Flights from the United Kingdom to Istanbul
What a British passport needs for Türkiye, which airlines fly to Istanbul nonstop from the United Kingdom, and how to pay.
- No visa
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What a British passport needs for Türkiye
British citizens need no visa for Türkiye for tourist trips of up to 90 days in any 180. Your passport must be valid at least 60 days beyond the end of your stay. British National Overseas passports need a visa from a Turkish mission.
Checked on October 18, 2026 · Official source
Entry rules change. Check the official page before you fly: an airline can refuse to board you without the right document.
Nonstop flights from the United Kingdom to Istanbul
- London (LHR) to Istanbul (IST): British Airways and Turkish Airlines.
From published route data. Times, seats and prices change, so a Touriyo agent confirms them before you pay.
1,294,030 passengers flew between London Heathrow and Istanbul in 2024. Source: UK Civil Aviation Authority, 2024
Paying from the United Kingdom
The currency in the United Kingdom is the pound sterling (GBP).
Touriyo charges in US dollars, and your bank converts that into pounds sterling at its own rate, sometimes with a fee.
About Istanbul
Two continents, three empires and a strait running through the middle, four and a half hours from Delhi.
Best time to go: April to June.
Read the Istanbul guide →Questions people ask
Do I need a visa to fly from the United Kingdom to Istanbul with a British passport?
British citizens need no visa for Türkiye for tourist trips of up to 90 days in any 180. Your passport must be valid at least 60 days beyond the end of your stay. British National Overseas passports need a visa from a Turkish mission.
Which airlines fly nonstop from the United Kingdom to Istanbul?
London (LHR) to Istanbul (IST): British Airways and Turkish Airlines.
Where in the United Kingdom do flights to Istanbul leave from?
Nonstop flights to Istanbul leave from London (Heathrow, LHR).
How do I pay for a flight from the United Kingdom?
The currency in the United Kingdom is the pound sterling (GBP). Touriyo charges in US dollars, and your bank converts that into pounds sterling at its own rate, sometimes with a fee.
Can I book a flight from the United Kingdom to Istanbul by phone?
A Touriyo agent quotes the full price for Istanbul, taxes included, before you pay anything. Agents answer Monday to Sunday, 8 am to 11 pm US Eastern Time.