanbul. Check in to one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Istanbul Airport about two weeks ahead of your flight from LTN to Istanbul.

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. Once you've hopped off your flight from London Luton Airport to Istanbul, it'll take you around 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
If you travel by public transport, you'll reach the centre in 1 hour 40 minutes or so.
You'll find some great places to call home for the night near SAW. Settle in and get cosy after your LTN to Istanbul flight at one of these well-located options:
Get exactly what you want. Reserving your ride from SAW four weeks ahead of time often means more savings and a wider selection of vehicles.

Best time to go to Istanbul

It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from London Luton Airport to Istanbul. August is the busiest month for a trip to Istanbul. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Istanbul is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your London Luton Airport to Istanbul plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from LTN to Istanbul around that time if you like cooler conditions.

More about Istanbul

When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Istanbul right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from London Luton Airport to Istanbul:
Historic Areas of Istanbul and Hagia Sophia Museum are just the start of the major attractions to add to your Istanbul must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Hagia Sophia History Museum.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

Ankara is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored after you've experienced Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
If you want to check out another corner of Türkiye (Turkey), consider Izmir, about 322 kilometres southwest of Istanbul. Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square are key highlights.