Edinburgh to Istanbul
3h 56m The flight from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to İstanbul Airport (IST) covers 2,829 km (1,758 miles) and takes approximately 3h 56m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads east on an initial great-circle bearing of 112°, passing near 49.7° N, 15.1° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 5h 09m | 5h 34m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 3h 38m | 4h 03m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 3h 09m | 3h 34m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 3h 20m | 3h 45m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| EDI | IST | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Edinburgh Airport | İstanbul Airport |
| City | Edinburgh | Istanbul |
| Country | United Kingdom | Turkey |
| ICAO | EGPH | LTFM |
| Coordinates | 55.9501, -3.3723 | 41.2749, 28.7321 |
| Elevation | 135 ft | 325 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul?
A non-stop flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Istanbul (IST) takes about 3h 56m. The great-circle distance is 2,829 km (1,758 miles, 1,527 nautical miles), flying east on an initial bearing of 112°.
How far is Edinburgh from Istanbul?
2,829 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 1,758 miles or 1,527 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between EDI and IST?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 2,829 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
Other routes from Edinburgh
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.