Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport from £97
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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — IST
21 Jul — 28 Jul1
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 November, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday
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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul
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 21 June 2026.
Tue 1/919:45
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IST
1 stop15h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/909:25
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EDI
2 stops16h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/6£188
Fri 25/919:55
EDI
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IST
1 stop15h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/1009:25
IST
-
EDI
2 stops27h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/6£189
Tue 17/1106:10
EDI
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IST
1 stop12h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/1114:30
IST
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EDI
1 stop8h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/6£192
Fri 30/1008:30
EDI
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1 stop10h 30m
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Sat 21/1122:40
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EDI
1 stop13h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/6£193
Thu 10/919:25
EDI
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1 stop15h 45m
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Mon 5/1004:30
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1 stop15h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/6£194
Wed 9/919:10
EDI
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1 stop6h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 14/904:30
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EDI
1 stop15h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 21/6£196
Sun 13/921:15
EDI
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IST
1 stop13h 55m
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Wed 16/909:25
IST
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EDI
2 stops24h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/6£197
Wed 16/919:10
EDI
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IST
1 stop6h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 18/904:30
IST
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EDI
1 stop15h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 20/6£199
Fri 4/919:10
EDI
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IST
1 stop6h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 18/904:30
IST
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EDI
1 stop15h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 18/6£201
Mon 7/919:10
EDI
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IST
1 stop6h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 10/904:30
IST
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EDI
1 stop15h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 18/6£202
Mon 21/919:10
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1 stop6h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 28/904:30
IST
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EDI
1 stop15h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 18/6£203
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 21 June 2026.
Thu 8/1017:05
EDI
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IST
1 stop6h 15m
KLM
Thu 15/1006:00
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EDI
1 stop12h 10m
KLM
Deal found 20/6£218
Wed 30/906:10
EDI
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IST
2 stops17h 55m
Lufthansa
Fri 2/1003:45
IST
-
EDI
1 stop14h 45m
Lufthansa
Deal found 20/6£238
Thu 8/1010:40
EDI
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IST
Nonstop4h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 15/1013:25
IST
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EDI
Nonstop4h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/6£442
Tue 28/705:50
EDI
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1 stop7h 10m
British Airways
Tue 28/717:45
IST
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EDI
1 stop6h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 17/6£560
Sat 1/809:25
EDI
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IST
1 stop27h 10m
Aegean Airlines
Fri 21/810:40
IST
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EDI
1 stop23h 55m
Aegean Airlines
Deal found 18/6£564
Sat 10/1006:10
EDI
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IST
2 stops17h 55m
Lufthansa
Sun 11/1005:50
IST
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EDI
2 stops12h 35m
Lufthansa
Deal found 20/6£335
Mon 3/817:05
EDI
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IST
1 stop6h 15m
KLM
Wed 19/817:20
IST
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EDI
1 stop6h 50m
KLM
Deal found 18/6£461
Fri 25/906:10
EDI
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IST
2 stops17h 55m
Lufthansa
Sat 3/1005:50
IST
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EDI
2 stops12h 40m
Lufthansa
Deal found 19/6£421
Tue 21/716:55
EDI
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IST
Nonstop4h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 22/707:15
IST
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EDI
Nonstop4h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 16/6£495
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 21 June 2026.
Tue 17/1116:20
EDI
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IST
Nonstop4h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 25/1108:10
IST
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EDI
Nonstop4h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/6£255
Mon 21/910:40
EDI
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IST
Nonstop4h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 28/907:15
IST
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EDI
Nonstop4h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 18/6£291
Wed 9/910:40
EDI
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IST
Nonstop4h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 15/913:25
IST
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EDI
Nonstop4h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 21/6£292
Thu 17/916:55
EDI
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IST
Nonstop4h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 23/913:25
IST
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EDI
Nonstop4h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/6£293
Thu 10/910:40
EDI
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IST
Nonstop4h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 5/1007:15
IST
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EDI
Nonstop4h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 21/6£296
Thu 24/916:55
EDI
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IST
Nonstop4h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 2/1007:15
IST
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EDI
Nonstop4h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/6£298
Wed 16/910:40
EDI
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Turkish Airlines
Fri 18/907:15
IST
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EDI
Nonstop4h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/6£301
Wed 9/910:40
EDI
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IST
Nonstop4h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 14/913:25
IST
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EDI
Nonstop4h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 21/6£301
Tue 8/910:40
EDI
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IST
Nonstop4h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 9/907:15
IST
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EDI
Nonstop4h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 18/6£303
Mon 7/916:55
EDI
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IST
Nonstop4h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 10/913:25
IST
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EDI
Nonstop4h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 18/6£304
Fri 25/916:55
EDI
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IST
Nonstop4h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 3/1013:25
IST
-
EDI
Nonstop4h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/6£306
Wed 30/910:40
EDI
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Turkish Airlines
Sat 3/1013:25
IST
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EDI
Nonstop4h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/6£308
Last-minute flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul
Discover last-minute flight deals from Edinburgh to Istanbul. Data last updated 21 June 2026 and is based on user searches.
