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C$ 80 Find Cheap Flights from London to Istanbul

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Recent round-trip flight deals from London to Istanbul

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9:50 p.m. - 3:50 a.m.LGW-IST
4h 00mdirect
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4:45 a.m. - 6:35 a.m.IST-LGW
3h 50mdirect
C$ 100Wizz Air
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Tue, 3 Jun - Wed, 18 Jun
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9:50 p.m. - 3:50 a.m.LGW-IST
4h 00mdirect
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4:45 a.m. - 6:35 a.m.IST-LGW
3h 50mdirect
C$ 104Wizz Air
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Mon, 2 Jun - Wed, 11 Jun
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6:35 p.m. - 12:25 a.m.LHR-IST
3h 50mdirect
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5:35 p.m. - 7:35 p.m.IST-LHR
4h 00mdirect
C$ 290British Airways
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Mon, 5 May - Mon, 12 May
KLM Logo
6:30 a.m. - 4:20 p.m.LHR-IST
7h 50m1 stop
KLM Logo
5:05 p.m. - 8:55 p.m.IST-LHR
5h 50m1 stop
C$ 299KLM
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Fri, 9 May - Wed, 14 May
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6:35 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.LHR-IST
3h 55mdirect
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5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.IST-LHR
4h 00mdirect
C$ 300British Airways
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Tue, 3 Jun - Tue, 17 Jun
KLM Logo
8:40 a.m. - 4:20 p.m.LHR-IST
5h 40m1 stop
KLM Logo
5:05 p.m. - 8:55 p.m.IST-LHR
5h 50m1 stop
C$ 306KLM
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Sat, 10 May - Thu, 22 May
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6:00 p.m. - 11:55 p.m.LHR-IST
3h 55mdirect
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8:30 p.m. - 10:25 p.m.IST-LHR
3h 55mdirect
C$ 312Turkish Airlines
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Thu, 15 May - Thu, 22 May
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7:05 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.LHR-IST
3h 55mdirect
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2:45 p.m. - 4:40 p.m.IST-LHR
3h 55mdirect
C$ 317Turkish Airlines
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Wed, 25 Jun - Wed, 2 Jul
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7:25 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.LHR-IST
18h 25m1 stop
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5:20 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.IST-LHR
10h 00m1 stop
C$ 333Air Serbia
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Sun, 19 Oct - Tue, 28 Oct
Air Serbia Logo
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 a.m.LHR-IST
12h 00m1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
4:35 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.IST-LHR
21h 55m1 stop
C$ 335Air Serbia
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Wed, 14 May - Tue, 20 May

Expert advice for your flight from London to Istanbul

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
LHR

Heathrow's security lines can be long, so arrive early. Avoid peak times before 10am, 1-5pm, and after 8pm for smoother check-in.

Read more about LHRby Duncan Madden
LGW

Gatwick's security is efficient, usually taking 15 minutes. Consider a Fast Track pass during busy times for quicker access.

Read more about LGWby Duncan Madden
IST

Istanbul Airport's metro link connects to the city center. Trains run every 5 minutes from 6am to midnight, easing travel.

Read more about ISTby Jenna Scatena
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Duncan Madden

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Duncan Madden

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Jenna Scatena

Journalist and Travel Writer, Jenna Scatena is an award-winning travel writer with a love for sharing stories and exploring new places, especially by Vespa. Though she's from San Francisco, she has spent a significant chunk of her vacation days over the last decade eating her way through Texas and sleeping in hotels around the world—especially in California, the Middle East, and Europe.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for London to Istanbul flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from London to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest London to Istanbul Airport flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from London to Istanbul Airport.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from London to Istanbul Airport cost C$ 113 and was between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Istanbul Airport (IST). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is C$ 113.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to Istanbul?

