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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul from £81

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 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — IST
7 Jul — 14 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Istanbul are usually found in March or January, booked 23 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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 2 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£179

One-way from

£81

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£343
1/9-6/9
  • 1/9-6/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 40m total
  • Edinburgh to Istanbul
8/9
  • 8/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 25m total
  • Edinburgh to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£32 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to Istanbul

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 2 July 2025.

Mon 1/907:00EDI - IST
1 stop10h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/906:35IST - EDI
1 stop12h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7£179
Sun 21/906:05EDI - SAW
1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/911:45SAW - EDI
Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7£179
Fri 14/1112:05EDI - SAW
Nonstop4h 10mPegasus Airlines
Sun 30/1109:25SAW - EDI
Nonstop4h 30mPegasus Airlines
Deal found 1/7£180
Sun 21/922:10EDI - IST
1 stop13h 05measyJet
Mon 29/914:05IST - EDI
1 stop10h 20measyJet
Deal found 1/7£184
Fri 21/1117:10EDI - IST
1 stop20h 45mKLM
Sun 23/1117:55IST - EDI
1 stop25h 20mKLM
Deal found 30/6£186
Wed 12/1112:45EDI - IST
1 stop7h 00mLufthansa
Wed 3/1219:00IST - EDI
1 stop7h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 1/7£210
Sun 21/916:50EDI - IST
Nonstop4h 25mTurkish Airlines
Fri 26/913:25IST - EDI
Nonstop4h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/7£216

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 2 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul that are best for you.

Fly from

Edinburgh

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghIstanbul

EDI - IST

EDIIST

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 1/9

07:00-19:25

1 stop10h 25m

Istanbul

Sat 6/9

06:35-16:50

1 stop12h 15m

£179

EdinburghIstanbul

EDI - SAW

EDISAW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 21/9

06:05-21:40

1 stop13h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 26/9

11:45-14:10

Nonstop4h 25m

£179

EdinburghIstanbul

EDI - SAW

EDISAW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 14/11

12:05-19:15

Nonstop4h 10m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 30/11

09:25-10:55

Nonstop4h 30m

£180

EdinburghIstanbul

EDI - IST

EDIIST

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 21/9

22:10-13:15

1 stop13h 05m

Istanbul

Mon 29/9

14:05-22:25

1 stop10h 20m

£184

EdinburghIstanbul

EDI - IST

EDIIST

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 21/11

17:10-16:55

1 stop20h 45m

Istanbul

Sun 23/11

17:55-16:15

1 stop25h 20m

£186

EdinburghIstanbul

EDI - IST

EDIIST

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 12/11

12:45-22:45

1 stop7h 00m

Istanbul

Fri 28/11

06:30-16:50

1 stop13h 20m

£210

EdinburghIstanbul

EDI - IST

EDIIST

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 21/9

16:50-23:15

Nonstop4h 25m

Istanbul

Fri 26/9

13:25-15:50

Nonstop4h 25m

£216

EdinburghIstanbul

EDI - SAW

EDISAW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 8/9

19:40-06:05

1 stop8h 25m

£81

EdinburghIstanbul

EDI - IST

EDIIST

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 25/10

07:00-22:35

1 stop13h 35m

£87

EdinburghIstanbul

EDI - SAW

EDISAW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 9/7

15:15-21:35

Nonstop4h 20m

£99

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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

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 27 June 2025.

Booking 23 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul (average of £159). Flying from Edinburgh to Istanbul in August is currently the most expensive (average of £366). 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 2 July 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 64% 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 2 July 2025.

The most flights from EDI to TR5 are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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 2 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, Norwegian, andTurkish Airlines 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.

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

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 6 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. 5 airlines have flights to Istanbul from Edinburgh Turnhouse on a regular basis.

  • 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 £180. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by easyJet and KLM, with the lowest prices starting at £184 and £186, respectively. Pegasus Airlines is 29% 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 (£99), Turkish Airlines (£116), and Norwegian (£121).

  • 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: Thai Airways (90%), Turkish Airlines (86%), Pakistan International Airlines( 86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul? While on average our users pay £1,172, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £205. The most popular route (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Istanbul), is priced around £122.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul (average of £159). Flying from Edinburgh to Istanbul in August is currently the most expensive (average of £366). 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 5 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Istanbul

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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 2 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest£102Average£183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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LufthansaCheapest£161Average£212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£164Average£299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£174Average£285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£181Average£285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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