Routes
One way, per person. Fares other travellers found recently; prices change and are confirmed only when you book.
Flights to Turkey from the UK are tracked on two routes, London to Istanbul and London to Antalya. Turkey runs 3 hours ahead of the UK in winter and 2 hours ahead in British Summer Time, so plan arrival calls with that in mind. Easter, the July and August school holidays, October half term and Christmas and New Year are the busiest weeks, so book early for those dates.
Last checked: November 2026
Routes we track to Turkey
We track two routes to Turkey: London to Istanbul and London to Antalya. Fares on both are checked every day, and this page shows this month's lowest fares in the live fare calendar. Use it to compare the month you plan to travel before you commit to dates.
Istanbul suits city breaks and onward travel, while Antalya suits the Turkish coast. Both routes start in London, so travellers from elsewhere in the UK should factor in the cost and time of reaching the airport.
Set up a fare alert before you book. We check fares every day and email when they fall well under the usual price for your dates or under your own target.
- Pick your route: London to Istanbul or London to Antalya.
- Enter your travel dates, or the month you want to fly if your dates are flexible.
- Check the live fare calendar on this page for this month's lowest fares.
- Set a target fare and switch on email alerts.
- Book when an alert arrives, and check your passport rules before you fly.
When fares to Turkey are lowest
Fares to Turkey are usually lowest outside the busy weeks. Easter, the UK school summer holidays in July and August, October half term, and Christmas and New Year push fares up. If you can travel outside those periods, you have more room to wait for a lower fare.
For summer travel, booking well ahead matters because July and August fill up. For spring and autumn trips, watch the calendar for a few weeks and let alerts do the work.
When to book flights to Turkey depends on your dates. If your dates are fixed, set a target and book when the fare drops under it. If your dates are flexible, compare nearby weeks and avoid the busy weeks listed below.
The live fare calendar on this page shows this month's lowest fares, so start there before you set a target.
Busy weeks for Turkey
The busiest weeks for flights to Turkey from the UK are Easter, the UK school summer holidays in July and August, October half term, and Christmas and New Year. Fares and seats are under most pressure in these weeks, so book early if your trip must fall in one of them.
Families tied to school terms will find July and August the hardest to avoid. October half term is shorter but still busy, and Christmas and New Year attract city breakers to Istanbul.
If you have flexibility, travelling just outside these windows can mean lower fares and quieter airports. Set an alert either way so you hear about a drop as soon as it happens.
Arriving in Turkey: phone, data and entry
Turkey is 3 hours ahead of the UK in winter and 2 hours ahead in British Summer Time, so adjust your phone clock and any calls home. Mobile networks include Turkcell, Vodafone and Türk Telekom, with 4G and 5G in some areas. Check the official entry rules for your passport before you fly.
A travel eSIM or mobile top up set up before you fly means you land connected. We track data plans across 12 months, so you can compare options for your trip length.
Entry rules depend on your passport, so check the official rules for your passport before you fly and leave time for any requirements.
Free price alerts for your trip
Our alerts are free. We check fares every day and email when they fall well under the usual price for your dates or under your own target. Set one for London to Istanbul or London to Antalya and let the fare come to you.
Alerts work alongside the live fare calendar on this page, which shows this month's lowest fares. Check the calendar first, then set a target that matches what you see.
If your plans change, update your dates and target so the alerts stay useful. Travelling outside Easter, the summer holidays, October half term and Christmas and New Year gives you the most room to wait for a lower fare.