What percentage of Dublin to Edinburgh flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 86.5% of flights from Dublin to Edinburgh were direct. For travelers who opted for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was typically one. This indicates that direct routes are widely available for this journey.

How many hours is the flight from Dublin to Edinburgh?

The direct flight from Dublin to Edinburgh typically takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes, covering a distance of 337 kilometers. For flights involving one stop, the median travel time historically extended to approximately 8 hours and 10 minutes. This significant difference highlights the efficiency of direct routes for this journey.

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

Historically, cheap flights from Dublin to Edinburgh have been a frequent occurrence. This route is often characterized by regular opportunities for finding good value fares. Travelers can typically expect to find favorable prices with some consistency.

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Dublin to Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Dublin to Edinburgh

Right now, 35% of recent fares for flights from Dublin to Edinburgh are considered a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $61–$109, with a median of $86. Currently, prices are above the typical level, but new deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities for cheap flights from Dublin to Edinburgh.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Dublin to Edinburgh? You'll find the most affordable fares in July, with a median price of $70. Other cost-effective months include December and January, both with median fares of $83. Planning your trip around these months can help secure better prices.

A typical journey from Dublin to Edinburgh takes approximately 1h 20m. This route is predominantly served by direct flights from Dublin to Edinburgh, as 86.5% of recent itineraries are non-stop. For the remaining itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is one.

The distance between Dublin and Edinburgh is 337 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul route. This relatively short distance contributes to the quick flight times and the high prevalence of direct flight options available for travelers.

How much is a round trip from Dublin to Edinburgh

Regular price: €98 - €157

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

Regular prices for flights from Dublin to Edinburgh typically range from 98 EUR to 157 EUR. The current lowest deal is 32 EUR with Ryanair, for travel between Aug 16 and Aug 26.

now 32 €

Low 98 €

High 157 €

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 €

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Direct flights from Dublin to Edinburgh

Ryanair

Last-minute flights going from Dublin to Edinburgh

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Edinburgh

Dublin (DUB) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

155 €

39 €

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Edinburgh

Dublin (DUB) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

122 €

36 €

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Edinburgh

Dublin (DUB) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

150 €

38 €

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Edinburgh

Dublin (DUB) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

157 €

39 €

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Edinburgh

Dublin (DUB) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

133 €

34 €

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Edinburgh

Dublin (DUB) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

118 €

35 €

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 16 - Aug 18

155 € → 34 €

78%

2 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 14

156 € → 36 €

77%

2 nights

Aug 26 - Aug 28

151 € → 32 €

79%

1 night

Aug 27 - Aug 28

151 € → 32 €

79%

Popular Airports to fly from Dublin to Edinburgh

Dublin - Edinburgh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Dublin to Edinburgh are above the typical level at $92.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the best prices

Historically, July offers the lowest median price at $70 for Dublin to Edinburgh.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 20m

The typical direct flight duration from Dublin to Edinburgh is 1 hour and 20 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

86.5% of flights are direct

Most flights on this route are direct, with Ryanair offering nonstop service.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ryanair has a deal for $32

Ryanair offers a recent deal for $32 from Dublin to Edinburgh.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Dublin to Edinburgh are frequent, appearing often.

Dublin main airports to depart from

Dublin (DUB)

Cheapest

Fly from Dublin Airport for direct flights to Edinburgh, offering a convenient departure point.

📍 ~10 km from Dublin city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$35

Edinburgh main airports to arrive at

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$35

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 ~€32

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Edinburgh

74% AI deal score

$1,009

$664

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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 $94. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices around $107, while booking 60 or more days out resulted in a higher average of $174. This suggests that planning a few weeks in advance can lead to more favorable pricing.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Dublin to Edinburgh was considered to be around $61. The median price for this route was $86, indicating that about half of all observed prices were at or below this amount. Prices historically ranged, with 75% of deals falling below $109.

Based on historical data, July, December, and January have typically been the cheapest months to fly from Dublin to Edinburgh, with median prices of $70, $83, and $83 respectively. The annual median price for this route was $86. While December appeared as one of the cheapest months, it was also identified as the most expensive month, suggesting significant price fluctuations within that period.

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Dublin to Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Dublin to Edinburgh

How much is a round trip from Dublin to Edinburgh

Regular price: €98 - €157

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

Regular prices for flights from Dublin to Edinburgh typically range from 98 EUR to 157 EUR. The current lowest deal is 32 EUR with Ryanair, for travel between Aug 16 and Aug 26.

now 32 €

Low 98 €

High 157 €

The cheapest time to fly from Dublin to Edinburgh

July

Cheapest

Flights from 70 €

September

Most Expensive

Flights from 166 €

Jan

Mar

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May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Dec