Flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Istanbul Airport Airport (IST)
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Flying from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport is relatively easy as there are 4 who offer direct flights. These airliners include Thai Airways, 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.
If you plan on flying to Istanbul Airport from Edinburgh Airport you can pre-arrange your long or short term parking at Edinburgh Airport.
If you had a rental car at Istanbul Airport and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station on your route to Istanbul Airport and avoid excess fees.
Organise and book your choice of transport to Edinburgh Airport:
- Private Transfers to Edinburgh Airport
- Buses to Edinburgh Airport
- Taxis to Edinburgh Airport
- Train Services to/near Edinburgh Airport
Organise and book your choice of transport at Istanbul Airport:
- Car rental at Istanbul Airport
- Istanbul Airport Private Transfers
- Istanbul Airport Buses
- Istanbul Airport Taxis
- Istanbul Airport Train Services to/near
You can also research and pre-book a hotel near Istanbul Airport
Please see below the airlines that fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Istanbul Airport (IST) and the amount of daily flights in operation.
Flights Chart| Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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| Turkish Airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:40 | 23:10 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Pakistan International Airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:40 | 23:10 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| IndiGo | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:40 | 23:10 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Thai Airways | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10:40 | 10:40 | VIEW 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 10:40
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.
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| Monday | 10:40
17:05
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| Tuesday | 23:10
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| Wednesday | 10:40
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| Thursday | 16:50
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| Friday | 10:40
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| Saturday | 10:40
17:05
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| Sunday | 16:50
23:10
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Flights to Istanbul Airport are also available from airports close to Edinburgh. Below we have provided a short list of routes which you could consider is you feel that are suitable.
Alternative Direct Routes| Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow to Istanbul | 0 | 4 Hours 12 Minutes |
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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