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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 100 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.93 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Jun, returning Thu, 4 Jun.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from London Stansted on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From 93 €, select.
Istanbul.99 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Jun, returning Sun, 5 Jul.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from London Stansted on Tue, 23 Jun, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, 5 Jul, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From 99 €, select.
Istanbul.99 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 May, returning Wed, 3 Jun.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from London Stansted on Wed, 13 May, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From 99 €, select.
Istanbul.100 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 8 May, returning Thu, 14 May.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from London Stansted on Fri, 8 May, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 14 May, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From 100 €, select.
Istanbul.102 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Nov, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from London Stansted on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From 102 €, select.
Istanbul.102 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 Jan, returning Wed, 13 Jan.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from London Stansted on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From 102 €, select.
Istanbul.102 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Nov, returning Thu, 12 Nov.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from London Stansted on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From 102 €, select.
Istanbul.103 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb, returning Mon, 8 Feb.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from London Stansted on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From 103 €, select.
Istanbul.103 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec, returning Wed, 13 Jan.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from London Stansted on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From 103 €, select.
Istanbul.103 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Sun, 6 Dec.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from London Stansted on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From 103 €, select.
Istanbul.103 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Mar, returning Tue, 16 Mar.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from London Stansted on Thu, 11 Mar, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 16 Mar, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From 103 €, select.
Istanbul.109 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 May, returning Tue, 7 Jul.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from London Stansted on Fri, 15 May, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 7 Jul, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From 109 €, select.
Istanbul.111 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep, returning Fri, 25 Sep.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from London Stansted on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From 111 €, select.
Istanbul.114 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Mon, 21 Sep.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from London Stansted on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From 114 €, select.
Istanbul.117 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Feb, returning Tue, 23 Mar.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from London Stansted on Thu, 4 Feb, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 23 Mar, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From 117 €, select.
Istanbul.118 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Jun, returning Thu, 6 Aug.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from London Stansted on Mon, 22 Jun, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From 118 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London Stansted to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London Stansted to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in June.
Apr
from 266 €
May
from 100 €
Jun
from 93 €
Jul
from 128 €
Aug
from 157 €
Sep
from 111 €
Oct
from 122 €
Nov
from 102 €
Dec
from 103 €
Jan
from 102 €
Feb
from 103 €
Mar
from 103 €

Direct flights from London Stansted to Istanbul

Alternative London Stansted to Istanbul routes

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

Istanbul Sabiha

30km from central Istanbul
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from 93 €
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Istanbul

34km from central Istanbul
from 147 €
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London to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found93 €
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time3 hrs, 51 mins
Most popular airlinePegasus Airlines
Average flights per week124

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

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.
The best price we found for a return flight from London Stansted to Istanbul is 93 €. 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.
3 hours and 51 minutes is the average flight time from London Stansted to Istanbul.
Pegasus Airlines, Flynas and Turkish Airlines fly direct from London Stansted to Istanbul.
As of April 2026, there are 124 flights per week flying from London Stansted to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from London Stansted to Istanbul is usually June.
If you're flying from London Stansted Airport, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul Sabiha – which is 30.3 km away from the centre of Istanbul. We've found flights into this airport from 93 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul on Wednesday, 3 June 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 51 minutes.
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.
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.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 12°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.
Currently, AJet offers the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Travelling from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul: what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul is 4 hours 5 minutes.

  • Istanbul is three hours ahead of London, where London Stansted Airport is located. Istanbul follows the UTC+3 timezone.

  • The busiest route is from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). You can select from 47 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from STN to SAW is the 00:20 Pegasus option. If you'd rather fly out later on, the last departure is at 23:20 with Pegasus.

  • For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your STN to Istanbul flight.

  • Travelling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Begin your trip at STN and travel straight to Istanbul Airport (IST). That's where you can expect to touch down when searching for London Stansted Airport to Istanbul tickets.

  • You'll have your pick of airlines that offer direct flights from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul. Get on board with any of these:

  • A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even tick a new city off your list. When browsing for plane tickets from STN to Istanbul, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:

    • Vienna International Airport (VIE)

    • Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)

    • Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)

  • Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of London, STN can be reached in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car. The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.

  • In search of a hotel close to STN? If you're boarding an early flight from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul, these accommodation options will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:

  • London Stansted Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from STN touch down on schedule 80% of the time.

How to find the cheapest flights from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul

  • 49 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Stansted Airport to Istanbul flight. A round-trip ticket right now is 93 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.

  • Book 11 months before you travel. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from STN to Istanbul.

  • April is the best month for picking up an incredible deal on London Stansted Airport to Istanbul tickets. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.

  • Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from STN to Istanbul by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul.

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) to the centre of Istanbul takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 40 kilometres away.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • If you're arriving on a late flight from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near IST:

  • Reserving your ride from Istanbul Airport about two weeks ahead of your flight from STN to Istanbul can help you lock in the best possible rate.

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • After your flight from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central Istanbul is roughly 48 kilometres from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).

  • If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 1 hour 40 minutes or so.

  • After stepping off your STN to Istanbul flight, unwind at a hotel near SAW. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:

  • Avoid potential price surges. Booking your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at SAW can help you lock in a better rate.

Best time to go to Istanbul

  • It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul. August is the busiest month for a trip to Istanbul. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.

  • Lock in a London Stansted Airport to Istanbul plane ticket with a departure in July to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from STN to Istanbul around that time if you like cooler conditions.

More about Istanbul

  • After booking your flight from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Istanbul:

  • Historic Areas of Istanbul and Hagia Sophia Museum are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your Istanbul must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Hagia Sophia History Museum.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Istanbul is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered. Around 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a visit to Ankara will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.

  • If you're eager to discover another major stop in Türkiye (Turkey), head for Izmir, about 322 kilometres southwest of Istanbul. Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square are among the biggest draws.

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