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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

Sat, 20 Sep - Sat, 27 Sep
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06:00 - 03:50EDI-IST
19h 50m1 stop
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04:45 - 20:15IST-EDI
17h 30m1 stop
Wed, 10 Sep - Sun, 14 Sep
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13:35 - 03:50EDI-IST
12h 15m1 stop
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04:45 - 17:15IST-EDI
14h 30m1 stop
Thu, 11 Sep - Mon, 15 Sep
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08:35 - 03:50EDI-IST
17h 15m1 stop
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04:45 - 13:10IST-EDI
10h 25m1 stop
Sat, 6 Sep - Sat, 13 Sep
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06:00 - 03:50EDI-IST
19h 50m1 stop
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04:45 - 16:35IST-EDI
13h 50m1 stop
Sat, 20 Sep - Sat, 27 Sep
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:35 - 17:05EDI-IST
4h 30mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
07:10 - 09:35IST-EDI
4h 25mdirect
£216Turkish Airlines
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Mon, 15 Sep - Mon, 22 Sep
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:50 - 23:15EDI-IST
4h 25mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:25 - 15:50IST-EDI
4h 25mdirect
£228Turkish Airlines
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Tue, 9 Sep - Tue, 16 Sep
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06:15 - 21:20EDI-IST
13h 05m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
17:55 - 22:45IST-EDI
6h 50m1 stop
£231Lufthansa
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Mon, 15 Sep - Mon, 22 Sep
Lufthansa Logo
06:15 - 21:20EDI-IST
13h 05m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
17:55 - 22:45IST-EDI
6h 50m1 stop
£252Lufthansa
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Sun, 22 Jun - Sat, 28 Jun
Transavia France Logo
17:15 - 02:40EDI-IST
7h 25m1 stop
Transavia France Logo
16:05 - 16:30IST-EDI
26h 25m1 stop
£283Transavia France
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Mon, 7 Jul - Mon, 14 Jul
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06:25 - 00:25EDI-IST
16h 00m1 stop
British Airways Logo
17:35 - 22:55IST-EDI
7h 20m1 stop
£392British Airways
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Expert advice for your flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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EDI

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

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IST

The M11 Metro Line connects Istanbul Airport to the city centre, running every 5 minutes from 6 am to midnight.

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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.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport, you should consider leaving on a Sunday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Edinburgh, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport, 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 Airport is March, where tickets cost £180 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £359 and £335 respectively.

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

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 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £581 on average.

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

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 Airport, 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 Airport, 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 Airport

Low seasonJune
High seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight£50
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 0% lower on average.
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 Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport was £68 for a one-way ticket and £209 for a return.

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

    Edinburgh airport is called Edinburgh Turnhouse and the only airport in Istanbul Airport is Istanbul.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport?

    Only Air France offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport flight route.

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

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Edinburgh and Istanbul Airport.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport?

    There are direct flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul, Turkish Airlines or Lufthansa?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul are Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa. With an average price for the route of £288 and an overall rating of 7.3, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. Lufthansa is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £221 and an overall rating of 6.7.

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

    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 Airport.

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

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

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

    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 Airport 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 Airport?

    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 Airport 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 Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £406 or less one-way and £528 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport?

Find which airlines fly direct from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Istanbul Airport, 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, JetBlue, Pakistan International Airlines, +2 more

IndiGo, JetBlue, +3 more

Thursday

IndiGo, JetBlue, Pakistan International Airlines, +2 more

IndiGo, JetBlue, +3 more

Friday

IndiGo, JetBlue, Pakistan International Airlines, +2 more

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

IndiGo, JetBlue, +3 more

Wednesday

IndiGo, JetBlue, Pakistan International Airlines, +2 more

IndiGo, JetBlue, +3 more

Thursday

IndiGo, JetBlue, Pakistan International Airlines, +2 more

IndiGo, JetBlue, +3 more

Friday

IndiGo, JetBlue, Pakistan International Airlines, +2 more

IndiGo, JetBlue, +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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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.
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KLMOverall score based on 1358 reviews
7.8Boarding
7.7Comfort
7.1Entertainment
7.2Food
8.4Crew
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Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

8.0 ExcellentA, Jun 2025AMS - YYZ
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The service was great. However the lounge only gets passing grade

Legroom not all it could be, especially when the seat in front is reclined. Otherwise it was good, food and beverage were nice.

