Flights from Glasgow to Istanbul

~2,888 km · ~4h 20m direct flight

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Passengers

About the Glasgow – Istanbul route

Airports in Glasgow
  • Glasgow Airport (GLA)
  • Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Airports in Istanbul
  • İstanbul Airport (IST)
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
Distance
~2,888 km
Direct flight time
~4h 20m
Airlines on this route
British Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Aer Lingus P.L.C., Aer Lingus Airlines, KLM, Emirates

Prices change with the date and seats left: search above for live fares.

Glasgow to Istanbul links the west of Scotland with Turkey. The cities are about 2,890 km apart, with an estimated flying time of around 4 hours 20 minutes. We search Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Glasgow Prestwick (PIK) departures together with arrivals at Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen (SAW).

In our recent searches this route has mostly shown connecting options, with airlines such as British Airways, KLM and Aer Lingus connecting through London, Amsterdam or Dublin. Edinburgh Airport is about an hour from Glasgow, so on some dates comparing Edinburgh departures can turn up a better fare.

Our Glasgow campaign packages to Istanbul combine flights, hotel, tours and transfers at one price, or you can choose every part yourself on Build Your Trip and get a package discount on all four. Your card is only charged once your ticket has been issued.

Choose the Istanbul airport by where you stay: Istanbul Airport (IST) is usually closer to Sultanahmet, Taksim and Şişli, while Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) suits Kadıköy and Ataşehir.

Hotels in Istanbul

Kayan Apart 410.0 Kayan Apart 4 İstanbul Friendly Boutique Hostel10.0 Friendly Boutique Hostel İstanbul bellavistahotel10.0 bellavistahotel İstanbul B&B Taksim10.0 B&B Taksim İstanbul Second Home Suites10.0 Second Home Suites İstanbul from £58.48 Santa Roza Hotel10.0 Santa Roza Hotel İstanbul

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Frequently asked questions

Is baggage included in the ticket?

Baggage allowance depends on the airline and the fare. Where the airline provides it, each flight shows its baggage allowance in the search results.

When is my ticket issued and when is my card charged?

When you book, we only place a hold on your card. We issue your ticket and only then charge the card. If the ticket cannot be issued, the hold is released.

How much are child and infant tickets?

Enter children (2–11) and infants (0–1) separately in the search; the price shown covers every passenger.

How long is the flight from Glasgow to Istanbul?

A direct flight takes about 4h 20m (around 2,888 km). Flights with a connection take longer.