Which airline has the best punctuality record on Istanbul to Edinburgh flights?

Over the past year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.

What is the most punctual flight time for Istanbul to Edinburgh 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.

How often are flights from Istanbul to Edinburgh delayed?

About 12% of weekly flights between Istanbul and Edinburgh have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 79 minutes.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday 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.

How long is the flight from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh?

Airlines like Lufthansa fly from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh in about 7h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 1757 mi between Istanbul Airport and Edinburgh.

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

According to our current data, Pegasus Airlines (£82), and Turkish Airlines (£224) offers the cheapest pricing from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh. Users have found that Pegasus Airlines is 68% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is Pegasus Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £54. However, be on the lookout for offers from KLM and British Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh for a low price.

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh

The most flights from IST to EDI are scheduled on a Thursday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Edinburgh ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Edinburgh when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Edinburgh, 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 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £122. While the most popular route (Istanbul - Edinburgh Turnhouse) can be booked for £124 on average, our data indicates £394 when flying from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh.

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

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh are Thai Airways (90%), Sichuan Airlines (80%) and Turkish Airlines (80%).

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

Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI), located 6.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Istanbul to Edinburgh. 2 airlines have flights to Turnhouse from Istanbul on a regular basis. Booking flights from Istanbul to Edinburgh Turnhouse should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 4 inbound flights from Istanbul per day.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Istanbul to Edinburgh?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to Edinburgh by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh (average of £121). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh in July is currently the most expensive (average of £398). 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 IST to EDI?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh flights typically cost between £225 and £377 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £184 on Multiple Airlines (10 Dec–13 Dec).

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Horrible… the flight was delayed 3 times, more than 5 hours delay without explanation. They changed the gate continuously… and treated people really bad. O will never again flight Turkish air

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Horrible… the flight was delayed 3 times, more than 5 hours delay without explanation. They changed the gate continuously… and treated people really bad. O will never again flight Turkish air

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Gigi,Oct 2026

IST - MIA

Horrible… the flight was delayed 3 times, more than 5 hours delay without explanation. They changed the gate continuously… and treated people really bad. O will never again flight Turkish air

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Edinburgh from Istanbul?
Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI), located 6.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Istanbul to Edinburgh. 2 airlines have flights to Turnhouse from Istanbul on a regular basis. Booking flights from Istanbul to Edinburgh Turnhouse should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 4 inbound flights from Istanbul per day.
How long is the flight from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh?
Airlines like Lufthansa fly from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh in about 7h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 1757 mi between Istanbul Airport and Edinburgh.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh round-trip?
According to our current data, Pegasus Airlines (£82), and Turkish Airlines (£224) offers the cheapest pricing from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh. Users have found that Pegasus Airlines is 68% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Pegasus Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £54. However, be on the lookout for offers from KLM and British Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh for a low price.
What are the most reliable airlines from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh are Thai Airways (90%), Sichuan Airlines (80%) and Turkish Airlines (80%).
What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £122. While the most popular route (Istanbul - Edinburgh Turnhouse) can be booked for £124 on average, our data indicates £394 when flying from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh.
Can I find deals for flights from Istanbul to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Istanbul to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Istanbul to Edinburgh?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Istanbul to Edinburgh.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Istanbul to Edinburgh?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to Edinburgh 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 Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh (average of £121). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh in July is currently the most expensive (average of £398). 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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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh flights typically cost between £225 and £377 in December.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £184 on Multiple Airlines (10 Dec–13 Dec).

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh

The most flights from IST to EDI are scheduled on a Thursday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How often are flights from Istanbul to Edinburgh delayed?

About 12% of weekly flights between Istanbul and Edinburgh have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 79 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Istanbul to Edinburgh 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?

Friday 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 Istanbul to Edinburgh flights?

Over the past year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh flights typically cost between £225 and £377 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £184 on Multiple Airlines (10 Dec–13 Dec).