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EDI — IST
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Istanbul are usually found in February or January, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday 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 17 September 2026.
Thu 1/1017:10 -
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Mon 5/1017:55 -
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Deal found 16/9£164
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Nonstop4h 15m
Wed 23/909:55 -
Nonstop4h 30m
Deal found 14/9£164
Sun 4/1006:10 -
1 stop13h 05m
Wed 7/1013:55 -
1 stop10h 50m
Deal found 16/9£164
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Nonstop4h 15m
Wed 23/909:55 -
Nonstop4h 30m
Deal found 12/9£164
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Nonstop4h 30m
Deal found 14/9£165
Thu 1/1017:10 -
1 stop6h 55m
Mon 5/1003:45 -
1 stop14h 40m
Deal found 14/9£166
Mon 21/914:15 -
1 stop16h 00m
Fri 25/909:55 -
Nonstop4h 30m
Deal found 16/9£166
Thu 17/913:35 -
Nonstop4h 15m
Thu 24/909:55 -
Nonstop4h 30m
Deal found 13/9£167
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1 stop7h 40m
Deal found 13/9£167
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1 stop6h 50m
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1 stop14h 40m
Deal found 15/9£168
Tue 29/906:00 -
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1 stop11h 05m
Deal found 16/9£169
Sat 26/913:35 -
Nonstop4h 15m
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Nonstop4h 30m
Deal found 16/9£169
Best flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Edinburgh to Istanbul that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 17 September 2026.
Mon 28/906:00 -
1 stop16h 45m
Thu 1/1011:35 -
1 stop13h 15m
Deal found 14/9£167
Tue 16/212:00 -
Nonstop4h 20m
Tue 9/309:25 -
Nonstop4h 30m
Deal found 17/9£185
Sat 3/1006:10 -
2 stops17h 55m
Mon 5/1003:45 -
1 stop14h 40m
Deal found 15/9£207
Wed 10/205:40 -
1 stop8h 15m
Wed 10/318:00 -
1 stop17h 40m
Deal found 15/9£220
Sat 28/1112:40 -
1 stop8h 55m
Tue 1/1218:35 -
1 stop16h 15m
Deal found 16/9£236
Wed 10/210:40 -
Nonstop4h 30m
Wed 10/308:10 -
Nonstop4h 30m
Deal found 15/9£247
Mon 26/1016:20 -
2 stops10h 45m
Mon 2/1111:10 -
2 stops9h 20m
Deal found 17/9£180
Fri 1/107:20 -
1 stop7h 20m
Mon 11/110:50 -
1 stop13h 40m
Deal found 14/9£187
Sat 28/1112:00 -
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Tue 1/1209:25 -
Nonstop4h 30m
Deal found 16/9£219
Tue 29/906:10 -
2 stops17h 55m
Thu 1/1003:45 -
1 stop14h 40m
Deal found 16/9£225
Thu 15/1009:50 -
1 stop13h 05m
Thu 22/1013:40 -
1 stop11h 10m
Deal found 15/9£188
Wed 30/913:35 -
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Sun 4/1010:35 -
Nonstop4h 30m
Deal found 17/9£219
Mon 19/1006:10 -
2 stops17h 55m
Wed 21/1003:45 -
1 stop14h 40m
Deal found 14/9£239
Sat 28/1116:20 -
Nonstop4h 20m
Tue 1/1213:50 -
Nonstop4h 30m
Deal found 13/9£316
Sat 3/1017:15 -
1 stop6h 50m
Sat 7/1119:05 -
1 stop7h 15m
Deal found 15/9£277
Thu 8/1013:35 -
Nonstop4h 15m
Thu 15/1009:55 -
Nonstop4h 30m
Deal found 13/9£290
Sun 1/1106:45 -
1 stop12h 10m
Sun 8/1113:50 -
Nonstop4h 30m
Deal found 16/9£268
Mon 28/913:35 -
Nonstop4h 15m
Sun 4/1010:35 -
Nonstop4h 30m
Deal found 16/9£294
Direct flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul
Explore direct flight options from Edinburgh to Istanbul based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 17 September 2026.
Wed 30/913:35 -
Nonstop4h 15m
Tue 6/1009:55 -
Nonstop4h 30m
Deal found 14/9£168
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Wed 7/1009:55 -
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Deal found 14/9£169
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Tue 9/309:25 -
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Deal found 14/9£170
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Nonstop4h 15m
Mon 2/1109:25 -
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Deal found 14/9£170
Tue 20/1013:35 -
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Sun 1/1109:25 -
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Deal found 14/9£173
Wed 30/913:35 -
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Mon 5/1009:55 -
Nonstop4h 30m
Deal found 14/9£174
Wed 21/1013:35 -
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Mon 2/1109:25 -
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Deal found 14/9£175
Wed 30/913:35 -
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Sat 3/1009:55 -
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Deal found 14/9£177
Tue 20/1013:35 -
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Deal found 14/9£178
Wed 7/1013:35 -
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Mon 12/1009:55 -
Nonstop4h 30m
Deal found 13/9£182
Wed 21/1013:35 -
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Sun 25/1009:25 -
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Deal found 12/9£183
Sat 3/1013:35 -
Nonstop4h 15m
Tue 6/1009:55 -
Nonstop4h 30m
Deal found 14/9£184
Last-minute flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul
Discover last-minute flight deals from Edinburgh to Istanbul. Data last updated 17 September 2026 and is based on user searches.
