What is the cheapest airline that flies from Scotland to Istanbul?

KLM is the most popular carrier operating from Scotland to Istanbul

How long does it take to fly to Istanbul Airport?

Flight times from Scotland to Istanbul Airport vary, but if you’re flying out of Edinburgh and flying into Istanbul Airport (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 4h 15m on average. Another popular route from Scotland to Istanbul Airport is flying from Glasgow to Istanbul Airport, which will take roughly 6h 40m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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

17 flights are operational weekly from Scotland to Istanbul Airport as of October 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Wed, with 59% of flights per week taking off on this day.

Which airlines fly to Istanbul Airport?

Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines and KLM are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Istanbul Airport from Scotland according to our data. Pegasus Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 60% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Istanbul Airport. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Istanbul Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

2 flights are operational daily from Scotland to Istanbul Airport as of October 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 10:00, with 57% of flights per day taking off at midday.

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

Prices for flights from Scotland to Istanbul Airport were last updated today.

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

As of October 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Scotland to Istanbul Airport.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Scotland to Istanbul Airport.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Istanbul Airport 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 Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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06:00 - 21:30EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-IST Istanbul

12h 30m2 stops Dublin Izmir Adnan Menderes Arpt

23:10 - 08:10IST Istanbul-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

12h 00m1 stop Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

£177Multiple Airlines

Sat, 5 Dec - Sat, 12 Dec

14:10 - 09:15EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-IST Istanbul

16h 05m1 stop Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

23:10 - 08:10IST Istanbul-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

12h 00m1 stop Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

£179Multiple Airlines

Sat, 5 Dec - Sat, 12 Dec

12:40 - 22:45EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-IST Istanbul

7h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

19:05 - 23:15IST Istanbul-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

7h 10m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

£185Lufthansa

Mon, 18 Jan - Fri, 22 Jan

06:00 - 22:45EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-IST Istanbul

13h 45m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

19:05 - 23:20IST Istanbul-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

7h 15m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

£187Lufthansa

Thu, 5 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov

17:15 - 16:55GLA Glasgow Intl-IST Istanbul

20h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

18:00 - 22:10IST Istanbul-GLA Glasgow Intl

7h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£195KLM

Mon, 7 Dec - Sat, 12 Dec

13:25 - 16:55GLA Glasgow Intl-IST Istanbul

24h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

18:00 - 08:30IST Istanbul-GLA Glasgow Intl

17h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£195KLM

Mon, 7 Dec - Wed, 16 Dec

12:40 - 00:05GLA Glasgow Intl-IST Istanbul

8h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

07:40 - 13:05IST Istanbul-GLA Glasgow Intl

8h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

£211British Airways

Tue, 1 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec

10:45 - 01:05ABZ Aberdeen Dyce-IST Istanbul

11h 20m1 stop London Heathrow

15:00 - 19:55IST Istanbul-ABZ Aberdeen Dyce

7h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

£214British Airways

Wed, 2 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec

10:40 - 18:10EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-IST Istanbul

4h 30mdirect

13:50 - 15:20IST Istanbul-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

4h 30mdirect

£215Turkish Airlines

Fri, 4 Dec - Thu, 10 Dec

10:40 - 18:10EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-IST Istanbul

4h 30mdirect

08:10 - 09:40IST Istanbul-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

4h 30mdirect

£215Turkish Airlines

Wed, 2 Dec - Mon, 14 Dec

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21:40 - 11:55EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-IST Istanbul

12h 15m1 stop Gdansk Rebiechowo

12:50 - 22:25IST Istanbul-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

12h 35m1 stop Gdansk Rebiechowo

£297Multiple Airlines

Sat, 24 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

21:40 - 11:55EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-IST Istanbul

12h 15m1 stop Gdansk Rebiechowo

12:50 - 22:25IST Istanbul-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

12h 35m1 stop Gdansk Rebiechowo

£300Multiple Airlines

Sat, 24 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

17:00 - 16:55EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-IST Istanbul

20h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

18:00 - 08:40IST Istanbul-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£308KLM

Mon, 26 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

17:10 - 02:05EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-IST Istanbul

6h 55m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

19:05 - 23:15IST Istanbul-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

7h 10m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

£344Lufthansa

Fri, 23 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

10:45 - 17:05EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-IST Istanbul

4h 20mdirect

08:10 - 09:40IST Istanbul-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

4h 30mdirect

£415Turkish Airlines

Sat, 24 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

06:10 - 02:05EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-IST Istanbul

17h 55m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Munich Franz Josef Strauss

