Edinburgh → Istanbul flight delays
EDINBURGH → ISTANBUL · all airlines · 1,211 flights · May 2025 – April 2026 · source: UK CAA
This route is delayed
24%of the time, by +38 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
76%
Delayed 3h+
0.3%
Cancelled
0.9%
Avg when late
+38m
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When does EDINBURGH → ISTANBUL run late?
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Delays peak in January (42% late).
Frequently asked
How often is the Edinburgh to Istanbul flight delayed?
About 24% of EDINBURGH → ISTANBUL flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 38 minutes when they do, based on 1,211 flights in May 2025 – April 2026.
What is the worst month for delays on EDINBURGH → ISTANBUL?
January is the worst, with 42% of flights delayed, while March is the most reliable at 5%.
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