Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport from £54
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 28/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — IST
8 Feb — 15 Feb1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Istanbul are usually found in February or January, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday
Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Istanbul
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 9 January 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 January 2026.
Thu 22/110:10EDI - IST
1 stop7h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/223:00IST - EDI
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1£117
Thu 5/307:00EDI - IST
1 stop10h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/323:00IST - EDI
1 stop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1£119
Fri 6/207:05EDI - IST
1 stop11h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/222:00IST - EDI
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£120
Fri 20/222:55EDI - IST
2 stops19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 27/223:00IST - EDI
1 stop11h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1£121
Wed 4/207:00EDI - IST
1 stop11h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/223:00IST - EDI
1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1£122
Sat 31/107:20EDI - IST
1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/223:00IST - EDI
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1£123
Sat 17/107:20EDI - IST
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Sun 18/123:00IST - EDI
1 stop13h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£126
Mon 19/116:10EDI - IST
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Sat 24/123:40IST - EDI
2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£131
Mon 19/106:15EDI - IST
1 stop10h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/123:00IST - EDI
1 stop13h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1£135
Fri 10/419:55EDI - IST
1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 17/413:50IST - EDI
1 stop11h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1£136
Best flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Edinburgh to Istanbul that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 9 January 2026.
Fri 13/308:55EDI - IST
1 stop7h 45measyJet
Mon 16/321:00IST - EDI
1 stop13h 55measyJet
Deal found 8/1£149
Wed 8/407:10EDI - IST
1 stop10h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 14/413:50IST - EDI
1 stop10h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1£164
Fri 13/311:00EDI - IST
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Mon 16/313:50IST - EDI
Nonstop4h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/1£168
Mon 2/212:45EDI - IST
1 stop7h 00mLufthansa
Tue 10/206:30IST - EDI
1 stop8h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 7/1£208
Mon 16/207:00EDI - IST
1 stop11h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/223:00IST - EDI
1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1£179
Sun 15/211:00EDI - IST
Nonstop4h 30mTurkish Airlines
Thu 19/208:30IST - EDI
Nonstop4h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/1£235
Fri 13/211:00EDI - IST
Nonstop4h 30mTurkish Airlines
Mon 16/208:30IST - EDI
Nonstop4h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/1£237
Mon 9/306:05EDI - IST
1 stop13h 40mLufthansa
Sun 29/318:00IST - EDI
1 stop6h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 6/1£269
Fri 27/211:00EDI - IST
Nonstop4h 30mTurkish Airlines
Sat 7/313:50IST - EDI
Nonstop4h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/1£239
Wed 8/410:40EDI - IST
Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 16/417:20IST - EDI
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1£266
Sun 1/206:00EDI - IST
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Tue 3/210:10IST - EDI
1 stop7h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1£269
Mon 19/111:00EDI - IST
Nonstop4h 30mTurkish Airlines
Sun 25/108:30IST - EDI
Nonstop4h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/1£271
Direct flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul
Explore direct flight options from Edinburgh to Istanbul based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 9 January 2026.
Wed 4/211:00EDI - IST
Nonstop4h 30mTurkish Airlines
Wed 11/208:30IST - EDI
Nonstop4h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/1£167
Wed 4/211:00EDI - IST
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Mon 9/208:30IST - EDI
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Deal found 8/1£168
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Mon 2/313:50IST - EDI
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Deal found 8/1£174
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Mon 9/213:50IST - EDI
Nonstop4h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/1£177
Mon 2/316:20EDI - IST
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Mon 9/308:30IST - EDI
Nonstop4h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/1£179
Tue 3/216:20EDI - IST
Nonstop4h 20mTurkish Airlines
Wed 4/208:30IST - EDI
Nonstop4h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/1£181
Mon 2/216:20EDI - IST
Nonstop4h 20mTurkish Airlines
Tue 10/213:50IST - EDI
Nonstop4h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/1£184
Mon 2/216:20EDI - IST
Nonstop4h 20mTurkish Airlines
Wed 4/208:30IST - EDI
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Deal found 7/1£196
Sun 1/216:20EDI - IST
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Mon 9/213:50IST - EDI
Nonstop4h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/1£197
Sun 1/216:20EDI - IST
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Thu 5/208:30IST - EDI
Nonstop4h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/1£199
Mon 19/111:00EDI - IST
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Tue 10/213:50IST - EDI
Nonstop4h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/1£207
Last-minute flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul
Discover last-minute flight deals from Edinburgh to Istanbul. Data last updated 9 January 2026 and is based on user searches.
