Flying from Istanbul to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your journey from in Istanbul. Explore your options leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) when searching for a flight from Istanbul to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
4 hours 32 minutes is the time it takes on average for a direct flight from Istanbul to Edinburgh Airport.
The timezone in Edinburgh is UTC+0, which is 3 hours behind Istanbul. Edinburgh Airport is located in Edinburgh.
The most popular route is from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), with 14 direct services every week. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from IST to EDI is the 07:15 Turkish Airlines service. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the final departure is at 13:50 with Turkish Airlines.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Istanbul to EDI.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) can be booked from this terminal.
Turkish Airlines is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Istanbul to Edinburgh Airport departing from IST.
We make it easy to find a flight from Istanbul to EDI that includes a stopover. To see the options departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between IST and EDI include:
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport (PRG)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
The distance from central Istanbul to IST is approximately 48 kilometres. Check out travel apps like Google Maps for the quickest way to get there, whether in your own car or with public transport.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Edinburgh Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Looking for more options for a direct flight from Istanbul to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)? Check out the fares jetting out of Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
Catch your direct flight from Istanbul to EDI with Pegasus Airlines. This is one of the leading airlines flying this route out of SAW.
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Edinburgh Airport. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you decide to do, here's where you can stop between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and EDI:
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Stuttgart Airport (STR)
SAW is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It takes 57 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Istanbul to EDI, take it easy in one of these hotels close to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
About Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Istanbul to Edinburgh Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near EDI:
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 31 minutes.
It takes around 40 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Pick up a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Edinburgh Airport from 56 € or travel return from just 147 €. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
It's best to book 7 months before takeoff. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to find cheap tickets from Istanbul to EDI within that timeframe.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Istanbul to Edinburgh Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the best price across every month.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from Istanbul to EDI. You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped. We'll let you know when there's a change in price.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
February is the quietest time to fly to Edinburgh. Alternatively, follow the crowds and get away in June. This is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul to Edinburgh Airport, but the best time to go is up to you.
The warmest month in Edinburgh is July, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC and 20ºC. Book your flights from Istanbul to EDI in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap flights from Istanbul to Edinburgh Airport sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Edinburgh
After locking in your flight from Istanbul to Edinburgh Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Edinburgh:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Edinburgh itinerary.
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