Edinburgh (EDI) to Istanbul (IST)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,759

miles

2,830

kilometers

1,528

nautical miles

🕐 3h 51m

Flight Time

🧭 E (112°)

Direction

🌍 +3h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	1,759	+1,055	2,814 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	1,759	+1,055	2,814 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	1,759	+880	2,639 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	1,759	+880	2,639 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	1,759	+1,759	3,518 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	1,759	+880	2,639 Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Edinburgh to Istanbul would take approximately 4 days compared to just 3h 51m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The EDI to IST route connects Edinburgh, United Kingdom with Istanbul, Turkey. This long-haul flight covers 1,759 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This international flight crosses from United Kingdom to Turkey. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a E bearing of 112° from Edinburgh. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About EDI

Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) serves Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

🛬 About IST

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport (IST) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport to Istanbul Airport is 1,759 miles (2,830 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from EDI to IST typically take around 3h 51m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 1,759 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.

Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.