Quick answer: London Gatwick to Istanbul is a non-stop flight of about 4h 00m, landing at Istanbul (IST). The year runs from about £95 in January up to £145–£335 in July.

Cite this page: Atravel.uk, “Flights from London Gatwick to Istanbul”, updated 12 November 2026. https://atravel.uk/flights/london-gatwick-to-istanbul/

Weekend demand and school holidays drive this one, not the weather. Carriers on the route include Turkish Airlines, British Airways, easyJet, Pegasus. Istanbul in one line: Two continents, four hours from home.

4h 00mnon-stop

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Fares from London Gatwick by month

MonthTypical return
January cheapest£95–£225
February£95–£225
March£110–£250
April£120–£280
May£125–£295
June£130–£310
July peak£145–£335
August£140–£320
September£120–£280
October£115–£265
November£110–£250
December£140–£320

Indicative bands compiled from our own partner searches on 2026-11-12. They are a guide: the live price sits on the partner's page.

Getting from Istanbul into Istanbul

The M11 metro plus the Marmaray reach Sultanahmet in about an hour for £1.50. A taxi is 45–60 minutes and £18–£25 depending on traffic.

When to go

  • Best months: April, May, September and October
  • Cheapest months: January and February, cold but quiet
  • Avoid: July and August, when it is 30°C and very humid

Before you book

  • Low-cost carriers sell the seat and charge for the bag. The seat is cheap and the bag is not: budget £25–£45 each way for 20 kg.
  • If the flight lands after 22:00, have the transfer booked: the buses stop early and taxis charge for it.
  • Package protection is not automatic. Split the booking and the package protection goes with it; each seller's page says what you get.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from London Gatwick to Istanbul?

Yes. The route is flown non-stop, with carriers including Turkish Airlines, British Airways, easyJet and Pegasus. The flight takes about 4h 00m, landing at Istanbul (IST).

How much is a flight from London Gatwick to Istanbul?

Budget £95 for January and up to £145–£335 for July. The bands cover the quiet weeks; holidays and late bookings run above them.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Istanbul?

January, when the cheapest returns sit around £95. The months either side cost a little more and the weather holds up.

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