Can I fly direct from Athens to Edinburgh?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 21.9% of flights from Athens to Edinburgh were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes include at least one stop.

What's the flight time from Athens to Edinburgh?

The median flight time for a direct flight from Athens to Edinburgh is 8 hours and 25 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration is 9 hours and 45 minutes. This represents a difference of 80 minutes between direct and one-stop journeys. The distance covered on this route is 2848 kilometers.

How often do flight deals from Athens to Edinburgh come up?

Historically, flight deals for the Athens to Edinburgh route have been frequent. On average, there are typically 1.03 deals available per day across the trailing 30-day period. This consistent availability suggests that travelers often have opportunities to find favorable prices for this route.

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To Edinburgh

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October 7 - October 20

Cheapest

ATH - Edinburgh

$267

$134

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October 21 - October 24

ATH - Edinburgh

$305

$142

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October 7 - October 24

Best

ATH - Edinburgh

$261

$143

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October 6 - October 20

Best

Earliest

ATH - Edinburgh

$267

$145

Round trip

October 20 - October 30

ATH - Edinburgh

$281

$149

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October 20 - October 29

ATH - Edinburgh

$288

$149

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October 7 - October 16

ATH - Edinburgh

$279

$149

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November 5 - November 26

ATH - Edinburgh

$183

$152

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November 12 - November 26

ATH - Edinburgh

$190

$152

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October 13 - October 29

ATH - Edinburgh

$264

$153

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Athens to Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Athens to Edinburgh

Right now, only 1% of recent fares from Athens to Edinburgh are classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $177 to $384, with a median price of $217. Currently, prices are significantly above the typical level, suggesting that now might not be the optimal time to find cheap flights from Athens to Edinburgh. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

The cheapest time to fly from Athens to Edinburgh is typically during June, with a median fare of $153. Other affordable months include November, where the median fare is $178, and May, with a median fare of $183. Planning your trip during these months could lead to more favorable prices.

A typical journey from Athens to Edinburgh takes approximately 9h 55m, including connections. This is because most itineraries for this route connect at least once. While some direct flights from Athens to Edinburgh are available, only 21.9% of recent fares were non-stop, with the majority of connecting itineraries involving one stopover.

The distance between Athens and Edinburgh is 2848 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul flight. This distance means you can expect a journey that is longer than short-haul routes but typically shorter than long-haul international travel.

How much is a round trip from Athens to Edinburgh

Regular price: $224 - $527

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Athens to Edinburgh.

The regular price range for flights from Athens to Edinburgh is between $224 and $527. The current lowest deal is $134 with easyJet UK for travel from Oct 7-Oct 20.

now $134

Low $224

High $527

The cheapest time to fly from Athens to Edinburgh

The cheapest month to fly from Athens to Edinburgh is June, with a median price of $153. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $518. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

June

Cheapest

Flights from $153

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $518

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Direct flights from Athens to Edinburgh

easyJet UK

Last-minute flights going from Athens to Edinburgh

Wed, Jul 8

⌛ Last-Minute

ATH - Edinburgh

Athens (ATH) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

$330

$186

One-way

Fri, Jul 10

⌛ Last-Minute

ATH - Edinburgh

Athens (ATH) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Wizz Air

$371

$224

One-way

Sat, Jul 11

⌛ Last-Minute

ATH - Edinburgh

Athens (ATH) - Edinburgh (EDI)

easyJet UK

$362

$224

One-way

Sat, Jul 11

⌛ Last-Minute

ATH - Edinburgh

Athens (ATH) - Edinburgh (EDI)

easyJet UK

$367

$241

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

ATH - Edinburgh

Athens (ATH) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

$301

$164

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

ATH - Edinburgh

Athens (ATH) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

$325

$180

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Athens to Edinburgh

3 nights

Oct 21 - Oct 24

$304 → $142

53%

5 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 25

$334 → $175

48%

2 nights

Aug 25 - Aug 27

$350 → $193

45%

6 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 26

$324 → $169

48%

Popular Airports to fly from Athens to Edinburgh

Athens - Edinburgh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Athens to Edinburgh are below the typical level, with deals around $134.

📅 Best time to fly

June is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, June is the cheapest month to fly from Athens to Edinburgh, with a median price of $153.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 9h 55m with one stop

Flights from Athens to Edinburgh typically take 9h 55m, with most routes including one stop.

✈️ Airlines & availability

21.9% of deals are direct flights

About 21.9% of deals for this route are direct, with connecting flights often having one stop.

🏆 Airline highlight

easyJet UK offers direct flights

easyJet UK is an airline that offers direct flights from Athens to Edinburgh.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route

Deals for flights from Athens to Edinburgh appear frequently, with over one deal per day.

Athens main airports to depart from

Athens International (ATH)

Cheapest

Athens International is a great option for flights from Athens to Edinburgh.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car, train, or metro)

💸 Flights from ~$142

Edinburgh main airports to arrive at

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

Edinburgh Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from Athens to Edinburgh.

📍 ~10 km from Edinburgh city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$142

Airports nearby Edinburgh used as alternative

Glasgow (GLA)

Cheapest

Glasgow Airport offers a comparable international network and excellent transport links to Edinburgh.

📍 ~65 km from Edinburgh (reachable by bus or car, but expect peak-time congestion)

💸 Flights from ~$154

Newcastle (NCL)

Newcastle Airport provides a wide range of international and charter flights, with a direct rail connection to Edinburgh.

📍 ~145 km from Edinburgh (reachable by train)

💸 Flights from ~$185

Aberdeen (ABZ)

Aberdeen Airport is a regional hub with strong European business connections, accessible by rail or road.

📍 ~150 km from Edinburgh (reachable by train or car, journey can take over 2.5 hours)

💸 Flights from ~$253

Glasgow Prestwick (PIK)

Glasgow Prestwick Airport specializes in low-cost carrier routes, offering potentially cheaper parking and less congestion.

📍 ~90 km from Edinburgh (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$245

Dundee (DND)

Dundee Airport is geographically close to Edinburgh with quick check-in, but has an extremely limited flight schedule.

📍 ~60 km from Edinburgh (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$469

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Edinburgh

66% AI deal score

$3,712

From ATH

Elite

Oct 16

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

66% AI deal score

$3,712

From ATH

Elite

Jul 02

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

66% AI deal score

$3,993

From ATH

Elite

Jul 23

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

47% AI deal score

$6,199

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Edinburgh

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Athens to Edinburgh are found when booking between 28 and 59 days in advance. During this period, the average price was $174. Booking 7-13 days out typically sees an average price of $201, while booking 0-6 days before departure results in an average price of $219. Planning ahead by 60 or more days, however, generally shows a higher average price of $362.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Athens to Edinburgh was considered to be $177 or less. The median price for this route was $217. Prices typically range, with 75% of observed prices being $384 or less.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Athens to Edinburgh are June, with a median price of $153, and November, with a median price of $178. May also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $183. The annual median price for this route is $217, so these months typically offer savings compared to the yearly average.

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