Cheap flights from Scotland to Istanbul from £60

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul from Scotland, with most prices found around £174. If you aren’t able to travel to Istanbul during the month of February, then flying in January is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of £183.

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Istanbul from Scotland is on a Monday. momondo users have found tickets for Monday departures for as low as £602. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from Scotland to Istanbul on a Saturday will generally be more expensive and average around £631. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

Flying to Istanbul from Scotland at midday is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as £293 when looking at flights departing at midday. Flights to Istanbul are more costly in the afternoon, with an average ticket price of £603. Departure times in the afternoon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

Fly from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen for the best Scotland - Istanbul flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Istanbul from Scotland when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Istanbul for around £249 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Istanbul from Scotland for as low as £210 on momondo.

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Scotland to Istanbul flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Pegasus Airlines, KLM, and British Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Scotland to Istanbul

Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Istanbul from Scotland according to our data. Pegasus Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 54% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Istanbul. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Istanbul on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of March 2026, 4 flights take off from Scotland and land in Istanbul each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Sat, with 100% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

The average flight duration from Scotland to Istanbul depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Edinburgh to Istanbul Airport is 4h 15m on average, while flying from Glasgow to Istanbul Airport is 6h 35m on average. Istanbul Airport is the most popular airport in Istanbul.