Cheap Flights to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

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Flight deals to Edinburgh

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight to Edinburgh? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

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Flexible on travel dates? Find the cheapest month – or even day – to fly to Edinburgh.

Airports near Edinburgh

Compare routes to Edinburgh below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier.

Direct flights to Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

The average flight time to Edinburgh is 1 hour and 11 minutes. We've calculated this based on journeys from Dublin.
Aer Lingus, British Airways, Emerald Airlines, Ryanair, Qatar Airways, and Ryanair UK Ltd. all fly direct to Edinburgh.
The cheapest month to fly to Edinburgh is usually June.
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 1 hour and 14 minutes.
The best price we found for a return flight to Edinburgh is 30 €. 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 Tuesday, 24 June 2025.
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, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Edinburgh.

Flying to Edinburgh

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found30 €
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time1 hr, 15 mins
Most popular airlineAer Lingus
Average flights per week205

Discover Edinburgh

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 €.

  • Skip the endless refreshing and stay updated on fares by creating a Price Alert. The moment prices on tickets to EDI drop, we'll let you know.

  • 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

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.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.