How to find cheap flights to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Right now, 15 € is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Edinburgh Airport. Or you can reserve a return plane ticket to EDI for 30 €.
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About six months ahead is a good time to book tickets to Edinburgh, where Edinburgh Airport is located. That's the general recommendation for finding the best deals.
Click on 'Add nearby airports' during your search to boost your chances of finding cheap flights to Edinburgh. This will give you more choices for where you take off and land, as well as different prices.
If you aren't in a hurry to get to Edinburgh, consider taking a little detour. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Edinburgh Airport by booking a flight with a stop.
Best time to go to Edinburgh
You can typically jump on the cheapest flight to Edinburgh in May.
Use the 'Whole month' tool if you have flexible travel dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to EDI that suits your itinerary and budget.
Fly to Edinburgh in June if you want to go when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to EDI, but also when tickets can be more expensive.
Travel in February if you prefer your holiday with fewer crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Edinburgh are usually less expensive.
With averages of between 9ºC and 20ºC, July is when Edinburgh is warmest. Organise your visit around your preferred weather conditions to get the most out of your time here.
Ranging from -1ºC to 7ºC, January is when temperatures are lowest.
Travelling to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
Avoid the layovers and travel to Edinburgh in a single hop. Take a direct flight to Edinburgh Airport with one of these top airlines:
Curl up in bed not long after your flight to EDI. Put your bags down at any of these hotels near Edinburgh Airport and you'll be catching z's in no time:
Getting to central Edinburgh from Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Central Edinburgh is about 14 kilometres from EDI.
If you're taking a cab or ride-sharing after your flight to EDI, it'll take around 30 minutes to get to the centre.
Roughly 40 minutes is how long it'll take to get there using public transport.
Make every moment in Edinburgh count by choosing one of these top stays:
Edinburgh highlights
Edinburgh Castle
Put this toward the top of your list of must-visits after hopping off your flight to Edinburgh Airport. You'll find it around 0.97 kilometres south-west of the city centre in Tollcross.
Arthur's Seat
Head to Arthur's Seat and you'll be checking off one of the best attractions in Edinburgh. It's roughly 2 kilometres south-east of the centre in Holyrood.
National Museum of Scotland
From the heart of the city, this highlight is around 0.64 kilometres south. It's located in the Old Town neighbourhood and a great addition to any visit to Edinburgh.
Complete your trip with an Edinburgh car hire
Choose from a selection of car rentals in Edinburgh and go wherever you want, whenever you want. With one quick search, compare rates and score the best price after securing your hotel and cheap flight to Edinburgh Airport.