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.

You should not have to pay for WiFi in business class

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.

Overall very positive. Boarding was quick and organized. Cabin was clean and seats were reasonably comfortable. Cabin crew was excellent and the meals provided were also of good quality

This fight left ahead of time which meant it arrived early which was great. Staff were very professional, but as with all these Short hop Flights the food was a disappointing snack There was no entertainment on this flight, but I did not expect any

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

Overall very poor. Flight was disorganised, staff were rude and this is my second experience with KLM that I've had baggage go missing. It feels like, if you are an economy customer, KLM staff do not show you any care. I shall never fly with KLM again. Worst airline in Europe

for the second time disappointed with TK, they like JAT = joke about time

No customer service. Non educated staff members with no will to support or service the passenger.

Working stuffs in flight are very welcoming,but boarding stuffs are the Ghana airport don't know their job.

My wife and 7 months old baby had a terrible experience traveling, we paid extra for bassinet they didn’t provided.she missed her flight due to late landing of the flight, they were unsupportive to my family due to that my wife and kid suffered a lot.

I’ve been traveling for 20 years. I tried Turkish airline for the first time horrible horrible service and it would be my last time even if I get offer for a free ticket, I will not accept it. They have races and the worst Flight attendant

Aircraft you use on this route are always old and poor! This drives the entire experience down

Boarding was much delayed, and there was no explanation ( obviously they were waiting for something or someone. ) Passengers were all crowded at the gate with anxiety. On the plane, the crew worked very hard on checking for safety and serving delicious food. They were polite and courteous.

It wasn't good. I didn’t understand. They changed 320 dollars for 2 luggage. My ticket was regular and I paid almost 1200.00 dollars. Why they did charge? I want my money back.. thanks Yılmaz polat

All was fine , but air conditioning was not working on board properly so was very hot

Very punctual, the onboard staff was friendly and correct, the flight was fortunately very calm, the toilets were clean, in short, an excellent experience Thanks

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.

The row of seats were so cramped it was difficult to get in and out of your seat. I even upgraded. A long flight and sad accommodations 😵‍💫 the shorter flight was very comfortable and the seating was spacious

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.

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

Crew was great. Flight was delayed by 2 hours. Seat was not comfortable. Overall experience was mediocre.

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

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.

I didn’t have food and they don’t include entertainment. Not much leg room at all. Staff were great.

Better synchronizing the boarding processes. The audio announcements, the personnel and the digital signage were not saying the same thing. All confusion.

Business class was nothing more than Economy with middle seat empty. Uncomfortable seat and leg room. A mom behind me had a 18 month/2 yr old on her lap, who had his feet on my back all the time- while middle seat remained empty. Pretty much not worth the fare. Very disappointed.

The first class seats were unusable, mine at the end of the flight, my husband's in the middle of the flight, and the one next to me was unusable either, they had to move the person to another seat.

charging port did not work, no entertainment system. Other than that the flight was good and safe.

Last minute gate change. Didn’t put our TSA global on our trip even though we asked multiple times to confirm. Did not help with food when could not eat what was served.

When Stephen arrived with our wheel chairs - we were in excellent hands! He was such great help with getting our rental car and then reporting our missing luggage. When you are exhausted from traveling for too many hours, he was just what we needed to navigate everything! Give that guy a raise!

The cabin was bit colder than I like but the crew members looked after us very well. They did even offer hot water bottle and hot chocolate. I cannot rate the crew enough excellent is not good enough. They really were wonderful.

Boarding is always a challenge as folks in al groups crowd around for no reason, but crew handled it well. I once again applaud the LHR ground baggage staff as they got our bags from a flight at Terminal 5A to a flight in Terminal 5C within 40 minutes...amazing!

Gate information deliberately delayed to only one hour B4 flight, lack of info finding gate.

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