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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul from £60

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 23/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — IST
29 Apr — 6 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Istanbul are usually found in March or February, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to Istanbul (TR5). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 24 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£151

One-way from

£60

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£302
5/6-10/6
  • 5/6-10/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 25m total
  • Edinburgh to Istanbul
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23/6
  • 23/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 45m total
  • Edinburgh to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£42 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 April 2025.

Thu 5/621:55EDI - IST
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/604:45IST - EDI
1 stop6h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4£151
Mon 28/407:15EDI - SAW
1 stop7h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/520:40SAW - EDI
1 stop30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4£156
Tue 9/906:15EDI - IST
1 stop13h 05mLufthansa
Tue 16/917:55IST - EDI
1 stop6h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 24/4£206
Tue 9/915:15EDI - SAW
Nonstop4h 20mPegasus Airlines
Tue 16/911:45SAW - EDI
Nonstop4h 25mPegasus Airlines
Deal found 23/4£211
Thu 11/910:35EDI - IST
Nonstop4h 30mTurkish Airlines
Tue 16/913:25IST - EDI
Nonstop4h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 24/4£248
Thu 1/517:00EDI - IST
1 stop29h 05mTransavia France
Sun 4/503:35IST - EDI
1 stop16h 40mTransavia France
Deal found 23/4£381
Wed 30/415:30EDI - IST
1 stop7h 35mBritish Airways
Sun 4/518:45IST - EDI
1 stop6h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 23/4£382
Thu 29/505:50EDI - SAW
1 stop7h 15mBritish Airways
Mon 2/615:00SAW - EDI
1 stop6h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 23/4£401
Fri 6/606:00EDI - SAW
1 stop13h 05mKLM
Fri 13/608:50SAW - EDI
1 stop14h 55mKLM
Deal found 24/4£455

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 24 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul that are best for you.

Fly from

Edinburgh

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghIstanbul

EDI - IST

EDIIST

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/6

21:55-19:25

1 stop19h 30m

Istanbul

Tue 10/6

04:45-09:40

1 stop6h 55m

£151

EdinburghIstanbul

EDI - SAW

EDISAW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 12/5

07:15-16:45

1 stop7h 30m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 16/5

16:05-20:10

2 stops30h 05m

£161

EdinburghIstanbul

EDI - IST

EDIIST

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 9/9

06:15-21:20

1 stop13h 05m

Istanbul

Tue 16/9

17:55-22:45

1 stop6h 50m

£206

EdinburghIstanbul

EDI - SAW

EDISAW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 9/9

15:15-21:35

Nonstop4h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 16/9

11:45-14:10

Nonstop4h 25m

£211

EdinburghIstanbul

EDI - IST

EDIIST

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 11/9

10:35-17:05

Nonstop4h 30m

Istanbul

Tue 16/9

13:25-15:50

Nonstop4h 25m

£248

EdinburghIstanbul

EDI - SAW

EDISAW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 29/5

05:50-15:05

1 stop7h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 2/6

15:00-19:40

1 stop6h 40m

£401

EdinburghIstanbul

EDI - SAW

EDISAW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/6

06:00-21:05

1 stop13h 05m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 13/6

08:50-21:45

1 stop14h 55m

£455

EdinburghIstanbul

EDI - IST

EDIIST

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 9/9

13:20-16:40

2 stops25h 20m

Istanbul

Tue 16/9

07:00-12:30

2 stops31h 30m

£501

EdinburghIstanbul

EDI - IST

EDIIST

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 2/8

15:05-00:20

1 stop7h 15m

Istanbul

Sat 9/8

13:05-21:50

1 stop10h 45m

£507

EdinburghIstanbul

EDI - IST

EDIIST

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 23/6

21:40-19:25

1 stop19h 45m

£60

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 18 April 2025.

Booking 87 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul (average of £159). Flying from Edinburgh to Istanbul in August is currently the most expensive (average of £366). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDI to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 24 April 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 64% on flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul by exploring options for tickets at midday.

Weekly flight availability from Edinburgh to Istanbul

Explore weekly flight availability from Edinburgh to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 24 April 2025.

The most flights from EDI to TR5 are scheduled on a Thursday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated 24 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown KLM, Norwegian and LOT from Edinburgh to Istanbul. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
Norwegian
7.8
Good
227 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
LOT
7.6
Good
1,066 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,444 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,775 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Edinburgh to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul?

    For a flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul, you will be flying from Turnhouse. Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is just 6.8 mi from the center of the city. Turnhouse is the only Edinburgh airport and it handles 4 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. 5 airlines have flights to Istanbul from Edinburgh Turnhouse on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to Istanbul round-trip?

    Flying on Lufthansa is currently your cheapest option to Istanbul, with prices starting at £206. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at £211 and £248, respectively. Lufthansa is 24% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Edinburgh to Istanbul one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul are Pegasus Airlines (£77), Norwegian (£127), and Turkish Airlines (£149).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Edinburgh to Istanbul?

    Before booking your flight to Istanbul from Edinburgh, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: JetBlue (90%), Turkish Airlines (89%), Pakistan International Airlines( 84%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul? While on average our users pay £975, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £256. The most popular route (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Istanbul), is priced around £101.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul (average of £159). Flying from Edinburgh to Istanbul in August is currently the most expensive (average of £366). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Pegasus AirlinesCheapest£104Average£183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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LufthansaCheapest£167Average£226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£170Average£309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£177Average£355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£187Average£280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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