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Cheap flights from Southampton to Istanbul from £293

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SOU — IST
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Cheap flight deals from Southampton to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Southampton (SOU) to Istanbul (TR5). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 10 May 2024.

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October

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Average price

£279

Round-trip from

£120
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From Southampton Eastleigh to Istanbul
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Southampton to Istanbul?

Travelers have found that booking a Sunday departure is the best way to save up to 46% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Southampton to Istanbul?

To save up to 43% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 48 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Southampton to Istanbul from £198 1-2 weeks out and tickets from £215 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Southampton to Istanbul?

January is one of the best times of the year to fly to Istanbul from Southampton. Prices for January average £178 per person but you can even find prices for as low as £51. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of August. Opting for a January flight can save you 90% on your journey compared to booking in August

When is the cheapest time to fly from Southampton to Istanbul (SOU - IST)?

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 22% on flights from Southampton to Istanbul by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Cheap British Airways flights from Southampton to Istanbul

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by British Airways for the route between Southampton and Istanbul. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 876,925 searches. Data last updated 10 May 2024.
Fri 6/915:40SOU - IST
2 stops30h 45mBritish Airways
Mon 9/920:15IST - SOU
2 stops21h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/5£554
Sat 7/909:55SOU - IST
2 stops12h 30mBritish Airways
Tue 10/919:55IST - SOU
2 stops18h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/5£635
Thu 5/908:40SOU - IST
2 stops13h 50mBritish Airways
Sun 8/919:50IST - SOU
2 stops18h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/5£644
Thu 5/916:30SOU - SAW
2 stops19h 05mBritish Airways
Sun 8/916:10SAW - SOU
2 stops18h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/5£665
Wed 22/508:30SOU - IST
2 stops13h 55mBritish Airways
Tue 28/519:55IST - SOU
2 stops17h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/5£802
Wed 29/508:30SOU - IST
2 stops13h 55mBritish Airways
Wed 5/617:30IST - SOU
2 stops16h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/5£830
Tue 21/508:40SOU - IST
2 stops13h 45mBritish Airways
Tue 28/519:55IST - SOU
2 stops17h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/5£854
Thu 23/508:40SOU - IST
2 stops13h 50mBritish Airways
Tue 28/519:55IST - SOU
2 stops17h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/5£864
Mon 22/719:55SOU - IST
2 stops18h 50mBritish Airways
Mon 29/720:15IST - SOU
2 stops21h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/5£874

Cheap Southampton to Istanbul flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Southampton to Istanbul specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 876,925 searches. Prices were last updated on 10 May 2024.
Wed 22/508:30SOU - IST
2 stops13h 55mBritish Airways
Tue 28/519:55IST - SOU
2 stops17h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/5£802
Wed 29/508:30SOU - IST
2 stops13h 55mBritish Airways
Wed 5/617:30IST - SOU
2 stops16h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/5£830
Tue 21/508:40SOU - IST
2 stops13h 45mBritish Airways
Tue 28/519:55IST - SOU
2 stops17h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/5£854
Thu 23/508:40SOU - IST
2 stops13h 50mBritish Airways
Tue 28/519:55IST - SOU
2 stops17h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/5£864
Thu 30/508:40SOU - IST
2 stops13h 50mBritish Airways
Wed 5/617:30IST - SOU
2 stops16h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/5£893
Wed 22/508:30SOU - IST
2 stops13h 55mBritish Airways
Thu 30/517:10IST - SOU
2 stops17h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/5£905
Thu 13/608:40SOU - IST
2 stops13h 50mBritish Airways
Sun 16/619:50IST - SOU
2 stops22h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/5£910
Tue 21/508:40SOU - IST
2 stops13h 45mBritish Airways
Thu 30/517:10IST - SOU
2 stops17h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/5£957
Thu 23/508:40SOU - IST
2 stops13h 50mBritish Airways
Thu 30/517:10IST - SOU
2 stops17h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/5£966

