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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul from £73

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 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — IST
9 Mar — 16 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Istanbul are usually found in March or January, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

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 4 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£126

One-way from

£73

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£213
25/3-1/4
  • 25/3-1/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 30m total
  • Edinburgh to Istanbul
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4/6
  • 4/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 15m total
  • Edinburgh to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£46 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 4 March 2025.

Tue 25/306:55EDI - IST
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/404:35IST - EDI
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3£126
Tue 11/320:40EDI - SAW
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/320:55SAW - EDI
1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3£134
Tue 11/312:05EDI - SAW
Nonstop4h 25mPegasus Airlines
Tue 18/309:10SAW - EDI
Nonstop4h 45mPegasus Airlines
Deal found 2/3£168
Tue 11/316:30EDI - IST
Nonstop4h 20mTurkish Airlines
Tue 18/313:55IST - EDI
Nonstop4h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/3£172
Sat 22/312:35EDI - IST
1 stop7h 10mLufthansa
Tue 1/414:00IST - EDI
1 stop10h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 3/3£195
Wed 26/313:25EDI - IST
1 stop24h 30mKLM
Sun 30/317:05IST - EDI
1 stop17h 20mKLM
Deal found 3/3£243
Thu 24/414:45EDI - IST
1 stop7h 40mBritish Airways
Mon 28/420:15IST - EDI
1 stop14h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/3£297
Mon 12/519:00EDI - IST
1 stop27h 05mTransavia France
Sun 18/503:35IST - EDI
1 stop16h 40mTransavia France
Deal found 3/3£300
Sat 22/317:50EDI - SAW
1 stop17h 55mBritish Airways
Thu 27/315:50SAW - EDI
1 stop18h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/3£302
Mon 24/305:45EDI - SAW
1 stop8h 40mKLM
Sat 29/312:55SAW - EDI
1 stop13h 15mKLM
Deal found 3/3£466

Find flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul within your budget

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 4 March 2025.

Fly from

Edinburgh

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghIstanbul

EDI - IST

EDIIST

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 25/3

06:55-23:15

1 stop13h 20m

Istanbul

Tue 1/4

04:35-18:45

1 stop16h 10m

£126

EdinburghIstanbul

EDI - SAW

EDISAW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 14/5

11:50-22:30

1 stop8h 40m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 20/5

21:10-09:35

1 stop14h 25m

£139

EdinburghIstanbul

EDI - SAW

EDISAW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 6/5

15:15-21:35

Nonstop4h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 11/5

11:45-14:10

Nonstop4h 25m

£194

EdinburghIstanbul

EDI - IST

EDIIST

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 22/3

12:35-22:45

1 stop7h 10m

Istanbul

Tue 1/4

14:00-22:45

1 stop10h 45m

£195

EdinburghIstanbul

EDI - IST

EDIIST

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 24/3

16:30-23:50

Nonstop4h 20m

Istanbul

Thu 27/3

08:35-10:15

Nonstop4h 40m

£205

EdinburghIstanbul

EDI - IST

EDIIST

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 26/3

13:25-16:55

1 stop24h 30m

Istanbul

Sun 30/3

17:05-08:25

1 stop17h 20m

£243

EdinburghIstanbul

EDI - IST

EDIIST

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 30/4

16:35-01:05

1 stop6h 30m

Istanbul

Sun 4/5

16:10-22:10

1 stop8h 00m

£288

EdinburghIstanbul

EDI - IST

EDIIST

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 12/5

19:00-00:05

1 stop27h 05m

Istanbul

Sun 18/5

03:35-18:15

1 stop16h 40m

£300

EdinburghIstanbul

EDI - SAW

EDISAW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 22/3

17:50-14:45

1 stop17h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 27/3

15:50-07:30

1 stop18h 40m

£302

EdinburghIstanbul

EDI - SAW

EDISAW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 24/3

05:45-17:25

1 stop8h 40m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 29/3

12:55-23:10

1 stop13h 15m

£466

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Travel insights for flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 28 February 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 4 March 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 4 March 2025.

The most flights from EDI to TR5 are scheduled on a Saturday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 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 4 March 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown KLM, Turkish Airlines and Transavia France 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
1,322 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

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
1,322 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,322 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

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
3,795 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,322 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

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.

Transavia France
7.3
Good
337 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,322 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

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.

easyJet
6.9
Okay
1,802 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,322 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

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.

Pegasus Airlines
6.7
Okay
607 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,322 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

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 5 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 Pegasus Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Istanbul, with prices starting at £194. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at £195 and £205, respectively. Pegasus Airlines is 33% 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 easyJet (£91), KLM (£154), and Turkish Airlines (£155).

  • 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 (91%), Turkish Airlines (90%), Pakistan International Airlines( 85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul? While on average our users pay £1,162, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £203. The most popular route (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Istanbul), is priced around £107.

  • 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£108Average£189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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KLMCheapest£178Average£338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£179Average£275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£186Average£368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£195Average£289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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