Flying from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
Bristol and Edinburgh share the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Take your pick of 22 weekly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport flights. The 06:30 departure with easyJet is the earliest you can take. EasyJet operates the last service of the day at 22:10.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your BRS to EDI flight.
Travelling during a peak month like September? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
EasyJet offers direct flights from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Edinburgh — and maybe even more of the United Kingdom if time allows.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is easyJet.
EasyJet stands out as the most punctual carrier for BRS to EDI flights, with 81.47% of services landing as scheduled.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between BRS and EDI include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Belfast International Airport
Belfast City Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
At the moment, 30 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 54 €. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from BRS to EDI by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from BRS to EDI.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Bristol Airport (BRS)
Bristol Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from BRS land on schedule 80% of the time.
Bristol Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Bristol. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near BRS? If you're boarding an early flight from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
If you're landing on a late Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near EDI:
Travel at your own pace with a Edinburgh Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz and venture far and wide through Edinburgh and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Edinburgh Airport around one week before your trip.
When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The quietest month for a flight from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Edinburgh based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport for July if you'd like to go to Edinburgh during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BRS to EDI in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've done Edinburgh, now it's time to discover other parts of the United Kingdom. Journey around 290 kilometres south to Manchester to check off its leading attractions. From Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour to The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're looking to explore another corner of the United Kingdom, consider Birmingham, roughly 402 kilometres south of Edinburgh. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience are key reasons to visit.