Question 1

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 32m.

Question 2

What’s the fastest stopover option from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 8h 06m.

Question 3

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 56% of one-stop itineraries from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport on Cheapflights.

Question 4

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

Paris (CDG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £156.

Question 5

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport round-trip from £108. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are KLM, from £168, and Lufthansa, from £170. Pegasus Airlines is currently priced 58% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 6

How far ahead should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

The best time to book flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport is 89 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Question 7

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport (average of £159). Flying from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £366). 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.

Question 8

What is the cheapest day to fly from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 9

Weekly flight availability from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport

Accepted Answer

The most flights from EDI to IST are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Question 10

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul Airport ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul Airport when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

Question 12

What are the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

While on average a flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport is generally £1,148, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £267. When looking at the most popular route, (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Istanbul), you can expect to pay £122 for that flight.

Question 13

What are the most reliable airlines from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

Consider Thai Airways (79%), JetBlue (77%) or Turkish Airlines (75%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport.

Question 14

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

Consider British Airways, KLM or Lufthansa when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport.

Question 15

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

Friday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Istanbul Airport.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Find a great deal and save up to 22% by booking at least 24 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at £211.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

March can be a great time to fly to Istanbul Airport from Edinburgh with a flight ticket averaging about £259. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of March for as cheap as £94. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July.

Question 18

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDI to IST?

Accepted Answer

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 64% on flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport by exploring options for tickets at midday.

Question 19

What airport do you fly from for flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Most people fly from Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) if they book a flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul. On average, Turnhouse has 7 outbound flights to Istanbul per day from 5 airlines. Edinburgh Turnhouse is conveniently located just 6.8 mi from Edinburgh’s city center.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 21

How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh 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.

Question 23

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Deals for Edinburgh to Istanbul flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 24

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Edinburgh to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul.

Question 25

Can Cheapflights find flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul with no change fees?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Question 26

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul become cheaper?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Edinburgh to Istanbul flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	£169
One-way from	£72
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	March
Average price	£284
Good round-trip deal	£501 or less
Good one-way deal	£350 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Pegasus Airlines	Cheapest£108	Average£191	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Pegasus Airlines flights
KLM	Cheapest£168	Average£272	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£170	Average£223	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£176	Average£288	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
British Airways	Cheapest£194	Average£303	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport from £72

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Istanbul are usually found in March or January, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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