Best price found | £55 |
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Fastest flight time | 6h 30m |
Direct flights | None |
Airports in Istanbul | 2 airports |
When you’re planning your trip from Glasgow to Istanbul, the most popular airport-to-airport route is Glasgow Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport. If you are looking for an alternate airport near Glasgow Intl Airport, Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport is a great option and is located in Edinburgh. When travelling from Glasgow, it is helpful to have an alternative airport to fly into when you land in Istanbul. The nearest airport to Istanbul Airport is Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport which is located in Istanbul. The cheapest route from Glasgow to Istanbul is EDI — IST with an average price of £98 RT during the month of December.
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Glasgow and Istanbul are 1807.1 mi apart from one another. Typically, this will take 6h 55m by plane in normal conditions.
Prices for flights from Glasgow to Istanbul are refreshed on a daily basis.
There are 4 operators available for flights from Glasgow to Istanbul as of December 2023.
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Glasgow to Istanbul.
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Istanbul can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Istanbul. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
There are no direct flights from Glasgow to Istanbul; however, there are lots of airlines that operate this route indirectly. For example, you can get cheap flights from Glasgow to Istanbul with British Airways, which takes around seven hours and 15 minutes. These flights most likely stop at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). You can also get one-way flights from Glasgow to Istanbul with Lufthansa, which take around six hours and 30 minutes. This flight requires one stopover, too, most often at Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Another airline that operates Glasgow to Istanbul flights is KLM, which takes about seven hours and 50 minutes. The airport you will transfer at is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Travelling to Glasgow Airport (GLA) from the city centre is easy. You can get the Airport Express service 500, which runs from the city centre to the terminal building. The total journey time for this is around 15 minutes. You can also reach the airport easily by car, with the M8 connecting the city centre and the terminal in around 15 minutes. Long and short-stay car parks are close to the terminal building. A taxi is also a convenient option, should you have a lot of baggage and want to be collected from your doorstep. Most flights will land at Istanbul Airport (IST), which is close to the centre of Istanbul. A taxi takes around 30 minutes in total. If you are travelling on a budget, the Istanbul Airport Shuttle takes a similar time between the airport and the city centre and is cheaper. On occasion, you might land at Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW). A taxi journey from this airport is around 30 minutes too. However, public transport from SAW is much longer and approximately two hours and 20 minutes to reach the city.
Glasgow Airport (GLA) has a lot to offer passengers. If you have an early flight, you can stay at a hotel in the airport the night before. You can also speed up your trip through security the next day by using the fast track service in place. Then you can access a lounge in the departures area, such as the UpperDeck Lounge, where you can relax before take-off. It is also a good airport to travel through if you have mobility issues, as help is always on hand. You can also request assistance through your airline before your flight. When you land in Istanbul, if you're travelling to the European side of the city, then Istanbul Airport (IST) is a better choice. Whereas if you are travelling to the Asian side of the city, Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) might be closer for you. In general, GLA and both airports in Istanbul offer a range of food outlets, shops, currency exchange points and toilet facilities. So, you will be able to ensure that you are ready for your onward journey.
Both Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) are close to the centre of Istanbul, but they are also connected to other cities in the country. For instance, if you land at IST, you will be able to drive to Corlu in around one hour and five minutes or get to Kirklareli in about two hours and 25 minutes by car. If you are departing from SAW, then you can reach Darica in about 30 minutes by car or Sakarya in about one hour and 15 minutes if you’re driving. We recommend that you drive rather than taking public transport because, in general, you will find this a quicker way to get from city to city. If it’s further afield, such as Ankara, then a domestic flight is a good option.
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