What is the cheapest way to get from Scotland to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Istanbul is to fly which costs 4.800 ₺ - 13.000 ₺ and takes 8h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Scotland to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 53m and costs 4.300 ₺ - 13.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Glasgow and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Manchester, Coach Station, Bucharest and Constanța. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 30m.

How far is it from Scotland to Istanbul?

The distance between Scotland and Istanbul is 2884 km.

How do I travel from Scotland to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Scotland to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus and night train which takes 38h 30m and costs 7.000 ₺ - 13.000 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Scotland to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Scotland to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Istanbul bus from?

Scotland to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Glasgow station.

Bus or fly from Scotland to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Scotland to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 53m and costs 4.300 ₺ - 13.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 4.300 ₺ - 8.000 ₺ and takes 43h 30m.

Where does the Scotland to Istanbul bus arrive?

Scotland to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

What is the time difference between Scotland and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Scotland. It is currently 4:52 AM in Scotland and 6:52 AM in Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 3041+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Scotland to Istanbul - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from Scotland to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, night train, car, car train, busferry, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Edinburgh Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Istanbul (IST)plane EDI - IST
7h 53m
₺4,359–12,559
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Glasgow to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Bucharest Oborbus
3. Take the bus from Bucharest to Constantabus
4. Take the bus from Constanța to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
43h 30m
₺4,354–7,912
Train, bus, night train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Bucharest Oborbus
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
38h 30m
₺7,235–12,136
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Glasgow to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Istanbulcar
33h 33m
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Istanbul
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Istanbul (IST)plane ABZ - IST
9h 20m
₺6,296–24,408
Fly Glasgow Airport to Istanbul
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Istanbul (IST)plane GLA - IST
9h 22m
₺4,389–12,589
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ABZ - SAW
9h 33m
₺5,809–18,429
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane EDI - SAW
8h 6m
₺4,872–12,580
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharestbus
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
2d 3h
₺10,265–12,750
Train, bus and ferry, night train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the busferry from Manchester Piccadilly to Bucharestbusferry
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
3d 8h
₺7,526–18,882
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Glasgow to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Istanbulcar
34h 46m
₺29,193–44,614

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Istanbul (IST) flights

10Weekly Planes

4h 22mAverage Duration

₺7,472Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Scotland to Istanbul.

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Distance: 2,883.8 km
Duration: 7h 53m

What companies run services between Scotland and Istanbul, Turkey?

Turkish Airlines flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Istanbul (IST) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Glasgow to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Manchester, Coach Station, Bucharest, and Constanța in around 43h 30m.

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