The average price of all round-trip flights from London to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from London to Istanbul, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Istanbul, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from London to Istanbul Airport is March, where tickets cost C$ 140 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 470 and C$ 429 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from London to Istanbul Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of C$ 454, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from London to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

August

Cheapest flight

C$ 80
Best time to beat the crowds (48% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (75% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul

When to book flights from London to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from London to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Flights from London to Istanbul: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from London to Istanbul 
HUGOFlew with British AirwaysLHR-ISTMar 2024
Do not rush through immigration because the language takes forever
LeaFlew with British AirwaysLHR-ISTJan 2024
Put all toiletries in your suitcase below plan. London security is super strict about how many toiletries and their size
BenjaminFlew with Turkish AirlinesLHR-ISTDec 2023
Istanbul Airport seams very nice. Wish I had more time to explore.

FAQs for booking London to Istanbul flights

  • Are there onsite hotels at Atatürk Airport?

    The TAV Airport Hotel can be accessed via the terminal but also offers a free airport shuttle if you are staying landside (for this you need a visa). If you do not have a visa you will need to stay in the airside rooms in the hotel.

  • Which terminal at London Heathrow has flights from London to Istanbul?

    Turkish Airlines flies from T2 to Istanbul while British Airways flies from T5 which is the hub for the national carrier of the UK. Be sure to check which terminal you are flying out of before arriving at the airport.

  • Does Atatürk Airport have free WiFi access?

    WiFi access is free for two hours. However, in order to access this your mobile will need to be capable of receiving texts in Turkey. If this is impossible, international passengers can go to Starbucks which has free WiFi for customers, or alternatively you can pay for one of the lounges.

  • What is the safest way to get from Atatürk Airport to Istanbul centre?

    By far the safest and most comfortable option is the private transfer service. It can be pricey as the cost of this service is around EUR25 per person (approximately GBP22) one way, but the car will be for your group alone and could be more reliable than a taxi.

  • What is the cheapest flight from London to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London to Istanbul Airport was C$ 58 for a one-way ticket and C$ 72 for a round-trip.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from London to Istanbul?

    There are 2 airports in London (London Gatwick and London Heathrow.) and only 1 airport in Istanbul (Istanbul). The cheapest flights are generally found on the London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London to Istanbul?

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Istanbul?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between London and Istanbul, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from London to Istanbul?

    There are direct flights from London to Istanbul on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to Istanbul, Turkish Airlines or British Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Istanbul are Turkish Airlines and British Airways. With an average price for the route of C$ 349 and an overall rating of 7.3, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. British Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 402 and an overall rating of 6.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London to Istanbul?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London to Istanbul?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from London is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London to Istanbul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back to London with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London to Istanbul?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul from London up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from London to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 69 or less one-way and C$ 134 or less round-trip.
  • The main airport that serves the European side of Istanbul is Istanbul Atatürk Airport and is 24km (around 15 miles) from the city centre and is the hub for Turkish Airlines. Non-stop flights from London to Istanbul are operated by British Airways and Turkish Airlines from Heathrow and Gatwick airports.
  • For Turkish Airline business class passengers with a layover after flights from London to Istanbul think about checking into the Turkish Airlines Lounge at Ataürk Airport if you need some peace and quiet. Business and first-class passengers with Star Alliance membership can also use the lounge. Here you can enjoy facilities such as showers, children’s rooms, and cinema as well as drinks and a food buffet. There is also a prayer room for quiet contemplation.
  • For last minute souvenir shopping at Atatürk Airport, the Old Bazaar, with a typically Turkish ambience, stocks various gifts and souvenirs such as Turkish delight, traditional silverware and jewellery, as well as other local foodstuffs including spices, confectionary and the regional olive oil.
  • As the flights from London to Istanbul take just under 4 hours, you might want to know whether the airline will provide food. British Airways has a selection of Marks & Spencer sandwiches and other snacks which all need to be paid for by credit/debit card. Turkish Airlines airline meals and drinks are included in the cost of your ticket so you don’t need to worry about searching around for your card to pay for your meal.
  • For those travelling with babies and children on flights from London to Istanbul you will be happy to hear that Atatürk airport has nursing and baby change facilities as well as play areas for the slightly older children located in both terminals.
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Prefer to fly direct from London to Istanbul?

