£46 Find Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Edinburgh to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest return fare
£136
Overall average: £201
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EDI - IST • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
£138
Typical prices: £136-£238
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Tue 10/3Fri 27/3
EDI - SAW • Direct
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Edinburgh Airport's fastTRACK security saves time.
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Cheap Flights 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.
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Recent return flight deals from Edinburgh to Istanbul

Wed, 14 Jan - Sat, 17 Jan
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18:50 - 21:05EDI-IST
23h 15m2 stops
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22:40 - 09:35IST-EDI
13h 55m1 stop
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Wed, 14 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan
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06:15 - 17:30EDI-SAW
8h 15m1 stop
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09:00 - 10:30SAW-EDI
4h 30mdirect
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Thu, 26 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb
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17:00 - 21:05EDI-IST
25h 05m2 stops
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22:40 - 10:05IST-EDI
14h 25m1 stop
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Sat, 10 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan
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12:05 - 19:20EDI-SAW
4h 15mdirect
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13:35 - 19:25SAW-EDI
8h 50m1 stop
£139Multiple Airlines
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Fri, 9 Jan - Wed, 14 Jan
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12:05 - 19:20EDI-SAW
4h 15mdirect
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15:10 - 19:25SAW-EDI
7h 15m1 stop
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Tue, 10 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar
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10:50 - 22:25EDI-SAW
8h 35m1 stop
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09:25 - 10:55SAW-EDI
4h 30mdirect
£141Multiple Airlines
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Sun, 11 Jan - Sat, 17 Jan
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09:00 - 19:15EDI-SAW
7h 15m1 stop
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09:25 - 10:55SAW-EDI
4h 30mdirect
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Thu, 15 Jan - Tue, 27 Jan
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20:05 - 06:05EDI-SAW
7h 00m1 stop
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10:05 - 11:35SAW-EDI
4h 30mdirect
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Sun, 11 Jan - Sun, 18 Jan
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12:15 - 19:30EDI-SAW
4h 15mdirect
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15:10 - 19:55SAW-EDI
7h 45m1 stop
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Sat, 14 Mar - Thu, 26 Mar
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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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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?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul costs £130 on the route between Edinburgh (EDI) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 41% cheaper than other Edinburgh-Istanbul routes. The most popular route is between Edinburgh (EDI) and Istanbul Airport (IST).

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 Friday, 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 Tuesday and avoiding Wednesdays 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 £185 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £351 and £324 respectively.

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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 19% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

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Pegasus offers in-flight Wi-Fi and Fly&Watch entertainment on your device for longer flights.


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Edinburgh Airport offers fastTRACK security from 4am to 7pm, ideal for saving time on busy mornings.

SAW

Havaist shuttles offer affordable rides from Sabiha Gokcen to central Istanbul locations like Taksim Square.

IST

The M11 metro line connects Istanbul Airport to the city, running every 5 minutes from 6 am to midnight.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Edinburgh to Istanbul

Cheapest flight£46
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 £46 for a one-way ticket and £136 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?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Edinburgh and Istanbul, with SkyTeam 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.

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.

Prefer to fly direct from Edinburgh to Istanbul?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Istanbul.
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Direct departures

Edinburgh Turnhouse to Istanbul

Monday

Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Friday

Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Edinburgh Turnhouse

Monday

Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Friday

Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying 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.
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KLMOverall score based on 1411 reviews
7.7Comfort
7.1Entertainment
7.8Boarding
8.4Crew
7.3Food
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First of all we couldn’t check in online, then we learn at the airport we were on stand by for KLM’s mistake of overbooking. The seats were not comfy at all. Our luggage got lost.

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First of all we couldn’t check in online, then we learn at the airport we were on stand by for KLM’s mistake of overbooking. The seats were not comfy at all. Our luggage got lost.

Ad experience - been flying many years with them but they are losing out to other carriers with their service and bagage / seating policy. My 2 12-yo kids were not placed with the parent. Absurdity.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

My flight was delayed by 6 hours then I missed BOTH of my connecting flights, I then had to stay in the AIRPORT at JFK because soooooo many people also suffered from missing flights and there was no hotels available. I would like to be compensated for this experience! I had to stay in the airport for over 16 hours!

Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

The service was great. However the lounge only gets passing grade

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

So boarding is a little slow when you fly 787 but on the 777 the business class had its own entrance. The entertainment can be a little bit more up to date Other than that it was a great experience food and service was great

I paid $150 to upgrade to this seat. My exit row seat had ample leg room BUT the collapsable table was broken so my food tray and drinks slid over to my lap, the screen malfunctioned.

As a big guy the seats are way too small for me. Would prefer more comfortable seats on these long haul flights.

Very bad this airline changes my schedule date of travel and get me stranded in Istanbul for three days, paid for only one day hotel accommodation with only one breakfast and i had to pay for lunches ,and dinners and hotel accommodations for the two and half days

Bad confort, bad seat take advantage of the political conflict to double the price

They changed the return flight to the next day and it interrupted the plans we had in our connecting city.

it was a terrible experience. after 4 hours at the gate the flight was cancelled. the airline offered to rebook the flight for 26 hours later. Our team was travelling for an international competition. They missed the competition because the airline delayed them for over 30 hours. We already left the airport but the next morning we received an email stating that we were rebooked for a flight which was another 24 hours later after the already rebooked flight. We bought a ticket on Kayak. The reservation was delivered with a logo Airfareassist. I used Kayak services for over 20 years and assumed that I was dealing with a legitimate organization. Once the flight was postponed for over 40 hours, I learned that Airfareassist is a 3rd party agency whom kayak routes business to without notifying me, the customer. While I was entitled for a full refund, which was confirmed by the airline, Airfareassist only offered a partial refund and kept the difference. Kayak has failed to do a due diligence on the 3rd parties they do business with. As a result I will never do business with kayak again and am filing a complaint with the BBB and the Secretary of Transportation. This is a pure fraud and its unacceptable.

