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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul from £84

EDI — IST
11 Dec — 18 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Istanbul are usually found in February or January, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul

Sun 6/1207:30 -
2 stops12h 10m
Fri 11/1218:05 -
1 stop22h 40m
Deal found 8/11£161
Sat 14/1112:00 -
Nonstop4h 20m
Mon 11/115:30 -
1 stop27h 40m
Deal found 8/11£162
Mon 16/1106:05 -
1 stop28h 55m
Wed 25/1109:25 -
Nonstop4h 30m
Deal found 10/11£163
Sun 15/1106:05 -
1 stop13h 35m
Wed 25/1108:45 -
1 stop7h 40m
Deal found 10/11£163
Thu 3/1220:15 -
2 stops22h 55m
Sat 12/1211:10 -
1 stop23h 35m
Deal found 10/11£164
Sat 28/1106:00 -
1 stop11h 20m
Sat 12/1209:10 -
1 stop11h 20m
Deal found 9/11£165
Thu 3/1207:10 -
1 stop7h 30m
Wed 9/1211:00 -
1 stop10h 35m
Deal found 9/11£166
Sun 6/1206:05 -
1 stop15h 15m
Sat 19/1223:10 -
1 stop12h 00m
Deal found 10/11£166
Tue 1/1212:00 -
Nonstop4h 20m
Fri 11/1222:55 -
2 stops24h 15m
Deal found 7/11£166
Tue 1/1212:00 -
Nonstop4h 20m
Sun 6/1217:55 -
2 stops28h 35m
Deal found 6/11£167
Mon 7/1207:00 -
1 stop13h 10m
Mon 14/1214:20 -
1 stop13h 35m
Deal found 9/11£168
Tue 17/1112:00 -
Nonstop4h 20m
Wed 18/1110:25 -
1 stop12h 00m
Deal found 9/11£169

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Round-trip from

£161

One-way from

£84

Popular in

July

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February

Average price

£216
6/12-11/12
  • 6/12-11/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 34h 50m total
  • Edinburgh to Istanbul
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9/1-31/12
  • 9/1-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 55m total
  • Edinburgh to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price (£57 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£10 potential savings vs. average return price).
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EdinburghIstanbul

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

EDISAW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 7/12

07:00-22:05

1 stop12h 05m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£93

EdinburghIstanbul

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

EDISAW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 9/12

09:30-23:20

1 stop10h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£93

EdinburghIstanbul

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

EDISAW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 9/1

06:00-19:05

2 stops10h 05m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£102

EdinburghIstanbul

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - IST Istanbul

EDIIST

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 1/1

06:45-09:15

2 stops23h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£104

EdinburghIstanbul

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

EDISAW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 1/1

10:20-23:45

2 stops10h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£110

EdinburghIstanbul

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

EDISAW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 19/12

14:30-22:40

2 stops29h 10m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£110

EdinburghIstanbul

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

EDISAW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 13/12

06:10-18:10

1 stop9h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£115

EdinburghIstanbul

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

EDISAW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 1/12

19:40-22:40

2 stops24h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£125

EdinburghIstanbul

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - IST Istanbul

EDIIST

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 1/12

16:20-09:15

1 stop13h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£130

EdinburghIstanbul

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - IST Istanbul

EDIIST

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 30/4

09:20-01:20

1 stop14h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£131

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul (average of £168). Flying from Edinburgh to Istanbul in July is currently the most expensive (average of £387). 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 EDI to IST?

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

Weekly flight availability from Edinburgh to Istanbul

The most flights from EDI to TR5 are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Edinburgh to Istanbul flights typically cost between £167 and £286 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £161 on Multiple Airlines (6 Dec–11 Dec).

How often are flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul delayed?

About 8% of weekly flights between Edinburgh and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 113 minutes.

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

Saturday 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 Edinburgh to Istanbul flights?

Over the past year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 75 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,Turkish Airlines, andLufthansa from Edinburgh to Istanbul by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,595 reviews
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Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,595 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,595 reviews
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Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,467 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,595 reviews
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Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,289 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,595 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Pegasus Airlines
6.7
Okay
600 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,595 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul, you will be flying from Turnhouse. Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is just 6.8 mi from the center of the city. Turnhouse is the only Edinburgh airport and it handles 2 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. 4 airlines have flights to Istanbul from Edinburgh Turnhouse on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul?

    Departing from Edinburgh to Istanbul will take you 4h 20m. The distance from Edinburgh to Istanbul is about 1796 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Flying on Pegasus Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Istanbul, with prices starting at £112. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Lufthansa and KLM, with the lowest prices starting at £158 and £171, respectively. Pegasus Airlines is 56% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul are Pegasus Airlines (£64), KLM (£103), and Turkish Airlines (£132).

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

    Before booking your flight to Istanbul from Edinburgh, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Sichuan Airlines (73%), Thai Airways (73%), Turkish Airlines( 73%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul? While on average our users pay £1,087, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £154. The most popular route (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Istanbul), is priced around £144.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to Istanbul 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 Edinburgh to Istanbul?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul (average of £168). Flying from Edinburgh to Istanbul in July is currently the most expensive (average of £387). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Istanbul

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest£112Average£230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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LufthansaCheapest£158Average£260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£171Average£277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£198Average£335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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