Southampton to Istanbul 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Southampton and Istanbul in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 876,925 searches. Data last updated 10 May 2024.
Wed 27/1117:20SOU - IST
1 stop20h 35mKLM
Sun 1/1217:55IST - SOU
1 stop17h 55mKLM
Deal found 9/5£293
Fri 22/1108:40SOU - IST
2 stops12h 05mBritish Airways
Tue 26/1108:05IST - SOU
2 stops10h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/5£435
Wed 27/1108:30SOU - SAW
2 stops27h 35mBritish Airways
Sun 1/1215:55SAW - SOU
2 stops19h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/5£478
Fri 22/1108:30SOU - SAW
2 stops27h 35mBritish Airways
Tue 26/1115:55SAW - SOU
2 stops19h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/5£479
Wed 27/1108:30SOU - IST
2 stops26h 30mBritish Airways
Sun 1/1214:45IST - SOU
2 stops20h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/5£483
Sun 24/1113:40SOU - SAW
2 stops22h 30mBritish Airways
Thu 28/1115:55SAW - SOU
2 stops19h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/5£488
Tue 3/908:40SOU - IST
2 stops13h 45mBritish Airways
Tue 10/919:55IST - SOU
2 stops18h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/5£546
Fri 6/915:40SOU - IST
2 stops30h 45mBritish Airways
Mon 9/920:15IST - SOU
2 stops21h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/5£554
Wed 28/819:55SOU - IST
2 stops18h 15mBritish Airways
Tue 10/919:55IST - SOU
2 stops18h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/5£593

Southampton to Istanbul flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Southampton to Istanbul for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 876,925 searches. Data last updated 10 May 2024.
Wed 22/508:30SOU - IST
2 stops13h 55mBritish Airways
Tue 28/519:55IST - SOU
2 stops17h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/5£802
Tue 21/508:40SOU - IST
2 stops13h 45mBritish Airways
Tue 28/519:55IST - SOU
2 stops17h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/5£854
Thu 23/508:40SOU - IST
2 stops13h 50mBritish Airways
Tue 28/519:55IST - SOU
2 stops17h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/5£864
Wed 22/508:30SOU - IST
2 stops13h 55mBritish Airways
Thu 30/517:10IST - SOU
2 stops17h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/5£905
Tue 21/508:40SOU - IST
2 stops13h 45mBritish Airways
Thu 30/517:10IST - SOU
2 stops17h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/5£957
Thu 23/508:40SOU - IST
2 stops13h 50mBritish Airways
Thu 30/517:10IST - SOU
2 stops17h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/5£966
Wed 22/508:30SOU - IST
2 stops13h 55mBritish Airways
Mon 27/508:25IST - SOU
2 stops13h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/5£1,066
Wed 22/508:30SOU - IST
2 stops13h 55mBritish Airways
Sun 26/519:50IST - SOU
2 stops22h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/5£1,073
Tue 21/508:40SOU - IST
2 stops13h 45mBritish Airways
Mon 27/508:25IST - SOU
2 stops13h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/5£1,118

One-way flights to Istanbul from Southampton

Search for one-way flight options from Southampton to Istanbul. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 876,925 searches. Data last updated 10 May 2024.
Tue 27/819:55SOU - IST
2 stops18h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/5£321
Tue 27/819:55SOU - SAW
2 stops17h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/5£342
Sat 7/909:55SOU - IST
2 stops12h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/5£353
Tue 9/719:55SOU - IST
2 stops18h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/5£495
Tue 9/719:55SOU - SAW
2 stops17h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/5£502
Sat 6/709:55SOU - IST
2 stops12h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/5£534
Sun 7/719:55SOU - IST
2 stops18h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/5£553
Wed 15/508:30SOU - IST
2 stops13h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/5£676
Sun 19/519:55SOU - IST
2 stops21h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/5£998

Find flights from Southampton to Istanbul within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Southampton to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 876,925 searches. Data last updated 10 May 2024.

