How many flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul are non-stop?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 28.9% of flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul were non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed was 1. This indicates that while direct options are available, connecting flights are also common for this route.

What's the flight time from Edinburgh to Istanbul?

The typical direct flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul has a median duration of 4 hours and 20 minutes, covering a distance of 2830 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 9 hours and 20 minutes. This difference highlights the time savings associated with direct routes.

How much more do direct flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul cost?

Historically, direct flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul have been about 4% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $190, while connecting flights had a median price of $183. Direct flights constituted approximately 23.9% of the available options in the trailing 90 days.

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Edinburgh to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul

Most itineraries for flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul connect at least once, with only 28.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For those connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

When considering cheap flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul, fares typically range from $184–$430, with a median of $246. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Only 6% of recent fares were classified as a good price, and new deals appear almost daily.

The cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Istanbul is typically in April, with a median fare of $168. Other cost-effective months include May, where the median fare is $186, and January, with a median fare of $187.

A typical journey from Edinburgh to Istanbul takes approximately 4h 20m, including connections. For direct flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul, the median flight time is also 4h 20m, while connecting itineraries typically take 9h 40m.

The distance between Edinburgh and Istanbul is 2830 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route.

How much is a round trip from Edinburgh to Istanbul

Regular price: £115 - £331

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

The regular price range for flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul is typically between 115 GBP and 331 GBP. The current lowest deal is 113 GBP with Pegasus Airlines, for travel from Nov 18-Nov 24.

now £113

Low £115

High £331

The cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Istanbul

The cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Istanbul is January, with a median price of $89. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $710. Prices are generally lower from January to May and in November and December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from £89

July

Most Expensive

Flights from £710

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul

Pegasus Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Edinburgh to Istanbul

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Istanbul

Edinburgh (EDI) - Istanbul (SAW)

Ryanair

£322

£161

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Istanbul

Edinburgh (EDI) - Istanbul (SAW)

Jet2.com

£327

£175

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Istanbul

Edinburgh (EDI) - Istanbul (IST)

Ryanair

£342

£138

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Istanbul

Edinburgh (EDI) - Istanbul (SAW)

Ryanair

£326

£168

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Istanbul

Edinburgh (EDI) - Istanbul (SAW)

SunExpress

£268

£151

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Istanbul

Edinburgh (EDI) - Istanbul (SAW)

SunExpress

£324

£153

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 18

£327 → £154

53%

2 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 3

£325 → £156

52%

1 night

Oct 1 - Oct 2

£324 → £156

52%

2 nights

Oct 2 - Oct 4

£324 → £162

50%

Popular Airports to fly from Edinburgh to Istanbul

Edinburgh - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Edinburgh to Istanbul are above the typical level, with 6% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 20m

Direct flights to Istanbul typically take 4h 20m, while connecting flights average 9h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Historically, 28.9% of flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul are direct, with connecting flights having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Pegasus Airlines offers direct deals

Pegasus Airlines has offered direct deals from Edinburgh to Istanbul, with Turkish Airlines also providing direct options.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul appear frequently, offering opportunities for savings.

Edinburgh main airports to depart from

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~11 km from Edinburgh city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~£132

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)

Cheapest

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is an alternative arrival airport for flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul.

📍 ~30 km from Istanbul city center

💸 Flights from ~£132

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Adnan Menderes is a major international hub with high flight frequency and excellent connectivity.

📍 Requires a separate domestic flight or long drive from Istanbul.

💸 Flights from ~£152

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Istanbul, Turkey

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$1,611

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Istanbul, Turkey

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Oct 16

Istanbul, Turkey

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Istanbul, Turkey

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$1,550

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Istanbul, Turkey

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Istanbul, Turkey

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Historically, booking a flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul 14-27 days in advance typically offers the best value. Flights booked in this window have an average price of $168. In contrast, booking 0-6 days out can see prices rise to an average of $235. Even booking more than 60 days ahead generally results in higher prices, averaging around $223.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul is considered to be $184 or less. The median price for this route has been $246. Prices can go up significantly, with 75% of observed prices being $430 or less in the trailing 90 days.

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 competitive median price of $187. These prices are notably lower than the annual median price for the route, which stands at $246.

