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Cheap flights from Istanbul (IST) to Edinburgh (EDI)

IST — EDI
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in February or May, booked 1 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to Edinburgh (EDI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$313

Good one-way deal

$164 or less
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Istanbul to Edinburgh Turnhouse.
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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Edinburgh

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh (average of $724). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,251). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IST to EDI?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to Edinburgh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 11% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Edinburgh. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Edinburgh. Reviews last updated September 15, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,968 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.4

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.7

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Leslie,Feb 2025

IST - LAX

Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,968 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,968 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.4

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.7

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Leslie,Feb 2025

IST - LAX

Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.
Pegasus Airlines
6.8
Okay
638 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,968 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.4

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.7

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Leslie,Feb 2025

IST - LAX

Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Istanbul to Edinburgh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Edinburgh from Istanbul?

    For a flight from Istanbul to Edinburgh, you will be flying into Turnhouse. Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is just 6.8 mi from the center of the city. Turnhouse is the only Edinburgh airport and it handles 7 inbound flights from Istanbul per day. 2 airlines have flights to Edinburgh Turnhouse from Istanbul on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh round-trip?

    Pegasus Airlines, at $197, was found to be the cheapest airline from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Turkish Airlines. Users have found that Pegasus Airlines is 41% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh are Thai Airways (89%), JetBlue (88%) and Turkish Airlines (77%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Istanbul to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Istanbul to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Istanbul to Edinburgh?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Istanbul to Edinburgh.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Istanbul to Edinburgh?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to Edinburgh by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh (average of $724). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,251). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Istanbul to Edinburgh

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Istanbul to Edinburgh. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest$197Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$224Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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