Mon 22/620:50
EDI
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IST
2 stops23h 35m
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Thu 25/609:25
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Deal found 18/6£217
Tue 30/609:15
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Tue 28/713:50
IST
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EDI
1 stop9h 25m
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Deal found 21/6£214
Fri 3/705:50
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1 stop14h 50m
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Tue 7/709:25
IST
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2 stops17h 05m
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Deal found 16/6£239
Fri 17/719:20
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1 stop8h 10m
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Wed 22/713:50
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1 stop20h 35m
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Deal found 18/6£231
Tue 21/720:25
EDI
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IST
3 stops38h 40m
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Tue 28/713:50
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1 stop9h 25m
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Deal found 21/6£236
Tue 21/719:50
EDI
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1 stop10h 55m
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Mon 27/713:50
IST
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1 stop9h 15m
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Deal found 18/6£238
Thu 23/717:00
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1 stop14h 35m
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Wed 29/713:50
IST
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EDI
1 stop11h 20m
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Deal found 20/6£224
Sun 26/714:50
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2 stops14h 45m
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Thu 30/713:50
IST
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1 stop9h 20m
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Deal found 16/6£209
Sun 26/714:50
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Fri 31/709:25
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2 stops15h 40m
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Deal found 17/6£228
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 21 June 2026.
Wed 9/915:40
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1 stop19h 30m
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Deal found 21/6£97
Mon 17/807:00
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1 stop28h 10m
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Deal found 21/6£98
Sat 26/914:50
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2 stops15h 55m
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Deal found 18/6£100
Thu 17/921:25
EDI
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1 stop13h 45m
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Deal found 18/6£101
Tue 29/919:45
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1 stop15h 25m
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Deal found 21/6£102
Wed 21/1016:10
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Deal found 20/6£104
Thu 19/1108:00
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Deal found 19/6£105
Fri 4/917:05
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1 stop6h 15m
KLM
Deal found 21/6£106
Sat 8/809:20
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1 stop14h 00m
KLM
Deal found 18/6£106
Find 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 21 June 2026.
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 21 June 2026.
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EdinburghIstanbul
EDI - IST
EDIIST
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Thu 8/10
17:05-01:20
1 stop6h 15m
Istanbul
Thu 15/10
06:00-16:10
1 stop12h 10m
£218
EdinburghIstanbul
EDI - IST
EDIIST
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 30/9
06:10-02:05
2 stops17h 55m
Istanbul
Fri 2/10
03:45-16:30
1 stop14h 45m
£238
EdinburghIstanbul
EDI - IST
EDIIST
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Sat 10/10
06:10-02:05
2 stops17h 55m
Istanbul
Sun 11/10
05:50-16:25
2 stops12h 35m
£335
EdinburghIstanbul
EDI - IST
EDIIST
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Fri 25/9
06:10-02:05
2 stops17h 55m
Istanbul
Sat 3/10
05:50-16:30
2 stops12h 40m
£421
EdinburghIstanbul
EDI - IST
EDIIST
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Thu 8/10
10:40-17:05
Nonstop4h 25m
Istanbul
Thu 15/10
13:25-15:55
Nonstop4h 30m
£442
EdinburghIstanbul
EDI - IST
EDIIST
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Mon 3/8
17:05-01:20
1 stop6h 15m
Istanbul
Wed 19/8
17:20-22:10
1 stop6h 50m
£461
Fastest return journey
EdinburghIstanbul
EDI - IST
EDIIST
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Tue 21/7
16:55-23:15
Nonstop4h 20m
Istanbul
Wed 22/7
07:15-09:40
Nonstop4h 25m
£495
EdinburghIstanbul
EDI - IST
EDIIST
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Tue 28/7
05:50-15:00
1 stop7h 10m
Istanbul
Tue 28/7
17:45-22:10
1 stop6h 25m
£560
EdinburghIstanbul
EDI - IST
EDIIST
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Sat 1/8
09:25-14:35
1 stop27h 10m
Istanbul
Fri 21/8
10:40-08:35
1 stop23h 55m
£564
Cheapest one-way
EdinburghIstanbul
EDI - IST
EDIIST
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 21/10
16:10-11:20
1 stop17h 10m
£104
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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport?
The best time to book flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport is 82 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport (average of £172). Flying from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £344). 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 21 June 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 much does it cost for a return flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport?
Weekly flight availability from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport
Explore weekly flight availability from Edinburgh to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 21 June 2026.
The most flights from EDI to IST are scheduled on a Friday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).
How often are flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul delayed?
About 7% of weekly flights between Edinburgh and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 113 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 Sunday 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 7% 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 37% 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.
Munich (MUC) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £235.
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 Munich (MUC) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 6h 55m.
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 1h 38m.
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 21 June 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.
Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Edinburgh to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
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 7 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?
KLM and Lufthansa can get you from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport in just under 6h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 40m. 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 £118. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are KLM, from £173, and Turkish Airlines, from £192. Pegasus Airlines is currently priced 51% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Pegasus Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £63. KLM flights start at £97 while deals on Turkish Airlines start at £111 one-way.
What are the most reliable airlines from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport?
Consider Turkish Airlines (93%), Pakistan International Airlines (93%) or IndiGo (93%) 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 £616, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £360. When looking at the most popular route, (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Istanbul), you can expect to pay £156 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport (average of £172). Flying from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £344). 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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