£62 Find Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul

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Cheap Flight Deals from Edinburgh to Istanbul (EDI-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Edinburgh to Istanbul

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Edinburgh to Istanbul.
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06:30 - 19:25EDI-IST
10h 55m1 stop
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16:50 - 22:40IST-EDI
7h 50m1 stop
Tue, 3 Jun - Fri, 13 Jun
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07:15 - 19:25EDI-IST
10h 10m1 stop
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04:45 - 17:40IST-EDI
14h 55m1 stop
Wed, 11 Jun - Wed, 18 Jun
Pegasus Airlines Logo
15:15 - 21:35EDI-SAW
4h 20mdirect
Pegasus Airlines Logo
11:45 - 14:10SAW-EDI
4h 25mdirect
£187Pegasus Airlines
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Tue, 9 Sep - Tue, 16 Sep
Lufthansa Logo
06:15 - 21:20EDI-IST
13h 05m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
17:55 - 22:45IST-EDI
6h 50m1 stop
£208Lufthansa
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Tue, 9 Sep - Tue, 16 Sep
Pegasus Airlines Logo
15:15 - 21:35EDI-SAW
4h 20mdirect
Pegasus Airlines Logo
11:45 - 14:10SAW-EDI
4h 25mdirect
£211Pegasus Airlines
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Tue, 9 Sep - Tue, 16 Sep
Lufthansa Logo
06:15 - 21:20EDI-IST
13h 05m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
17:55 - 22:45IST-EDI
6h 50m1 stop
£215Lufthansa
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Mon, 19 May - Wed, 4 Jun
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:50 - 23:15EDI-IST
4h 25mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:25 - 15:50IST-EDI
4h 25mdirect
£256Turkish Airlines
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Thu, 11 Sep - Tue, 16 Sep
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:35 - 17:05EDI-IST
4h 30mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:25 - 15:50IST-EDI
4h 25mdirect
£263Turkish Airlines
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Tue, 9 Sep - Tue, 16 Sep
British Airways Logo
05:50 - 15:05EDI-SAW
7h 15m1 stop
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15:00 - 19:40SAW-EDI
6h 40m1 stop
£401British Airways
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Thu, 29 May - Mon, 2 Jun
British Airways Logo
05:50 - 15:05EDI-SAW
7h 15m1 stop
British Airways Logo
15:00 - 21:55SAW-EDI
8h 55m1 stop
£416British Airways
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Thu, 29 May - Mon, 2 Jun

KAYAK's insights & trends for Edinburgh to Istanbul flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.
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Find cheap flights to Istanbul

Planning a trip from Edinburgh to Istanbul? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What is the cheapest Edinburgh to Istanbul flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul cost £158 and was between Edinburgh (EDI) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is £158.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Edinburgh to Istanbul?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Istanbul on a Sunday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Edinburgh to Istanbul. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Thursdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Istanbul?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul is March, where tickets cost £184 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £370 and £342 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Edinburgh to Istanbul?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of £744, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Edinburgh to Istanbul

Cheapest flight

£62
Flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport

When to book flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Edinburgh to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul

  • How can I reduce my carbon footprint on this route?

    Eco-conscious travellers have a couple of choices to reduce carbon emissions when flying from Edinburgh to Istanbul. Lufthansa saves the most – its early morning flights emit up to 52% less CO2. These take just over 13 hours and make a single stopover at Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA). British Airways is the second-best choice. Its flights emit around 45% less CO2. There are a few every day, all of which make about a 2-hour stopover at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

  • Do both airports have accessibility amenities?

    Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport offers a range of accessibility features, including adapted facilities such as bathrooms and lowered counters. You can also request Special Assistance. Sunflower lanyards and pins are available to indicate that you might need help with a hidden disability. Istanbul Airport provides assistance services in conjunction with airlines. Notify your carrier 48 hours in advance and trained staff will meet you on your arrival.

  • Where is the car hire at Istanbul International Airport (IST)?

