Cheap flights from London to Izmir

October is the cheapest month on this route, and it is easy to see why: the Aegean summer crowds have gone, the sea is still warm, and fares drop with the demand. Late spring and early autumn sit in the middle, with pleasant weather and moderate prices. July and August are the peak, when Turkish and British school holidays overlap, so book well ahead if that is your window. Midweek departures and returns usually undercut weekend ones. Winter is quiet and cheap, though some seasonal services thin out.

Low-cost carriers do most of the heavy lifting here: Easyjet, Jet2, Sun Express and Pegasus all fly between London and Izmir, and Wizz Air UK, Wizz Air, Wizz Air Malta, Vueling Airlines and Ajet appear on the route too. Turkish Airlines is the full-service option, and it is the one that usually means a connection through Istanbul rather than a direct flight. On the low-cost tickets you pay for what you use: a cabin bag is normally included, while a checked bag, seat choice and food are not. Full-service fares bundle a checked allowance and meals.

Izmir has one main gateway, Adnan Menderes Airport, south of the city on the coastal side. It sits a fair drive from the centre, and the transfer takes a while in traffic, so allow time on the way back. The easiest way in is the rail link from the airport to the city centre, which runs regularly and drops you near the waterfront. An airport coach and city buses cover the same trip, and taxis or private transfers are there if you land late. If you are heading for the Aegean resorts rather than the city itself, the drive from the airport can be long, so check the transfer time before you book.

Currency

TRY (₺)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Turkish

Emergency number

112, 177

Driving side

right

Calling code

+36

Internet domain

.tr

Population of Izmir

4.5 M (2024)

Time zone

UTC+03 (Europe/Istanbul)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check which London airport your fare leaves from — Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton, Stansted and London City are not interchangeable on the day.
• Confirm what your low-cost ticket covers — cabin bag, checked baggage and seat selection are usually paid extras.
• If your trip is stitched from two separate tickets, leave a long gap in case the first flight runs late.
• Check passport validity and Turkey's entry rules before you book, not the week you fly.
• October is the cheapest month here, so shift your dates if you can.