How to get from Istanbul to Edinburgh
A real 2-leg route: flight. Flight time 7h 20m, from €92.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Edinburgh. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 7h 20m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 2860 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €78, on Tue, Aug 18.
This fare comes from a search on August 25, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Istanbul to Edinburgh: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Istanbul → Dalamanflight
AJet·1h 20m - 2Dalaman → Edinburghflight
AJet·2h 55m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Istanbul to Edinburgh prices by travel date
Gold is the cheapest day we found. Tap a day and the panel and the button lock to that date.
2 ways from Istanbul to Edinburgh: flight, bus
How the trip from Istanbul to Edinburgh works
Start with a AJet flight from Istanbul to Edinburgh, connecting in Dalaman, about 7h 20m. In total it's roughly €92 over 7h 20m, 1 transfer.
Along the way to Edinburgh
DepartureIstanbul
Change hereDalamanWho runs Istanbul to Edinburgh
AJetIstanbul-DalamanSee live options and dates →AJetDalaman-EdinburghSee live options and dates →
Pegasus AirlinesSee live options and dates →
FlixBusBook →
ArdaTurBook →LNERBook →On this route you travel with AJet; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Istanbul to Edinburgh: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Edinburgh?+−
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 7h 20m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Edinburgh from Istanbul?+−
About 2860 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Edinburgh cost?+−
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €92 to €406. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Edinburgh?+−
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 7h 20m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Edinburgh?+−
About 7h 20m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Istanbul and Edinburgh?+−
Istanbul is SAW and Edinburgh is EDI, so this route is usually written SAW to EDI.
Which operators run Istanbul to Edinburgh?+−
On this route you travel with AJet.
Can you get from Istanbul to Edinburgh without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by bus, train takes about 64h 15m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Edinburgh?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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