How to travel from Edinburgh to İstanbul, Turkey
The distance between Edinburgh and İstanbul is around 2,872km (1,784 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 15m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Edinburgh to İstanbul by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out İstanbul → Edinburgh if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Istanbul (IST).
- Duration5h 15m
- Flight time4h 20m
- Typical cost$625($625)
Turkish Airlines
+ 5 others4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station, Bucharest then Constanta and then to Istanbul - Aksaray.
- Duration2 days 4h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost$225($225)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to London Kings Cross, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi then Frankfurt and then to Salzburg Hbf then take the bus to Istanbul.
- Duration1 day 11h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost$665($665)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Newcastle upon Tyne then take a ferry to Amsterdam IJmuiden then drive to Istanbul.
- Duration1 day 18h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost$835($835)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Edinburgh and İstanbul
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Edinburgh to İstanbul by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around $100 and will take around 3 days 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $625.
The distance between Edinburgh and İstanbul is around 2,872km (1,784 miles).
It takes around 5h 15m to get from Edinburgh and İstanbul by plane.
The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to İstanbul is to fly which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx $625.
The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and İstanbul is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around $100 for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Edinburgh and İstanbul. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Istanbul (IST). instead which will take 5h 15m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Edinburgh and İstanbul. It typically takes around 2 days 4h and departs on demand.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Edinburgh to İstanbul. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station, Bucharest and Constanta. These services run on demand and will take a minimum of 2 days 4h.
Megabus UK, FlixBus, Maxibus Travel, Simpa Trans, Sir Trans, GSM Trans, Fany and TransEvren run regular bus services between Edinburgh and İstanbul. Buses run on demand and take around 2 days 4h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Edinburgh and İstanbul. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and arrive at Istanbul (IST). The flight takes around 4h 20m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Edinburgh and İstanbul with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 4h 20m.
Turkish Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, British Airways, Lufthansa, KLM and Air France fly between Edinburgh and İstanbul. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and and arrive into Istanbul (IST). These flights usually take around 4h 20m.
The flight from Edinburgh to İstanbul typically takes around 4h 20m. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and and arrive into Istanbul (IST).
The closest major airport to İstanbul is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) (SAW) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from İstanbul. Istanbul Airport (IST) (IST) and Balikesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO) (EDO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Edinburgh to İstanbul. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Istanbul (IST). instead which will take 5h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh to İstanbul is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around $625.
Compare travel optionsbetween Edinburgh and İstanbul
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 5h 15m | $625($625) | every 10 mins | 2,872km (1,784 miles) |
| Fly to Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) | 6hrs | $350($350) | every 10 mins | 2,940km (1,827 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 45m | $375($375) | every 20 mins | 3,071km (1,908 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Queen Street, Fly | 7h 10m | $590($590) | every 20 mins | 3,164km (1,966 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Airport, Fly | 7h 60m | $605($605) | every 4 hours | 3,071km (1,908 miles) |
Bus | 2 days 4h | $225($225) | twice a week | 4,420km (2,747 miles) |
Train and Bus + 3 similar | 1 day 11h | $665($665) | twice a week | 3,706km (2,303 miles) |
| Train to London Kings Cross, bus | 1 day 19h | $600($600) | twice a week | 3,793km (2,357 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 2 days 19h | $145($145) | once daily | 4,254km (2,643 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 3 days 1h | $100($100) | 3 times a week | 4,275km (2,657 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 18h | $835($835) | once daily | 3,376km (2,097 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Edinburgh and İstanbul
Bus companies
Alpar Turizm
Union Ivkoni
Maxibus Travel
Ferry operators
SC Latino Expres S.R.L.
Transmarian
DFDS Seaways
Airlines
Turkish Airlines
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Eurostar
Airports near İstanbul
The following major airports near İstanbul offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Turkey and internationally.
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
- Distance
- 31km (19 miles) from İstanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Distance
- 34km (21 miles) from İstanbul
Balikesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO)
- Distance
- 232km (144 miles) from İstanbul