Find which airlines fly direct from London to Istanbul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

London to Istanbul

Monday

British Airways,Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

British Airways,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

British Airways,Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

British Airways,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

British Airways,Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

British Airways,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

British Airways,Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

British Airways,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Friday

British Airways,Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

British Airways,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

British Airways,Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

British Airways,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

British Airways,Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

British Airways,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

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Direct returns

Istanbul to London

Monday

British Airways,Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

British Airways,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

British Airways,Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

British Airways,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

British Airways,Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

British Airways,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

British Airways,Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

British Airways,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Friday

British Airways,Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

British Airways,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

British Airways,Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

British Airways,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

British Airways,Turkish Airlines,Wizz Air

British Airways,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from London to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from London to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from London to Istanbul? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 3774 reviews
7.3Boarding
7.3Comfort
7.7Crew
7.4Entertainment
7.3Food
Airline reviews

Great food, great entertainment and very helpful, caring & attentive staff.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025YVR - IST
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Great food, great entertainment and very helpful, caring & attentive staff.

Flight Singapore - Istanbul was perfect. Flight Istanbul - Sao Paolo - Buenos Aires was really good but there was a big delay in Sao Paolo (Brazil) due to a problem with the ground staff and not related to Turkish Airline. Overall a very good and solid experience

The segment bkk ist was ok. The segment ist to yul the boarding was chaotic with 5 control before get in the plain, in addition to normal control by scanner and metal detector during transfert

The in flight entertainment was very good but unfortunately I feel they could have been more attentive to the customer. This is saw on all my Turkish airlines flights , besides dinner service you never really saw the attendants.

The flight was great. From the first to the last step, the staff was very helpful and understanding. I also always enjoy Turkish Airlines food because it’s flavorful, fresh (like salads and very delicious bread ) and has special things like olives, dates… I loved that bean salad and apricot pie. I also enjoyed the movies. Thank you!

Ordered Vegan meal - it was ok, but not exceptional. Seat ok row 39 middle section aisle. Nearly full flight - crew was busy but they did the best they could. There was a USB A port at the seat. I listened to my own music and only looked at flight information. One nice thing was the connection information was made available in the screen.

I recently flew with Turkish Airlines, and I can confidently say it was one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment I boarded, the crew was incredibly attentive, warm, and professional. They went above and beyond to ensure everyone was comfortable and well taken care of throughout the flight. The highlight, however, was the food! I’ve flown with many airlines, but Turkish Airlines sets the bar incredibly high when it comes to in-flight dining. Every meal was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The variety of dishes, even on a long-haul flight, was impressive. It felt like dining at a high-end restaurant at 35,000 feet! The seats were comfortable, the entertainment options were great, and the overall atmosphere made the journey enjoyable. Turkish Airlines truly excels in combining luxury and hospitality. I wouldn’t hesitate to fly with them again—highly recommend!

Very nice and friendly crew. Boarding system can be improved.

The Etickets had been changed (Why?) without notice ; Hence, that caused troubles when checking in. Not until I contacted my ticket agent and was given correct Etickets could I then check in.

The seat 7A had no padding. I needed to sit on the provided pillow.

Not because when i try to do check in there is only in turkish language i can not select other language

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Don't fly Pegasus, terrible service at the airport and boarding was really bad. Both flights I took with them were significantly late. This flight had us all changing the gate at the last moment and it was chaos.withour explanation or apology. The planes have seats that don't recline and seats are really hard. The crew on board was good both flights, but that is the only positive thing I can say about this airline. It's not worth it and I won't be flying them again.

The airport staff were some of the worst I've ever flown, and I fly at least 50x every year. From the staff at the gate, to the check in staff, to the ticketing sales staff. My experience in Instanbul was so bad Ill.never fly Pegasus again. They were incredibly rude, dismissive and not helpful whatsoever. This is the worst of the worst if you want to fly a budget airline I'd go elsewhere. The airplane seats are really uncomfortable and don't recline at all, you get charged for every single thing so in the end you will pay more flying with them. The crew on the plane were the only kind people we encountered with Pegasus.

