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Cheap flights from Glasgow to Istanbul from £82

There are no direct flights from Glasgow to Istanbul. The fastest way is one stop via Amsterdam or Paris, about 5h 43m door to door (58 connections a week on current schedules), with fares from £82.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 00m Cheapest in November Prices checked 14 days ago
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Glasgow to Istanbul at a glance

Best ways to fly from Glasgow to Istanbul

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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GLA Amsterdam (AMS) IST
Leg 1: easyJet, KLM · Leg 2: KLM, Turkish Airlines
Thu17:15 GLA19:36 AMS1h 24m connection21:00 AMS00:58 ISTKLM
29 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 43m
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GLA Paris (CDG) IST
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Air France, Turkish Airlines, Air Algérie
Tue15:30 GLA17:57 CDG2h 03m connection20:00 CDG23:55 ISTAir France + Turkish Airlines
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 25m
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GLA Birmingham (BHX) IST
Leg 1: easyJet · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Mon07:00 GLA07:58 BHX2h 17m connection10:15 BHX15:42 ISTeasyJet + Turkish Airlines
9 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 6h 42m
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GLA Dublin (DUB) IST
Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Wed07:45 GLA08:33 DUB2h 27m connection11:00 DUB16:53 ISTRyanair + Turkish Airlines
18 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 08m
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GLA Munich (MUC) IST
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 12m
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GLA London (LHR) IST
Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: British Airways, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 20m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Cheapest dates from Glasgow to Istanbul

The lowest one-way fares found recently, cheapest first. Prices change; click through for the live fare.

Cheapest month to fly from Glasgow to Istanbul

Lowest one-way fare found for each month: November is cheapest, June the most expensive.

Good to know

Distance
2,913 km1,809 miles
Journey time
5h 00mfastest found
Time difference
+3hIstanbul vs Glasgow
Currency in Istanbul
TRY
Airports
GLA, PIK → IST, SAW

Flights from Glasgow to Istanbul: questions answered

How much is a flight from Glasgow to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way fare we found recently is £82 with 1 stop, departing in November. Return trips start from £289. Prices change constantly, so search your dates for the live fare.
Are there direct flights from Glasgow to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Amsterdam, Paris and Birmingham. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Glasgow to Istanbul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 00m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,913 km.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Glasgow to Istanbul?
November has the lowest fare we found (£82), while June is the most expensive (£124).
Where do you change planes between Glasgow and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Amsterdam (AMS), Paris (CDG), Birmingham (BHX) and Dublin (DUB). easyJet flies both legs via Amsterdam, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Glasgow and Istanbul?
Glasgow: Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Glasgow and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 3 hours ahead of Glasgow.

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