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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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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 round-trip 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

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Edinburgh to Istanbul.
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10:15 - 23:15EDI-IST
10h 00m1 stop
23:55 - 21:15IST-EDI
24h 20m1 stop
Thu, 23 Jan - Thu, 30 Jan
09:55 - 23:15EDI-IST
10h 20m1 stop
23:55 - 10:00IST-EDI
13h 05m1 stop
Mon, 13 Jan - Mon, 27 Jan
12:15 - 19:40EDI-SAW
4h 25mdirect
09:10 - 10:55SAW-EDI
4h 45mdirect
£117Pegasus Airlines
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Sun, 12 Jan - Tue, 28 Jan
15:15 - 21:40EDI-SAW
4h 25mdirect
11:25 - 14:10SAW-EDI
4h 45mdirect
£147Pegasus Airlines
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Tue, 6 May - Sun, 11 May
12:40 - 22:45EDI-IST
7h 05m1 stop
19:00 - 23:25IST-EDI
7h 25m1 stop
£182Lufthansa
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Fri, 14 Feb - Wed, 19 Feb
12:40 - 22:45EDI-IST
7h 05m1 stop
19:00 - 23:25IST-EDI
7h 25m1 stop
£193Lufthansa
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Wed, 8 Jan - Wed, 22 Jan
21:10 - 19:15EDI-IST
20h 05m1 stop
20:25 - 22:25IST-EDI
28h 00m1 stop
£254British Airways
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Sun, 11 May - Fri, 16 May
17:50 - 14:50EDI-SAW
18h 00m1 stop
15:50 - 22:00SAW-EDI
9h 10m1 stop
£259British Airways
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Mon, 13 Jan - Thu, 16 Jan
16:30 - 23:50EDI-IST
4h 20mdirect
08:30 - 10:15IST-EDI
4h 45mdirect
£261Turkish Airlines
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Thu, 23 Jan - Thu, 30 Jan
16:30 - 23:50EDI-IST
4h 20mdirect
08:30 - 10:15IST-EDI
4h 45mdirect
£266Turkish Airlines
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Mon, 20 Jan - Fri, 24 Jan

Flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

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 £127 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 £127.

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 Tuesday, 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 Sunday and avoiding Mondays 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 January, where tickets cost £249 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £386 and £379 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.
Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at £162 on average.

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 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Edinburgh to Istanbul

Cheapest flight

£57
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 £72 for a one-way ticket and £117 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

IndiGo, JetBlue, Pakistan International Airlines, +2 more

IndiGo, JetBlue, +3 more

Tuesday

IndiGo, JetBlue, Pakistan International Airlines, +2 more

IndiGo, JetBlue, +3 more

Wednesday

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, +2 more

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

Thursday

IndiGo, JetBlue, Pakistan International Airlines, +2 more

IndiGo, JetBlue, +3 more

Friday

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, +2 more

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

Saturday

IndiGo, JetBlue, Pakistan International Airlines, +2 more

IndiGo, JetBlue, +3 more

Sunday

IndiGo, JetBlue, Pakistan International Airlines, +2 more

IndiGo, JetBlue, +3 more

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Edinburgh Turnhouse

Monday

IndiGo, JetBlue, Pakistan International Airlines, +2 more

IndiGo, JetBlue, +3 more

Tuesday

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, +1 more

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

IndiGo, JetBlue, Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, JetBlue, +4 more

Thursday

IndiGo, JetBlue, Pakistan International Airlines, +2 more

IndiGo, JetBlue, +3 more

Friday

IndiGo, JetBlue, Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, JetBlue, +4 more

Saturday

IndiGo, JetBlue, Pakistan International Airlines, +2 more

IndiGo, JetBlue, +3 more

Sunday

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, +1 more

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +2 more

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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 1344 reviews
8.4Crew
7.2Entertainment
7.3Food
7.7Comfort
7.9Boarding
Airline reviews

Great boarding, great short flight but no entertainment whatsoever and no wifi. Prepare to disembark by a staircase.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Dec 2024BRU - AMS
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Great boarding, great short flight but no entertainment whatsoever and no wifi. Prepare to disembark by a staircase.

