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      Flight deals from Southampton to Istanbul

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Southampton to Istanbul? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Istanbul.£183 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Sep, returning Tue, 7 Oct.Return flight with Aer Lingus and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Southampton on Tue, 23 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 7 Oct, arriving in Southampton.Price includes taxes and charges.From £183, select.
      Tue, 23 SepSOU - IST with Aer Lingus
      1 stop
      Tue, 7 OctIST - SOU with KLM
      1 stop
      from £183
      Istanbul.£191 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Sep, returning Fri, 19 Sep.Return flight with easyJet and Transavia France.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Southampton on Fri, 12 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Transavia France, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 19 Sep, arriving in Southampton.Price includes taxes and charges.From £191, select.
      Fri, 12 SepSOU - IST with easyJet
      1 stop
      Fri, 19 SepIST - SOU with Transavia France
      1 stop
      from £191
      Istanbul.£208 per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Oct, returning Sat, 11 Oct.Return flight with Aer Lingus and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Southampton on Tue, 7 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 11 Oct, arriving in Southampton.Price includes taxes and charges.From £208, select.
      Tue, 7 OctSOU - IST with Aer Lingus
      1 stop
      Sat, 11 OctIST - SOU with Wizz Air UK
      1 stop
      from £208
      Istanbul.£235 per passenger.Departing Sun, 9 Nov, returning Sun, 16 Nov.Return flight with Loganair and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Loganair, departs from Southampton on Sun, 9 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 16 Nov, arriving in Southampton.Price includes taxes and charges.From £235, select.
      Sun, 9 NovSOU - IST with Loganair
      1 stop
      Sun, 16 NovIST - SOU with KLM
      1 stop
      from £235
      Istanbul.£279 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Jul, returning Thu, 17 Jul.Return flight with easyJet and Transavia France.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Southampton on Thu, 10 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Transavia France, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 17 Jul, arriving in Southampton.Price includes taxes and charges.From £279, select.
      Thu, 10 JulSOU - IST with easyJet
      1 stop
      Thu, 17 JulIST - SOU with Transavia France
      1 stop
      from £279
      Istanbul.£329 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 Aug, returning Wed, 6 Aug.Return flight with Aer Lingus and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Southampton on Mon, 4 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 6 Aug, arriving in Southampton.Price includes taxes and charges.From £329, select.
      Mon, 4 AugSOU - IST with Aer Lingus
      1 stop
      Wed, 6 AugIST - SOU with Wizz Air UK
      1 stop
      from £329
      Istanbul.£337 per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Jul, returning Thu, 7 Aug.Return flight with easyJet and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Southampton on Thu, 31 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 7 Aug, arriving in Southampton.Price includes taxes and charges.From £337, select.
      Thu, 31 JulSOU - IST with easyJet
      1 stop
      Thu, 7 AugIST - SOU with Wizz Air UK
      1 stop
      from £337
      Istanbul.£339 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Aug, returning Tue, 2 Sep.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Southampton on Tue, 26 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 2 Sep, arriving in Southampton.Price includes taxes and charges.From £339, select.
      Tue, 26 AugSOU - IST with KLM
      1 stop
      Tue, 2 SepIST - SOU with KLM
      1 stop
      from £339
      How did we find these deals? The deals you see here are the lowest prices for flight tickets from Southampton to Istanbul found in the last 4 days, and are subject to change and availability.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Southampton to Istanbul

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Southampton to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in September.
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      from £329
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      from £191
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      from £208
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      Southampton to Istanbul: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from Southampton to Istanbul below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Istanbul.

      Southampton to Istanbul: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found£183
      Cheapest month to flySeptember

      Finding cheap flights from Southampton to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from Southampton to Istanbul is £183. 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.
      Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Southampton to Istanbul. But we found flights with one or more stops from £183.
      As of July 2025, there are no flights flying from Southampton to Istanbul.
      The cheapest month to fly from Southampton to Istanbul is usually September.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Southampton Airport to Istanbul Airport on Tuesday, 23 September 2025.
      No airlines currently offer direct flights between Southampton Airport and Istanbul Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
      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 Istanbul 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 Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
      Currently, Aer Lingus offers the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

      Travelling from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know

      • Istanbul is three hours ahead of Southampton and observes the UTC+3 timezone.

      • Leave enough time to make your SOU to IST flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

      • Travelling during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

      • If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Southampton Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SOU and IST:

        • Geneve Airport

        • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

        • Malaga Airport

      How to find the cheapest flights from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

      • £98 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Southampton Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Return flights start from £183. These prices may change based on demand.

      • It's often best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from SOU to IST. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.

      • The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Southampton Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.

      • Save time searching for cheap flights from SOU to IST by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.

      • Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Southampton Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.

      Handy information about Southampton Airport (SOU)

      • 55.7% of flights taking off from Southampton Airport make it to their destination on time.

      • Central Southampton to Southampton Airport is around 5 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.

      • Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.

      • Have an early flight from Southampton Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near SOU:

        • Hilton Southampton-Utilita Bowl

        • DoubleTree by Hilton Southampton

        • Travelodge Eastleigh Central

      Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

      • The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Southampton Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near IST instead:

        • Khavi Airport Apart

        • Yotelair Istanbul Airport (Airside)

        • Private Room in Istanbul #33

      • Pick up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car and discover Istanbul and beyond with your own wheels. Hit, Avec car rentals and Eren Rent a Car are well-known companies to choose from here.

      • Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Istanbul Ataturk Airport about two weeks before your travel date.

      Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul

      • Istanbul Ataturk Airport to central Istanbul has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 30 miles away.

      • Getting there on public transport takes about 1 hour 45 minutes.

      When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

      • It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Southampton Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Istanbul. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.

      • When booking your flight from Southampton Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

      • January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SOU to IST around that time if you like cooler conditions.

      Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

      • You've seen Istanbul, now it's time to explore other parts of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel around 220 miles east to Ankara to check off its must-visit sights. From Museum of Anatolian Civilizations to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

      • If you're ready to explore another major stop in Türkiye (Turkey), consider Izmir, roughly 200 miles south-west of Istanbul. Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square are highlights.

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