19:05 - 23:15IST Istanbul-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

7h 10m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

£423Lufthansa

Fri, 23 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

10:45 - 17:05EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-IST Istanbul

4h 20mdirect

08:10 - 09:40IST Istanbul-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

4h 30mdirect

£444Turkish Airlines

Sat, 24 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

06:00 - 16:20GLA Glasgow Intl-IST Istanbul

8h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

18:00 - 22:10IST Istanbul-GLA Glasgow Intl

7h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£447KLM

Sat, 24 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

13:25 - 00:40GLA Glasgow Intl-IST Istanbul

9h 15m1 stop London Heathrow

14:55 - 22:25IST Istanbul-GLA Glasgow Intl

10h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

£552British Airways

Fri, 23 Oct - Sat, 14 Nov

18:15 - 00:20GLA Glasgow Intl-IST Istanbul

28h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

18:35 - 22:25IST Istanbul-GLA Glasgow Intl

6h 50m1 stop London Heathrow

£552British Airways

Fri, 23 Oct - Sat, 14 Nov

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Lufthansa flights from Scotland to Istanbul Airport

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Lufthansa

18 Jan

EDI12:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

7h 05m

1 stop

IST22:45Istanbul

22 Jan

IST19:05Istanbul

7h 10m

1 stop

EDI23:15Edinburgh Turnhouse

£185

Lufthansa

5 Nov

EDI06:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

13h 45m

1 stop

IST22:45Istanbul

10 Nov

IST19:05Istanbul

7h 15m

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EDI23:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

£187

Lufthansa

5 Nov

EDI06:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

13h 45m

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IST22:45Istanbul

10 Nov

IST19:05Istanbul

7h 15m

1 stop

EDI23:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

£187

KLM flights from Scotland to Istanbul Airport

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7 Dec

GLA13:25Glasgow Intl

24h 30m

1 stop

IST16:55Istanbul

16 Dec

IST18:00Istanbul

17h 30m

1 stop

GLA08:30Glasgow Intl

£195

KLM

7 Dec

GLA17:15Glasgow Intl

20h 40m

1 stop

IST16:55Istanbul

15 Dec

IST18:00Istanbul

7h 10m

1 stop

GLA22:10Glasgow Intl

£196

KLM

8 Feb

GLA17:15Glasgow Intl

20h 40m

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IST16:55Istanbul

15 Feb

IST18:00Istanbul

18h 55m

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GLA09:55Glasgow Intl

£197

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23:10-08:10

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14:10-09:15

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£187

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13:25-16:55

1 stop24h 30m

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1 stop17h 30m

£195

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12:40-00:05

1 stop8h 25m

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Tue 8/12

07:40-13:05

1 stop8h 25m

£211

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ABZ Aberdeen Dyce - IST Istanbul

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Wed 2/12

10:45-01:05

1 stop11h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 9/12

15:00-19:55

1 stop7h 55m

£214

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - IST Istanbul

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Fri 4/12

10:40-18:10

Nonstop4h 30m

Istanbul

Thu 10/12

13:50-15:20

Nonstop4h 30m

£215

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - IST Istanbul

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Wed 2/12

10:40-18:10

Nonstop4h 30m

Istanbul

Mon 14/12

08:10-09:40

Nonstop4h 30m

£215

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul Airport?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Scotland to Istanbul Airport. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around £193. If you are unable to visit Istanbul Airport during the month of February, then departing from Scotland during the month November is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around £208.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Scotland 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 £641. The most expensive day to fly to Istanbul Airport is Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around £707.

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

Flying to Istanbul Airport from Scotland at midday is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as £354 when looking at flights departing at midday. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are £690 on average. Flights to Istanbul Airport from Scotland in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

What is the cheapest Scotland to Istanbul flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Istanbul Airport from Scotland 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 Scotland for as low as £216 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Scotland to Istanbul Airport flights?

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

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Best price found	£87
Fastest flight time	4h 15m
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The best one-way flight to Istanbul Airport from Scotland in the past 72 hours is £87. The best return flight deal from Scotland to Istanbul Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £177.

The fastest flight from Scotland to Istanbul Airport takes 4h 15m

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Scotland to Istanbul Airport

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Scotland to Istanbul Airport?
Prices for flights from Scotland to Istanbul Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Scotland to Istanbul Airport?
As of October 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Scotland to Istanbul Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Scotland to Istanbul Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Scotland to Istanbul Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Istanbul Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Istanbul Airport 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 Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from Scotland to Istanbul Airport?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Scotland to Istanbul Airport is Airbus A321neo (26.97% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A321-100/200 (22.73%), Boeing 737 MAX 8 (13.94%), and Airbus A350-900 (8.48%).

Best airlines flying from Scotland to Istanbul Airport

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Pegasus Airlines	PriceFrom £120	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.6 607 reviews	Search Pegasus Airlines flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £158	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,285 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	PriceFrom £171	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,592 reviews	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom £189	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,460 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £223	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,268 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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