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Flight deals from Dubai to Edinburgh

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Dubai to Edinburgh? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Edinburgh.307 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Jun, returning Mon, 23 Jun.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Dubai on Thu, 19 Jun, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Mon, 23 Jun, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From 307 €, select.
Edinburgh.332 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Jun, returning Thu, 3 Jul.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta and easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Dubai on Thu, 26 Jun, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 3 Jul, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From 332 €, select.
Edinburgh.338 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 May, returning Wed, 28 May.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Dubai on Tue, 20 May, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 28 May, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From 338 €, select.
Edinburgh.343 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 May, returning Tue, 3 Jun.Return flight with Flynas and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Flynas, departs from Dubai on Mon, 26 May, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 3 Jun, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From 343 €, select.
Edinburgh.351 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 May, returning Wed, 2 Jul.Return flight with Flynas and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Flynas, departs from Dubai on Wed, 21 May, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 2 Jul, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From 351 €, select.
Edinburgh.354 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Jul, returning Wed, 9 Jul.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta and easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Dubai on Sat, 5 Jul, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 9 Jul, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From 354 €, select.
Edinburgh.365 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Jul, returning Mon, 11 Aug.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Dubai on Tue, 1 Jul, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Mon, 11 Aug, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From 365 €, select.
Edinburgh.367 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Jun, returning Wed, 13 Aug.Return flight with FLYONE and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with FLYONE, departs from Dubai on Sun, 29 Jun, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 13 Aug, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From 367 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Edinburgh

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Dubai to Edinburgh flights are currently cheapest in June.
May
from 338 €
Jun
from 307 €
Jul
from 354 €
Aug
from 411 €
Sep
from 501 €
Oct
from 500 €
Nov
from 462 €
Dec
from 513 €
Jan
from 599 €
Feb
from 475 €
Mar
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Apr
from 553 €

Direct flights from Dubai to Edinburgh

Dubai to Edinburgh: Alternative routes

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

Dubai to Edinburgh: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found307 €
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time8 hrs, 5 mins
Most popular airlineQantas
Average flights per week15

Finding cheap flights from Dubai to Edinburgh: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Dubai to Edinburgh is 307 €. 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.
8 hours and 5 minutes is the average flight time from Dubai to Edinburgh.
Qantas and Emirates fly direct from Dubai to Edinburgh.
As of May 2025, there are 15 flights per week flying from Dubai to Edinburgh.
The cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Edinburgh is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Dubai Airport to Edinburgh Airport on Thursday, 19 June 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 5 minutes.
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.
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, Wizz Air Malta and Emirates offer the cheapest flight tickets to Edinburgh.

Flying from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know

  • Around 8 hours 5 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Edinburgh Airport.

  • Edinburgh's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Edinburgh four hours behind Dubai.

  • You can choose from seven weekly Dubai Airport to Edinburgh Airport flights. The 14:50 departure with Emirates is the earliest you can take. Emirates operates the last service of the day at 15:20.

  • Give yourself enough time to make your DXB to EDI flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months such as January, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.

  • Emirates is your gateway to discovering Edinburgh (and perhaps some other great parts of United Kingdom!). Browse the direct flights from Dubai Airport to Edinburgh Airport offered by this airline.

  • Most passengers choose to fly with Emirates on this route.

  • Emirates is the most punctual carrier operating DXB to EDI flights. A reliable 85.25% of its services on this route land on time.

  • We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Dubai Airport to Edinburgh Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between DXB and EDI include:

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    • Brussels Airport

    • London Heathrow Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • 150 € is the lowest price for a one-way Dubai Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. A return flight starts at 307 €. These prices may change based on demand and availability.

  • Score cheap tickets from DXB to EDI by booking at least seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.

  • Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Edinburgh Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from DXB to EDI is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.

  • Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Dubai Airport to Edinburgh Airport.

Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Dubai Airport, data shows 74.31% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • To get to Dubai Airport from central Dubai, it takes around 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Dubai Airport to Edinburgh Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near DXB:

Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Dubai Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near EDI instead:

  • Travel at your own speed with an Edinburgh Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz and see more of Edinburgh and beyond.

  • Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Edinburgh Airport about one week before your departure date.

Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh

  • Edinburgh Airport to the centre of Edinburgh has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.

  • It takes roughly 40 minutes if you're using public transport.

When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • June is the most popular month for flights from Dubai Airport to Edinburgh Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Edinburgh in January.

  • The warmest month in Edinburgh is July, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Book your flights from Dubai Airport to Edinburgh Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.

  • January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DXB to EDI sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of United Kingdom

  • You've visited Edinburgh, now it's time to discover other parts of United Kingdom. Travel about 402 kilometres south to Birmingham to tick off its top attractions. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, your itinerary will be busy.

  • Glasgow is another standout destination in United Kingdom and is around 64 kilometres west of Edinburgh. No journey is complete without a visit to Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum.

Plan the rest of your trip from Dubai to Edinburgh

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