Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport is 1 hour 10 minutes.
Edinburgh and Dublin are in the same timezone, UTC+0.
Flights from EDI to DUB start from 06:00 — the first with Ryanair. The latest departure is at 23:50 with Ryanair. In total, you can take your pick of 86 weekly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your EDI to DUB flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, so jetting to Dublin (and then visiting more of Ireland!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Aer Lingus is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Aer Lingus is the most punctual carrier offering EDI to DUB flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between EDI and DUB:
London Heathrow Airport
London Stansted Airport
London Luton Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)
15 € is the lowest price for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport flight. A return flight starts from 31 €. These prices may change depending on demand.
Book 11 months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from EDI to DUB.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from EDI to DUB.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Edinburgh Airport, 73% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to EDI? If you're catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Dublin Airport (DUB)
Consider booking a hotel close to DUB if you're taking a late Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Dublin Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Easirent, Budget or Carhire and explore beyond Dublin's main sights.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Dublin Airport around two weeks before travelling.
When to fly to Dublin Airport (DUB)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Dublin. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport for July if you'd like to explore Dublin during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from EDI to DUB sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Ireland
Cork is just one of the many places in Ireland waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Dublin. Around 225 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include Blarney Castle & Gardens, Blarney Castle House(Teach Caisleán na Blarnan) and Blarney Stone.