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£554 - £874

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Southampton EastleighIstanbul

SOU - IST

SOUIST

Southampton Eastleigh

Fri 6/9

2 stops30h 45m

Istanbul

Mon 9/9

2 stops21h 45m

£554

Southampton EastleighIstanbul

SOU - IST

SOUIST

Southampton Eastleigh

Sat 7/9

2 stops12h 30m

Istanbul

Tue 10/9

2 stops18h 05m

£635

Southampton EastleighIstanbul

SOU - IST

SOUIST

Southampton Eastleigh

Thu 5/9

2 stops13h 50m

Istanbul

Sun 8/9

2 stops18h 10m

£644

Southampton EastleighIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen

SOU - SAW

SOUSAW

Southampton Eastleigh

Thu 5/9

2 stops19h 05m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 8/9

2 stops18h 00m

£665

Southampton EastleighIstanbul

SOU - IST

SOUIST

Southampton Eastleigh

Wed 22/5

2 stops13h 55m

Istanbul

Tue 28/5

2 stops17h 50m

£802

Southampton EastleighIstanbul

SOU - IST

SOUIST

Southampton Eastleigh

Wed 29/5

2 stops13h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 5/6

2 stops16h 40m

£830

Southampton EastleighIstanbul

SOU - IST

SOUIST

Southampton Eastleigh

Tue 21/5

2 stops13h 45m

Istanbul

Tue 28/5

2 stops17h 50m

£854

Southampton EastleighIstanbul

SOU - IST

SOUIST

Southampton Eastleigh

Thu 23/5

2 stops13h 50m

Istanbul

Tue 28/5

2 stops17h 50m

£864

Southampton EastleighIstanbul

SOU - IST

SOUIST

Southampton Eastleigh

Mon 22/7

2 stops18h 50m

Istanbul

Mon 29/7

2 stops21h 45m

£874

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When is the cheapest time to fly from Southampton to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Southampton to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 5 May 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Southampton to Istanbul flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Istanbul by month

Plan your trip from Southampton to Istanbul by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Southampton to Istanbul is currently £530 while a return flight costs £747. Price data was last updated on 5 May 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Southampton to Istanbul (average of £150). Flying from Southampton to Istanbul in August is currently the most expensive (average of £435). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

£120

February

£134

March

£128

April

£157

May

£160

June

£191

July

£238

August

£348

September

£194

October

£189

November

£141

December

£131

Temperature and rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

IST

Temperature

5 - 23 °C

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated 10 May 2024.
British Airways
6.8
Okay
6,863 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

7.0

Overall

6.8

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.5

Crew

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

The plane was rather old but the crew were great. Maybe it’s because the flight was half empty. The level of attention in Premium Economy during this flight is the most I have received since I started flyi by BA 15 years ago.

British Airways
6.8
Okay
6,863 reviews
British Airways
6.8
Okay
6,863 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

7.0

Overall

6.8

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.5

Crew

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

The plane was rather old but the crew were great. Maybe it’s because the flight was half empty. The level of attention in Premium Economy during this flight is the most I have received since I started flyi by BA 15 years ago.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Southampton to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Southampton to Istanbul?

    Located just 3.5 mi from the city center, Southampton Eastleigh is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Istanbul from Southampton. Booking flights from Eastleigh (SOU) to Istanbul should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Istanbul from 1 airline.

  • Can I find flights from Southampton to Istanbul for under £600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Southampton to Istanbul for under £600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on British Airways for just £554, but on average you can expect to pay £839.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Southampton to Istanbul for under £900?

    There are currently 18+ open flights from Southampton to Istanbul within the next 7 days for less than £900.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Southampton to Istanbul round-trip?

    Currently priced at £554, British Airways will fly you from Southampton to Istanbul and back. In addition to British Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip.

  • What does SOU to IST mean?

    Southampton Eastleigh Airport is SOU and Istanbul Airport is IST. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW), Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI), İzmit Cengiz Topel Airport (KCO), Tekirdag Corlu Airport (TEQ).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Southampton to Istanbul that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Southampton to Istanbul flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Southampton to Istanbul with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Southampton to Istanbul flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Southampton to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Southampton to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Southampton to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Southampton to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Southampton to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Southampton to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Southampton to Istanbul that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Southampton to Istanbul offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Southampton to Istanbul?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Southampton to Istanbul flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Southampton to Istanbul flight deals updated?

    The Southampton to Istanbul flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 10/5.

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Top airline flying from Southampton to Istanbul

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Southampton to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 876,925 searches. Data last updated 10 May 2024.
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KLMCheapest£187Average£286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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