Travelling from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is three hours ahead of Glasgow.
To ensure you catch your GLA to IST flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as June? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Glasgow International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between GLA and IST:
London Heathrow Airport
Birmingham International Airport
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
At the moment, £68 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Glasgow International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £133. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from GLA to IST, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Glasgow International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from GLA to IST.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Glasgow International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
Handy information about Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Of all flights leaving Glasgow International Airport, 70.07% touch down on time at their destination.
Glasgow International Airport is around 9 miles from central Glasgow. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Glasgow International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to GLA:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Glasgow International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Grab an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car and discover Istanbul and beyond with your own wheels. Hit, Avec car rentals and Eren Rent a Car are leading providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport about two weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport to the centre of Istanbul has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 30 miles away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
April is the busiest month for flights from Glasgow International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Istanbul in February.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Glasgow International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from GLA to IST around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored after you've experienced Istanbul. Around 220 miles away to the east, popular attractions include Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
Izmir is another must-experience destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 200 miles south-west of Istanbul. No trip is complete without visiting Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.