Search Flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul

Quick Flight Summary from Edinburgh to Istanbul

  • Lowest recent price
    $101
  • Direct flight duration 4 hour 15 min
  • Direct airlines Pegasus
  • Arrival airports SAW / IST
  • Best days to book Thursday, Tuesday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    $164

Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul

Cheapest Direct Flight

Pegasus

Pegasus
27 Oct, Tue
Edinburgh – Istanbul
4h 20m
Non-stop
EDI–SAW

Pegasus

Pegasus
28 Oct, Wed
Edinburgh – Istanbul
4h 20m
Non-stop
EDI–SAW

Pegasus

Pegasus
5 Nov, Thu
Edinburgh – Istanbul
4h 20m
Non-stop
EDI–SAW

Pegasus

Pegasus
13 Nov, Fri
Edinburgh – Istanbul
4h 20m
Non-stop
EDI–SAW

Pegasus

Pegasus
17 Nov, Tue
Edinburgh – Istanbul
4h 20m
Non-stop
EDI–SAW

Pegasus

Pegasus
12 Nov, Thu
Edinburgh – Istanbul
4h 20m
Non-stop
EDI–SAW

Pegasus

Pegasus
15 Nov, Sun
Edinburgh – Istanbul
4h 20m
Non-stop
EDI–SAW

Pegasus

Pegasus
23 Nov, Mon
Edinburgh – Istanbul
4h 20m
Non-stop
EDI–SAW

Pegasus

Pegasus
26 Nov, Thu
Edinburgh – Istanbul
4h 20m
Non-stop
EDI–SAW

Last update: 15 October 2026 13:26

Direct flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul

Pegasus

Estimated Prices for Edinburgh to Istanbul Flights

Cheapest Day27 October Tuesday
Best Price
$101
Average Price
$204
$465
$101
$270
15Thu
Oct
$218
16Fri
$177
17Sat
$287
18Sun
$209
19Mon
$218
20Tue
$142
21Wed
$177
22Thu
$144
23Fri
$128
24Sat
$128
25Sun
$167
26Mon
$101
27Tue
$104
28Wed
$131
29Thu
$208
30Fri
$319
31Sat
$465
01Sun
Nov
$284
02Mon
$381
03Tue
$208
04Wed
$104
05Thu
$219
06Fri
$331
07Sat
$208
08Sun
$130
09Mon
$128
10Tue
$303
11Wed
$118
12Thu
$104
13Fri

Key Features of the Airlines

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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
Thursday
15 Oct
Rain
15°13°
Friday
16 Oct
Rain
13°11°
Saturday
17 Oct
Rain
13°11°
Sunday
18 Oct
Cloudy
16°10°
Monday
19 Oct
Cloudy
16°11°

Alternative Flights Edinburgh Istanbul

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, Turkish Airlines, Air France, Lufthansa 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 $96.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Pegasus
$96
1 piece X 3 kg handbag (40x30x15 cm)
Turkish Airlines
$176
1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / Complimentary Refreshments
Air France
$193
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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
$199
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Last update: 15.10.2026

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