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Cheap flights from Glasgow to Istanbul from £81

GLA — IST
26 Sep — 3 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Glasgow to Istanbul

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Cheapest flights from Glasgow to Istanbul

Sun 4/1021:45 -
1 stop13h 25m
Wed 7/1020:10 -
1 stop13h 30m
Deal found 24/8£133
Mon 5/1008:05 -
1 stop9h 25m
Thu 8/1020:10 -
1 stop15h 30m
Deal found 24/8£137
Mon 28/922:20 -
1 stop12h 50m
Thu 1/1020:10 -
1 stop15h 30m
Deal found 24/8£140
Tue 13/1021:20 -
1 stop13h 50m
Fri 16/1020:10 -
1 stop14h 50m
Deal found 24/8£141
Tue 6/1021:20 -
1 stop13h 50m
Fri 9/1020:10 -
1 stop14h 50m
Deal found 24/8£142
Tue 29/911:10 -
1 stop8h 20m
Fri 2/1012:35 -
1 stop13h 10m
Deal found 24/8£148
Sun 4/1012:25 -
1 stop7h 25m
Wed 7/1013:00 -
1 stop11h 20m
Deal found 24/8£150
Fri 25/920:35 -
1 stop19h 05m
Fri 2/1012:35 -
1 stop13h 10m
Deal found 26/8£151
Mon 12/1022:20 -
1 stop19h 10m
Thu 15/1020:10 -
1 stop15h 30m
Deal found 24/8£152
Thu 24/907:05 -
1 stop12h 50m
Mon 28/912:35 -
1 stop13h 05m
Deal found 22/8£153
Thu 1/1007:05 -
1 stop12h 50m
Sun 4/1008:45 -
1 stop12h 45m
Deal found 24/8£153
Mon 14/908:05 -
1 stop12h 25m
Mon 21/919:50 -
1 stop14h 55m
Deal found 26/8£154

Find flight deals from Glasgow to Istanbul

Round-trip from

£133

One-way from

£81

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

December

Average price

£411
4/10-7/10
  • 4/10-7/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 55m total
  • Glasgow to Istanbul
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9/9
  • 9/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 50m total
  • Glasgow to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (£38 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£9 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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GlasgowIstanbul

GLA Glasgow Intl - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

GLASAW

Glasgow Intl

Fri 25/9

20:35-17:40

1 stop19h 05m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 2/10

12:35-23:45

1 stop13h 10m

£151

GlasgowIstanbul

GLA Glasgow Intl - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

GLASAW

Glasgow Intl

Mon 14/9

08:05-22:30

1 stop12h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 21/9

19:50-08:45

1 stop14h 55m

£154

GlasgowIstanbul

GLA Glasgow Intl - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

GLASAW

Glasgow Intl

Wed 14/10

07:05-17:40

1 stop8h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 20/10

08:45-14:25

1 stop7h 40m

£162

GlasgowIstanbul

GLA Glasgow Intl - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

GLASAW

Glasgow Intl

Sun 11/10

21:45-06:25

1 stop6h 40m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 15/10

19:50-09:40

1 stop15h 50m

£167

GlasgowIstanbul

GLA Glasgow Intl - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

GLASAW

Glasgow Intl

Wed 23/9

07:05-22:30

1 stop13h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 30/9

09:45-20:45

2 stops13h 00m

£173

GlasgowIstanbul

GLA Glasgow Intl - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

GLASAW

Glasgow Intl

Thu 24/9

08:05-21:55

1 stop11h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 28/9

10:25-08:45

2 stops24h 20m

£174

GlasgowIstanbul

GLA Glasgow Intl - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

GLASAW

Glasgow Intl

Wed 21/10

11:35-00:25

1 stop10h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 24/10

21:10-19:05

1 stop23h 55m

£181

GlasgowIstanbul

GLA Glasgow Intl - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

GLASAW

Glasgow Intl

Mon 14/9

08:05-00:45

1 stop14h 40m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 20/9

06:25-21:20

1 stop16h 55m

£184

GlasgowIstanbul

GLA Glasgow Intl - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

GLASAW

Glasgow Intl

Tue 15/9

11:10-20:25

1 stop7h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 20/9

21:10-10:00

1 stop14h 50m

£186

GlasgowIstanbul

GLA Glasgow Intl - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

GLASAW

Glasgow Intl

Thu 14/1

06:45-19:05

1 stop9h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 17/1

09:55-20:55

1 stop14h 00m

£199

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Best time to book a flight from Glasgow to Istanbul

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Cheapflights Insights

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 £226). Flying from Glasgow to Istanbul in August is currently the most expensive (average of £411). 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 £276 and £590 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £133 on Multiple Airlines (4 Oct–7 Oct).

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 46 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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
1,565 reviews
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Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

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
1,565 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,565 reviews
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Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

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
4,484 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,565 reviews
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Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

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
8,223 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,565 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

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
8,195 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,565 reviews
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Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

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?

    British Airways and KLM can get you from Glasgow to Istanbul in just under 6h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 20m. 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 (£149), KLM (£181), and Lufthansa (£194) offers the cheapest pricing from Glasgow to Istanbul. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 48% 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 £226). Flying from Glasgow to Istanbul in August is currently the most expensive (average of £411). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest£110Average£220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£149Average£370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£169Average£262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£194Average£274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£223Average£277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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