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WAS — EDI
24 Mar — 31 Mar1
1 adult
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Flights to Edinburgh in 2024

Find the latest flights to Edinburgh in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 651,626 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$2,444

Return from

$1,952

One-way from

$776
High demand for flights, 9% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in March 2024
From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Edinburgh Turnhouse
One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI)

Average price of flights to Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Edinburgh is currently $0 while a return flight costs $0. Price data was last updated on 10 March 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Edinburgh (average of $1,379). Flying to Edinburgh in December will prove the most costly (average of $1,861). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$2,101

February

$2,124

March

$2,202

April

$2,302

May

$2,401

June

$2,654

July

$2,665

August

$2,622

September

$2,552

October

$2,144

November

$2,116

December

$2,836

Temperature and rainfall in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

EDI

Temperature

4 - 15 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Edinburgh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Edinburgh?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Edinburgh, you should look to book at least 40 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Edinburgh?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 17 March 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Edinburgh should consider flying on Monday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Edinburgh. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Edinburgh. Reviews last updated 19 March 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh, such as Finnair, Japan Airlines and Virgin Australia. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.4
Very Good
1,477 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was on time, seating was comfortable, food was delicious, and crew was wonderful. Smooth flight overall!

8.4
Very Good
1,477 reviews
8.4
Very Good
1,477 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was on time, seating was comfortable, food was delicious, and crew was wonderful. Smooth flight overall!

7.8
Good
2,183 reviews
8.4
Very Good
1,477 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was on time, seating was comfortable, food was delicious, and crew was wonderful. Smooth flight overall!

7.8
Good
1,720 reviews
8.4
Very Good
1,477 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was on time, seating was comfortable, food was delicious, and crew was wonderful. Smooth flight overall!

7.8
Good
1,376 reviews
8.4
Very Good
1,477 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was on time, seating was comfortable, food was delicious, and crew was wonderful. Smooth flight overall!

7.7
Good
4,578 reviews
8.4
Very Good
1,477 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was on time, seating was comfortable, food was delicious, and crew was wonderful. Smooth flight overall!

  • How long is the flight to Edinburgh?

    You can access flights to Edinburgh, Scotland, from major Australian airports Melbourne International Airport (MEL), Brisbane Airport (BNE) and Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD). The flights from these cities range from 23-59h. Your flight time is subject to the number of layovers and their length. Melbourne and Sydney offer more frequent flights than Brisbane.

  • Where can you get direct flights to Edinburgh from?

    Unfortunately, direct flights from Australia to Edinburgh are not currently available. All flights from Australian cities to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Edinburgh, have one layover or more, depending on your flight booking. The most frequent route to Edinburgh is from Melbourne with one stop in Doha. Major airlines British Airways, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Singapore Airlines offer Edinburgh flight deals from Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney to Edinburgh. Some common layover cities to Edinburgh from Australia are Doha (DOH), Singapore Changi (SIN), Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

  • How do you get from the Edinburgh airport to the city centre?

    Edinburgh Airport is located 13 km from the city centre. Taxis are outside the main terminal, with a 25min drive to the city costing about A$ 36. Uber is also available. The buses Airlink 100 and the Skylink 300 both depart every 30min and take around 30-50min. An adult single ticket costs around A$ 8 and a child ticket A$ 3-4. Purchase tickets on the bus with a contactless card, with exact change or through the TFE phone app. Buses are along the red line outside arrivals. The tram departs every 15min with roughly a 30min journey. Purchase tickets at tram-stop vending machines. The fares for adults are A$ 11-12 and around A$ 6 for children. The airport tram-stop is in front of the main terminal. You can also hire from the service desks next to the multi-storey car park.

  • What are some things to do in Edinburgh?

    Edinburgh is known for its parks, monuments and numerous castles. Climb to the top of an extinct volcano to Arthur's Seat, 251 metres above sea level, for the city's view. Edinburgh is a UNESCO City of Literature; in Princes Street Gardens is Sir Walter Scott's Monument. This monument is the largest in the world dedicated to a writer. Another lookout is Calton Hill, featuring many national monuments. Also atop a volcanic peak is the landmark Edinburgh Castle, a famous icon of Scotland and part of Edinburgh's World Heritage Site. Stroll down the Royal Mile in the medieval streets of the Edinburgh Old Town, where you'll find Holyrood Palace where Mary, Queen of Scots, once lived. Close to this is the Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, featuring optical illusions and an old-fashioned rooftop projector. A short distance away is the Scotch Whisky Experience, a distillery with tours, master classes and a restaurant. Learn about local history at the National Museum of Scotland, or take a Mary King's Close tour to discover the hidden, underground city streets. For movie buffs, you can take a day trip to various iconic Harry Potter filming locations.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Edinburgh?

    Australian citizens entering the United Kingdom do not need a visa. You need a current passport that is valid for at least six months and with at least two blank pages for stamps (exit and entry).

  • What does EDI mean?

    EDI is a unique code, commonly called an IATA code, used in the aviation industry to identify airports. This code, along with many others, are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association). A EDI flight refers to a flight to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Edinburgh?

    If you book a flight to Edinburgh, you will be flying into Turnhouse, which is the city’s only airport. Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is located 11.0 km from the centre of Edinburgh.

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