How long is the flight from Glasgow to Istanbul?

KLM and British Airways can get you from Glasgow to Istanbul in just under 17h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 30m. The distance from Glasgow to Istanbul is about 1793 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

According to our current data, Turkish Airlines (£151), KLM (£183), and Lufthansa (£196) offers the cheapest pricing from Glasgow to Istanbul. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 47% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Glasgow to Istanbul?

Consider British Airways, KLM or Lufthansa when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Glasgow to Istanbul.

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.

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Glasgow to Istanbul that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 16 September 2026.

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Find flight deals from Glasgow to Istanbul

Round-trip from	£156
One-way from	£70
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	December
Average price	£271

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26h 55m total
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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 £208). Flying from Glasgow to Istanbul in August is currently the most expensive (average of £415). 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?

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 £254 and £314 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £156 on Multiple Airlines (7 Nov–13 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

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

1,580 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

KLM

7.8

Good

1,580 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,580 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

Turkish Airlines

7.4

Good

4,468 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,580 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

8,221 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,580 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

British Airways

6.7

Okay

8,227 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,580 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Glasgow to Istanbul?
KLM and British Airways can get you from Glasgow to Istanbul in just under 17h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 30m. The distance from Glasgow to Istanbul is about 1793 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Glasgow to Istanbul round-trip?
According to our current data, Turkish Airlines (£151), KLM (£183), and Lufthansa (£196) offers the cheapest pricing from Glasgow to Istanbul. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 47% 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 £208). Flying from Glasgow to Istanbul in August is currently the most expensive (average of £415). 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 Airlines	Cheapest£111	Average£226	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Pegasus Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£151	Average£376	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	Cheapest£170	Average£264	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£196	Average£252	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
British Airways	Cheapest£225	Average£276	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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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 £254 and £314 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £156 on Multiple Airlines (7 Nov–13 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

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.

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Glasgow to Istanbul flights typically cost between £254 and £314 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £156 on Multiple Airlines (7 Nov–13 Nov).