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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Glasgow to Istanbul? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $500. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Istanbul.$406 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep, returning Fri, 18 Sep.Return flight with easyJet and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Glasgow Intl on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Glasgow Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From $406, select.

Istanbul.$418 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 Jan, returning Fri, 8 Jan.Return flight with easyJet and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Glasgow Intl on Fri, 1 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 8 Jan, arriving in Glasgow Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From $418, select.

Istanbul.$420 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Nov, returning Tue, 17 Nov.Return flight with easyJet and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Glasgow Intl on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Glasgow Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From $420, select.

Istanbul.$420 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Mar, returning Sun, 21 Mar.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Glasgow Intl on Thu, 18 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 21 Mar, arriving in Glasgow Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From $420, select.

Istanbul.$420 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Sat, 5 Dec.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Glasgow Intl on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Glasgow Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From $420, select.

Istanbul.$421 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Feb, returning Sun, 14 Feb.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Glasgow Intl on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 14 Feb, arriving in Glasgow Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From $421, select.

Istanbul.$426 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul, returning Wed, 5 Aug.Return flight with Jet2 and AJet.Outbound indirect flight with Jet2, departs from Glasgow Intl on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Glasgow Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From $426, select.

Istanbul.$429 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug, returning Thu, 15 Oct.Return flight with Ryanair and AJet.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Glasgow Intl on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Glasgow Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From $429, select.

Istanbul.$431 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Sep, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Ryanair and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Glasgow Intl on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Glasgow Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From $431, select.

Istanbul.$439 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct, returning Fri, 9 Oct.Return flight with Ryanair and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Glasgow Intl on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in Glasgow Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From $439, select.

Istanbul.$440 per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Dec, returning Thu, 7 Jan.Return flight with easyJet and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Glasgow Intl on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 7 Jan, arriving in Glasgow Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From $440, select.

Istanbul.$448 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Mon, 9 Nov.Return flight with easyJet and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Glasgow Intl on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Glasgow Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From $448, select.

Istanbul.$453 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Nov, returning Thu, 24 Dec.Return flight with easyJet and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Glasgow Intl on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 24 Dec, arriving in Glasgow Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From $453, select.

Istanbul.$459 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Feb, returning Sun, 7 Mar.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Glasgow Intl on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 7 Mar, arriving in Glasgow Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From $459, select.

Istanbul.$459 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 Jan, returning Mon, 1 Feb.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Glasgow Intl on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Glasgow Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From $459, select.

Istanbul.$464 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Aug, returning Mon, 21 Sep.Return flight with easyJet and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Glasgow Intl on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Glasgow Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From $464, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Glasgow to Istanbul

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Glasgow to Istanbul: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$406
Cheapest month to fly	September

Finding cheap flights from Glasgow to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Istanbul?

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.

How much are return flights from Glasgow to Istanbul?

The best price we found for a return flight from Glasgow to Istanbul is $406. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which airlines fly direct from Glasgow to Istanbul?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Glasgow to Istanbul. But we found flights with one or more stops from $406.

How many flights are there a week from Glasgow to Istanbul?

As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from Glasgow to Istanbul.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Glasgow to Istanbul?

The cheapest month to fly from Glasgow to Istanbul is usually September.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Istanbul?

If you're flying from Glasgow, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul Sabiha – which is 30.3 km away from the centre of Istanbul. We've found flights into this airport from $406.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Glasgow to Istanbul on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Glasgow to Istanbul on Monday, 14 September 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Glasgow to Istanbul?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Glasgow and Istanbul. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I get the best flight deal from Glasgow to Istanbul?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Istanbul?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Istanbul?

In July, the average temperature is usually around 24°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Glasgow to Istanbul with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Istanbul is easyJet .

Travelling from Glasgow to Istanbul: what you need to know

Begin planning your holiday by considering where you'll board your flight from Glasgow to Istanbul. Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) are Glasgow's main airports.
When it comes to choosing where to land in Istanbul, Istanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) are the major entry points.
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is three hours ahead of Glasgow.
Leave plenty of time to catch your Glasgow to Istanbul flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as September? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Istanbul

Booking ahead of time is often the key to locking in a cheap Glasgow to Istanbul flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Getting cheap plane tickets from Glasgow to Istanbul is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across every month and walk away with a sweet deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from Glasgow to Istanbul by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Lock in a cheap Glasgow to Istanbul flight with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Flying from Glasgow

Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA)

A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing Glasgow to Istanbul flights departing from Glasgow Intl Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
- London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
- Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
The journey from central Glasgow to GLA takes around 30 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Glasgow Intl Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Glasgow to Istanbul, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
81% of flights leaving Glasgow Intl Airport land at their destination as planned. With its strong performance rating, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of GLA.

Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)

Break up your Glasgow to Istanbul flight with a stop at Barcelona Airport (BCN). A main stopover between Glasgow Prestwick Airport and Istanbul, it's the perfect opportunity to take a moment to relax.
You can get to PIK from central Glasgow in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport will take roughly 55 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Glasgow to Istanbul, stay in one of these hotels near Glasgow Prestwick Airport:
Flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 83% of them landing on schedule.

Arriving in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul takes around 45 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 32 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Glasgow to Istanbul. Check in to one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Grab a Istanbul Airport rental car and discover Istanbul and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hit, Avec car rentals and Eren Rent a Car are top outlets to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Istanbul Airport about two weeks ahead of your Glasgow to Istanbul flight.

Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)

Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) is roughly 31 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. Following your flight from Glasgow to Istanbul, it takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
If you hop on public transport, the ride to the centre takes 1 hour 40 minutes or so.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near SAW. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from Glasgow to Istanbul:
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or waiting in a long taxi line. Pick up a Istanbul Sabiha Airport rental car and let your trip unfold on your terms. Compare availability and rates from Essence, Eren Rent a Car and 724 Rent.
Avoid paying extra. Booking your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at SAW can land you a better rate.

Best time to go to Istanbul

August is the most popular month for flights from Glasgow to Istanbul. To skip the crowds, visit Istanbul in March.
The warmest month in Istanbul is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 30ºC. Book your Glasgow to Istanbul ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Glasgow to Istanbul in January when temperatures average between 2ºC and 11ºC.

More about Istanbul

After booking your flight from Glasgow to Istanbul, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Istanbul:
Hagia Sophia and Historic Areas of Istanbul are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Istanbul itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Hagia Sophia History and Experience Museum.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

Ankara is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered after you've seen Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres to the east, its top attractions include The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Izmir is another favourite destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres southwest of Istanbul. No trip is complete without experiencing Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.