Search Flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul

Quick Flight Summary from Edinburgh to Istanbul

  • Lowest recent price
    31 KWD
  • Direct flight duration 4 hour 15 min
  • Direct airlines Pegasus, Turkish Airlines
  • Arrival airports SAW / IST
  • Best days to book Monday, Thursday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    60 KWD

Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul

Cheapest Direct Flight

Pegasus

Pegasus
26 Oct, Mon
Edinburgh – Istanbul
4h 20m
Non-stop
EDI–SAW
Shortest Flight

Pegasus

Pegasus
23 Oct, Fri
Edinburgh – Istanbul
4h 15m
Non-stop
EDI–SAW

Lufthansa

Lufthansa
5 Nov, Thu
Edinburgh – Istanbul
13h 45m
1 stop
EDI–IST

Pegasus

Pegasus
10 Oct, Sat
Edinburgh – Istanbul
4h 15m
Non-stop
EDI–SAW

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines
3 Nov, Tue
Edinburgh – Istanbul
4h 20m
Non-stop
EDI–IST

Lufthansa

Lufthansa
10 Oct, Sat
Edinburgh – Istanbul
6h 50m
1 stop
EDI–IST

British Airways

British Airways
9 Oct, Fri
Edinburgh – Istanbul
13h 50m
1 stop
EDI–IST

Last update: 09 October 2026 19:11

Direct flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul

Pegasus
Turkish Airlines

Estimated Prices for Edinburgh to Istanbul Flights

Cheapest Day26 October Monday
Best Price
31 KWD
Average Price
85 KWD
161 KWD
31 KWD
161 KWD
09Fri
Oct
89 KWD
10Sat
55 KWD
23Fri
31 KWD
26Mon
107 KWD
03Tue
Nov
65 KWD
05Thu

Key Features of the Airlines

Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.

Transportation to Airport from Edinburgh City Center

Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh Airport is located about 12 km from the city center and it is one of the busiest airports in Scotland. The airport is accessible by a variety of transportation alternatives, including taxi, tram, Airlink buses, and rental car.

Airlink Buses

Airlink buses are among the most preferred transportation alternatives to get to the airport from the city center. You can get on the Airlink bus from Waverley Station in the city center and enjoy a convenient ride directly to the airport.

Tram

Another highly preferred method of transportation is the tram. Trams provide convenient and direct access to the airport. You can get on the tram from the York Place or St. Andrew Square stations in the city center and enjoy a 35-minute ride to the airport. Trams run every 8-12 minutes.

Car

Located about 12 km from the city center, Edinburgh Airport is easily accessible by road. The airport is situated on the A8 Glasgow-Edinburgh road and is also accessible by the M8 and M9 motorways from Glasgow and Stirling. The airport’s parking lot features short-term and long-term options; the long-term parking lot is located a short bus ride from the terminal.

Airport Information

Edinburgh Airport features duty free shops where passengers can buy a range of products from perfume to alcohol and chocolate; the options are endless. There are many stores like Kurt Geiger, Jo Malone, and Hugo Boss, where you can buy gifts for your loved ones and enjoy some last minute shopping at affordable prices.

Venues where passengers can get a bite to eat or something to drink include Caffe Nero, Costa, and The Turnhouse. 

Transportation to Istanbul City Center from Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Airport is located in Pendik, on the Anatolian Side of Istanbul. From the airport, you can get to the city center by metro, municipal bus, Havabus, public transport with a Marmaray transfer, taxi, car rental, or transfer service.

