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Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh 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 23/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — EDI
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 Tuesday or Monday 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 12 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£123

One-way from

£97

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£233

Good one-way deal

£139 or less
21/11-25/11
  • 21/11-25/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 15m total
  • Istanbul to Edinburgh
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KLM
  • KLM
  • 23/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 45m total
  • Istanbul to Edinburgh
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High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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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 12 September 2025.

Fri 21/1114:15IST - EDI
1 stop9h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/1107:00EDI - IST
1 stop11h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9£123
Mon 10/1122:00IST - EDI
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/1107:00EDI - IST
1 stop11h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9£129
Fri 21/1114:15IST - EDI
1 stop9h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/1107:00EDI - IST
1 stop11h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9£131
Wed 15/1004:45IST - EDI
1 stop6h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/1007:00EDI - IST
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9£153
Wed 1/1007:10IST - EDI
Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/1006:00EDI - IST
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9£166
Mon 13/1020:35IST - EDI
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 17/1006:20EDI - IST
1 stop11h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9£169
Fri 3/1007:10IST - EDI
Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/1021:15EDI - IST
1 stop28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9£175
Mon 27/1014:15IST - EDI
1 stop9h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1108:50EDI - IST
1 stop8h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9£179
Sat 4/1004:45IST - EDI
1 stop7h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/1007:00EDI - IST
1 stop10h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9£179

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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 12 September 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

Fri 21/11

14:15-20:25

1 stop9h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 25/11

07:00-21:05

1 stop11h 05m

£123

IstanbulEdinburgh

IST - EDI

ISTEDI

Istanbul

Wed 15/10

04:45-09:40

1 stop6h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 25/10

07:00-16:05

1 stop7h 05m

£153

IstanbulEdinburgh

IST - EDI

ISTEDI

Istanbul

Mon 27/10

14:15-20:25

1 stop9h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 3/11

08:50-20:05

1 stop8h 15m

£179

IstanbulEdinburgh

IST - EDI

ISTEDI

Istanbul

Sun 9/11

04:50-21:35

1 stop19h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 16/11

05:45-16:55

1 stop8h 10m

£182

IstanbulEdinburgh

IST - EDI

ISTEDI

Istanbul

Sun 1/2

04:50-10:40

1 stop8h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/2

17:00-16:55

1 stop20h 55m

£182

IstanbulEdinburgh

IST - EDI

ISTEDI

Istanbul

Mon 2/2

17:55-16:05

1 stop25h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/2

17:00-16:55

1 stop20h 55m

£186

IstanbulEdinburgh

IST - EDI

ISTEDI

Istanbul

Tue 23/9

17:05-21:45

1 stop6h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 30/9

17:25-03:25

1 stop8h 00m

£198

IstanbulEdinburgh

IST - EDI

ISTEDI

Istanbul

Wed 1/10

04:45-09:40

1 stop6h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 9/10

13:35-03:50

1 stop12h 15m

£203

IstanbulEdinburgh

IST - EDI

ISTEDI

Istanbul

Fri 21/11

17:55-23:10

1 stop8h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 23/11

09:20-16:55

1 stop28h 35m

£207

IstanbulEdinburgh

IST - EDI

ISTEDI

Istanbul

Sat 25/10

20:35-23:20

2 stops28h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 1/11

06:15-20:55

1 stop11h 40m

£207

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 12 September 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 36% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

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 12 September 2025.
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.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,968 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.7

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Leslie,Feb 2025

IST - LAX

Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,968 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,968 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.7

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Leslie,Feb 2025

IST - LAX

Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.
Pegasus Airlines
6.8
Okay
639 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,968 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.7

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Leslie,Feb 2025

IST - LAX

Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.

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, Pegasus Airlines (£81), and Turkish Airlines (£190) 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.

  • 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 (89%), JetBlue (88%) and Turkish Airlines (77%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £131. While the most popular route (Istanbul - Edinburgh Turnhouse) can be booked for £117 on average, our data indicates £229 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest£81Average£229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£190Average£346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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