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Flights from Istanbul to Glasgow

There are no direct flights from Istanbul to Glasgow. The easiest way is one stop via Amsterdam or Paris, about 6h 10m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 10m
ISTGLAAMS

Istanbul to Glasgow at a glance

Fastest journey6h 10mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amsterdam or Paris

Best ways to fly from Istanbul to Glasgow

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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IST Amsterdam (AMS) GLA
Leg 1: KLM, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: easyJet, KLM
One airline, one ticket ~6h 10m
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IST Paris (CDG) GLA
Leg 1: Air France, Turkish Airlines, Air Algérie · Leg 2: Air France
One airline, one ticket ~6h 23m
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IST Munich (MUC) GLA
Leg 1: Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~6h 12m
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IST London (LHR) GLA
Leg 1: British Airways, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: British Airways
One airline, one ticket ~6h 20m
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IST Krakow (KRK) GLA
Leg 1: LOT Polish Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Jet2, Ryanair
Self-transfer likely ~7h 12m
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IST Birmingham (BHX) GLA
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: easyJet
Self-transfer likely ~7h 18m
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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.

Good to know

Distance
2,913 km1,809 miles
Journey time
6h 10mestimate
Time difference
-3hGlasgow vs Istanbul
Currency in Glasgow
GBP
Airports
IST, SAW → GLA, PIK

Flights from Istanbul to Glasgow: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Glasgow?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Amsterdam, Paris and Munich. 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 Istanbul to Glasgow?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 10m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,913 km.
Where do you change planes between Istanbul and Glasgow?
The best connecting points are Amsterdam (AMS), Paris (CDG), Munich (MUC) and London (LHR). KLM flies both legs via Amsterdam, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Istanbul and Glasgow?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Glasgow: Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Glasgow?
Glasgow is 3 hours behind Istanbul.

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