    Hiring a car at Istanbul Airport is very easy – most of the major European car hire brands are represented there. You'll find them all in the Car Rental Area inside the Tayakadin Mh. Terminal building. This is on the inland side of the Arrivals Hall. To collect your vehicle, you simply need to exit the terminal and walk directly across the road to the multi-storey car hire parking area.

  • How do I get from Istanbul International Airport (IST) to the city centre?

    Istanbul Airport is a short way to the north of the central Istanbul, connected by an ultra-modern subway system, the Metro Line M11. These driverless trains are the fastest in Turkey and take about 15 minutes to get downtown. If you hire a car or take a taxi, you can expect a drive of around 30 minutes. A paid airport shuttle is also available, which also takes about half an hour.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul was £83 for a one-way ticket and £154 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Edinburgh to Istanbul?

    When flying out of Edinburgh you will be using Edinburgh Turnhouse. You will be landing at one of these airports: Istanbul or Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Edinburgh to Istanbul?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Edinburgh and Istanbul, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Edinburgh to Istanbul?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Edinburgh is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back to Edinburgh with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul from Edinburgh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul

  • You can fly directly from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI) to Istanbul on Turkish Airlines. These flights leave daily in the late afternoon, and take around 4h 30min to reach Istanbul International Airport (IST). Note that all other airlines make at least one stop en route.
  • Istanbul Airport is the home base of Turkish Airlines, and also the carrier's central flight hub in the country. This makes it an excellent arrival choice if you want to catch domestic flights to visit other Turkish cities.
  • EVA Air offers one of the more comfortable Economy Class flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul. You can enjoy on-demand video, with power and USB outlets built into your seat. You'll also be served a free meal, with onboard Wi-Fi available for a small fee.
  • Istanbul Airport is the newest and largest airport in the city, located on the European side. If you prefer a less busy one, you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul's Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) on the Asian side of the city.
  • If you're a British Airways club member you can use the airline's Complimentary Lounge at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport where you'll enjoy free food and drinks. It's opposite Gate 4 in the Departures Hall.
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Prefer to fly direct from Edinburgh to Istanbul?

Find which airlines fly direct from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Istanbul, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Edinburgh Turnhouse to Istanbul

Monday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Friday

Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Edinburgh Turnhouse

Monday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Friday

Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

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Top 5 airlines serving from Edinburgh to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Edinburgh to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Edinburgh to Istanbul? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1333 reviews
7.2Food
7.7Comfort
7.8Boarding
7.1Entertainment
8.4Crew
Airline reviews

I appreciate that KLM was proactive in informing me of the 2 hour delay which enabled me to replan my travel. It was a bit stressful not knowing whether my connection from Montreal to Ottawa was happening. But the ground and air crew did a good job at comforting and assuring me.

8.0 ExcellentShereen, Apr 2025AMS - YUL
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I appreciate that KLM was proactive in informing me of the 2 hour delay which enabled me to replan my travel. It was a bit stressful not knowing whether my connection from Montreal to Ottawa was happening. But the ground and air crew did a good job at comforting and assuring me.

Cabin crew professional, polite and friendly, boarding was seemless, but come on KLM surely you can do better than a pack of cheesy biscuits as an inflight snack

This portion of the flight was through Indigo. A local carrier. So all economy seating. No real service some refreshments for purchase standard economy stuff.

Transfer at Amsterdam airport is very convenient and the airport is easy to navigate. Boarding was also quick and easy. Cabin crew were excellent and the meals were good, although lacking in options.

I flew premium economy and this was a good option. Although the seats didn’t recline much, I was able to get some sleep with my head propped against the window. The food was good and the entertainment was wonderful The staff were very attentive and professional

They only had vegetarian food left on the flight which I wasn’t happy about. I didn’t get any food to eat at all.

Great boarding, great short flight but no entertainment whatsoever. It was supposed to have wifi but that did not work.

