Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in February or January, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (TR5) 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 27 September 2026.
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July
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February
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£273
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price (£56 potential increase over avg. return price).
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul to Edinburgh?
The best time to book flights from Istanbul to Edinburgh is 51 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 Istanbul to Edinburgh?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul to Edinburgh (average of £122). Flying from Istanbul 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.
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 27 September 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Istanbul to Edinburgh as you normally would.
Weekly flight availability from Istanbul 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 27 September 2026.
The most flights from TR5 to EDI are scheduled on a Friday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, 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
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 27 September 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Pegasus Airlines from Istanbul to Edinburgh have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
I and those with me, five people in total, could not enter the plane under the pretext that the board was closed. We were delayed for five minutes. Due to an accident in the street, we stood for three hours in the street. In the end, they did not cooperate with us. We are five people.. on the same flight.. Now we stayed in a hotel.. 2 nights. We bought tickets again to go back
I and those with me, five people in total, could not enter the plane under the pretext that the board was closed. We were delayed for five minutes. Due to an accident in the street, we stood for three hours in the street. In the end, they did not cooperate with us. We are five people.. on the same flight.. Now we stayed in a hotel.. 2 nights. We bought tickets again to go back
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Edinburgh from Istanbul?
If you book a flight to Edinburgh from Istanbul, you will be flying to Turnhouse, which is the city’s only airport. Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is located 6.8 mi from the center of Edinburgh. There are 5 flights from Istanbul to Turnhouse per day from 1 airline.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Istanbul to Edinburgh round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Istanbul to Edinburgh is Pegasus Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £119 on this airline. This flight start at 49% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Istanbul to Edinburgh one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Pegasus Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £55. KLM flights start at £81 while deals on British Airways start at £98 one-way.
What are the most reliable airlines from Istanbul to Edinburgh?
Consider Sichuan Airlines (81%), Turkish Airlines (81%) or Pakistan International Airlines (81%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Istanbul to Edinburgh.
What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Edinburgh?
While on average a flight from Istanbul to Edinburgh is generally £332, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £137. When looking at the most popular route, (Istanbul - Edinburgh Turnhouse), you can expect to pay £143 for that flight.
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 to Edinburgh?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul to Edinburgh (average of £122). Flying from Istanbul 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.
Explore flights to Edinburgh departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 27 September 2026.
Discover the top airline that operate flights from Istanbul to Edinburgh. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 27 September 2026.
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