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Flight deals from London Southend to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London Southend to Istanbul? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.204 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Jun, returning Wed, 25 Jun.Return flight with easyJet and Transavia France.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from London Southend on Wed, 18 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Transavia France, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 25 Jun, arriving in London Southend.Price includes taxes and charges.From 204 €, select.
Istanbul.263 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Apr, returning Tue, 29 Apr.Return flight with easyJet and Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from London Southend on Wed, 23 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 29 Apr, arriving in London Southend.Price includes taxes and charges.From 263 €, select.
Istanbul.267 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 May, returning Sat, 10 May.Return flight with easyJet and Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from London Southend on Tue, 6 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 10 May, arriving in London Southend.Price includes taxes and charges.From 267 €, select.
Istanbul.278 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Jul, returning Fri, 4 Jul.Return flight with easyJet and Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from London Southend on Tue, 1 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 4 Jul, arriving in London Southend.Price includes taxes and charges.From 278 €, select.
Istanbul.308 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Apr, returning Mon, 5 May.Return flight with easyJet and Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from London Southend on Wed, 30 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 5 May, arriving in London Southend.Price includes taxes and charges.From 308 €, select.
Istanbul.366 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Sep, returning Mon, 22 Sep.Return flight with easyJet and Transavia France.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from London Southend on Mon, 15 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Transavia France, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 22 Sep, arriving in London Southend.Price includes taxes and charges.From 366 €, select.
Istanbul.402 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 May, returning Fri, 13 Jun.Return flight with easyJet and Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from London Southend on Fri, 30 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 13 Jun, arriving in London Southend.Price includes taxes and charges.From 402 €, select.
Istanbul.420 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Dec, returning Fri, 5 Dec.Return flight with easyJet and Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from London Southend on Mon, 1 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 5 Dec, arriving in London Southend.Price includes taxes and charges.From 420 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London Southend to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London Southend to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in June.
Apr
from 263 €
May
from 267 €
Jun
from 204 €
Jul
from 278 €
Aug
from 605 €
Sep
from 366 €
Oct
from 443 €
Nov
from 426 €
Dec
from 420 €
Jan
from 529 €
Feb
from 545 €
Mar
from 645 €

London Southend to Istanbul: Alternative routes

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

London to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found204 €
Cheapest month to flyJune

Finding cheap flights from London Southend to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from London Southend to Istanbul is 204 €. 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 London Southend to Istanbul. But we found flights with one or more stops from 204 €.
As of April 2025, there are no flights flying from London Southend to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from London Southend to Istanbul is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Southend Airport to Istanbul Airport on Wednesday, 18 June 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between London Southend 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, easyJet offers the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Flying from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know

  • Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, making Istanbul three hours ahead of London.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to catch your SEN to IST flight.

  • During popular months such as September, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.

  • We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Southend Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between SEN and IST include:

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport

    • Geneve Airport

    • Malaga Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way London Southend Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight is 87 €. A return plane ticket right now is 204 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SEN to IST. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.

  • Finding cheap flights from London Southend Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across the month and snap up a great deal.

  • You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from SEN to IST.

  • Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London Southend Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about London Southend Airport (SEN)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of London Southend Airport, 77.91% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • Central London to London Southend Airport is around 64 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.

  • Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 45 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from London Southend Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to SEN:

Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • If you're landing on a late London Southend Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near IST:

  • Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and see more of Istanbul and beyond.

  • Reserving your ride from Istanbul Ataturk Airport about two weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.

Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul

  • From Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Istanbul is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to drive to the centre.

  • Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour 45 minutes.

When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • April is the most popular month for flights from London Southend Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Istanbul in February.

  • The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from London Southend Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.

  • January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SEN to IST around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • You've visited Istanbul, now it's time to explore other corners of Türkiye (Turkey). Journey around 354 kilometres east to Ankara to tick off its top attractions. From Museum of Anatolian Civilizations to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • Izmir is another sought-after destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No journey is complete without experiencing Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.

Plan the rest of your trip from London to Istanbul

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