Good flight with KLM, friendly staff. Food was good, had much worse on other airlines. Selection of drinks also good enough for us. Entertainment was also good. The economy seats are ok and that’s it. For a 12 hour flight I think a little more comfort in the economy seats in pitch and softness would be highly appreciated by the customers and can makte the difference.

Good food. Excellent crew service. Clean aircraft. Narrow seats and isle.

I tried to upgrade to premium economy anis seat online during the checkin process. The payment didn’t work due to a technical glitch on KLM’s website. I wasn’t able to change my seat unless I called Amsterdam. Since I was in Canada and there’s a time difference this wasn’t practical. So when I arrived early to Ottawa airport my seat wasn’t available and I could only get a middle seat in premium economy which isn’t great. These middle seats are priced at the same rate as an aisle seat which makes no sense.

The flight attendants were great! The seating for business class is better on other airlines. The food was also good!

Great food, great entertainment and very helpful, caring & attentive staff.

Flight Singapore - Istanbul was perfect. Flight Istanbul - Sao Paolo - Buenos Aires was really good but there was a big delay in Sao Paolo (Brazil) due to a problem with the ground staff and not related to Turkish Airline. Overall a very good and solid experience

The segment bkk ist was ok. The segment ist to yul the boarding was chaotic with 5 control before get in the plain, in addition to normal control by scanner and metal detector during transfert

The in flight entertainment was very good but unfortunately I feel they could have been more attentive to the customer. This is saw on all my Turkish airlines flights , besides dinner service you never really saw the attendants.

The flight was great. From the first to the last step, the staff was very helpful and understanding. I also always enjoy Turkish Airlines food because it’s flavorful, fresh (like salads and very delicious bread ) and has special things like olives, dates… I loved that bean salad and apricot pie. I also enjoyed the movies. Thank you!

Ordered Vegan meal - it was ok, but not exceptional. Seat ok row 39 middle section aisle. Nearly full flight - crew was busy but they did the best they could. There was a USB A port at the seat. I listened to my own music and only looked at flight information. One nice thing was the connection information was made available in the screen.

I recently flew with Turkish Airlines, and I can confidently say it was one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment I boarded, the crew was incredibly attentive, warm, and professional. They went above and beyond to ensure everyone was comfortable and well taken care of throughout the flight. The highlight, however, was the food! I’ve flown with many airlines, but Turkish Airlines sets the bar incredibly high when it comes to in-flight dining. Every meal was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The variety of dishes, even on a long-haul flight, was impressive. It felt like dining at a high-end restaurant at 35,000 feet! The seats were comfortable, the entertainment options were great, and the overall atmosphere made the journey enjoyable. Turkish Airlines truly excels in combining luxury and hospitality. I wouldn’t hesitate to fly with them again—highly recommend!

Very nice and friendly crew. Boarding system can be improved.

The Etickets had been changed (Why?) without notice ; Hence, that caused troubles when checking in. Not until I contacted my ticket agent and was given correct Etickets could I then check in.

Not because when i try to do check in there is only in turkish language i can not select other language

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Don't fly Pegasus, terrible service at the airport and boarding was really bad. Both flights I took with them were significantly late. This flight had us all changing the gate at the last moment and it was chaos.withour explanation or apology. The planes have seats that don't recline and seats are really hard. The crew on board was good both flights, but that is the only positive thing I can say about this airline. It's not worth it and I won't be flying them again.

The airport staff were some of the worst I've ever flown, and I fly at least 50x every year. From the staff at the gate, to the check in staff, to the ticketing sales staff. My experience in Instanbul was so bad Ill.never fly Pegasus again. They were incredibly rude, dismissive and not helpful whatsoever. This is the worst of the worst if you want to fly a budget airline I'd go elsewhere. The airplane seats are really uncomfortable and don't recline at all, you get charged for every single thing so in the end you will pay more flying with them. The crew on the plane were the only kind people we encountered with Pegasus.

