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Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh Airport

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Istanbul Airport, Turkey → Edinburgh Airport, Great Britain

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Two ways to Travel from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh Airport

Composite routes from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh Airport

Cheapest

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$76.43–$433.11

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Istanbul to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$318.46–$1,146.47
Plane from Istanbul to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$1,528.63
Plane from Istanbul to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.03–$1,910.79

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$216.56–$700.62
Plane from Istanbul to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$95.54–$305.73

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
7h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$382.16–$955.39
Plane from Istanbul to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
7h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$955.39
Plane from Istanbul to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$242.03–$1,146.47
Plane from Istanbul to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$407.64–$1,210.17

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$121.02–$356.68

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$305.73–$1,401.25
Plane from Istanbul to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
4h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.77–$1,019.09

Jet2.com

Website:
jet2.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.82–$700.62
Plane from Istanbul to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$203.82–$331.20

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
8h 16m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$57.32–$82.80

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
33h 15m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$89.17–$152.86
Bus from Munich Central Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
25h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$57.32–$95.54

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from Bucharest Obor to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
22h 31m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$40.76–$242.03

Megabus UK

Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.74–$19.11

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.29–$21.66
Bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$114.65–$165.60

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Istanbul to Munich
Ave. Duration:
24h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$82.80–$152.86

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Istanbul Yotel Airport Exit A to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.39–$49.68

HAVAİST

Phone:
0850 888 33 34
Website:
hava.ist/
Bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.10–$8.28

Transmarian

Website:
transmarian.ro/
Bus from Ploiești to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
2d 3h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$34.39–$191.08

SC Latino Expres S.R.L.

Phone:
0040263701919
Website:
latinoexpres.ro/
Bus from Bucharest to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
45h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$89.17–$127.39

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 19m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$61.15–$152.86

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Romanian Railways (CFR)

Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Bucharest to Ploieşti
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.64–$8.92

Moldovan Railways (CFM)

Phone:
(+373) 22-832-040
Website:
railway.md/?l=ro
Train from Bucharest to Ploieşti
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.57–$4.97

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.69–$101.91

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.80–$242.03

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$108.28–$152.86
Train from King's Cross to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$229.29–$331.20

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Train from King's Cross to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
4 times a day

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Halkali to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
14h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$32.80

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$57.32–$140.12
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.67–$89.17
Train from Manchester Airport to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
3h 28m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$59.87–$152.86

Transferoviar Calatori

Phone:
+40 238 434 380
Website:
transferoviarcalatori.ro/ro/
Train from Bucharest to Ploieşti
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$2.42–$3.06

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Calais to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.59–$53.50

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to bus and fly which costs $92.39 - $271.74 and takes 8h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $141.30 - $391.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI)?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from Istanbul Airport Bus and arriving at Airport via Istanbul, Munich Central Bus Station, London Victoria and Waverley Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 14h.

How far is it from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)?

The distance between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 2830 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) without a car is to night train and bus and train which takes 46h 23m and costs $97.83 - $369.57 .

How long does it take to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to fly from Istanbul (IST) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), including transfers and time at the airport.

Where do I catch the Istanbul Airport (IST) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus from?

Istanbul Airport (IST) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)?

The best way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $141.30 - $391.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $173.91 - $369.57 and takes 2 days 14h.

How long is the flight from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)?

The quickest flight from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 4h 35m.

Where does the Istanbul Airport (IST) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus arrive?

Istanbul Airport (IST) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Munich station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI)?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 3h behind Istanbul Airport (IST). It is currently 12:27 in Istanbul Airport (IST) and 09:27 in Edinburgh Airport (EDI).

Which airlines fly from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh Airport Airport?

Turkish Airlines, KLM and Lufthansa offer flights from Istanbul Airport to Edinburgh Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh Airport (EDI)?

There are 2131+ hotels available in Edinburgh Airport (EDI). Prices start at $44.14 per night.
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