Metro
  • The airport is the terminus of the M4 Kadıköy–Sabiha Gökçen Airport metro line. The line takes about 50 minutes to get from the airport to Kadıköy.
  • You can transfer to Marmaray at Ayrılık Çeşmesi station and to the Metrobus at Ünalan station.
  • Timetables and weekend night services vary according to the current IBB (Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality) schedule. For up-to-date information, you can check Metro Istanbul's announcements.
  • You board the metro with an Istanbulkart. To buy a card, you can use the ticket machines at the stations.
Havabus
  • With Havabus services, you can reach Taksim and Kadıköy without transfers.
  • The Taksim line follows the Kavacık and Zincirlikuyu route. The journey takes about 1.5 hours, depending on traffic.
  • The Kadıköy line also stops at Yenisahra. The journey to Kadıköy takes about 1 hour, depending on traffic.
  • For current timetables and fares, you can check Havabus's official website.
Bus
  • E10: Kadıköy via Kurtköy
  • E3: 4. Levent Metro (European Side)
  • 16S: Uzunçayır Metrobus
  • MR60: Pendik YHT (Marmaray)
  • Routes and schedules may change. For up-to-date information, you can check the official IETT website or mobile app.
Marmaray
  • With Marmaray, you can reach many parts of the city by transferring.
  • You can take the MR60 bus to Pendik YHT station and transfer to Marmaray.
  • You can also take the M4 metro to Ayrılık Çeşmesi station and switch to Marmaray.
Taxi
  • You can take a taxi from the airport to anywhere in the city.
  • Bridge and tunnel tolls are paid by the passenger.
Car Rental
  • There are offices of international and local car rental companies at the airport.
  • If you make a reservation in advance, you can pick up your car without waiting in line.
Transfer
  • You can travel comfortably from the airport to different parts of the city with a private transfer service.
  • It is recommended to book your transfer at least one day in advance.

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport is located on the European Side. From the airport, which is in the Arnavutköy district, you can get to the city center by bus, Havaist, metro, taxi, car rental, or transfer service.

Bus
  • From Istanbul Airport, you can reach different parts of the city center, such as Mecidiyeköy, Mahmutbey, Sultangazi, Sarıyer, and Halkalı, on the H-1, H-2, H-3, H-6, and H-8 buses.
  • The journey takes 1 hour 40 minutes to Mecidiyeköy, 1 hour 45 minutes to Halkalı, 1 hour 30 minutes to Mahmutbey, 1 hour 25 minutes to Sultangazi, and 1 hour 50 minutes to Sarıyer. Travel times may vary depending on traffic conditions.
  • You can buy bus tickets at the ticket booths or machines on the airport platforms, or online.
Metro
  • You can get from the airport to the city center on the M11 Gayrettepe - Istanbul Airport metro line.
  • The metro provides direct access to the Arnavutköy, İhsaniye, Göktürk, Kemerburgaz, Hasdal, Kağıthane, and Gayrettepe areas of the city center.
  • After getting off at Gayrettepe station, you can also transfer to the metrobus, buses, and the M1 Hacıosman - Yenikapı metro line.
  • The metro operates between 06:00 and 00:00.
  • The journey takes about 45 minutes on average.
Havaist
  • Havaist services take you to Aksaray, Esenler Bus Terminal, Arnavutköy, Halkalı-Başakşehir, Silivri - Çatalca, Beylikdüzü, Avcılar - Bahçeşehir, Bakırköy, Kadıköy, Taksim, and Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
  • You can pay the Havaist fare online, at the ticket booths on the platforms, or by card on the bus. Istanbulkart is accepted on some Havaist buses.
  • The Havaist fare varies depending on the route you take.
Taxi
  • Orange, turquoise, and black taxis run from Istanbul Airport to the city center.
  • A fixed fare applies from the airport to certain points in the city center.
  • Bridge crossings, bus terminal exit fees, and toll roads are paid by the passenger.
Car Rental
  • You can rent a car from Avec, Sixt, Hertz, Rent Go, Budget, Europcar, Enterprise, Garenta, and many other companies at the airport and drive to the city center.
  • If you make a reservation before

Istanbul Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today
Friday
9 Oct
Clear
23°13°
Saturday
10 Oct
Clear
26°14°
Sunday
11 Oct
Cloudy
26°13°
Monday
12 Oct
Rain
23°15°
Tuesday
13 Oct
Rain
16°14°

Flights with Alternative Departure Locations Edinburgh Istanbul

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Edinburgh-Istanbul flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Edinburgh-Istanbul flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Edinburgh-Istanbul flights, you can use Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station as departure airport, and Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport, Istanbul Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Edinburgh-Istanbul is 2837 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 3 hour 30 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Edinburgh-Istanbul flights is Sunday.
Pegasus, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, British Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines organizes direct flights between Edinburgh-Istanbul.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Pegasus starts from approximately 30 KWD.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
British Airways
153 KWD
Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / 1 piece cabin baggage
Pegasus
30 KWD
1 piece X 3 kg handbag (40x30x15 cm)
Lufthansa
61 KWD
—
Air France
60 KWD
—
Turkish Airlines
54 KWD
1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
62 KWD
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Last update: 09.10.2026

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