My flight was canceled 1 minute before boarding. The customer service was owful, no one could tell us what was going happened. I spent 30hrs instead of 15 from Washington DC to Brussels. No apologie or help

Boeing 777 is a bad choice for a such a long flight.

It was great! Great value for the price I paid. Great crew and great food in business class

Paid for exit row at the back of the plane. Window seat with lots of leg space. Food was inedible (as usual). Brought my own.

Efficiency of staff, and comfort and cleanliness of aircraft was all great. Maybe a hot drink without payment at that time in the morning would be good!

The plane was late (as was my flight out from Birmingham the day before)

Very good experience. All of the details made this experience very positive.

Beautifully maintained airplane, good food, professional crew, top-notch communication. I highly recommend Lufthansa for intercontinental flights between the United States and Europe.

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.

Online check-in was unavailable for my flight. So I waited 40 min in the queue at the check-in counter. Then, unlike any other airline in the world (and I am a very frequent international flyer) Pegasus was adamant that my CPAP was just another carry on and that I had to pay extra for it. Then, after I had paid in advance for a seat, they insisted I could not sit in an exit row because I was over 60 years old (I'm clearly in good shape and buy exit row seats more or less weekly). We pushed back harder and harder and insisted on talking to the station chief, who spoke with the counter staff by phone (not to me) and eventually relented. Experience on boarf was ok-- for a budget airline.

You adjourned my flight by 1h 30 mns and only updated me 1h30 mns before the new scheduled flight. I submitted an email to Kayak asking for a refund. It was the most stressful experience I've had.

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.

The check-in baggage belt was broken (which is understandable) but what was surprising is they would check you in, give a baggage tag and then you have to drag the baggage to a different counter at the end of airport. No vegetarian option in in-flight meal. British Airways remains the worst big name airlines and always my last option while booking.

main meals are horrible but then you dont fly for the food

It was good. Couldn’t Check in online and select seats

It was great. Enough space and room for legs . Great service to.

⭐ British Airways Review — A Journey of Highs, Lows, and Lessons ⭐ I recently flew Business Class round-trip from Boston to Mumbai with British Airways, and my experience was a tale of two extremes — from disappointment to exceptional service, and then back to inconsistency. Boston → London: A Surprisingly Poor Start My journey began on a disappointing note. On a 6-hour Business Class flight, I was surprised to discover that there wasn’t a single proper vegetarian meal option available. I was offered a few bakery items only after repeatedly requesting something to eat. The flight attendant shrugged, offered no solution, and eventually — quite literally — threw some bread at me after much delay. This was not only disheartening, it was extremely surprising given my wonderful Business Class experience with BA last year. I stepped off that flight genuinely hungry and had to make a mad dash to the lounge just to get a proper meal. London → Mumbai: A Complete Turnaround The next sector restored my faith in British Airways. The entire crew was warm, welcoming, attentive, and genuinely caring. A special shoutout to Phiroze and the entire team serving the Business Class cabin — their professionalism, hospitality, and thoughtful service were extraordinary. They truly embodied what makes British Airways a global leader, and I am deeply grateful for the experience they provided. This is the BA I know and love. Mumbai → London: A Strange Meal Schedule This sector was generally fine, but the meal timing was puzzling. Lunch at 10:30 AM — for a Business cabin — felt unusual, and most passengers, including myself, barely touched it. The rest of the service was smooth, but the scheduling definitely needs a rethink. London → Boston: Mixed Experience Again The flight itself was decent, but the Business Lounge at Heathrow for this leg was a letdown. Arrived during lunch hours: no hot vegetarian options available Lounge area: dirty dishes everywhere Even after politely alerting the staff, the dishes were ignored and left uncleared For a premium cabin passenger — and at one of the world’s busiest international hubs — this was disappointing. Overall Impression My journey with British Airways felt inconsistent — two great sectors sandwiched between two that fell short of the BA standard. When BA is good, it is world-class. When it misses, the gap is noticeable. I genuinely hope the airline takes this feedback as constructive insight. I continue to believe in British Airways, and I commend the outstanding crew on the London → Mumbai sector — they were the highlight of my entire trip. With a little more focus on vegetarian meal availability, lounge service, and consistency across crews, BA can ensure every Business Class passenger experiences the premium journey they promise.

We were in business class and I had seat # 1. This was a night flight and after dinner was served, lights were dimmed and I went to sleep. The crew were loud and noisy so I didn’t get much sleep. I expect the crew to enjoy themselves but would Appreciate some decency in staying quiet while the passengers sleep

Have travelled business class with other airlines who profess to be the best in the world. They can however not beat the service and comfort that BA provide.

Great on board entertainment Tasty food Cattle class obviously crammed but not as bad as shorter hall flights

Logan gate staff was unhelpful. Arrived early, come to find out the airbus scheduled was reassigned and I did not have a seat. The desk agent spoke to his supervisor who instructed him to give me a boarding pass to get up to gate area, he was polite. At the gate the fellow was sitting to the side with two other BA staff . I asked him if he could help me, his answer was” we are on a break, we are closed” then turned his back. I am almost 70, drove 4 1/2 hours to Boston and had been looking forward to this trip for 5 months. I have worked in service many times in my life and this is not how it is done. I eventually (1/2 hr) before boarding was able to get a seat. The rest of the flight experience was unremarkable.

The boarding process was very poorly organized. Too many people had way to much carry on and resulted in loading overhead bins being the gating factor. Time for change.

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