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Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh from £49

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.
IST — EDI
4 Aug — 11 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in February or May, booked 1 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to Edinburgh (EDI). 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 30 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£119

One-way from

£49

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£335

Good round-trip deal

£297 or less

Good one-way deal

£166 or less
4/10-8/10
  • 4/10-8/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 40m total
  • Istanbul to Edinburgh
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9/10
  • 9/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 05m total
  • Istanbul to Edinburgh
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High demand for flights, 3% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Istanbul to Edinburgh Turnhouse.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Istanbul to Edinburgh Turnhouse.
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Cheapest flights from Istanbul to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 July 2025.

Sat 4/1004:45IST - EDI
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/1007:15EDI - IST
1 stop10h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7£119
Thu 16/1006:10IST - EDI
1 stop12h 15mKLM
Sun 19/1013:20EDI - IST
1 stop10h 00mKLM
Deal found 28/7£180
Sun 26/1021:20IST - EDI
1 stop14h 45mBritish Airways
Wed 29/1014:15EDI - IST
1 stop7h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/7£251
Thu 27/1113:50IST - EDI
Nonstop4h 30mTurkish Airlines
Sun 30/1116:20EDI - IST
Nonstop4h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 28/7£254

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Istanbul to Edinburgh 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 30 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh that are best for you.

Fly from

Istanbul

Fly to

Edinburgh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulEdinburgh

IST - EDI

ISTEDI

Istanbul

Sat 4/10

04:45-20:15

1 stop17h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 8/10

07:15-19:25

1 stop10h 10m

£119

IstanbulEdinburgh

IST - EDI

ISTEDI

Istanbul

Thu 16/10

06:10-16:25

1 stop12h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 19/10

13:20-01:20

1 stop10h 00m

£180

IstanbulEdinburgh

IST - EDI

ISTEDI

Istanbul

Sun 26/10

21:20-09:05

1 stop14h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 29/10

14:15-01:00

1 stop7h 45m

£251

IstanbulEdinburgh

IST - EDI

ISTEDI

Istanbul

Thu 27/11

13:50-15:20

Nonstop4h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 30/11

16:20-23:40

Nonstop4h 20m

£254

IstanbulEdinburgh

IST - EDI

ISTEDI

Istanbul

Thu 9/10

04:45-13:50

1 stop11h 05m

£49

IstanbulEdinburgh

IST - EDI

ISTEDI

Istanbul

Sat 13/9

06:10-12:35

1 stop8h 25m

£93

IstanbulEdinburgh

IST - EDI

ISTEDI

Istanbul

Tue 30/9

07:10-09:35

Nonstop4h 25m

£122

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 27/7

Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Edinburgh

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £102). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to Edinburgh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 July 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 37% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh

Explore weekly flight availability from Istanbul to Edinburgh. 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 30 July 2025.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh. Reviews last updated 30 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Turkish Airlines, andBritish Airways 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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,926 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
British Airways
6.6
Okay
7,215 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Istanbul to Edinburgh. 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 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 6 inbound flights from Istanbul per day.

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

    According to our current data, KLM (£180), British Airways (£251), and Turkish Airlines (£254) offers the cheapest pricing from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh. Users have found that KLM is 30% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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 (85%), JetBlue (82%) and Turkish Airlines (82%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £123. While the most popular route (Istanbul - Edinburgh Turnhouse) can be booked for £155 on average our data indicates £260 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £102). 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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