Wed 16/913:35 -
Nonstop4h 15m
Wed 23/909:55 -
Nonstop4h 30m
Deal found 14/9£164
Wed 16/913:35 -
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Wed 23/909:40 -
1 stop7h 40m
Deal found 13/9£167
Thu 17/913:35 -
Nonstop4h 15m
Tue 22/912:35 -
1 stop14h 00m
Deal found 12/9£164
Thu 17/913:35 -
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Mon 21/909:55 -
Nonstop4h 30m
Deal found 14/9£165
Thu 17/913:35 -
Nonstop4h 15m
Thu 24/909:55 -
Nonstop4h 30m
Deal found 13/9£167
Thu 17/913:35 -
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Wed 23/909:55 -
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Deal found 14/9£168
Mon 21/914:15 -
1 stop16h 00m
Fri 25/909:55 -
Nonstop4h 30m
Deal found 16/9£166
Tue 29/906:00 -
1 stop29h 10m
Fri 2/1013:50 -
1 stop11h 05m
Deal found 16/9£169
Thu 1/1017:10 -
1 stop6h 55m
Mon 5/1017:55 -
1 stop7h 10m
Deal found 16/9£164
Thu 1/1017:10 -
1 stop6h 55m
Mon 5/1003:45 -
1 stop14h 40m
Deal found 14/9£166
Sat 3/1017:15 -
1 stop6h 50m
Mon 5/1003:45 -
1 stop14h 40m
Deal found 15/9£168
Sun 4/1006:10 -
1 stop13h 05m
Wed 7/1013:55 -
1 stop10h 50m
Deal found 16/9£164
One-way flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul
Search for one-way flight options from Edinburgh to Istanbul. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 17 September 2026.
Mon 28/906:10 -
1 stop29h 00m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 14/9£85
Mon 28/906:00 -
1 stop9h 40m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 14/9£85
Wed 30/920:35 -
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Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 14/9£86
Sat 26/913:35 -
Nonstop4h 15m
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Deal found 15/9£86
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Nonstop4h 20m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 15/9£87
Mon 5/1020:50 -
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Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 14/9£88
Mon 12/1006:00 -
1 stop21h 00m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 13/9£89
Tue 22/920:45 -
1 stop14h 25m
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 12/9£90
Tue 29/915:55 -
2 stops11h 20m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 16/9£90
Mon 12/1020:10 -
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Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 13/9£91
Tue 6/1005:45 -
2 stops25h 00m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 14/9£91
Sun 27/906:00 -
1 stop9h 35m
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 16/9£91
Find 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 17 September 2026.
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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 17 September 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul that are best for you.
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Return
Price
Cheapest return flight
EdinburghIstanbul
EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
EDISAW
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Tue 29/9
12:45-01:00
1 stop10h 15m
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£85
EdinburghIstanbul
EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
EDISAW
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Tue 3/11
12:00-19:20
Nonstop4h 20m
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£87
EdinburghIstanbul
EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
EDISAW
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Tue 13/10
06:05-20:25
1 stop12h 20m
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£88
EdinburghIstanbul
EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
EDISAW
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Fri 30/10
12:00-19:20
Nonstop4h 20m
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£91
Fastest return journey
EdinburghIstanbul
EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
EDISAW
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Mon 19/10
13:35-19:50
Nonstop4h 15m
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£91
EdinburghIstanbul
EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
EDISAW
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 30/9
13:35-19:50
Nonstop4h 15m
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£94
EdinburghIstanbul
EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
EDISAW
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Fri 2/10
23:55-12:20
3 stops34h 25m
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£100
EdinburghIstanbul
EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
EDISAW
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Thu 1/10
19:25-05:10
2 stops31h 45m
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£101
EdinburghIstanbul
EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
EDISAW
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Tue 20/10
09:05-23:00
2 stops11h 55m
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£102
EdinburghIstanbul
EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
EDISAW
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Sat 3/10
13:35-19:50
Nonstop4h 15m
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£103
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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Edinburgh with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul
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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 £383). 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 17 September 2026.
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
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 17 September 2026.
The most flights from EDI to TR5 are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, 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 £185 and £284 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £164 on Lufthansa (1 Oct–5 Oct).
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 114 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?
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 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 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 17 September 2026.
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.
It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
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 5 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 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 KLM and Turkish Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at £171 and £187, respectively. Pegasus Airlines is 55% 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 (£62), KLM (£102), and Turkish Airlines (£126).
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 (77%), Thai Airways (77%), Turkish Airlines( 77%).
What are the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul? While on average our users pay £1,415, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £190. The most popular route (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Istanbul), is priced around £112.
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 £383). 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.
Browse through other flights departing from Edinburgh. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 17 September 2026.
Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul. 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 17 September 2026.
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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul?
Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.
Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Edinburgh to Istanbul?
Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Istanbul from Edinburgh by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!
Can Cheapflights find flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul with no change fees?
Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.
Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul become cheaper?
Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Istanbul from Edinburgh today and book when prices fit your budget.
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