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Edinburgh to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul

Most itineraries for flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul connect at least once, with only 28.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For those connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

The distance between Edinburgh and Istanbul is 2830 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route.

How much is a round trip from Edinburgh to Istanbul

Regular price: £115 - £331

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

The regular price range for flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul is typically between 115 GBP and 331 GBP. The current lowest deal is 113 GBP with Pegasus Airlines, for travel from Nov 18-Nov 24.

now £113

Low £115

High £331

The cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Istanbul

January

Cheapest

Flights from £89

July

Most Expensive

Flights from £710

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul

Pegasus Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Edinburgh to Istanbul

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Istanbul

Edinburgh (EDI) - Istanbul (SAW)

Ryanair

£322

£161

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Istanbul

Edinburgh (EDI) - Istanbul (SAW)

Jet2.com

£327

£175

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Istanbul

Edinburgh (EDI) - Istanbul (IST)

Ryanair

£342

£138

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Istanbul

Edinburgh (EDI) - Istanbul (SAW)

Ryanair

£326

£168

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Istanbul

Edinburgh (EDI) - Istanbul (SAW)

SunExpress

£268

£151

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Istanbul

Edinburgh (EDI) - Istanbul (SAW)

SunExpress

£324

£153

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 18

£327 → £154

53%

2 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 3

£325 → £156

52%

1 night

Oct 1 - Oct 2

£324 → £156

52%

2 nights

Oct 2 - Oct 4

£324 → £162

50%

Popular Airports to fly from Edinburgh to Istanbul

Edinburgh - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Edinburgh to Istanbul are above the typical level, with 6% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 20m

Direct flights to Istanbul typically take 4h 20m, while connecting flights average 9h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Historically, 28.9% of flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul are direct, with connecting flights having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Pegasus Airlines offers direct deals

Pegasus Airlines has offered direct deals from Edinburgh to Istanbul, with Turkish Airlines also providing direct options.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul appear frequently, offering opportunities for savings.

Edinburgh main airports to depart from

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~11 km from Edinburgh city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~£132

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)

Cheapest

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is an alternative arrival airport for flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul.

📍 ~30 km from Istanbul city center

💸 Flights from ~£132

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Adnan Menderes is a major international hub with high flight frequency and excellent connectivity.

Istanbul, Turkey

85% AI deal score

$1,786

$1,153

Save $633

Lufthansa

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul

Today’s best flight deals from Edinburgh to Istanbul

Edinburgh to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul

How much is a round trip from Edinburgh to Istanbul

The cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Istanbul

Direct flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul

Last-minute flights going from Edinburgh to Istanbul

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

Popular Airports to fly from Edinburgh to Istanbul

Edinburgh - Istanbul route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in April for the best prices

Direct flights take 4h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant

Pegasus Airlines offers direct deals

Deals appear frequently

Edinburgh main airports to depart from

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Istanbul

Best Elite deals to Istanbul

Oct 28

Oct 28

Oct 05

Oct 03

Dec 13

Dec 13

Oct 16

Oct 08

Oct 05

Oct 09

Dec 24

Sep 22

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

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

How much should a flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul cost?

What's the best month to fly from Edinburgh to Istanbul?

How many flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul are non-stop?

What's the flight time from Edinburgh to Istanbul?

How much more do direct flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul cost?

Related routes

More routes from Edinburgh

Flights to Istanbul from other cities

Edinburgh to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul

How much is a round trip from Edinburgh to Istanbul

The cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Istanbul

Direct flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul

Last-minute flights going from Edinburgh to Istanbul

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

Popular Airports to fly from Edinburgh to Istanbul

Edinburgh - Istanbul route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in April for the best prices

Direct flights take 4h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant

Pegasus Airlines offers direct deals

Deals appear frequently

Edinburgh main airports to depart from

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Istanbul

Best Elite deals to Istanbul

Oct 28

Oct 28

Oct 05

Oct 03

Dec 13

Dec 13

Oct 16

Oct 08

Oct 05

Oct 09

Dec 24

Sep 22

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

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

How much should a flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul cost?

What's the best month to fly from Edinburgh to Istanbul?