How to get from Edinburgh to Istanbul
A real 2-leg route: flight. Flight time 8h 10m, from €115.
We compared the ways to travel from Edinburgh to Istanbul. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 8h 10m, 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 Fri, Aug 21.
Edinburgh to Istanbul: 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.
- 1Edinburgh → Londonflight
Ryanair UK·2h 05m - 2London → Istanbulflight
Ryanair UK·5h 45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
2 ways from Edinburgh to Istanbul: flight, bus
How the trip from Edinburgh to Istanbul works
Start with a Ryanair UK flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul, connecting in London, about 8h 10m. In total it's roughly €115 over 8h 10m, 1 transfer.
Along the way to Istanbul
DepartureEdinburgh
Change hereLondonWho runs Edinburgh to Istanbul
Ryanair UKEdinburgh-LondonSee live options and dates →Ryanair UKLondon-IstanbulSee live options and dates →
Ryanair UKSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Ryanair UK; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Edinburgh to Istanbul: common questions
How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Istanbul?+−
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 8h 10m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Istanbul from Edinburgh?+−
About 2860 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Edinburgh to Istanbul cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €115. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul?+−
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 8h 10m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul?+−
About 8h 10m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Edinburgh and Istanbul?+−
Edinburgh is EDI and Istanbul is SAW, so this route is usually written EDI to SAW.
Which operators run Edinburgh to Istanbul?+−
On this route you travel with Ryanair UK.
What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Istanbul?+−
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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