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 food & entertainment really stood out in terms of quality. The nasi goreng & chicken satay were absolutely delicious. It’s great that KLM feature international cuisine.

Transavia flight. Couldn't select seat or anything prior to flight. No connection with klm systems. Seats are very crammed. Extremely no frills.

Seats were nice and comfy. Crew was polite and attentive. Business class is awesome and worth the money.

Flight left a few minutes late, but that's it. I wish the seats could be wider and recline more.

The IFE was quite old, but it worked fine and the content was good. The cabin crew were excellent and the food was as also very good

It’s chaotic at the bus stop outside of the airport because of the Uber meeting point. You need to be alert and look for the KLM bus which is not branded or labeled. Incorrect information was provided to go to gate 28, when in fact the bus was at gate 27. On the plus side the bus left early and arrived early to Ottawa.

7 stars hospitality and an excellent service by the Turkish Airline entire team. Somehow, our membership numbers for mileage points were not indicated on our boarding passes issued at O’Hare Airport by the Turkish Airlines check in desk. During transit in Istanbul, I brought to attention of customer service Turkish Airlines. Please have our mileage points posted to our membership account from O’Hare Chicago to Lahore for both my wife Kaukab Shirazi Thank you

Terrible boarding experience, with an incomprehensible assignment of priorities. “Fast track” was the slowest. Poor system planning.

My flight has been changed twice so far. Disappointed with Turkish!

Internet connection was very weak, did not connect at all. Seat comfort was poor, buttons didn't work properly. Overall not impressed in business class.

The flight was delayed both legs of the journey. The seats were cramped.

The plane is cramped and there is no space to move. The seats should not recline because when a person in front drops their seat you are trapped and you can't even see the entertainment screen because it is right in front of your face. I like that checked luggage is included. The food tasted good but they ran out of breakfast choices. The crew is nice.

I really didn’t like much. A lot of things can be better beginning with crew to seats and food is awful as well.

Terrible boarding process, no proper line maintained even for business class, crews are not very attentive, business class food quality / variety / quantity have gone down, everything has become cheap.

Great! Because it's on time...with great and kindness stewards 😇

Business class: Like: food selection presentation Staff on the airline Love: lounge in Istanbul Needs major improvement: attitude of reception at Istanbul lounge: 4 of them sitting there: inattentive and then rude. They do not fit with rest of Turkish hospitality!

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

It was like moving cattle around. Very abrupt, uncomfortable and not much hospitality

All good but air not give the pasing er any food even glase of water

Flight delayed by 1hr when we already boarded because someone had to get off. Leg room is terrible for 6ft people like me.

I used the airline 5-6 times for the last year and every flight have had perfect timing and I like it. Despite catastrophic absence of space for my legs 😁

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

Swiss air was a short flight to and from Frankfurt to Geneva. The crew was nice, and the service was fine. Would be nice if they had wifi available.

Boarding delayed 1.5 hours. Ended up sick because of all the delays and lines waiting around airport and boarding.

The connection to LYON was very tight. The flight was nearly finished boarding when we got to the gate

Terrible. Super uncomfortable/less room than a domestic flight and flight was 9.5 hours. Food was terrible. Flight attendants slammed the cart into 2 people in our party numerous times as they were both over 6' tall and sitting in the aisle.

I did not like that they failed to put my luggage on my connecting flight to Athens. I was promised it would be located and delivered within 2 days but later told there was no information on its location. This caused me to have unplanned for expenses because I then had to purchase new clothing to wear on my vacation. I did not receive my luggage until my return flight home. I will not be traveling with them again.

Absolutely the most awful experience in the history of service from gate agents to baggage handlers. Never will i use kayak or Lufthansa again. Ever.

No internet, very narrow seats insufficient room for three passengers with encroachment.

Lufthansa has outsourced their ground crew to a company in Bengaluru. This company is really not dedicated to customer service. Very disappointed as this does not reflect Lufthansa’s service that I remember from before.

