Statistics on Edinburgh-Istanbul flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Istanbul (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Istanbul from Edinburgh airport is $ 371 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 269 (in march) and $ 495 (in july), which is a saving of $ 103 or a surplus of $ 125 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $330 to $385 and it is generally more economical to leave on a friday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Istanbul before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Istanbul plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Istanbul from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 269, saving $ 103 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 371). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 495).
Flight Edinburgh-Istanbul: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 214 | $ 290 | good price |
| February | $ 218 | $ 291 | good price |
| March | $ 224 | $ 269 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 308 | $ 425 | high price |
| May | $ 291 | $ 347 | fair price |
| June | $ 294 | $ 386 | fair price |
| July | $ 406 | $ 495 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 428 | $ 494 | high price |
| September | $ 294 | $ 344 | fair price |
| October | $ 313 | $ 417 | fair price |
| November | $ 283 | $ 316 | good price |
| December | $ 261 | $ 370 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Edinburgh to Istanbul
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul range from $110 to $660. 4% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $110 to $165), 2% at the maximum price (from $605 to $660). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $330 to $385 (19% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Istanbul flight
There are 5 companies that serve Edinburgh from Istanbul airport: Turkish Airlines, Ryanair, Pegasus Airlines, EasyJet and British Airways.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Turkish Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (52% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Istanbul route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Edinburgh-Istanbul flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 182 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Istanbul flights departing on a friday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a friday as your departure date, you can save an average of $13. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $27.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Istanbul to Edinburgh departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $27. Conversely, departing from Istanbul on a saturday may cost you an additional $31.
Top prices Edinburgh-Istanbul
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Istanbul | 04-05 to 12-05-2025 | $ 190 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Istanbul | 05-05 to 18-05-2025 | $ 183 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Istanbul | 05-06 to 13-06-2025 | $ 162 | layover flight with Pegasus Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Istanbul | 08-06 to 15-06-2025 | $ 179 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Istanbul | 10-06 to 19-06-2025 | $ 129 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Istanbul | 22-06 to 30-06-2025 | $ 169 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Istanbul | 24-06 to 28-06-2025 | $ 148 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Istanbul | 01-11 to 05-11-2025 | $ 175 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Istanbul | 13-11 to 17-11-2025 | $ 149 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Istanbul | 14-11 to 18-11-2025 | $ 163 | layover flight with Ryanair |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Istanbul to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Edinburgh-Istanbul flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Istanbul, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 327 $, which is a saving of 44 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (79 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Istanbul flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 252 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 258), 3 to 4 months ($ 287), 4 to 5 months ($ 264), 5 to 6 months ($ 263), 6 to 7 months ($ 274), 7 to 8 months ($ 284) |
| February | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 251 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 263), 3 to 4 months ($ 276), 5 to 6 months ($ 253), 7 to 8 months ($ 269) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 235 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 259), 6 to 7 months ($ 246), 7 to 8 months ($ 255) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 329 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 403), 5 to 6 months ($ 358), 6 to 7 months ($ 415), 7 to 8 months ($ 414), 9 to 10 months ($ 395), 10 to 11 months ($ 413) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 283 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 315), 3 to 4 months ($ 320), 4 to 5 months ($ 314), 6 to 7 months ($ 314), 7 to 8 months ($ 347) |
| June | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 330 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 374), 4 to 5 months ($ 364), 5 to 6 months ($ 352), 7 to 8 months ($ 352), 8 to 9 months ($ 385) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 437 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 477), 6 to 7 months ($ 463), 8 to 9 months ($ 459), 9 to 10 months ($ 477) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 406 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 440), 3 to 4 months ($ 485), 7 to 8 months ($ 473), 8 to 9 months ($ 453), 9 to 10 months ($ 433), 10 to 11 months ($ 471) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 310 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 341), 4 to 5 months ($ 344), 6 to 7 months ($ 343), 7 to 8 months ($ 341), 8 to 9 months ($ 328), 9 to 10 months ($ 336), 10 to 11 months ($ 320) |
| October | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 328 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 396), 2 to 3 months ($ 390), 4 to 5 months ($ 369), 5 to 6 months ($ 377), 7 to 8 months ($ 412), 8 to 9 months ($ 405), 9 to 10 months ($ 407), 10 to 11 months ($ 375), 11 to 12 months ($ 372) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 262 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 298), 2 to 3 months ($ 266), 4 to 5 months ($ 275), 5 to 6 months ($ 294) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 326 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 330), 4 to 5 months ($ 337), 5 to 6 months ($ 365), 6 to 7 months ($ 347) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Istanbul are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $4. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $6 more.
Edinburgh to Istanbul: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 371 $238 to $641 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 301 $169 to $752 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 264 $129 to $512 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 439 $229 to $642 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 462 $273 to $669 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 299 $177 to $430 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 397 $203 to $662 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 277 $148 to $406 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 388 $207 to $507 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 394 $319 to $485 | very high price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 374 $326 to $425 | very high price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 257 $191 to $409 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, april, may, june, july, august, september, october, november and march are cheaper to travel to Istanbul. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!