Q: 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 £243 and £382 in November. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £156 on Multiple Airlines (25 Nov–2 Dec).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh flights typically cost between £243 and £382 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £156 on Multiple Airlines (25 Nov–2 Dec).

Question 2

How often are flights from Istanbul to Edinburgh delayed?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

How long is the flight from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

Airlines like Lufthansa, KLM, and Turkish Airlines fly from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh in about 4h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 10m. There are 1757 mi between Istanbul Airport and Edinburgh. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

According to our current data, Pegasus Airlines (£83), and Turkish Airlines (£226) offers the cheapest pricing from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh. Users have found that Pegasus Airlines is 67% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest airline one-way is Pegasus Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £55. 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.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh, you should look to book at least 53 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh (average of £122). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh in July is currently the most expensive (average of £401). 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 11

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh

Accepted Answer

The most flights from IST to EDI are scheduled on a Tuesday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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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.

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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).

Question 14

What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £133. While the most popular route (Istanbul - Edinburgh Turnhouse) can be booked for £147 on average, our data indicates £269 when flying from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh are Sichuan Airlines (84%), Turkish Airlines (84%) and Pakistan International Airlines (84%).

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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 7 inbound flights from Istanbul per day.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

How can I find direct flights from Istanbul to Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Istanbul to Edinburgh via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Question 22

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

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Istanbul to Edinburgh for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

Need flexible booking options for your flight to Edinburgh from Istanbul? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Question 24

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

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Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

Round-trip from	£156
One-way from	£81
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£282
Good one-way deal	£179 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Pegasus Airlines	Cheapest£83	Average£249	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Pegasus Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£226	Average£422	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights

Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh from £81

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh, you should look to book at least 53 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

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 £243 and £382 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £156 on Multiple Airlines (25 Nov–2 Dec).

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh

The most flights from IST to EDI are scheduled on a Tuesday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 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.

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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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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 12 October 2026.

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Istanbul to Edinburgh that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 12 October 2026.

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Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh flights typically cost between £243 and £382 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £156 on Multiple Airlines (25 Nov–2 Dec).