Two continents, one city break
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£170 return
Turkish Airlines
Checked 22 September 2026
Checked 37 days ago. Price or availability may have changed.
A cheaper self-transfer was seen at £135 (separate tickets).
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Direct service verified
£169 return
Turkish Airlines
Checked 22 September 2026
Checked 37 days ago. Price or availability may have changed.
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Istanbul spans Europe and Asia, with Hagia Sophia, the Grand Bazaar and the Bosphorus central to a city break. Direct service varies by UK airport and season, so check the exact origin and dates.
Istanbul holiday intelligence
Istanbul spans two continents across the Bosphorus, and the historic sights, nightlife and transport links are not all in the same district. Where to stay depends heavily on whether the trip is heritage-led, nightlife-led, or based around the Bosphorus itself.
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Sultanahmet
The historic peninsula, home to Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Topkapı Palace — the most walkable base for heritage sightseeing, on the European side.
Taksim
A central European-side district built around İstiklal Avenue, with a different, more contemporary nightlife-and-shopping character than Sultanahmet.
Karaköy / Galata
A waterfront European-side district by the Galata Tower and the Golden Horn, positioned between the historic peninsula and Taksim.
Kadıköy (Asian side)
Across the Bosphorus from the European districts above, with its own market and waterfront character — a different, less tourist-dense base reached by ferry.
Leeds Bradford Airport → Istanbul
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Sultanahmet
Historic peninsula, Sultanahmet-Eminönü
The property is in Historic peninsula, Sultanahmet-Eminönü, within Sultanahmet.
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Taksim
Above Gezi Park / Taksim Square
The property is in Above Gezi Park / Taksim Square, within Taksim.
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Provider area label: Taksim
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Karaköy / Galata
Kuledibi, next to Galata Tower
The property is in Kuledibi, next to Galata Tower, within Karaköy / Galata.
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Provider area label: Karaköy / Galata
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Published timings vary: Manchester Airport lists 4h 30m; Turkish Airlines says a little over 4h
Airline: Turkish Airlines · Route: Direct
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