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 included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one connection.

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. For flights with one stop, the median flight time extends to approximately 9 hours and 20 minutes. The distance covered on this route is about 2830 kilometers, which contributes to these flight durations.

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

Historically, direct flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul typically cost about 4% more 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 all observed options across the trailing 90 days, offering a slightly higher premium for convenience.

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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 connecting journeys, the typical number of stopovers is one. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find suitable fares.

A typical journey from Edinburgh to Istanbul takes approximately 4h 20m, including connections. For those flying direct, the non-stop flight time is also around 4h 20m. Connecting flights, however, typically extend the travel time to about 9h 40m.

If you are looking for cheap flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul, the cheapest time to fly is often 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.

Fares for flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul typically range from $184–$430, with a median of $246. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. Only 6% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a low fare may require some flexibility.

How much is a round trip from Edinburgh to Istanbul

Regular price: £212 - £459

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 212 GBP and 459 GBP. The current lowest deal is 129 GBP with Ryanair for travel from Dec 4-Dec 12.

now £129

Low £212

High £459

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

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Sep

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Dec

Direct flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul

Pegasus Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Edinburgh to Istanbul

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Istanbul

Edinburgh (EDI) - Istanbul (SAW)

SunExpress

£347

£219

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Istanbul

Edinburgh (EDI) - Istanbul (IST)

Ryanair

£200

£148

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Istanbul

Edinburgh (EDI) - Istanbul (IST)

Ryanair

£222

£141

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Istanbul

Edinburgh (EDI) - Istanbul (IST)

easyJet UK

£210

£145

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Istanbul

Edinburgh (EDI) - Istanbul (SAW)

Ryanair

£191

£146

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Istanbul

Edinburgh (EDI) - Istanbul (SAW)

Ryanair

£198

£147

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 16

£300 → £137

54%

2 nights

Oct 5 - Oct 7

£321 → £158

51%

3 nights

Oct 3 - Oct 6

£320 → £158

51%

3 nights

Oct 2 - Oct 5

£320 → £158

51%

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 of $246.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the best prices

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $89.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 20m

The median flight duration for a direct flight is 4h 20m, while connecting flights average 9h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 28.9% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Turkish Airlines offers direct flights

Turkish Airlines is one of the airlines offering direct flights on the Edinburgh to Istanbul route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul are frequent, appearing often in a 30-day window.

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 ~£116

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~35 km from city center (reachable by various transport options)

💸 Flights from ~£116

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Consider Izmir Adnan Menderes as a major international hub with high flight frequency and excellent connectivity.

📍 ~330 km from Istanbul (requires a separate domestic flight or long drive)

💸 Flights from ~£149

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Historically, travelers flying from Edinburgh to Istanbul have found the best prices by booking 14-27 days in advance. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for this booking window was $168. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically saw average prices of $235, while booking 60+ days out resulted in average prices around $223. Planning your trip within the optimal 14-27 day window can lead to more favorable fares.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul was typically around $184 or less. The median price for this route was $246. Historically, about 25% of all observed prices for this route were $184 or below. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $430 or less.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Edinburgh to Istanbul include April, with a median price of $168, and May, with a median price of $186. January also offered competitive fares, with a median price of $187. The annual median price for this route was $246, indicating that these months typically provide better value than the overall average.

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Edinburgh to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul

How much is a round trip from Edinburgh to Istanbul

Regular price: £212 - £459

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 212 GBP and 459 GBP. The current lowest deal is 129 GBP with Ryanair for travel from Dec 4-Dec 12.

now £129

Low £212

High £459

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, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Istanbul

Edinburgh (EDI) - Istanbul (SAW)

SunExpress

£347

£219

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Istanbul

Edinburgh (EDI) - Istanbul (IST)

Ryanair

£200

£148

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Istanbul

Edinburgh (EDI) - Istanbul (IST)

Ryanair

£222

£141

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Istanbul

Edinburgh (EDI) - Istanbul (IST)

easyJet UK

£210

£145

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Istanbul

Edinburgh (EDI) - Istanbul (SAW)

Ryanair

£191

£146

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Istanbul

Edinburgh (EDI) - Istanbul (SAW)

Ryanair

£198

£147

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 16

£300 → £137

54%

2 nights

Oct 5 - Oct 7

£321 → £158

51%

3 nights

Oct 3 - Oct 6

£320 → £158

51%

3 nights

Oct 2 - Oct 5

£320 → £158

51%

Popular Airports to fly from Edinburgh to Istanbul