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£68 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh

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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Edinburgh (IST-EDI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Istanbul to Edinburgh 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 Istanbul to Edinburgh

Tue, 20 Jan - Sat, 24 Jan
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22:25 - 10:05IST-EDI
14h 40m1 stop
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07:20 - 21:05EDI-IST
10h 45m1 stop
£116Multiple Airlines
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Tue, 20 Jan - Sat, 24 Jan
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22:25 - 10:05IST-EDI
14h 40m1 stop
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09:15 - 21:05EDI-IST
8h 50m1 stop
£122Multiple Airlines
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Tue, 25 Nov - Tue, 2 Dec
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22:00 - 10:05IST-EDI
15h 05m1 stop
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07:00 - 21:05EDI-IST
11h 05m1 stop
£135Multiple Airlines
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Fri, 16 Jan - Mon, 19 Jan
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17:55 - 23:10IST-EDI
8h 15m1 stop
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05:50 - 16:55EDI-IST
8h 05m1 stop
£185KLM
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Tue, 11 Nov - Tue, 18 Nov
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19:00 - 22:45IST-EDI
6h 45m1 stop
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12:45 - 22:45EDI-IST
7h 00m1 stop
£207Lufthansa
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Thu, 13 Nov - Thu, 20 Nov
KLM Logo
17:55 - 23:10IST-EDI
8h 15m1 stop
KLM Logo
05:50 - 16:55EDI-IST
8h 05m1 stop
£209KLM
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Tue, 25 Nov - Tue, 2 Dec
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13:50 - 15:20IST-EDI
4h 30mdirect
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16:20 - 23:40EDI-IST
4h 20mdirect
£210Turkish Airlines
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Wed, 12 Nov - Thu, 20 Nov
Lufthansa Logo
19:00 - 23:15IST-EDI
7h 15m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
12:45 - 22:45EDI-IST
7h 00m1 stop
£219Lufthansa
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Thu, 13 Nov - Tue, 18 Nov
Turkish Airlines Logo
08:30 - 10:00IST-EDI
4h 30mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:20 - 23:40EDI-IST
4h 20mdirect
£228Turkish Airlines
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Tue, 3 Mar - Wed, 4 Mar
British Airways Logo
07:35 - 13:15IST-EDI
8h 40m1 stop
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07:50 - 17:45EDI-IST
6h 55m1 stop
£252British Airways
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Everything you should know

Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Expect lengthy waits at Istanbul's security checkpoints.
Use the Airlink 100 bus for budget travel to Edinburgh.
Expert advice
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KLM
Cheapest • from £185 (return)
Turkish Airlines
Best reviews • 7.3 score
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 47% price drop
July
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Cheapest return fare
£116
Typical prices: £141-£285
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Cheapest direct flights
£210
Typical prices: £181-£276
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Istanbul to Edinburgh flights

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

How much is a return flight from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh departing in January.

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

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Edinburgh on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Wednesday. On your return trip to Istanbul Airport, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh, 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 Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh is February, where tickets cost £128 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £344 and £329 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh, 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 Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Istanbul to Edinburgh

 
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.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
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Be prepared for lengthy waits at security checkpoints during busy times. Arrive early to navigate the large terminal efficiently.

Read more about ISTby Jenna Scatena
EDI

Use the Airlink 100 bus for a budget-friendly trip to Edinburgh city centre, departing every 10 minutes and taking about 30 minutes.

Read more about EDIby Kirstie Pickering
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Jenna Scatena

Jenna Scatena

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Jenna Scatena

Jenna Scatena

Journalist and Travel Writer, Jenna Scatena is an award-winning travel writer with a love for sharing stories and exploring new places, especially by Vespa. Though she's from San Francisco, she has spent a significant chunk of her vacation days over the last decade eating her way through Texas and sleeping in hotels around the world—especially in California, the Middle East, and Europe.

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Kirstie Pickering

Kirstie Pickering

Expert on EDI

Kirstie Pickering

Kirstie Pickering

Aviation and business journalist Kirstie didn’t leave England until she was 18 years old, but has since travelled to over 20 countries including Japan, Canada, and Iceland. Her travel expertise lies in European city breaks, including how to find the best locally-owned hotels and restaurants and how to optimise the airport experience for your needs.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£68
Best time to beat the crowds (16% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (37% more expensive on average)
Flight from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh

When to book flights from Istanbul to Edinburgh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to Edinburgh based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh was £68 for a one-way ticket and £116 for a return.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to Edinburgh are Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines. With an average price for the route of £352 and an overall rating of 7.3, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. Pegasus Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £220 and an overall rating of 6.7.

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

    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 Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Edinburgh from Istanbul Airport 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 Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh?

    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 Edinburgh with an airline and back to Istanbul Airport with another airline.

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

    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 Edinburgh from Istanbul Airport 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 Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £124 or less one-way.

Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Istanbul to Edinburgh Turnhouse.
Find which airlines fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Istanbul to Edinburgh Turnhouse

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Sunday

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Edinburgh Turnhouse to Istanbul

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Istanbul to Edinburgh

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to Edinburgh. 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 Istanbul to Edinburgh? 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.
7.3
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4027 reviews
7.4Food
7.7Crew
7.4Entertainment
7.3Comfort
7.3Boarding
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The best airline for international travel in terms of value you get in business class (service/cost)

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Oct 2025IST - BOS
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The best airline for international travel in terms of value you get in business class (service/cost)

I liked the overall flight experience. However, Turkish officials could do a better job at guiding non-Turkish speakers to their connecting flight gates in such a huge & vast airport.

The food and drinks were below the normal standard we expect from Turkish Airlines. On a 4 hour flight we received 1 drinks service and 1 food service, the latter was a cheese omlete, which is well below what we have received in the past, such a shame we always recommend this airline..

Very small and cramped aisles and seats. Food was poor but the fresh hot roll and hummus was good. No cans of soda given but they had small bottles of water. Crew was nice and pleasant and kept bathroom clean.

The only hiccup was a change of plane and the resulting delayed departure, otherwise everything was more than OK.

I had a bad experience with the Airline company. I still did not get one of my baggages. I went several times at the Airport looking for the missing luggage.

It was pleasant except for the boarding at Istanbul and long wait for the wheel chair almost missed the flight Itambul to Dubai

The prices and many to choose from: Very unfriendly unprofessional and difficult staff and lacked English skills. Had the pleasure to go to Istanbul in 2022 but went on Jordan Airlines and found Turkey a wonderful place with kind people. The experience as a first time flyer on Turkish Airlines was so disappointing that received not to go into Turkey was so upset about this cruel treatment

We couldn’t fly to Chicago on our booked flight. The flight was overbooked.

Outdated business class on this aircraft, no flat bed, and even minimal recline. Couldn’t sleep at all. Laggy and outdated entertainment system. Food sub standard.

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.

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.

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