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Currency and cost comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
81%Trains in Istanbul are 81% cheaper than in London.
London$6.50
Istanbul$1.23
MealMid-priced restaurant
59%A meal in Istanbul is 59% cheaper than a meal in London.
London$44.83
Istanbul$18.28
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
82%A taxi fare in Istanbul is 82% cheaper than in London.
London$10.42
Istanbul$1.85
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
31%Coffee in Istanbul is 31% cheaper than in London.
London$8.39
Istanbul$5.81
Exchange rate
1 NZD = 21.82 TRY
1 TRY = 0.05 NZD
Last checked on Wed, 26/03
Distance: 2501 kms
London airports
Heathrow (LHR)How far from city centre: 23 kms
Gatwick (LGW)How far from city centre: 40 kms
Luton International (LTN)How far from city centre: 43 kms
London City (LCY)How far from city centre: 12 kms
Stansted (STN)How far from city centre: 49 kms
Southend (SEN)How far from city centre: 57 kms
Istanbul airports
Istanbul Airport (IST)How far from city centre: 34 kms
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)How far from city centre: 30 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from London to Istanbul

Is it safe to travel from London to Istanbul during the Covid-19 situation?
At eDreams we do our best to ensure that your travel plans won't be affected by restrictions or possible cancellations that Turkey may apply. Using the flexible ticket gurantee you can decide if you rather rebook or get a refund!
For flights from London to Istanbul, how can I find the cheapest price?
The cheapest price for a flight from London to Istanbul is 50$. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Istanbul more expensive than London to visit?

Looking at cab fares, a ride in Istanbul costs an average of 1.85 NZD , 82% cheaper than London, with a fare of 10.42 NZD,

while train tickets cost 81% less at Istanbul: $ 1.23 NZD versus $ 6.50 NZD at London.

Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 18.28 NZD euros in Istanbul, 59% less than the 44.83 NZD euros in London.

The price of the coffee is around 31% cheaper in Istanbul, with an average of 5.81 NZD, while in London the coffee costs 8.39 NZD.

How long does the flight from London to Istanbul take?
Flight length from London to Istanbul is around 03:57 hours on average, at an average distance of 2,548 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Istanbul compared to London?
While in London the temperatures can reach an average of 29.01 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 9 mm ,Istanbul's temperatures can go up to 32.95 ºC during the hot season, with 5.3 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -0.3 ºC in Istanbul, compared to the -3.09 ºC average degrees reported in London. During the winter period, London can register 6 mm precipitation, while Istanbul have an average of 9 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between London and Istanbul?

The main route from London to Istanbul is: Stansted (STN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). The following airlines fly this route:

Pegasus Airlines.

Alternatively, you can find London - Istanbul flights between Gatwick (LGW) to Istanbul Airport (IST) with the following airline(s) flying the route: Wizz Air UK.

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