Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Edinburgh and Istanbul Airport?

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) was the most common stop: 56% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport?

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the lowest average return price of £175.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport?

Flights connecting via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 6h 43m.

How many flights depart from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport on average per week?

The number of flights available between Edinburgh and Istanbul Airport is 28 per week as of November 2025. The most frequent departure day is Thu, with 25% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Saturday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

What is the most punctual flight time for Edinburgh to Istanbul flights?

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the early afternoon have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport?

London (LHR) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 1h 41m.

How many flights depart from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport on average per day?

As of November 2025, 4 flights take off from Edinburgh and land in Istanbul Airport each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 11:00, with 58% of daily flights taking off at midday.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Edinburgh to Istanbul flights?

According to our data, Turkish Airlines have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 7% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

Which airlines fly to Istanbul Airport?

Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines and KLM are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Istanbul Airport from Edinburgh according to our data. Turkish Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 42% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Istanbul Airport. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Istanbul Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How often are flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul delayed?

Historically, on average around 7% of flights between Edinburgh and Istanbul have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 116 minutes.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Istanbul?

Turkish Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Istanbul

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Prices for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Istanbul Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Istanbul Airport?

There are 5 operators available for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Istanbul Airport as of November 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Istanbul Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Istanbul Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Istanbul Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Istanbul Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from £145 to £248. The lowest price recently found on this route was £139.

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Edinburgh and Istanbul Airport?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul Airport?

In general, March is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around £185. If you are unable to visit Istanbul Airport during the month of March, then departing from Edinburgh during the month November is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around £192.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Istanbul Airport?

The cheapest day to depart from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport is on a Monday. Travellers who choose to depart for Istanbul Airport on a Monday will often find tickets for as low as £595. The most expensive day to fly to Istanbul Airport is Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around £619.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Istanbul Airport?

Flying to Istanbul Airport from Edinburgh in the evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as £350 when looking at flights departing in the evening. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are £592 on average. Flights to Istanbul Airport from Edinburgh in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

What is the cheapest Edinburgh Turnhouse to Istanbul flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Istanbul Airport from Edinburgh when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Istanbul Airport for around £254 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Istanbul Airport from Edinburgh for as low as £196 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Edinburgh Turnhouse to Istanbul flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Edinburgh Turnhouse to Istanbul flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport flights?

You could potentially save up to 32% on your flight if you consider stops on a Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport flight.

How have Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2025, prices for Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport flights are approximately 57% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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The best one-way flight to Istanbul Airport from Edinburgh in the past 72 hours is £370. The best return flight deal from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £560.

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How far is Edinburgh Turnhouse to Istanbul by plane?
A flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Istanbul will travel around 1750.6 mi. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 4h 20m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Prices for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Istanbul Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Istanbul Airport?
There are 5 operators available for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Istanbul Airport as of November 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Istanbul Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Istanbul Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Istanbul Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Istanbul Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport is Airbus A321neo (32.88% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A350-900 (16.64%), Airbus A321-100/200 (14.21%), and Airbus A320-100/200 (11.50%).
What is the most popular airline from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Edinburgh and Istanbul Airport, the leading airline is Turkish Airlines, making up 50% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Pegasus Airlines with 46%, Lufthansa with 3%, and British Airways with 1%.

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Pegasus Airlines	PriceFrom £116	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 636 reviews	Search Pegasus Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom £165	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,411 reviews	Search KLM flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £176	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,572 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom £178	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,043 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £211	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,517 reviews	Search British Airways flights

Turkish Airlines Flights From Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport
Turkish Airlines flies from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport around 6 times per week, with 4,043 momondo users rating the airline 7.3/10. The cheapest Turkish Airlines deal from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport in the last 72 hours was £178 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of £295 for Turkish Airlines flights on this route.

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Edinburgh and Istanbul Airport?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul Airport?

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Istanbul Airport?

The cheapest day to depart from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport is on a Monday. Travellers who choose to depart for Istanbul Airport on a Monday will often find tickets for as low as £595. The most expensive day to fly to Istanbul Airport is Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around £619.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Istanbul Airport?

What is the cheapest Edinburgh Turnhouse to Istanbul flight route?

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

What cabin class options are available on Edinburgh Turnhouse to Istanbul flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Edinburgh Turnhouse to Istanbul flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport flights?

You could potentially save up to 32% on your flight if you consider stops on a Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport flight.

How have Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2025, prices for Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport flights are approximately 57% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Istanbul?

Turkish Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Istanbul

Which airlines fly to Istanbul Airport?

How often are flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul delayed?

Historically, on average around 7% of flights between Edinburgh and Istanbul have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 116 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Edinburgh to Istanbul flights?

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the early afternoon have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Saturday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Edinburgh to Istanbul flights?

According to our data, Turkish Airlines have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 7% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Edinburgh and Istanbul Airport?

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) was the most common stop: 56% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport?

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the lowest average return price of £175.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport?

Flights connecting via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 6h 43m.

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport?

London (LHR) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 1h 41m.

How many flights depart from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport on average per day?

As of November 2025, 4 flights take off from Edinburgh and land in Istanbul Airport each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 11:00, with 58% of daily flights taking off at midday.

How many flights depart from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport on average per week?

The number of flights available between Edinburgh and Istanbul Airport is 28 per week as of November 2025. The most frequent departure day is Thu, with 25% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

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