Flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Istanbul Airport Airport (IST)

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Returns from £110.02

One-way from £51.45

Flying from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport is relatively easy as there are 5 who offer direct flights. These airliners include Thai Airways, JetBlue, Turkish Airlines, Pakistan International Airlines and IndiGo. When travelling from Edinburgh you will cover about 1,758 miles before you reach Istanbul Airport. This journey will take 4 Hours 8 Minutes.

The price of the flight is dependent on the time of the day you fly and the day of the week with weekends being normally a higher price. If you are on a tight budget then you should avoid flying at peak hours as the prices are more expensive. The cheapest flights are in the evenings and in mid week. We recommend our viewers to pay and reserve the seats in advance. This ensures you get the best seats on the plane at the cheapest prices.

The time zone at Istanbul Airport is different from Edinburgh, so please be aware of this when making travel arrangements.

Please see below the airlines that fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Istanbul Airport (IST) and the amount of daily flights in operation.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Turkish Airlines211112111:1516:30VIEW FLIGHTS
Pakistan International Airlines211112111:1516:30VIEW FLIGHTS
IndiGo211112111:1516:30VIEW FLIGHTS
JetBlue110101116:3016:30VIEW FLIGHTS
Thai Airways101011011:1511:15VIEW FLIGHTS

Flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport are very limited. Only Turkish Airlines operate flights, of which there is only 1 per week. The time of the departure for this flight is 11:15

If you would like more information on this flight the please visit the website for Turkish Airlines at thy.com. You will be able to find the latest availability, prices and make your booking online.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
11:15
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9093
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5344
Turkish AirlinesTK1344
IndiGo6E4227
16:30
AirlineFlight  No
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5346
Turkish AirlinesTK1346
IndiGo6E4320
JetBlueB66908
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Tuesday
16:30
AirlineFlight  No
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5346
Turkish AirlinesTK1346
IndiGo6E4320
JetBlueB66908
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Wednesday
11:15
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9093
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5344
Turkish AirlinesTK1344
IndiGo6E4227
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Thursday
16:30
AirlineFlight  No
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5346
Turkish AirlinesTK1346
IndiGo6E4320
JetBlueB66908
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Friday
11:15
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9093
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5344
Turkish AirlinesTK1344
IndiGo6E4227
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Saturday
11:15
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9093
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5344
Turkish AirlinesTK1344
IndiGo6E4227
16:30
AirlineFlight  No
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5346
Turkish AirlinesTK1346
IndiGo6E4320
JetBlueB66908
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Sunday
16:30
AirlineFlight  No
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5346
Turkish AirlinesTK1346
IndiGo6E4320
JetBlueB66908
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Whilst you will find a bureau de change at Istanbul Airport, we recommend you change some money before you depart if you don’t have the local currency. The exchange rates within any airport are not very favorable, so exchanging money before hand is a good idea.

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Flight Price FAQ - Edinburgh (EDI) to Istanbul (IST)

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What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Edinburgh EDI to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest direct flight one way from Edinburgh EDI to Istanbul IST is £51.45 ($65 €61.54)
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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Edinburgh EDI to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest direct return flight from Edinburgh EDI to Istanbul IST is £110.02 ($139 €131.61)
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What is the cheapest flight one way from Edinburgh EDI to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest flight one way from Edinburgh EDI to Istanbul IST is £45.12 ($57 €53.97)
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What is the cheapest return flight from Edinburgh EDI to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest return flight from Edinburgh EDI to Istanbul IST is £95.77 ($121 €114.56)
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Flight Info FAQ - Edinburgh (EDI) to Istanbul (IST)

Who flies from Edinburgh to Istanbul?
The following airlines fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Istanbul (IST): IndiGo, JetBlue, Pakistan International Airlines, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines.
How far is the flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul?
The flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul is 2,829KM or 1,758 miles.
How long does the flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul to take?
The flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul takes 4 Hours 8 Minutes.

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