What percentage of Dublin to Edinburgh flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, a significant majority of flights from Dublin to Edinburgh are direct, accounting for 86.5% of all observed routes. For travelers who opt for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers typically observed is one. This high percentage of direct flights suggests that non-stop options are readily available for this route.

How many hours is the flight from Dublin to Edinburgh?

The typical direct flight from Dublin to Edinburgh has a median duration of 1 hour and 15 minutes. This short travel time covers an approximate distance of 337 kilometers. For flights involving one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 8 hours and 10 minutes. Travelers should consider direct options for a significantly quicker journey.

How often do cheap flights from Dublin to Edinburgh come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Dublin to Edinburgh are a frequent occurrence. This route consistently offers opportunities for budget-friendly travel. Travelers can often find good deals when planning their trips between these two cities.

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Dublin to Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Dublin to Edinburgh

Right now, fares for flights from Dublin to Edinburgh are above the typical level, with 35% of recent fares classified as a good price. Prices for this route typically range from $61 to $109, with a median fare of $86 over the last 90 days. New deals for this route appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find cheap flights from Dublin to Edinburgh.

A typical journey from Dublin to Edinburgh takes about 1h 20m. This route is classified as short-haul, covering a distance of 337 kilometers.

When considering direct flights from Dublin to Edinburgh, almost all itineraries are non-stop, with 86.5% of recent fares being direct over the last 90 days. For the few itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

The cheapest time to fly from Dublin to Edinburgh is typically in July, with a median fare of $70. Other cost-effective months include December and January, both with median fares of $83.

How much is a round trip from Dublin to Edinburgh

Regular price: €61 - €122

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

The regular price range for flights from Dublin to Edinburgh is between 61 EUR and 122 EUR. The current lowest deal is 31 EUR with Ryanair, for travel from Oct 4-Oct 20.

now 31 €

Low 61 €

High 122 €

The cheapest time to fly from Dublin to Edinburgh

The cheapest month to fly from Dublin to Edinburgh is July, with a median price of $70. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $166. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

July

Cheapest

Flights from 70 €

September

Most Expensive

Flights from 166 €

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Dec

Direct flights from Dublin to Edinburgh

Aer Lingus

Last-minute flights going from Dublin to Edinburgh

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Edinburgh

Dublin (DUB) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

319 €

80 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Edinburgh

Dublin (DUB) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

145 €

34 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Edinburgh

Dublin (DUB) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

155 €

35 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Edinburgh

Dublin (DUB) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

371 €

81 €

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Edinburgh

Dublin (DUB) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

144 €

35 €

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Edinburgh

Dublin (DUB) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

156 €

38 €

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

397 € → 88 €

78%

5 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 21

371 € → 82 €

78%

4 nights

Sep 20 - Sep 24

377 € → 93 €

75%

6 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 24

340 € → 77 €

77%

Popular Airports to fly from Dublin to Edinburgh

Dublin - Edinburgh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Dublin to Edinburgh are above the typical level, with a median price of $86.

📅 Best time to fly

July is historically the cheapest month

Historically, July is the cheapest month to fly from Dublin to Edinburgh, with a median price of $70.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 20m

The median flight duration for direct flights from Dublin to Edinburgh is 1h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

86.5% of flights are direct

86.5% of flights on this route are direct, with Aer Lingus offering direct options.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ryanair offers a deal for $31

Ryanair has a deal for $31 from Dublin to Edinburgh, departing October 4.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Dublin to Edinburgh appear frequently, offering good booking opportunities.

Dublin main airports to depart from

Dublin (DUB)

Cheapest

Dublin Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Edinburgh, offering competitive fares.

📍 ~8 km from Dublin city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~€30

Edinburgh main airports to arrive at

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~11 km from city center.

💸 Flights from ~€31

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, bus, or train)

💸 Flights from ~€30

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Edinburgh

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Oct 27

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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$1,356

$678

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Nov 28

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

78% AI deal score

$1,195

$659

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From DUB

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Nov 28

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

77% AI deal score

$1,178

$659

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From DUB

Elite

Oct 28

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

77% AI deal score

$1,356

$742

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KLM

Business Class

From DUB

Elite

Oct 28

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

76% AI deal score

$1,320

$763

Save $557

KLM

Business Class

From DUB

Elite

Oct 30

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

76% AI deal score

$1,319

$770

Save $549

Air France

Business Class

From DUB

Elite

Oct 29

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

76% AI deal score

$1,356

$784

Save $572

KLM

Business Class

From DUB

Elite

Oct 22

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

76% AI deal score

$1,324

$785

Save $539

Air France

Business Class

From DUB

Elite

Dec 12

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

75% AI deal score

$1,520

$660

Save $860

KLM

Business Class

From DUB

Elite

Nov 29

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

75% AI deal score

$1,193

$753

Save $440

Air France

Business Class

From DUB

Elite

Oct 12

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

75% AI deal score

$1,283

$786

Save $497

KLM

Business Class

From DUB

Elite

Nov 07

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

75% AI deal score

$1,258

$786

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Edinburgh

Historically, the optimal window for booking flights from Dublin to Edinburgh is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was around $94. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to $107, while waiting until 7-13 days out resulted in an even higher average of $142. Conversely, booking more than 60 days in advance also tended to be more expensive, with an average price of $174.

