Turkish Airlines
Established in 1933 with a fleet of five aircraft, Star Alliance member Turkish Airlines has a fleet of 473 (passenger and cargo) aircraft flying to 353 worldwide destinations in 131 countries.
Flying from Edinburgh since 2012, double daily direct flights are now operated to Istanbul providing onward connectivity to the entire Turkish Airlines’ global flight network.
| Destination | Summer flights | Winter flights | Airline code |
| Istanbul (ISB) | 14 weekly | 10 weekly | TK |
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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.
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.
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.
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.