Pegasus Airlines which is the most efficient and cost worth low cost airline all over the Europe

Flight from London was delayed and we had to hurry up to catch the connecting flight to Riyadh

The crew were outstandingly kind and cheerful. We carried our cat and they offered help.

Late departure. No announcements. Boarding was a disaster. Some kind of technical issue scanning boarding passes.

Pegasus is a very efficient airline. Passengers, however are sometimes unruly. Getting up right after take off. Getting up right when we land and before getting to the gate. Switching seats to the front so she can get a better seat. It is unfair for those that actually paid for seats. Flight attendants seem to not enforce it. One or two bad actors ruins it. Overall, the airline is great.

Pegasus is not a very comfortable airline. They’re not in any way hospitable

The flight was delayed by an hour. Made the connection uncomfortably tight.

Check in could have been a little cheerful rather than dour

I pre-ordered my meal and did not receive it. The seats are very old, uncomfortable and dirty. The crew was excellent and made my stay on board comfortable and enjoyable.

No entertainment since it was a 3 hr flight. Good leg room for economy.

When we went to the lounge they told us to go into the main lounge and not the full business class section, later they told me that Lufthansa wont pay the full fee to alloq the business class passengers entry to the nicer sectikn where all the other airlines nusiness class passengers go into. Very poor arrangement.

Not what I expected for the last leg of a $5100 business class experience. Boarding was a nightmare. The flight was delayed and I had to keep checking my email to ensure I was at the right gate since the airline or the terminal had no clue until 15 mins prior to boarding. Food was gross, limited drink options.

Flights scheduled with impossible connections - Lufthansa apparently believes it takes 7mins to change terminals, go through passport control, re-clear security and walk 1.8kms…..and everything will work perfectly (which it never does at Frankfurt). No staff on hand to assist with transfers on delayed flights. No transfer guidance provided by app. No compensation offered for 6hr delay to connecting flight.

Entertainment was good. Food was mediocre. Service was mediocre. New plane was smooth

Crew were friendly and very helpful Plane was clean and the legroom is standard. Overall a good flight, no complaints.

This flight went smoothly and the economy plus free upgrade worked very well.

LCY airport is an amazing airport and I love the flight from LCY to FRA with BA. Efficient, easy, comfortable and great luggage allownace with BA. I iused to fly predominantley LH, but the service and price - benefit ratio of Lufthansa has deteriorated a lot over the last 5 years. Whereas BA keeps an excellent service level with friendly staff.

Flight Attendant Karen Lynn was an absolute delight. She assisted in every portion of the services provided throughout the flight, aided with any and all concerns expressed by passengers, and even helped comfort an upset child who was one of five of a traveling family. This quality of service is what keeps me coming back to American. Thank you!

The airplane was old. Some things didn’t work out of middle seat was broken. The rest was OK.

The worst, flight cancelled because the aircraft was not full. Heathrow ground crew totally not helpful and arrogant. Lady proposed us flight with 40min layover instead of direct and said it is our problem of course she was unable to do anything as everything was beyond her control she claimed. after calling on hotline another flight was booked. Flight was cancelled last second so we could not take direct from Zurich but we had to stay overnight in London.

I have noticed that the airlines, including this flight, pretend there is going to be turbulence, announce such, and say they can’t do beverage service. There is no turbulence and the seat belt light goes off 10 minutes before they ask for tray tables up and seat belts back on. They are just trying to spend less money and it’s quite transparent

Very quick boarding. I was surprised we only got a small water and small thing of cookies, everything else was for purchase. No entertainment. Crew was excellent though.

Flight delayed in terms of boarding and Kayak was great in updating but the team on the groping at British Airways were really poor

A basic tea/ coffee and a snack could be provided especially for long distance flyers.

The information in the airport, and the app was different. Be aware. Different terminals in Stuttgart, so we had to walk a lot. It's a small airport so it wasn't a big deal, but it was ludicrous to see the error in the app.

Flight was delayed and there was boarding pass and flight information errors resulting in confusion and stress

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