Sat 17/107:20EDI - IST
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Sun 18/123:00IST - EDI
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Deal found 6/1£126
Mon 19/116:10EDI - IST
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Sat 24/123:40IST - EDI
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Deal found 6/1£131
Mon 19/106:15EDI - IST
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Sun 25/123:00IST - EDI
1 stop13h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1£135
Thu 22/110:10EDI - IST
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Tue 10/223:00IST - EDI
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Deal found 7/1£117
Sat 31/107:20EDI - IST
1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/223:00IST - EDI
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1£123
Sun 1/207:00EDI - IST
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Mon 9/223:00IST - EDI
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1£142
Wed 4/207:00EDI - IST
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Mon 9/223:00IST - EDI
1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1£122
Wed 4/207:00EDI - IST
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Wed 11/208:30IST - EDI
Nonstop4h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1£141
Fri 6/207:05EDI - IST
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Sun 8/222:00IST - EDI
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Deal found 6/1£120
Fri 20/222:55EDI - IST
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Fri 27/223:00IST - EDI
1 stop11h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1£121
One-way flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul
Search for one-way flight options from Edinburgh to Istanbul. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 9 January 2026.
Wed 28/106:15EDI - IST
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Deal found 7/1£54
Thu 22/107:00EDI - IST
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Deal found 7/1£57
Mon 26/106:15EDI - IST
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Deal found 7/1£60
Sun 26/420:10EDI - IST
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Deal found 7/1£65
Sun 18/107:00EDI - IST
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Deal found 7/1£70
Fri 16/120:55EDI - IST
1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1£76
Wed 21/114:40EDI - IST
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1£79
Thu 15/110:10EDI - IST
1 stop7h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1£82
Sat 17/112:40EDI - IST
2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1£85
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 9 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.
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EDI - IST
EDIIST
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Fri 13/3
08:55-19:40
1 stop7h 45m
Istanbul
Mon 16/3
21:00-07:55
1 stop13h 55m
£149
EdinburghIstanbul
EDI - IST
EDIIST
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 8/4
07:10-19:35
1 stop10h 25m
Istanbul
Tue 14/4
13:50-22:40
1 stop10h 50m
£164
EdinburghIstanbul
EDI - IST
EDIIST
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Fri 13/3
11:00-18:30
Nonstop4h 30m
Istanbul
Mon 16/3
13:50-15:20
Nonstop4h 30m
£168
EdinburghIstanbul
EDI - IST
EDIIST
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Mon 16/2
07:00-21:05
1 stop11h 05m
Istanbul
Tue 24/2
23:00-09:45
1 stop13h 45m
£179
EdinburghIstanbul
EDI - IST
EDIIST
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Mon 2/2
12:45-22:45
1 stop7h 00m
Istanbul
Tue 10/2
06:30-12:00
1 stop8h 30m
£208
EdinburghIstanbul
EDI - IST
EDIIST
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Sun 15/2
11:00-18:30
Nonstop4h 30m
Istanbul
Thu 19/2
08:30-10:00
Nonstop4h 30m
£235
EdinburghIstanbul
EDI - IST
EDIIST
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Fri 13/2
11:00-18:30
Nonstop4h 30m
Istanbul
Mon 16/2
08:30-10:00
Nonstop4h 30m
£237
EdinburghIstanbul
EDI - IST
EDIIST
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Fri 27/2
11:00-18:30
Nonstop4h 30m
Istanbul
Sat 7/3
13:50-15:20
Nonstop4h 30m
£239
EdinburghIstanbul
EDI - IST
EDIIST
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 8/4
10:40-17:05
Nonstop4h 25m
Istanbul
Thu 16/4
17:20-23:10
1 stop7h 50m
£266
EdinburghIstanbul
EDI - IST
EDIIST
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Mon 9/3
06:05-22:45
1 stop13h 40m
Istanbul
Sun 29/3
18:00-22:55
1 stop6h 55m
£269
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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 2 January 2026.
The best time to book flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport is 70 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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport (average of £70). Flying from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £207). 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.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDI to IST?
Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 9 January 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport as you normally would.
How often are flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul delayed?
About 6% of weekly flights between Edinburgh and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 122 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Edinburgh to Istanbul flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Edinburgh to Istanbul flights?
Over the past year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport?
Share of one-stop return flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 55% of one-stop itineraries from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Paris (CDG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £159.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 29m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 02m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated 9 January 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Turkish Airlines, andLufthansa from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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What airport do you fly from for flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul?
Most people fly from Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) if they book a flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul. On average, Turnhouse has 4 outbound flights to Istanbul per day from 5 airlines. Edinburgh Turnhouse is conveniently located just 6.8 mi from Edinburgh’s city center.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport?
easyJet, Turkish Airlines, and Lufthansa can get you from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport in just under 4h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 15m. There are 1757 mi between Edinburgh and Istanbul Airport. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport round-trip from £110. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are KLM, from £168, and Turkish Airlines, from £172. Pegasus Airlines is currently priced 55% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the most reliable airlines from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport?
Consider Thai Airways (80%), Turkish Airlines (76%) or Pakistan International Airlines (76%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport.
What are the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport?
While on average a flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport is generally £907, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £149. When looking at the most popular route, (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Istanbul), you can expect to pay £96 for that flight.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul?
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport (average of £70). Flying from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £207). 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.
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Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 9 January 2026.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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