Cheap Flights from Istanbul to London Gatwick

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      Flight deals from Istanbul to London Gatwick

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from Rs33,663. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to London Gatwick

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

      Direct flights from Istanbul to London Gatwick

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      Istanbul to London: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight foundRs13,056
      Cheapest month to flyOctober
      Average flight time4 hrs, 6 mins
      Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
      Average flights per week105

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

      The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to London Gatwick is Rs30,237. 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.
      4 hours and 6 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to London Gatwick.
      Turkish Airlines, IndiGo and Sichuan Airlines fly direct from Istanbul to London Gatwick.
      As of August 2026, there are 105 flights per week flying from Istanbul to London Gatwick.
      The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to London Gatwick is usually October.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport on Thursday, 8 October 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 6 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 London Gatwick 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 London is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

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

      Flying from Istanbul Airport (IST) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know

      • Around 4 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport.

      • London is three hours behind Istanbul and follows the UTC+0 timezone.

      • You can choose from 34 weekly Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights. The 04:35 departure with Wizz Air UK is the earliest available. Wizz Air UK operates the last service of the day at 21:45.

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

      • Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.

      • Travelling to London (and then discovering more of the United Kingdom!) is easy with Turkish Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport.

      • Turkish Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.

      • We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between IST and LGW include:

        • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

        • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

        • Zurich Airport

      Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)

      Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

      Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London

      • From London Gatwick Airport, London is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to drive to the centre.

      • It takes roughly 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.

      When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

      • August is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport. To skip the crowds, go to London in March.

      • Before locking in your flight from Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in London, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.

      • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IST to LGW in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC and 9ºC then.

      Explore more of the United Kingdom

      • Manchester is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've seen London. Around 257 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.

      • If you're eager to discover another corner of the United Kingdom, consider Birmingham, about 161 kilometres north-west of London. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience are among the biggest draws.

      Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.