Flights from Istanbul to Glasgow
About the Istanbul – Glasgow route
- Airports in Istanbul
- İstanbul Airport (IST)
- Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
- Airports in Glasgow
- Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
- Distance
- ~2,888 km
- Direct flight time
- ~4h 20m
- Airlines on this route
- British Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Türk Hava Yolları, Emirates, KLM
Prices change with the date and seats left: search above for live fares.
Istanbul to Glasgow is about 2,888 km, and a direct flight would take around 4 hours 20 minutes. In our recent searches British Airways, KLM, Turkish Airlines and Emirates have appeared on this route. A connecting flight takes a few hours longer but can bring the total price down noticeably; the search results show the layover and the total journey time, and the number of options usually grows in the summer season.
We search departures from Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) together, so you can pick the best flight from whichever airport is closer to you.
Glasgow Airport (GLA) is about 15 km from the city centre, and Glasgow Prestwick (PIK) about 50 km. The Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow Cathedral and the live music scene are the city's highlights, and Loch Lomond and the Scottish Highlands are within a day trip.
You can add your UK hotel, a private transfer from the airport and city tours to your flight, and choose all four together on Build Your Trip for a package discount. Check the UK's entry and visa requirements before you travel. Your card is only charged once your ticket has been issued.
Hotels in Glasgow
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The Alamo Guest House
★★★★ Glasgow from £194.04
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The Pipers’ Tryst Hotel
★★★★ Glasgow from £96.25
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Dakota Glasgow
★★★★ Glasgow from £113.66
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Seton Guest House
★★★ Glasgow
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One Devonshire Gardens a Hotel Du Vin
★★★★★ Glasgow from £112.75
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Kimpton – Blythswood Square Hotel, an IHG Hotel
★★★★★ Glasgow from £180.58
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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 Istanbul to Glasgow?
A direct flight takes about 4h 20m (around 2,888 km). Flights with a connection take longer.