Based on historical data across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Dublin to Edinburgh is considered to be $61 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $86. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $109 or less. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target prices around the $61 mark.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Dublin to Edinburgh include July, with a median price of $70, and December and January, both with a median price of $83. The overall annual median price for this route is $86. While December can be one of the cheapest months, it also stands out as the most expensive month based on median prices, indicating significant price fluctuations within that period.

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Dublin to Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Dublin to Edinburgh

A typical journey from Dublin to Edinburgh takes about 1h 20m. This route is classified as short-haul, covering a distance of 337 kilometers.

How much is a round trip from Dublin to Edinburgh

Regular price: €61 - €122

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

The regular price range for flights from Dublin to Edinburgh is between 61 EUR and 122 EUR. The current lowest deal is 31 EUR with Ryanair, for travel from Oct 4-Oct 20.

now 31 €

Low 61 €

High 122 €

The cheapest time to fly from Dublin to Edinburgh

July

Cheapest

Flights from 70 €

September

Most Expensive

Flights from 166 €

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Dec

Direct flights from Dublin to Edinburgh

Aer Lingus

Last-minute flights going from Dublin to Edinburgh

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Edinburgh

Dublin (DUB) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

319 €

80 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Edinburgh

Dublin (DUB) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

145 €

34 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Edinburgh

Dublin (DUB) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

155 €

35 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Edinburgh

Dublin (DUB) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

371 €

81 €

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Edinburgh

Dublin (DUB) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

144 €

35 €

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Edinburgh

Dublin (DUB) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

156 €

38 €

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

397 € → 88 €

78%

5 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 21

371 € → 82 €

78%

4 nights

Sep 20 - Sep 24

377 € → 93 €

75%

6 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 24

340 € → 77 €

77%

Popular Airports to fly from Dublin to Edinburgh

Dublin - Edinburgh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Dublin to Edinburgh are above the typical level, with a median price of $86.

📅 Best time to fly

July is historically the cheapest month

Historically, July is the cheapest month to fly from Dublin to Edinburgh, with a median price of $70.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 20m

The median flight duration for direct flights from Dublin to Edinburgh is 1h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

86.5% of flights are direct

86.5% of flights on this route are direct, with Aer Lingus offering direct options.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ryanair offers a deal for $31

Ryanair has a deal for $31 from Dublin to Edinburgh, departing October 4.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Dublin to Edinburgh appear frequently, offering good booking opportunities.

Dublin main airports to depart from

Dublin (DUB)

Cheapest

Dublin Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Edinburgh, offering competitive fares.

📍 ~8 km from Dublin city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~€30

Edinburgh main airports to arrive at

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~11 km from city center.

💸 Flights from ~€31

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

75% AI deal score

$1,258

$786

Save $472

KLM

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Edinburgh

Cheap Flights from Dublin to Edinburgh

Today’s best flight deals from Dublin to Edinburgh

Dublin to Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Dublin to Edinburgh

How much is a round trip from Dublin to Edinburgh

The cheapest time to fly from Dublin to Edinburgh

Direct flights from Dublin to Edinburgh

Last-minute flights going from Dublin to Edinburgh

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

Popular Airports to fly from Dublin to Edinburgh

Dublin - Edinburgh route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

July is historically the cheapest month

Direct flights take 1h 20m

86.5% of flights are direct

Ryanair offers a deal for $31

Deals appear frequently

Dublin 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

Oct 27

Nov 28

Nov 28

Oct 28

Oct 28

Oct 30

Oct 29

Oct 22

Dec 12

Nov 29

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Nov 07

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Edinburgh

When is the best time to book flights from Dublin to Edinburgh?

How much should a flight from Dublin to Edinburgh cost?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Dublin to Edinburgh?

What percentage of Dublin to Edinburgh flights are direct?

How many hours is the flight from Dublin to Edinburgh?

How often do cheap flights from Dublin to Edinburgh come up?

Related routes

More routes from Dublin

Flights to Edinburgh from other cities

Dublin to Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Dublin to Edinburgh

How much is a round trip from Dublin to Edinburgh

The cheapest time to fly from Dublin to Edinburgh

Direct flights from Dublin to Edinburgh

Last-minute flights going from Dublin to Edinburgh

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

Popular Airports to fly from Dublin to Edinburgh

Dublin - Edinburgh route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

July is historically the cheapest month

Direct flights take 1h 20m

86.5% of flights are direct

Ryanair offers a deal for $31

Deals appear frequently

Dublin 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

Oct 27

Nov 28

Nov 28

Oct 28

Oct 28

Oct 30

Oct 29

Oct 22

Dec 12

Nov 29

Oct 12

Nov 07

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Edinburgh

When is the best time to book flights from Dublin to Edinburgh?

How much should a flight from Dublin to Edinburgh cost?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Dublin to Edinburgh?