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Edinburgh.559 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Jun, returning Sun, 15 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sat, 7 Jun, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Sun, 15 Jun, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 559 €, select.
Edinburgh.581 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 Aug, returning Wed, 3 Sep.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Wed, 27 Aug, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 3 Sep, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 581 €, select.
Edinburgh.584 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Sep, returning Mon, 15 Sep.Return flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Mon, 1 Sep, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Edinburgh on Mon, 15 Sep, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 584 €, select.
Edinburgh.589 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Sep, returning Wed, 8 Oct.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sun, 28 Sep, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 8 Oct, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 589 €, select.
Edinburgh.592 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Oct, returning Fri, 17 Oct.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Mon, 6 Oct, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Edinburgh on Fri, 17 Oct, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 592 €, select.
Edinburgh.625 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Oct, returning Tue, 18 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, 28 Oct, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 18 Nov, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 625 €, select.
Edinburgh.641 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Sep, returning Fri, 19 Dec.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Wed, 10 Sep, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Edinburgh on Fri, 19 Dec, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 641 €, select.
Edinburgh.677 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 Aug, returning Fri, 8 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Fri, 1 Aug, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Edinburgh on Fri, 8 Aug, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 677 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh / Durham to Edinburgh

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Raleigh / Durham to Edinburgh flights are currently cheapest in June.
May
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Jun
from 559 €
Jul
from 680 €
Aug
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Raleigh / Durham to Edinburgh: Alternative routes

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

Durham to Edinburgh: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found559 €
Cheapest month to flyJune

Finding cheap flights from Raleigh / Durham to Edinburgh: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Raleigh / Durham to Edinburgh is 559 €. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Raleigh / Durham to Edinburgh. But we found flights with one or more stops from 559 €.
As of May 2025, there are no flights flying from Raleigh / Durham to Edinburgh.
The cheapest month to fly from Raleigh / Durham to Edinburgh is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Edinburgh Airport on Saturday, 7 June 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Raleigh / Durham Airport and Edinburgh Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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, Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Edinburgh.

Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know

  • Edinburgh is four hours ahead of Durham and observes the UTC+0 timezone.

  • Your RDU to EDI flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.

  • We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between RDU and EDI include:

    • Washington Dulles International Airport

    • Newark Liberty International Airport

    • Keflavik International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • 246 € is the lowest price for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. A return flight starts at 559 €. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.

  • To find cheap tickets from RDU to EDI, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.

  • Finding cheap flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Edinburgh Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across every month and score a great deal.

  • Picking up cheap flights from RDU to EDI is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when there's a better deal.

  • Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from RDU land at their destination as scheduled 80.09% of the time.

  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport is around 23 kilometres from central Durham. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.

  • Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near RDU. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Edinburgh Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:

Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • If you're getting in on a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near EDI:

  • Explore without limits with an Edinburgh Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz and find adventure across Edinburgh and beyond.

  • Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Edinburgh Airport around one week before your trip.

Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh

  • From Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 40 minutes.

When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • June is the busiest month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Edinburgh in January.

  • Book your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Edinburgh Airport for July if you want to visit Edinburgh during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from RDU to EDI in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.

Explore more of United Kingdom

  • You've visited Edinburgh, now it's time to discover other parts of United Kingdom. Travel around 402 kilometres south to Birmingham to check off its top sights. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • Around 64 kilometres west of Edinburgh, Glasgow is another essential stop in United Kingdom. No visit is complete without checking out Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum.

Plan the rest of your trip from Durham to Edinburgh

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