Gate was difficult to know. Flight number from Lufthansa directed to a different flight number by SunXpress, which was different from my actual flight per the airport. Multiple people (at least 3 others) were lost with me at the airport in Munich (I didn't know them) trying to get to a different terminal. Too many confusing signs, and no one could help. When I found some Staff members (surprisingly difficult) told me "you have to figure it out." Yeah, that's why I'm asking and walking around in circles. Thought I would miss my flight, turns out I had plenty of time, but I couldn't figure it out for the first hour. 90% airport's fault, not SunExpress.

Nice experience. Baggage arrival in Mumbai wasn't that quick and needs improvement.

I flew Club World and was SHOCKED at how totally absent the crew were for the duration of the flight. So much so that we received no drink service other than the post-departure cocktail and that was it. Wasn't even offered tea/coffee and the in-flight attention was so bad that literally minutes before landing the one crew member for our row was scrambling to pick up left-behind water bottles, glassware, trash. And the rest of the crew had already stowed all carts, he was cramming the trash into the lavatory trash can and was stashing the glassware frantically in the galley as we were on final approach. He was so scrambled he left two overhead lockers wide open (that he'd opened) for landing. Unbelievable!

Paid for first class and was surprised that the seats were the same in economy except no one was in the middle seat. I expected an actual first class seat.

The flight was several times changed. That was inconvenient, to sah the least.

They lost my special meal request and tried to tell me I didn't request it. I had the proof. Then they tried to get me to eat food I can't eat. No apologies

British airways keeps canceling our flights. I won’t be booking any future flights with them

I could not charge my phone the entire night or read my book, as the whole middle isle was without power.

British Airways did a great job and the entire crew was punctual and polite; dignified and delightful!

Flight was fine, food better than anticipated and flight attendants were helpful and friendly.

Flight was fine, food much better than anticipated, and flight attendants were helpful and friendly!

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Cheapest flights to Istanbul from Edinburgh found in 2024 and 2025

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Edinburgh to Istanbul found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
16/1Thu
1 stop
10h 00mEDI-IST
£57
21/1Tue
directPegasus Airlines
4h 25mEDI-SAW
£57
21/1Tue
1 stop
13h 15mEDI-IST
£57
18/1Sat
1 stop
11h 10mEDI-IST
£66
28/1Tue
directTurkish Airlines
4h 20mEDI-IST
£154
4/1Sat
directTurkish Airlines
4h 30mEDI-IST
£159
27/12Fri
1 stopeasyJet
8h 20mEDI-IST
£165
5/1Sun
1 stopAir France
19h 10mEDI-IST
£382
5/1Sun
1 stopBritish Airways
24h 50mEDI-SAW
£387
26/12Thu
2 stopsBritish Airways
23h 00mEDI-IST
£603

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Last minute flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul that are departing in the next 10 days.
10/12Tue
multi-stop
10h 05mEDI-SAW
15/1Wed
multi-stop
16h 05mSAW-EDI
£181
10/12Tue
multi-stop
19h 10mEDI-IST
15/1Wed
multi-stop
19h 15mIST-EDI
£187
10/12Tue
multi-stop
27h 05mEDI-IST
15/1Wed
multi-stop
19h 40mIST-EDI
£203
9/12Mon
directTurkish Airlines
4h 20mEDI-IST
13/12Fri
directTurkish Airlines
4h 45mIST-EDI
£317
9/12Mon
directTurkish Airlines
4h 30mEDI-IST
13/12Fri
directTurkish Airlines
4h 45mIST-EDI
£318
9/12Mon
multi-stopLufthansa
7h 05mEDI-IST
13/12Fri
multi-stopLufthansa
24h 30mIST-EDI
£323
10/12Tue
multi-stopBritish Airways
16h 45mEDI-SAW
15/1Wed
multi-stopBritish Airways
9h 10mSAW-EDI
£330
9/12Mon
multi-stopLufthansa
7h 05mEDI-IST
13/12Fri
multi-stopLufthansa
24h 30mIST-EDI
£354
10/12Tue
directPegasus Airlines
4h 25mEDI-SAW
15/1Wed
directPegasus Airlines
4h 45mSAW-EDI
£413
10/12Tue
multi-stopBritish Airways
9h 05mEDI-IST
15/1Wed
multi-stopBritish Airways
11h 40mIST-EDI
£505

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