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Cheap flights from Leeds to Istanbul from £97

There are no direct flights from Leeds to Istanbul. The fastest way is one stop via Amsterdam or Bucharest, about 5h 13m door to door (60 connections a week on current schedules), with fares from £97.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 05m Cheapest in November Prices checked 13 days ago
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Leeds to Istanbul at a glance

Cheapest one-way£97Ryanair · 1 stop · Wed 4 NovCheapest return£286Mon 28 Dec – Sat 16 JanFastest journey5h 05measyJet · 1 stop
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amsterdam or Bucharest

Best ways to fly from Leeds to Istanbul

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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LBA Amsterdam (AMS) IST
Leg 1: KLM · Leg 2: KLM, Turkish Airlines
Thu17:45 LBA19:45 AMS1h 15m connection21:00 AMS00:58 ISTKLM
21 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 13m
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LBA Bucharest (OTP) IST
Leg 1: Wizz Air, Ryanair · Leg 2: TAROM, Turkish Airlines
Tue06:00 LBA10:53 OTP2h 37m connection13:30 OTP14:36 ISTRyanair + Turkish Airlines
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 6h 36m
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LBA Warsaw (WAW) IST
Leg 1: Wizz Air, Ryanair · Leg 2: LOT Polish Airlines, Turkish Airlines
Mon14:45 LBA17:54 WAW2h 21m connection20:15 WAW23:30 ISTRyanair + LOT Polish Airlines
5 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 6h 45m
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LBA Dublin (DUB) IST
Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Wed14:30 LBA15:19 DUB2h 11m connection17:30 DUB23:23 ISTRyanair + Turkish Airlines
21 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 6h 53mfrom £97
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LBA Paris (CDG) IST
Leg 1: easyJet, Jet2 · Leg 2: Air France, Turkish Airlines, Air Algérie
Thu13:30 LBA15:46 CDG2h 44m connection18:30 CDG22:25 ISTJet2 + Turkish Airlines
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 6h 55mfrom £202
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LBA Krakow (KRK) IST
Leg 1: Jet2, Ryanair · Leg 2: LOT Polish Airlines, Turkish Airlines
Tue21:15 LBA00:22 KRK6h 53m connection07:15 KRK10:10 ISTRyanair + LOT Polish Airlines
6 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 10h 55m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Cheapest dates from Leeds to Istanbul

The lowest one-way fares found recently, cheapest first. Prices change; click through for the live fare.

Ryanair1 stop via DUB
Wed 4 NovLBA → IST · 5h 25m
One-way from£97

Cheapest month to fly from Leeds to Istanbul

Lowest one-way fare found for each month: November is cheapest, December the most expensive.

Nov 26£97Dec 26£202

Good to know

Distance
2,671 km1,659 miles
Journey time
5h 05mfastest found
Time difference
+3hIstanbul vs Leeds
Currency in Istanbul
TRY
Airports
LBA → IST, SAW

Flights from Leeds to Istanbul: questions answered

How much is a flight from Leeds to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way fare we found recently is £97 with 1 stop, departing in November. Return trips start from £286. Prices change constantly, so search your dates for the live fare.
Are there direct flights from Leeds to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Amsterdam, Bucharest and Warsaw. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Leeds to Istanbul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 05m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,671 km.
Where do you change planes between Leeds and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Amsterdam (AMS), Bucharest (OTP), Warsaw (WAW) and Dublin (DUB). KLM flies both legs via Amsterdam, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Leeds and Istanbul?
Leeds: Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Leeds and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 3 hours ahead of Leeds.

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