Pegasus Airlines which is the most efficient and cost worth low cost airline all over the Europe

Flight from London was delayed and we had to hurry up to catch the connecting flight to Riyadh

The crew were outstandingly kind and cheerful. We carried our cat and they offered help.

Late departure. No announcements. Boarding was a disaster. Some kind of technical issue scanning boarding passes.

Pegasus is a very efficient airline. Passengers, however are sometimes unruly. Getting up right after take off. Getting up right when we land and before getting to the gate. Switching seats to the front so she can get a better seat. It is unfair for those that actually paid for seats. Flight attendants seem to not enforce it. One or two bad actors ruins it. Overall, the airline is great.

Pegasus is not a very comfortable airline. They’re not in any way hospitable

LCY airport is an amazing airport and I love the flight from LCY to FRA with BA. Efficient, easy, comfortable and great luggage allownace with BA. I iused to fly predominantley LH, but the service and price - benefit ratio of Lufthansa has deteriorated a lot over the last 5 years. Whereas BA keeps an excellent service level with friendly staff.

Flight Attendant Karen Lynn was an absolute delight. She assisted in every portion of the services provided throughout the flight, aided with any and all concerns expressed by passengers, and even helped comfort an upset child who was one of five of a traveling family. This quality of service is what keeps me coming back to American. Thank you!

The airplane was old. Some things didn’t work out of middle seat was broken. The rest was OK.

The worst, flight cancelled because the aircraft was not full. Heathrow ground crew totally not helpful and arrogant. Lady proposed us flight with 40min layover instead of direct and said it is our problem of course she was unable to do anything as everything was beyond her control she claimed. after calling on hotline another flight was booked. Flight was cancelled last second so we could not take direct from Zurich but we had to stay overnight in London.

Very quick boarding. I was surprised we only got a small water and small thing of cookies, everything else was for purchase. No entertainment. Crew was excellent though.

Flight delayed in terms of boarding and Kayak was great in updating but the team on the groping at British Airways were really poor

A basic tea/ coffee and a snack could be provided especially for long distance flyers.

The information in the airport, and the app was different. Be aware. Different terminals in Stuttgart, so we had to walk a lot. It's a small airport so it wasn't a big deal, but it was ludicrous to see the error in the app.

Flight was delayed and there was boarding pass and flight information errors resulting in confusion and stress

Food was terrible , crew were excellent , IFE was dire . Overall comfortable seat and cabin. Nothing special .

The crew at Check-in was very helpful. It’s was appreciate.

It’s a budget airline. You get what you pay for. They insisted on getting us out of the gate and into our slot on time. They got us to the destination safely. Aircraft was clean and well maintained. What more could we want

Half an hour delay. Squeezed into a small Departure Lounge with very few seats. Noisy flight with screaming unruly kids. Loud IPads and Phones. Heaven!

Were delayed in the airport for 5 hours with no explanation. Flight kept getting delayed by an hour at a time and wizz air staff were no where to be found

The flight was delayed 5 hours and I'm and invalid,I wan a refund for this

The cabin crew on that flight were super fantastic and super helpful. They were so polite and considerate that i felt i travelled with a 5star airline.

Delayed delayed delayed - always with Wizzair. Staff were friendly and well mannered but clearly the company is unorganized and the aircrafts are outdated.

It's a budget airline. Great for short flight. Smooth landing.

4 hr delay and only told less than 2hrs before. Only given water and nuts on the flight as complimentary service. Left to wait in rain before boarding.

To be honest I did not like anything. Communication to why my flight was cancelled mid air 2 and half hours into my flight. Customer service desk were not helpful with providing information or a solution on what can be done.

Bad. Cancelled and delayed flight. Payed 25£ for seat but got just normal one. No one refunded the money.

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