East Midlands to Istanbul flights
Updated 2026-11-04
The lowest one-way fare from East Midlands to Istanbul we saw in the week to 4 Nov was £96, for travel on 1 Jan 2027, 1 stop (seen on 28 Oct). East Midlands (EMA) to Istanbul (IST) is 2589 km, typically flown in 3h 38m. 3 airlines listed on this route.
How much is a flight from Nottingham to Istanbul?
- Lowest one-way fare seen
- £96for travel on 1 Jan 2027, 1 stop · seen 28 Oct
- Fares last checked
- 4 Novcaptured daily
These are fares seen on the dates given, not live prices. A fare can sell out or change within hours.
See today's pricesWhich airlines fly from Nottingham to Istanbul?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time |
|---|---|---|
| Ryanair | FR | 3h 38m |
| Jet2.com | LS | 3h 38m |
| TUI Airways | BY | 3h 38m |
Airlines listed for this airport pair. Frequencies vary by season.
Flying from East Midlands
East Midlands Airport is a regional hub between Nottingham, Derby and Leicester, dominated by Ryanair and Jet2 with TUI adding charter and package routes. The terminal sits 15 miles southwest of Nottingham and 13 miles west of Derby, with Skylink bus services connecting both. The route network is short-haul-only and skews holiday-leisure — Spain, Portugal, Greece and Italy are the strongest corridors. Long-haul travellers usually drive to Manchester or Birmingham for a wider choice.
Arriving in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (the new mega-hub, opened 2018) sits 35 km northwest of the city. The new metro extension reaches Gayrettepe in 26 minutes for ₺27. Turkish Airlines is the dominant carrier with Pegasus operating from Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) on the Asian side. Istanbul is the cheapest gateway to Asia from the UK on connecting fares; book well ahead for Hagia Sophia / Topkapı tourism peaks.
Nottingham to Istanbul FAQs
Direct flights from East Midlands (EMA) to Istanbul (IST) take approximately 3h 38m for the 2589 km journey. Airport-to-airport time depends on winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
The lowest one-way fare we saw in the week to 4 Nov was £96, for travel on 1 Jan 2027, 1 stop (seen on 28 Oct). These are fares seen on those dates, not live prices.
Airlines listed on this route: Ryanair, Jet2.com and TUI Airways.
In the fares we recorded in the week to 4 Nov, the lowest one-way fare to Istanbul was from Birmingham (£28), then Liverpool £53, London Luton £72 and London Heathrow £84. From East Midlands the lowest was £96. Lowest fares seen, not live prices.
Entry rules for UK passport holders differ by country and change. Check gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkey before you book.