Flights to Turkey

A flight from London to Istanbul, Bodrum and Dalaman takes around four hours. Add on an extra 30 minutes for flights to Antalya. 

We fly to Turkey from London Heathrow, London Gatwick and London City airports. 

Use our low fare finder to discover the cheapest time to visit Turkey. The most popular time to visit is during the spring and summer months. Book your flights for autumn or winter to enjoy mild weather and make the most of this year-round destination’s attractions and experiences but with fewer crowds.

You can make a trip to Turkey fit any budget. Enjoy delicious and inexpensive street food, like simit – a Turkish bagel – and gozleme – a stuffed flatbread – to save on eating out. You can also tick off lots of historical sites and attractions for free or for a small fee, including the Blue Mosque and the beaches of Antalya. Public transportation is cheap and efficient, making it easy to explore cities like Istanbul and Ankara by bus or tram.

In Turkey’s bigger cities you can use public transport with ease. Ride-hailing apps and taxis are also available – just make sure you agree on a fare before getting into a hailed taxi. For domestic travel, you can catch a train or bus. The Turkish rail system connects cities and small towns around the country, with options to get a high-speed or sleeper train. Long-distance buses are also an option.

You can also hire a car with British Airways if you want to see more of what Turkey has to offer. You’ll receive great benefits, with all mandatory charges included and 24-hour customer support, plus you’ll collect Avios points on every rental.

With so much to see and do in Turkey, a visit – or two – is a must for any traveller.

History buffs can enjoy sites like Troy, the legendary city and archaeological site, known from Homer’s epic, The Iliad.

In Safranbolu, you can explore Ottoman-era houses and streets that offer a step back in time.

Then in the ancient city of Hierapolis, you can walk among Roman ruins and even swim in the thermal waters of Cleopatra's Pool.

Explore some of Turkey’s nature in Pamukkale, a natural wonder known for its white terraces of travertine, formed by mineral-rich thermal waters.

Lake Van, Turkey's largest lake, is famous for its bright blue waters, and here you can explore the nearby Akdamar Island, home to a beautiful 10th-century Armenian church.

You can book a hand baggage-only ticket or make the most of our generous baggage allowance. If you choose economy standard or one of our British Airways Holidays’ packages, each passenger can check in a bag weighing up to 23kg – in addition to a handbag, laptop case or other small bag. Families travelling in any cabin with younger children can also check in one car seat and one fully collapsible pushchair. Read more about baggage allowances for children.

If you’re flying in our business cabin, you can check in two bags weighing up to 32kg each. Read our baggage guide for full details.

Citizens of the UK and Ireland and EU passport holders do not need a visa to visit Turkey, but they will need to hold a valid UK passport with at least six months validity. If you hold a passport from a country or territory outside of these areas, you may need to apply for a visa before you travel. You can find out more about visa requirements for all the countries we fly to at the IATA Travel Centre.

Discover outstanding service from the moment you book. Fly with just hand baggage and you can carry two bags free of charge. Choose our checked baggage option and you can travel with hand baggage and a 23kg bag checked into the hold, plus enjoy free seat selection 24 hours before you fly. On board you’ll find HEPA-filtered air, quality on-board catering, and a warm, uniquely British welcome.

Simply relax and let us take care of you, every step of the way.