Flying from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Athens International Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
Edinburgh is two hours behind Athens and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Flights from ATH to EDI start at 06:30 — the first with Aegean Airlines. The last departure is at 23:50 with easyJet. Overall, there are five weekly Athens International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your ATH to EDI flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Aegean Airlines offers direct flights from Athens International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Edinburgh — and maybe even more of the United Kingdom if time allows.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Aegean Airlines.
Aegean Airlines ranks as the leading on-time carrier for ATH to EDI flights, with 82.14% of its services landing on schedule.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Athens International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ATH and EDI:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Munich Airport
Vienna Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Athens International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight is 55 €. A return fare is currently 117 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from ATH to EDI. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Athens International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from ATH to EDI by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Athens International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Athens International Airport (ATH)
When it comes to Athens International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Athens International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Athens. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near ATH? If you've booked an early flight from Athens International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Athens International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near EDI instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Edinburgh Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz and explore beyond Edinburgh's main sights.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Edinburgh Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Edinburgh. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
July is the busiest month for flights from Athens International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Edinburgh in March.
The warmest month in Edinburgh is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Lock in your flights from Athens International Airport to Edinburgh Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ATH to EDI around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Edinburgh has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United Kingdom you'll want to see. Around 290 kilometres south of Edinburgh, a visit to Manchester will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Birmingham is another favourite destination in the United Kingdom and is around 402 kilometres south of Edinburgh. No trip is complete without experiencing Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.