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Cheap flights from Glasgow to Istanbul from £72

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 6/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GLA — IST
25 Aug — 1 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Glasgow to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Glasgow to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 July 2026.

Thu 10/908:05
GLA
-
IST
1 stop9h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 16/920:10
IST
-
GLA
1 stop13h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/7£146
Tue 8/920:55
GLA
-
IST
2 stops22h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 29/923:35
IST
-
GLA
2 stops18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7£152
Wed 9/911:55
GLA
-
SAW
1 stop16h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 23/919:45
SAW
-
GLA
1 stop13h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7£162
Thu 10/907:05
GLA
-
SAW
1 stop12h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 15/900:30
SAW
-
GLA
2 stops33h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/7£172
Thu 10/919:00
GLA
-
SAW
1 stop8h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 14/919:50
SAW
-
GLA
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7£175
Thu 8/1007:05
GLA
-
SAW
1 stop15h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 16/1009:10
SAW
-
GLA
1 stop12h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7£177
Tue 15/920:55
GLA
-
IST
1 stop14h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 19/909:25
IST
-
GLA
2 stops24h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7£179
Mon 7/922:20
GLA
-
IST
1 stop12h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/920:05
IST
-
GLA
1 stop14h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7£185
Wed 9/913:30
GLA
-
IST
1 stop9h 50m
KLM
Wed 23/917:20
IST
-
GLA
1 stop7h 50m
KLM
Deal found 24/7£193
Mon 7/908:05
GLA
-
SAW
1 stop12h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/907:15
SAW
-
GLA
2 stops15h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7£194

Find flight deals from Glasgow to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Glasgow (GG1) 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 26 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£146

One-way from

£72

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

December

Average price

£317
10/9-16/9
  • 10/9-16/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 55m total
  • Glasgow to Istanbul
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6/1
  • 6/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 05m total
  • Glasgow to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (£39 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Glasgow 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 26 July 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

GlasgowIstanbul

GLA - SAW

GLASAW

Glasgow Intl

Wed 9/9

11:55-06:05

1 stop16h 10m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 23/9

19:45-07:40

1 stop13h 55m

£162

GlasgowIstanbul

GLA - SAW

GLASAW

Glasgow Intl

Thu 8/10

07:05-00:55

1 stop15h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 16/10

09:10-19:45

1 stop12h 35m

£177

GlasgowIstanbul

GLA - IST

GLAIST

Glasgow Intl

Thu 10/9

07:05-19:30

1 stop10h 25m

Istanbul

Wed 16/9

14:00-08:40

2 stops20h 40m

£182

GlasgowIstanbul

GLA - IST

GLAIST

Glasgow Intl

Wed 9/9

21:40-13:10

1 stop13h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 16/9

20:10-09:10

1 stop15h 00m

£196

GlasgowIstanbul

GLA - SAW

GLASAW

Glasgow Intl

Thu 10/9

21:40-17:35

2 stops17h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 16/9

07:15-07:40

2 stops26h 25m

£207

GlasgowIstanbul

GLA - SAW

GLASAW

Glasgow Intl

Mon 7/9

08:05-00:45

1 stop14h 40m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 12/9

19:50-08:20

1 stop14h 30m

£209

GlasgowIstanbul

GLA - SAW

GLASAW

Glasgow Intl

Mon 17/8

22:20-23:55

1 stop23h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 21/8

18:35-08:40

2 stops16h 05m

£219

GlasgowIstanbul

GLA - IST

GLAIST

Glasgow Intl

Thu 14/1

06:35-00:25

1 stop14h 50m

Istanbul

Sat 23/1

18:40-22:30

1 stop6h 50m

£230

GlasgowIstanbul

GLA - IST

GLAIST

Glasgow Intl

Tue 19/1

10:50-00:00

1 stop10h 10m

Istanbul

Tue 26/1

18:40-07:50

1 stop16h 10m

£230

GlasgowIstanbul

GLA - SAW

GLASAW

Glasgow Intl

Thu 20/8

07:05-20:25

1 stop11h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 27/8

09:20-14:55

1 stop7h 35m

£231

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 23/7

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Best time to book a flight from Glasgow to Istanbul

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

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow to Istanbul (average of £231). Flying from Glasgow to Istanbul in August is currently the most expensive (average of £386). 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 GLA to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Glasgow 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 26 July 2026.

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

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Glasgow to Istanbul flights typically cost between £286 and £427 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £146 on Multiple Airlines (10 Sept–16 Sept).

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

The price you pay for your flight from Glasgow to Istanbul may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 45 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 26 July 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Glasgow to Istanbul, such as KLM,Turkish Airlines, andLufthansa. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,547 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,547 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,547 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,451 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,547 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,157 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,547 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,132 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,547 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Glasgow to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Glasgow to Istanbul?

    British Airways can get you from Glasgow to Istanbul in just under 7h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Glasgow to Istanbul is about 1793 mi.

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

    According to our current data, Turkish Airlines (£153), KLM (£185), and Lufthansa (£198) offers the cheapest pricing from Glasgow to Istanbul. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 46% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow to Istanbul (average of £231). Flying from Glasgow to Istanbul in August is currently the most expensive (average of £386). 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 Glasgow to Istanbul

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Glasgow 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 26 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest£113Average£222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£153Average£364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£172Average£276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£198Average£280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£228Average£284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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