How many flights from Birmingham to Edinburgh are non-stop?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 62.5% of flights from Birmingham to Edinburgh were non-stop. For travelers who prefer direct routes, this indicates a good availability of non-stop options. When connecting flights were necessary, they typically involved one stopover, on average. This suggests that while direct flights are common, connecting options are also available.

How long does it take to fly from Birmingham to Edinburgh?

A direct flight from Birmingham to Edinburgh typically takes about 1 hour and 5 minutes. This is based on a median direct flight time of 65 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging around 6 hours and 45 minutes. The distance between the two cities is approximately 403 kilometers, making it a relatively short journey by air.

How often do Birmingham to Edinburgh flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Birmingham to Edinburgh route are classified as frequent in terms of price drops. This indicates that travelers can often find opportunities for price reductions. Over the trailing 30 days, this route has consistently shown frequent price fluctuations. Such a classification suggests that keeping an eye on prices can be beneficial for securing a better deal.

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Birmingham to Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Birmingham to Edinburgh

For flights from Birmingham to Edinburgh, fares are typically $46–$197, with a median of $58. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Approximately 23% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating some opportunities for savings if you are flexible with your travel dates.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Birmingham to Edinburgh? The data indicates that the cheapest months to fly are July, with a median fare of $46, followed by August at $47, and September at $49. These months offer the lowest median prices, making them ideal for travelers seeking to find cheap flights from Birmingham to Edinburgh.

A typical journey from Birmingham to Edinburgh takes about 1h 5m, including connections. This is a short-haul route, covering a distance of 403 kilometers. While some itineraries are non-stop, many travelers will experience a journey that includes at least one stop.

For direct flights from Birmingham to Edinburgh, a meaningful share are non-stop, with 62.5% of recent fares being non-stop. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1. New deals appear almost daily for this route, suggesting frequent opportunities to find suitable flights.

How much is a round trip from Birmingham to Edinburgh

Regular price: £47 - £159

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

The regular price range for flights from Birmingham to Edinburgh is typically between 47 GBP and 159 GBP. The current lowest deal is 40 GBP with easyJet UK, for travel from Nov 10-Nov 27.

now £40

Low £47

High £159

The cheapest time to fly from Birmingham to Edinburgh

The cheapest month to fly from Birmingham to Edinburgh is July, with a median price of $46. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $345. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

July

Cheapest

Flights from £46

February

Most Expensive

Flights from £345

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Birmingham to Edinburgh

easyJet UK

Last-minute flights going from Birmingham to Edinburgh

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

BHX - Edinburgh

Birmingham (BHX) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

£164

£82

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

BHX - Edinburgh

Birmingham (BHX) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

£167

£82

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

BHX - Edinburgh

Birmingham (BHX) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

£174

£84

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

BHX - Edinburgh

Birmingham (BHX) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

£186

£90

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

BHX - Edinburgh

Birmingham (BHX) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

£186

£92

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

BHX - Edinburgh

Birmingham (BHX) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

£170

£87

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

£224 → £110

51%

3 nights

Sep 27 - Sep 30

£170 → £60

65%

2 nights

Sep 27 - Sep 29

£170 → £61

64%

3 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 20

£223 → £118

47%

Popular Airports to fly from Birmingham to Edinburgh

Birmingham - Edinburgh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Birmingham to Edinburgh are above the typical level over the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

Cheapest flights in July, August, and September

Historically, the cheapest flights are found in July ($46), August ($47), and September ($49).

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 5m

Direct flights to Edinburgh typically take 1 hour 5 minutes, while connecting flights average 6 hours 50 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

62.5% of recent flights are direct

Historically, 62.5% of flights from Birmingham to Edinburgh are direct, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

easyJet UK offers direct flights

easyJet UK is a key airline providing direct flights on the Birmingham to Edinburgh route.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are available 23% of the time

Historically, 23% of recent fares from Birmingham to Edinburgh were considered good prices.

Birmingham main airports to depart from

Birmingham (BHX)

Cheapest

Birmingham Airport offers direct flights to Edinburgh, providing a convenient departure point for your journey.

📍 ~10 km from Birmingham city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£49

Edinburgh main airports to arrive at

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

Edinburgh Airport is ideal for direct access to Edinburgh, offering convenient travel from Birmingham.

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, tram)

💸 Flights from ~£49

Airports nearby Edinburgh used as alternative

Glasgow (GLA)

Cheapest

Glasgow Airport is a major international hub with a comparable route network to Edinburgh.

📍 ~70 km from Edinburgh (reachable by car, rail, or bus)

💸 Flights from ~£38

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Sep 23

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Sep 30

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Sep 30

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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$1,208

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From BHX

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Sep 03

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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$1,233

$626

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From BHX

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Sep 30

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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$1,201

$626

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Business Class

From BHX

Elite

Sep 30

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

79% AI deal score

$1,200

$626

Save $574

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Business Class

From BHX

Elite

Sep 23

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

79% AI deal score

$1,215

$626

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Sep 16

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

78% AI deal score

$1,169

$623

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Sep 16

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

78% AI deal score

$1,159

$623

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Sep 23

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

78% AI deal score

$1,191

$626

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Sep 16

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

78% AI deal score

$1,171

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Edinburgh

Historically, the best time to book a flight from Birmingham to Edinburgh is 60+ days in advance. Across the trailing quarter, prices for flights booked within this window averaged around $63. In contrast, booking 0-6 days before departure typically saw average prices of $462. For those booking 14-27 days out, the average price was $142, indicating a significant price difference depending on how far in advance you plan your trip.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Birmingham to Edinburgh is considered to be $46 or less. The median price for this route during that period was $58. Prices typically started to increase significantly above the median, with 75% of prices being $197 or less. Aiming for prices at or below $46 can help secure a more economical fare.

