Quick answer: London Stansted to Istanbul is a non-stop flight of about 4h 00m, landing at Istanbul (IST). Expect £95 in January, rising to £145–£335 by July.

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

As a city route it peaks at weekends and in the holidays, whatever the season. 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 Stansted 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. Read them as typical bands, not as anything you can book against.

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. Add £25–£45 each way for a checked 20 kg bag and the comparison changes.
  • After 22:00 the airport buses are sparse, which makes a pre-booked transfer the cheaper option.
  • Package protection is not automatic. Two bookings, two sets of terms, and ATOL cover becomes whatever each seller states.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from London Stansted 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 Stansted to Istanbul?

Between £95 in January and £145–£335 in July. Add school holidays or a late booking and the fare leaves those ranges behind.

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

January, with returns starting around £95. A month either side is slightly dearer, and just as usable.

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