Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines flies to more countries than any other airline. Established in 1933 with a fleet of just five aircraft, Star Alliance member Turkish Airlines now has a fleet of nearly 500 aircraft and a network spanning more than 350 destinations in over 130 countries across 6 continents.
Flying from Edinburgh since 2012, direct flights operate to Istanbul providing daily onward connectivity to the entire Turkish Airlines’ global flight network.
In 2025 the first European Turkish Airlines lounge abroad was opened in Edinburgh serving Business Class passengers and qualifying special card holders.
| Destination | Summer flights | Winter flights | Airline code |
| Istanbul (ISB) | 14 weekly | 10 weekly | TK |
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Turkish Airlines lounge at Edinburgh Airport
The newly opened lounge will welcome Turkish Airlines Business Class passengers, Miles&Smiles members, Star Alliance carriers, and Plaza Premium’s long-standing partners, providing all guests with a seamless lounge experience fully aligned with Turkish Airlines’ global standards. The 673-square-meter lounge is thoughtfully designed to accommodate 149 guests, offering an enhanced experience in comfort and privacy. Drawing on Plaza Premium Group’s nine‑time Skytrax World’s Best Independent Airport Lounge award‑winning expertise in lounge operations, the lounge delivers a high standard of service for every guest.
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Business Class Exclusivity
Travel in ultimate comfort and luxury. Our fixed Business Cabin seating features spacious seats with generous legroom, which on our widebody aircraft open into a fully lie-flat bed. On selected longhaul routes meals will be served to passengers by our Flying Chefs. Passengers also gain access to the exclusive Lounge Business in Istanbul.
Fly Different
Welcome to a unique travel experience! Our all-inclusive service extends beyond onboard with features sure to delight even the most discerning passengers. To us, hospitality is more than just a word.
Stopover in Istanbul: Free Hotel Accommodation
Passengers from the UK to all destinations beyond Türkiye with a voluntary stopover exceeding 20 hours can apply for free hotel accommodation in Istanbul. *Terms and conditions apply.
Free Sightseeing Tours of Istanbul
Passengers may take advantage of free sightseeing tours of Istanbul between two international TK flights with connection times between 6‑24 hours.
Complimentary Catering
Our all inclusive onboard service features complimentary catering for all passengers. On international flights exceeding 2 hours passengers will be served a delicious 3‑course meal and beverages. We also cater to a variety of religious or dietary requirements through Special Meal Requests.
Complimentary Inflight Entertainment
Our flights feature individual inflight entertainment systems with over 1300 hours of movies, TV shows, music and games free of charge. The Companion Entertainment app lets passengers pair their personal devices with the inflight entertainment system. Additionally, passengers gain free access to over 7000 publications worldwide on the PressReader App prior to their flight.