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Today’s best flight deals from Edinburgh to Istanbul

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Edinburgh to Istanbul

November 7 - November 14

Cheapest

EDI - Istanbul

$305

$159

Round trip

November 21 - November 28

EDI - Istanbul

$307

$161

Round trip

November 12 - November 16

Best

EDI - Istanbul

$310

$171

Round trip

November 26 - November 30

EDI - Istanbul

$231

$177

Round trip

November 8 - November 27

EDI - Istanbul

$196

$177

Round trip

November 13 - November 19

EDI - Istanbul

$304

$177

Round trip

November 5 - November 11

Earliest

EDI - Istanbul

$214

$177

Round trip

November 12 - November 16

EDI - Istanbul

$219

$177

Round trip

November 26 - December 13

EDI - Istanbul

$208

$177

Round trip

November 22 - December 1

EDI - Istanbul

$212

$177

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul

Most itineraries for flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul connect at least once, with only 23.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For those itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is one. This means you will most often find yourself with a layover when traveling this route.
When considering cheap flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul, the journey typically takes about 8h 45m including connections. This median duration accounts for the prevalence of connecting itineraries on this route, providing a realistic expectation for your total travel time.
The cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Istanbul is typically in April, with a median fare of $168. May also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $186, followed closely by January at a median of $187. These months present the best opportunities for finding more affordable travel options.
Fares for flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul are typically in the range of $143–$221, with a median of $187. Right now, fares are near the typical level for this route. Approximately 15% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, indicating that finding a favorable deal is possible. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial.

How much is a round trip from Edinburgh to Istanbul

Regular price: $260 - $559

Prices for flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul is between $260 and $559. The current lowest deal is $159 with Ryanair, for travel from Nov 7 to Nov 14.

now $159

Low $260

High $559

The cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Istanbul

The cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Istanbul is April, with a median price of $168. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $280. Generally, prices are lower from January to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $168

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $280

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Direct flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul

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Last-minute flights going from Edinburgh to Istanbul

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Istanbul

Ryanair

Edinburgh (EDI) - Istanbul (SAW)

Ryanair

$394

$226

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Istanbul

Ryanair

Edinburgh (EDI) - Istanbul (SAW)

Ryanair

$373

$227

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Istanbul

Ryanair

Edinburgh (EDI) - Istanbul (SAW)

Ryanair

$430

$238

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Istanbul

Jet2.com

Edinburgh (EDI) - Istanbul (SAW)

Jet2.com

$432

$245

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Istanbul

SunExpress

Edinburgh (EDI) - Istanbul (SAW)

SunExpress

$373

$230

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Istanbul

Ryanair

Edinburgh (EDI) - Istanbul (SAW)

Ryanair

$394

$233

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul

2 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 14

$452  →  $218

52%

8 nights

Oct 8 - Oct 16

$436  →  $212

51%

10 nights

Oct 7 - Oct 17

$420  →  $207

51%

3 nights

Jun 19 - Jun 22

$431  →  $219

49%

Popular Airports to fly from Edinburgh to Istanbul

Edinburgh - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares for flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul are near the typical level at $159.

📅 Best time to fly

April is the cheapest month to fly

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Istanbul, with a median price of $168.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 8h 45m

The median flight duration from Edinburgh to Istanbul is 8 hours and 45 minutes, including layovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

About 24% of deals for this route are direct, with connecting flights being more common.

🏆 Airline highlight

Turkish Airlines offers direct flights

Turkish Airlines is one of the carriers that historically offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Frequent deals available

Deals for flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul are frequent, with one deal per day historically.

Edinburgh main airports to depart from

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

Edinburgh Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Istanbul.

📍 ~10 km from Edinburgh (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$159

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Cheapest

Istanbul Airport is a primary arrival choice for flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul.

📍 ~35 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$159

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)

Sabiha Gökçen International offers another arrival option for flights to Istanbul.

📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$177

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Esenboğa International (ESB)

Ankara Esenboğa International Airport can be a useful alternative due to its extensive flight network.

📍 ~350 km from Istanbul (requires domestic flight or high-speed train connection)

💸 Flights from ~$241

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport is a strong alternative for Western-bound international flights.

📍 ~330 km from Istanbul (requires a separate domestic leg)

💸 Flights from ~$231

Yenişehir (YEI)

Bursa Yenişehir Airport is an option for travelers heading to the southern Marmara region or Istanbul's Asian side.

📍 ~100 km from Istanbul (accessible via bridge or ferry services)

💸 Flights from ~$385

Burgas (BOJ)

Cheapest

Burgas Airport is the closest international alternative outside of Turkey, useful for travelers with appropriate documents.

📍 ~200 km from Istanbul (requires crossing an international land border)

💸 Flights from ~$93

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul is between 14 and 27 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price is typically around $168. Booking within 7-13 days of departure sees an average price of $186, while waiting until 0-6 days before departure can result in an average price of $235. Conversely, booking more than 60 days out also tends to be more expensive, with an average price of $223.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul is considered to be $143 or less. The median price for this route has been $187. Approximately 25% of all observed prices were at or below $143, while 75% of prices were at or below $221. These figures reflect prices observed over a 90-day period.

Historically, April and May have been among the cheapest months to fly from Edinburgh to Istanbul, with median prices of $168 and $186 respectively. January also shows a median price of $187, which is the same as the annual median for this route. While January is listed as the most expensive month, its median price is consistent with the annual average, suggesting less price fluctuation compared to other periods.