Flying from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from London Luton Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is 4 hours 25 minutes.
Istanbul is three hours ahead of London and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
Every week, there are 17 London Luton Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as soon as possible, select the 06:05 Wizz Air UK flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 16:25 with Wizz Air UK.
To ensure you get on your LTN to IST flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Wizz Air UK has direct flights from London Luton Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Istanbul — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if you have time.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Wizz Air UK.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Luton Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LTN and IST:
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Currently, £25 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Luton Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £52. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LTN to IST.
June is the cheapest month for flights from London Luton Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from LTN to IST.
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Handy information about London Luton Airport (LTN)
72.75% of flights that take off from London Luton Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central London to London Luton Airport is around 35 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near LTN. Whether you have an early flight from London Luton Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Luton Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Grab an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car and discover Istanbul and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hit, Avec car rentals and Eren Rent a Car are top outlets to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Istanbul Ataturk Airport about two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
From Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Istanbul is approximately 30 miles away. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from London Luton Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Istanbul. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from London Luton Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Istanbul, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LTN to IST in January. Temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored once you've seen Istanbul. Around 220 miles away to the east, popular attractions include Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
Around 200 miles south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Start your sightseeing at Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.