Travelling from Istanbul to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): What you need to know
Istanbul is home to two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for booking a flight from Istanbul to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) heading out from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
Around 4 hours 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Istanbul to Edinburgh Airport flight.
Edinburgh Airport is located in Edinburgh. The city follows the UTC+0 timezone and is three hours behind Istanbul.
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is the most popular route. There are 11 direct departures a week to choose from. If you have plans before you fly, hop on the last flight with Turkish Airlines at 1:55pm. Go for the first IST to EDI departure operated by Turkish Airlines at 7:10am if you'd rather not wait around.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Istanbul to EDI. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Get to your destination in one go from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) can be booked from here.
You can travel on a direct flight from Istanbul to Edinburgh Airport with Turkish Airlines. This well-known airline operates services from IST.
Most passengers prefer to book seats with Turkish Airlines from IST to EDI.
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Istanbul to EDI that include a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between IST and EDI include:
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
The journey from central Istanbul to IST takes about 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Istanbul to Edinburgh Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to Istanbul Ataturk Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Consider flying out of Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). You can book a direct Istanbul to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flight ticket from this popular hub.
Catch your direct flight from Istanbul to EDI with Pegasus. This is one of the main carriers operating this route out of SAW.
On the SAW to EDI route, Pegasus is the preferred choice for many passengers.
Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Edinburgh Airport. Here's where you can connect between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and EDI:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
SAW is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It'll take you 55 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Istanbul to EDI flight? Relax in a hotel near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
76.93% of all departures from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Istanbul to Edinburgh Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near EDI:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an Edinburgh Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz and venture far and wide through Edinburgh and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride around one week before your Istanbul to Edinburgh Airport flight.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport to central Edinburgh is around 11 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It'll take around 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Edinburgh Airport is ₹ 5,354. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 13,909. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
To snap up cheap flights from Istanbul to EDI, book your flight ticket 11 months ahead of your departure date.
The best month for scoring cheap Istanbul to Edinburgh Airport tickets is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
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Find a cheap flight from Istanbul to Edinburgh Airport by using filters. Select your ideal duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
February is the quietest month for flights from Istanbul to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), while June is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Edinburgh based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Edinburgh is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC and 20ºC. Lock in your Istanbul to EDI flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Edinburgh Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 7ºC.
More about Edinburgh
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Edinburgh right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Edinburgh Airport:
Edinburgh Castle and Crown Jewels are a couple of popular attractions to put on your Edinburgh must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Шотландия.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've seen Edinburgh. Around 290 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Manchester United Museum and Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Chinatown.
Preston is another essential stop in the United Kingdom and is around 241 kilometres south of Edinburgh. No journey is complete without visiting Brockholes Nature Reserve, Avenham and Miller Parks and Japanese Garden.
