Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul

from as little as £176

4 nights in Istanbul, departing Edinburgh on 16 / Jan / 2026 with Air France (price found 9 hours ago)

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All 2895 km of it

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Today alone, Netflights has searched over 211 flights. 16 / Jan / 2026 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the Edinburgh/Istanbul route. There are around 81 flights on any given week from the UK to Istanbul and the cheapest month to fly right now is January.

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Min / Max Temperature (°C)
LOWEST

2 °C

AVG

13 °C

HIGHEST

27 °C

Rainfall (mm)
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22 mm

AVG

54.5 mm

HIGHEST

113 mm

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How to get cheap flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul

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We've compared all 81 flights that go to or via Istanbul every week, to find the best deal for you. Air France usually has the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul, so keep an eye out for them in your search results. If they’re not the cheapest option, try searching by month to compare costs throughout the week.

When you fly 2895 km from Edinburgh to Istanbul, you can choose from three airlines. Flights are most expensive during high season, and you can expect accommodation prices to be higher then too. Last-minute deals do crop up, but it's best to book in advance to avoid disappointment.

If you're fairly flexible about when you want to fly to Istanbul, searching by month will show you the cheapest times to go. It’s also worth looking out for flights operated by Air France, Turkish Airlines & British Airways, as they're the most popular airlines for this journey.

It takes about 7 hrs 5 mins to fly from Edinburgh to Istanbul. Once you’ve chosen your flight, go through and fill out your details to complete your booking. If you haven’t yet sorted your hotel or car hire, take a look at our competitive rates – then you can book your flights and accommodation in one go.

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