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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul from £46

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — IST
19 May — 26 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Gatwick to Istanbul are usually found in March or January, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Gatwick to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Gatwick (LGW) to Istanbul (TR5). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 14 May 2025.

Round-trip from

£88

One-way from

£51

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£164
Wizz Air
  • Wizz Air
  • 4/6-13/6
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 50m total
  • London to Istanbul
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Wizz Air
  • Wizz Air
  • 1/7
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 00m total
  • London to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price (£40 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 May 2025.

Wed 4/621:50LGW - IST
Nonstop4h 00mWizz Air
Fri 13/604:45IST - LGW
Nonstop3h 50mWizz Air
Deal found 13/5£88
Mon 16/619:15LGW - IST
1 stop11h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 19/604:45IST - LGW
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5£94
Sun 15/609:15LGW - SAW
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 17/617:30SAW - LGW
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5£122
Mon 16/619:15LGW - IST
1 stop11h 15mWizz Air
Thu 19/609:10IST - LGW
1 stop27h 20mWizz Air
Deal found 14/5£130
Mon 2/605:20LGW - IST
Nonstop3h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 11/614:00IST - LGW
Nonstop4h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/5£144

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Gatwick to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 14 May 2025.
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Gatwick

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Istanbul

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Price

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Wed 4/6

21:50-03:50

Nonstop4h 00m

Istanbul

Fri 13/6

04:45-06:35

Nonstop3h 50m

£88

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Mon 16/6

19:15-08:30

1 stop11h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 18/6

04:45-06:35

Nonstop3h 50m

£94

LondonIstanbul

LGW - SAW

LGWSAW

London Gatwick

Tue 3/6

09:00-00:25

1 stop13h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 10/6

17:30-07:20

1 stop15h 50m

£119

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Mon 16/6

19:15-08:30

1 stop11h 15m

Istanbul

Thu 19/6

09:10-10:30

1 stop27h 20m

£130

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Mon 2/6

05:20-11:10

Nonstop3h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 11/6

14:00-16:15

Nonstop4h 15m

£144

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Mon 15/9

21:50-03:50

Nonstop4h 00m

£46

LondonIstanbul

LGW - SAW

LGWSAW

London Gatwick

Tue 3/6

09:00-00:25

1 stop13h 25m

£61

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Thu 29/5

19:15-21:55

1 stop24h 40m

£66

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Mon 9/6

21:45-05:05

1 stop29h 20m

£94

LondonIstanbul

LGW - IST

LGWIST

London Gatwick

Mon 9/6

13:35-08:30

1 stop16h 55m

£98

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Best time to book a flight from Gatwick to Istanbul

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul

How far ahead should I book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Gatwick to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 9 May 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul, you should look to book at least 89 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul (average of £159). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul in August is currently the most expensive (average of £366). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LGW to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Gatwick to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 May 2025.

When flying from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 74% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Gatwick to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 11 May 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul

Explore weekly flight availability from Gatwick to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 14 May 2025.

The most flights from LGW to TR5 are scheduled on a Monday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated 14 May 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Norwegian, airBaltic and Sky Express from London to Istanbul by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Norwegian
7.9
Good
228 reviews
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Entertainment

6.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.2

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Kaisha,Apr 2025

BGO - OSL

Fast boarding via 3 groups, plane left and arrived early. My seat was quite hard but fine for a short domestic flight
Norwegian
7.9
Good
228 reviews
Norwegian
7.9
Good
228 reviews
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Entertainment

6.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.2

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Kaisha,Apr 2025

BGO - OSL

Fast boarding via 3 groups, plane left and arrived early. My seat was quite hard but fine for a short domestic flight
airBaltic
7.8
Good
178 reviews
Norwegian
7.9
Good
228 reviews
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Entertainment

6.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.2

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Kaisha,Apr 2025

BGO - OSL

Fast boarding via 3 groups, plane left and arrived early. My seat was quite hard but fine for a short domestic flight
Sky Express
7.6
Good
113 reviews
Norwegian
7.9
Good
228 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.2

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Kaisha,Apr 2025

BGO - OSL

Fast boarding via 3 groups, plane left and arrived early. My seat was quite hard but fine for a short domestic flight
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,797 reviews
Norwegian
7.9
Good
228 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.2

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Kaisha,Apr 2025

BGO - OSL

Fast boarding via 3 groups, plane left and arrived early. My seat was quite hard but fine for a short domestic flight
Wizz Air
6.8
Okay
1,053 reviews
Norwegian
7.9
Good
228 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.2

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Kaisha,Apr 2025

BGO - OSL

Fast boarding via 3 groups, plane left and arrived early. My seat was quite hard but fine for a short domestic flight

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Gatwick to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul is Wizz Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £88 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Wizz Air and Turkish Airlines, starting at £130 and £144 round-trip. Users have found that Wizz Air is 43% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £51 on Wizz Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Wizz Air from £61 and Sky Express from £98 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul?

    Consider Wizz Air (90%), Turkish Airlines (84%) or Icelandair (84%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul.

  • What are the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £35. While the most popular route (London Gatwick - Istanbul) can be booked for £66 on average our data indicates £885 when flying from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Gatwick to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Gatwick to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Gatwick to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Gatwick to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul (average of £159). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul in August is currently the most expensive (average of £366). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Gatwick to Istanbul

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Gatwick to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 14 May 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Wizz AirCheapest£29Average£112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
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Wizz AirCheapest£54Average£105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AjetCheapest£98Average£192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest£124Average£288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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CitizenPlaneCheapest£134Average£219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£152Average£211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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