Cheap flights from Glasgow to Istanbul from $145 GLA, PIK → IST, SAW
Glasgow International Airport (GLA), Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The cheapest return found recently is $374 with easyJet, 22 Dec – 8 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $145 with Jet2.com, 13 Dec, found 4 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $145, found 4 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $374, 22 Dec to 8 Jan 2027
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, one-way fares from $145 found in the last 7 days
Return
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual return price.
Cheapest return found recently
$374
22 Dec – 8 Jan 2027 · easyJet
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 7:55 a.m. · Return leaves 11:10 a.m. · 23 h 30 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 2 stops
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$374 22 Dec – 8 Jan 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 44 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $189 to $384.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold return fares on 2 departure dates and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 17-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 22 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
2 fares on 2 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec – 21 Dec | $391 | Jet2.com | Glasgow International Airport (GLA) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Dec – 8 Jan 2027 | $374 | easyJet | Glasgow International Airport (GLA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $167 to $186.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$145
13 Dec · Jet2.com
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Leaves 2:40 p.m. · 24 h 15 min trip
1 stop
found 4 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$145 13 Decfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $84 to $140.
At $145, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates from 13 Dec to 17 May 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 13 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
4 fares on 4 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Dec | $145 | Jet2.com | Glasgow International Airport (GLA) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 24 Dec | $214 | Ryanair | Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 3 stops | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 11 Feb 2027 | $176 | easyJet | Glasgow International Airport (GLA) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 17 May 2027 | $174 | easyJet | Glasgow International Airport (GLA) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $145.
Premium cabin fares from Glasgow to Istanbul
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 22 Dec – 8 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 13 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Glasgow to Istanbul?
Return
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 25% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (44 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $304 | $189 | +33% | 8 |
| 14–29 days | $228 | $207 | Cheapest seen | 15 |
| 30–59 days | $275 | $204 | +21% | 26 |
| 60–89 days | $384 | $299 | +68% | 19 |
| 180+ days | $320 | $320 | +40% | 9 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 30 to 59 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $133 | $84 | +4% | 34 |
| 30–59 days | $128 | $84 | Cheapest seen | 44 |
| 60–89 days | $130 | $114 | +2% | 37 |
| 90–179 days | $128 | $125 | +0% | 21 |
| 180+ days | $174 | $166 | +36% | 18 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Edinburgh → Istanbul
67 km from Glasgow
$232
$142 less than flying from Glasgow
13 Nov – 17 Nov · EDI → SAW · out nonstop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Edinburgh → Istanbul
67 km from Glasgow
$121
$24 less than flying from Glasgow
19 Apr 2027 · EDI → SAW · nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 22 Dec – 8 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Glasgow to Istanbul?
The cheapest return found recently is $374 with easyJet, 22 Dec to 8 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
How much is a one-way flight from Glasgow to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $145 with Jet2.com, 13 Dec, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $167 to $186.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Glasgow to Istanbul?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $145, 13 Dec, found 4 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Glasgow to Istanbul?
In 44 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 25% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure. In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares were cheapest 30 to 59 days before departure.
How long is the flight from Glasgow to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with Jet2.com on 13 Dec, takes 24 h 15 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Istanbul?
Between 13 Dec and 17 May 2027, easyJet has the cheapest one-way on 2 of the 4 departure dates we hold, Jet2.com on 1 and Ryanair on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work