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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul from £41

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 19/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — IST
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Istanbul are usually found in March or February, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 November 2025.

Tue 2/1206:00EDI - SAW
2 stops15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1209:30SAW - EDI
1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11£131
Thu 11/1214:40EDI - SAW
2 stops38h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/1209:25SAW - EDI
Nonstop4h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11£139
Thu 4/1207:45EDI - SAW
1 stop11h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1209:25SAW - EDI
Nonstop4h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11£139
Fri 12/1209:25EDI - SAW
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/1209:25SAW - EDI
Nonstop4h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11£147
Fri 12/1209:25EDI - SAW
1 stop11h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/1222:00SAW - EDI
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11£151
Tue 2/1215:30EDI - IST
1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1222:00IST - EDI
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11£157
Fri 12/1209:25EDI - IST
1 stop8h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/1214:40IST - EDI
1 stop9h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11£174
Thu 11/1206:15EDI - IST
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/1222:00IST - EDI
2 stops21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11£180
Wed 31/1207:00EDI - IST
1 stop11h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/122:00IST - EDI
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11£183
Thu 27/1114:40EDI - IST
1 stop6h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1220:30IST - EDI
2 stops14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11£220
Thu 4/1222:40EDI - IST
2 stops17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1217:10IST - EDI
1 stop8h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11£233
Mon 8/1206:00EDI - IST
1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/1217:55IST - EDI
1 stop8h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11£244

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to Istanbul (TR5). 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 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£131

One-way from

£41

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£197
Pegasus Airlines
  • Pegasus Airlines
  • 23/1-29/1
  • Nonstop
  • 8h 45m total
  • Edinburgh to Istanbul
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19/1
  • 19/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 50m total
  • Edinburgh to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£38 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul 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 27 November 2025.
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EdinburghIstanbul

EDI - SAW

EDISAW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/2

06:15-17:30

1 stop8h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 16/2

09:25-10:55

Nonstop4h 30m

£134

EdinburghIstanbul

EDI - SAW

EDISAW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 24/2

12:45-20:00

Nonstop4h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 6/3

09:25-10:55

Nonstop4h 30m

£136

EdinburghIstanbul

EDI - SAW

EDISAW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 26/2

07:45-19:15

1 stop8h 30m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 7/3

09:25-10:55

Nonstop4h 30m

£138

EdinburghIstanbul

EDI - SAW

EDISAW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 25/2

18:55-06:05

1 stop8h 10m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 4/3

21:15-10:10

1 stop15h 55m

£138

EdinburghIstanbul

EDI - SAW

EDISAW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 25/2

19:50-06:05

1 stop7h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 5/3

09:25-10:55

Nonstop4h 30m

£138

EdinburghIstanbul

EDI - SAW

EDISAW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 22/2

09:00-19:15

1 stop7h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 5/3

09:25-10:55

Nonstop4h 30m

£139

EdinburghIstanbul

EDI - SAW

EDISAW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 24/2

06:00-17:30

1 stop8h 30m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 1/3

09:35-11:05

Nonstop4h 30m

£139

EdinburghIstanbul

EDI - SAW

EDISAW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 24/2

06:00-17:30

1 stop8h 30m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 7/3

09:25-10:55

Nonstop4h 30m

£139

EdinburghIstanbul

EDI - SAW

EDISAW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 28/2

08:40-20:15

1 stop8h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 4/3

09:00-10:30

Nonstop4h 30m

£140

EdinburghIstanbul

EDI - SAW

EDISAW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 19/2

12:05-19:20

Nonstop4h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 22/2

09:35-11:05

Nonstop4h 30m

£142

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 21 November 2025.

Booking 89 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.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul (average of £71). Flying from Edinburgh to Istanbul in July is currently the most expensive (average of £207). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 November 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 49% on flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul by exploring options for tickets at midday.

Weekly flight availability from Edinburgh to Istanbul

Explore weekly flight availability from Edinburgh to Istanbul. 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 November 2025.

The most flights from EDI to TR5 are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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

How often are flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul delayed?

About 6% of weekly flights between Edinburgh and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 120 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?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday 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 6% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. 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 Istanbul. Reviews last updated 27 November 2025.
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
7.7
Good
1,423 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,423 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,423 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,063 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,423 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,594 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,423 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Pegasus Airlines
6.7
Okay
640 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,423 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,539 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,423 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Edinburgh to Istanbul. 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 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 4 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. 5 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 15m. 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 £115. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by KLM and Lufthansa, with the lowest prices starting at £164 and £175, respectively. Pegasus Airlines is 54% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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: Turkish Airlines (85%), Pakistan International Airlines (85%), IndiGo( 85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul? While on average our users pay £1,013, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £277. The most popular route (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Istanbul), is priced around £111.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul (average of £71). Flying from Edinburgh to Istanbul in July is currently the most expensive (average of £207). 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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Pegasus AirlinesCheapest£116Average£192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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KLMCheapest£164Average£311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£175Average£238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£176Average£294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£210Average£276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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