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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul from £49

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 13/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — IST
4 Jan — 11 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 83 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday 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 5 December 2025.

Mon 8/1209:40EDI - SAW
1 stop11h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1209:25SAW - EDI
Nonstop4h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£130
Wed 10/1206:00EDI - SAW
1 stop7h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1215:10SAW - EDI
1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12£157
Tue 9/1206:20EDI - SAW
1 stop9h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1218:50SAW - EDI
1 stop20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12£167
Wed 24/1206:35EDI - SAW
2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 27/1209:25SAW - EDI
Nonstop4h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12£185
Tue 9/1211:05EDI - IST
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1210:10IST - EDI
1 stop7h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12£193
Wed 31/1206:15EDI - IST
1 stop11h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/122:40IST - EDI
1 stop11h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£196
Mon 8/1209:40EDI - IST
1 stop12h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1213:50IST - EDI
Nonstop4h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£222
Mon 22/1218:20EDI - IST
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/122:40IST - EDI
1 stop11h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£238

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 5 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£127

One-way from

£49

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£305
8/1-14/1
  • 8/1-14/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 00m total
  • Edinburgh to Istanbul
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13/1
  • 13/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 05m total
  • Edinburgh to Istanbul
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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 5 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul that are best for you.

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Price

EdinburghIstanbul

EDI - SAW

EDISAW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 9/1

09:45-19:00

1 stop6h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 27/1

10:05-11:35

Nonstop4h 30m

£127

EdinburghIstanbul

EDI - SAW

EDISAW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 26/1

12:05-19:20

Nonstop4h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 31/1

09:25-10:55

Nonstop4h 30m

£130

EdinburghIstanbul

EDI - SAW

EDISAW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 9/3

19:40-06:05

1 stop7h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 13/3

09:25-10:55

Nonstop4h 30m

£133

EdinburghIstanbul

EDI - SAW

EDISAW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 14/3

12:05-19:20

Nonstop4h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 3/4

01:10-00:35

1 stop25h 25m

£136

EdinburghIstanbul

EDI - SAW

EDISAW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 6/1

12:45-20:00

Nonstop4h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 25/1

09:35-11:05

Nonstop4h 30m

£151

EdinburghIstanbul

EDI - SAW

EDISAW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 19/1

20:50-16:25

2 stops16h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 27/1

13:40-21:15

1 stop10h 35m

£160

EdinburghIstanbul

EDI - IST

EDIIST

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 9/1

22:55-21:05

2 stops19h 10m

Istanbul

Tue 27/1

06:30-20:15

2 stops16h 45m

£169

EdinburghIstanbul

EDI - SAW

EDISAW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 23/4

07:25-17:55

1 stop8h 30m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 28/4

15:40-22:40

1 stop9h 00m

£177

EdinburghIstanbul

EDI - IST

EDIIST

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 20/4

09:50-03:50

1 stop16h 00m

Istanbul

Thu 23/4

20:35-09:40

1 stop15h 05m

£178

EdinburghIstanbul

EDI - SAW

EDISAW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 25/4

06:05-17:30

1 stop9h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 28/4

09:10-14:50

1 stop7h 40m

£181

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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 28 November 2025.

Booking 83 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 £70). Flying from Edinburgh to Istanbul in July is currently the most expensive (average of £205). 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 5 December 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 52% 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 5 December 2025.

The most flights from EDI to TR5 are scheduled on a Thursday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 5 December 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
1,430 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7.7
Good
1,430 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,430 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,079 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,430 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,613 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,430 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Pegasus Airlines
6.7
Okay
637 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,430 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,562 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,430 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

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 3 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. Most flights are nonstop.

  • 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 £111. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by KLM and Turkish Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at £162 and £174, 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 (£51), Turkish Airlines (£119), and British Airways (£141).

  • 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 £999, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £274. The most popular route (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Istanbul), is priced around £96.

  • 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 £70). Flying from Edinburgh to Istanbul in July is currently the most expensive (average of £205). 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£115Average£191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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KLMCheapest£162Average£308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£175Average£293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest£176Average£239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£208Average£279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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