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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight to Edinburgh Airport? If you want to travel to Edinburgh Airport next month, round-trip fares start from $621. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

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Frequently asked questions

The average flight time to Edinburgh is 7 hours and 15 minutes. We've calculated this based on journeys from Washington, D.C..
Lufthansa, Delta, KLM, Air France, Virgin Atlantic, United, Air Canada and Iberia all fly non-stop to Edinburgh.
The cheapest month to fly to Edinburgh is usually September.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Edinburgh but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
Yes – the average flight time is 7 hours and 15 minutes.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight to Edinburgh is $544. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Edinburgh Airport is Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Edinburgh is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, LEVEL and jetBlue offer the cheapest flight tickets to Edinburgh.

Flying to Edinburgh

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$544
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time7 hrs, 16 mins
Most popular airlineLufthansa
Average flights per week324

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How to find cheap flights to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Edinburgh Airport is $151. A return plane ticket to EDI right now is $544.

  • Book when the time is right with Price Alerts. You'll get an email or a notification through the app if the price of tickets to EDI goes up or down.

  • Book as early as possible. You might even be able to land some awesome early bird deals on tickets to Edinburgh, where Edinburgh Airport is located.

  • Choose 'Add nearby airports' when searching for a better chance of finding cheap flights to Edinburgh. Doing this will give you more options for where to start and end your journey, as well as different prices.

  • Search for plane tickets to Edinburgh Airport that come with a stop or two. Routes with stops tend to be less expensive. After your results show up, use the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.

Best time to go to Edinburgh

  • You can usually jump on the cheapest flight to Edinburgh in May.

  • If your travel dates are flexible, try using the 'Whole month' tool. You'll be able to find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to EDI.

  • July is the most popular month for flights to EDI. Visit then if you're eager to explore Edinburgh in full swing.

  • December is the quietest period of the year to travel if you prefer a more relaxed pace. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Edinburgh then.

  • The weather can make or break your trip, so consider what kind of conditions you prefer to travel in. Edinburgh is warmest in July, averaging between 48ºF and 68ºF.

  • Ranging from 30ºF to 45ºF, January has the lowest temperatures.

  • With six days of rain on average, April is the driest month in Edinburgh.

  • The wettest time of year is August. Travel then and you'll likely get around ten days of rainfall.

Flying to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): What you need to know

  • Skip the layovers and travel to Edinburgh in a single hop. Book a direct flight to Edinburgh Airport with one of these airlines:

  • Delta has the best track record for punctuality. Up to 93% of its flights into this airport land as planned, making it an excellent choice when reserving your EDI plane ticket.

  • On arrival at EDI, you'll be in the UTC+0 timezone.

  • Crawl into bed not long after your flight to EDI. Book a room at any of these stays near Edinburgh Airport and you'll be fast asleep before you know it:

  • Edinburgh Airport has an on-time rating of 73%, which reflects how reliably departing flights reach their destination. This can be useful to know if you're planning a tight connection or have to be somewhere shortly after landing.

Getting to central Edinburgh from Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • Central Edinburgh is about 8 miles from EDI.

  • Once you've landed from your flight to EDI, driving to the center will take around 25 minutes.

  • Expect the trip to take roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.

  • If you want to stay close to the action in Edinburgh, book a room at one of these popular options:

Edinburgh highlights

  • Put these major attractions on your itinerary after stepping off your flight to Edinburgh:

    • Royal Mile: Located in Old Town around 0.2 miles south of the city center, this landmark is a classic place to kick off your sightseeing.

    • East Princes Street Gardens: You'll discover this park roughly 0.2 miles southwest of the center in New Town. Take a little breather and slow things down in this corner of Edinburgh.

    • Castle Rock: Looking for more reasons to visit Edinburgh? This landmark pulls in the crowds and is about 0.6 miles southwest of the city center in Old Town.

How to get to Glasgow from Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • The nearby city of Glasgow is about 40 miles from EDI. The drive to the center in a ride-share or cab will take around 50 minutes.

  • Plan for a travel time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes when making your way to Glasgow on public transport.

Traveling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dundee

  • If Dundee is on your itinerary, public transport should take around 1 hour 30 minutes from Edinburgh Airport. This city is about 40 miles from EDI.

  • Traveling there by car will take you roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.

Explore more of the United Kingdom

  • There's a whole lot more of the United Kingdom waiting for you to discover. About 180 miles south of Edinburgh, head for Manchester. On the must-see list? Begin with Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry. The most conveniently located airport for this city is Manchester Airport (MAN).

  • Glasgow is another popular destination in the United Kingdom and is roughly 35 miles west of Edinburgh. Set your sights on top attractions like Glasgow Cathedral, King's Theatre and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. Glasgow Airport (GLA) is the main gateway to this city.

  • Or make your way to Preston, roughly 150 miles south of Edinburgh. Brockholes, Avenham and Miller Parks and Samlesbury Hall are just the start of reasons to go.

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