Historically, the trailing 270 days show that July and August are typically the cheapest months to fly from Birmingham to Edinburgh. In July, the median price was $46, and in August, it was $47. While September also showed a median of $49, the annual median price for this route was $58. These months generally offer more favorable prices compared to other times of the year.

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Birmingham to Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Birmingham to Edinburgh

How much is a round trip from Birmingham to Edinburgh

Regular price: £47 - £159

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

The regular price range for flights from Birmingham to Edinburgh is typically between 47 GBP and 159 GBP. The current lowest deal is 40 GBP with easyJet UK, for travel from Nov 10-Nov 27.

now £40

Low £47

High £159

The cheapest time to fly from Birmingham to Edinburgh

July

Cheapest

Flights from £46

February

Most Expensive

Flights from £345

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Birmingham to Edinburgh

easyJet UK

Last-minute flights going from Birmingham to Edinburgh

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

BHX - Edinburgh

Birmingham (BHX) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

£164

£82

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

BHX - Edinburgh

Birmingham (BHX) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

£167

£82

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

BHX - Edinburgh

Birmingham (BHX) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

£174

£84

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

BHX - Edinburgh

Birmingham (BHX) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

£186

£90

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

BHX - Edinburgh

Birmingham (BHX) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

£186

£92

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

BHX - Edinburgh

Birmingham (BHX) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

£170

£87

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

£224 → £110

51%

3 nights

Sep 27 - Sep 30

£170 → £60

65%

2 nights

Sep 27 - Sep 29

£170 → £61

64%

3 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 20

£223 → £118

47%

Popular Airports to fly from Birmingham to Edinburgh

Birmingham - Edinburgh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Birmingham to Edinburgh are above the typical level over the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

Cheapest flights in July, August, and September

Historically, the cheapest flights are found in July ($46), August ($47), and September ($49).

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 5m

Direct flights to Edinburgh typically take 1 hour 5 minutes, while connecting flights average 6 hours 50 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

62.5% of recent flights are direct

Historically, 62.5% of flights from Birmingham to Edinburgh are direct, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

easyJet UK offers direct flights

easyJet UK is a key airline providing direct flights on the Birmingham to Edinburgh route.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are available 23% of the time

Historically, 23% of recent fares from Birmingham to Edinburgh were considered good prices.

Birmingham main airports to depart from

Birmingham (BHX)

Cheapest

Birmingham Airport offers direct flights to Edinburgh, providing a convenient departure point for your journey.

📍 ~10 km from Birmingham city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£49

Edinburgh main airports to arrive at

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

Edinburgh Airport is ideal for direct access to Edinburgh, offering convenient travel from Birmingham.

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, tram)

💸 Flights from ~£49

Airports nearby Edinburgh used as alternative

Glasgow (GLA)

Cheapest

Glasgow Airport is a major international hub with a comparable route network to Edinburgh.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

78% AI deal score

$1,171

$626

Save $545

Iberia Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Edinburgh

Cheap Flights from Birmingham to Edinburgh

Today’s best flight deals from Birmingham to Edinburgh

Birmingham to Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Birmingham to Edinburgh

How much is a round trip from Birmingham to Edinburgh

The cheapest time to fly from Birmingham to Edinburgh

Direct flights from Birmingham to Edinburgh

Last-minute flights going from Birmingham to Edinburgh

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

Popular Airports to fly from Birmingham to Edinburgh

Birmingham - Edinburgh route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Cheapest flights in July, August, and September

Direct flights average 1h 5m

62.5% of recent flights are direct

easyJet UK offers direct flights

Good prices are available 23% of the time

Birmingham main airports to depart from

Edinburgh main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Edinburgh used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Edinburgh

Best Elite deals to Edinburgh

Sep 03

Sep 23

Sep 30

Sep 30

Sep 03

Sep 30

Sep 30

Sep 23

Sep 16

Sep 16

Sep 23

Sep 16

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Edinburgh

How far in advance should I book a flight from Birmingham to Edinburgh?

What is a good price for a flight from Birmingham to Edinburgh?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Birmingham to Edinburgh?

How many flights from Birmingham to Edinburgh are non-stop?

How long does it take to fly from Birmingham to Edinburgh?

How often do Birmingham to Edinburgh flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from Birmingham

Flights to Edinburgh from other cities

Birmingham to Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Birmingham to Edinburgh

How much is a round trip from Birmingham to Edinburgh

The cheapest time to fly from Birmingham to Edinburgh

Direct flights from Birmingham to Edinburgh

Last-minute flights going from Birmingham to Edinburgh

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

Popular Airports to fly from Birmingham to Edinburgh

Birmingham - Edinburgh route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Cheapest flights in July, August, and September

Direct flights average 1h 5m

62.5% of recent flights are direct

easyJet UK offers direct flights

Good prices are available 23% of the time

Birmingham main airports to depart from

Edinburgh main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Edinburgh used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Edinburgh

Best Elite deals to Edinburgh

Sep 03

Sep 23

Sep 30

Sep 30

Sep 03

Sep 30

Sep 30

Sep 23

Sep 16

Sep 16

Sep 23

Sep 16

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Edinburgh

How far in advance should I book a flight from Birmingham to Edinburgh?

What is a good price for a flight from Birmingham to Edinburgh?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Birmingham to Edinburgh?