Flights Edinburgh → Istanbul
EDI → IST
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul?
The flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Istanbul (IST) takes about 3h 57m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Edinburgh to Istanbul, operating with Boeing 737-800 and 737-900 aircraft. Istanbul's airport, which opened in 2018, serves over 84 million passengers annually, making it a major hub for international travel.
The Edinburgh (EDI) → Istanbul (IST) route is operated by Turkish Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.6/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Istanbul the average ATFM delay is 3.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Edinburgh the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Istanbul: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Edinburgh (EDI) to Istanbul (IST) heads east for about 2,829 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 57m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Edinburgh the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Istanbul it is 3.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airlines operating EDI-IST
Frequently asked questions about EDI-IST
The flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Istanbul (IST) takes about 3h 57m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Turkish Airlines.
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The Edinburgh-Istanbul route is about 2,829 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £350, barring extraordinary circumstances.
