What kinds of trips can I take from Edinburgh?

Historically, flights from Edinburgh cater to a variety of trip lengths. Medium-haul flights typically account for the largest share, making up 52% of the available trips in the trailing 90 days. Short-haul flights are also quite common, representing 38% of the routes. Long-haul journeys, while less frequent, still make up 10% of the flight options from Edinburgh.

Where are the cheapest international flights from Edinburgh?

In the trailing 90 days, some of the most affordable international flights from Edinburgh have been to destinations such as Lublin, Poland, with a median price of £69. Logroño, Spain, also offers competitive prices, typically around £71. Other historically inexpensive international options include Chania, Greece, at a median price of £79, and Basel, Switzerland, with flights averaging £82.

When are flights from Edinburgh at their lowest price?

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh, with an average price of $364. This represents a significant saving of 42% compared to the annual median average price of $631. January is typically the second cheapest month for flights, with an average price of $436.

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United Kingdom • 2026-08-05
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Ireland • 2026-09-15
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United Kingdom • 2026-08-06
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Dublin
Ireland • 2026-08-31
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Paris
France • 2026-09-08
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United Kingdom • 2026-08-05
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Ireland • 2026-10-24
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Malta • 2026-10-22
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Ireland • 2026-09-21
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Flights from Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Edinburgh

About 10% of recent routes from Edinburgh are long-haul flights, while the majority are medium-haul at 52%, and short-haul flights make up 38% of the mix. This distribution indicates a diverse range of travel opportunities from Edinburgh, catering to both quick regional trips and more distant international journeys.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Edinburgh, the most economical options right now include destinations within the United Kingdom and Ireland. You can find fares to Dublin, Ireland starting from just £27. Flights to Belfast, United Kingdom are available from £28, and you can reach Bournemouth, United Kingdom with fares beginning at £29.

Over the last 90 days, Edinburgh has offered access to a substantial number of destinations, with 831 unique cities reachable. The top countries for recent fares include the United Kingdom, accounting for 16% of deals, followed by Spain at 12%, and France at 8%. This broad reach means you can find flight deals from Edinburgh to major European hubs like Paris, as well as numerous domestic connections.

When considering direct flights from Edinburgh, approximately 15.5% of recent fares are non-stop. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve connections, making Edinburgh a connecting-dominant origin for many journeys.

Looking at the most popular routes over the last 90 days, Paris, France stands out as a frequently discounted destination from Edinburgh. Other popular choices include Copenhagen, Denmark and Johannesburg, South Africa, suggesting a mix of European city breaks and more adventurous long-haul travel are consistently featured in recent fare offerings.

Most popular airlines from Edinburgh

British Airways

Ryanair

KLM

easyJet UK

Lufthansa

Air France

Jet2.com

Turkish Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Edinburgh soon

Thu, Aug 6

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EDI - Quebec City

Edinburgh (EDI) - Quebec City (YQB)

Lufthansa

1,191 €

592 €

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

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EDI - Rhodes

Edinburgh (EDI) - Rhodes (RHO)

Ryanair

307 €

72 €

One-way

Fri, Jul 31

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Winnipeg

Edinburgh (EDI) - Winnipeg (YWG)

United Airlines

1,029 €

657 €

One-way

Wed, Jul 29

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Larnaca

Edinburgh (EDI) - Larnaca (LCA)

Ryanair, Jet2.com

431 €

222 €

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Toronto

Edinburgh (EDI) - Toronto (YTZ)

Air Canada

788 €

497 €

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Mumbai

Edinburgh (EDI) - Mumbai (BOM)

Ryanair

845 €

522 €

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Edinburgh

Seoul

TOP

South Korea • Aug 2026

from

648 €

Buenos Aires

TOP

Argentina • Nov 2026

from

949 €

Calgary

TOP

Canada • Aug 2026

from

467 €

Fort Lauderdale

TOP

United States • Dec 2026

from

597 €

Shanghai

TOP

China • Oct 2026

from

614 €

Johannesburg

TOP

South Africa • Sep 2026

from

699 €

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Edinburgh

-33%

EDI - Tahiti

2,214 € → 1,491 €

-50%

EDI - Quebec City

1,191 € → 592 €

-45%

EDI - Harare

1,312 € → 723 €

-46%

EDI - Cape Town

1,075 € → 580 €

Popular Airports from Edinburgh

Edinburgh airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Thu - Tue

Flights from Edinburgh are cheapest on Thursday, with a median fare of $342 based on 106,114 deals.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$14 direct / ~$27 roundtrip

The cheapest flights from Edinburgh are to destinations within Ireland and the United Kingdom.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2.com, Wizz Air

Low-cost carriers consistently offer the cheapest fares from Edinburgh.

⏱️ Best time to book

8+ months in advance

Booking 8+ months in advance offers the lowest median fare for flights from Edinburgh.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Feb, Jan, May

Flights from Edinburgh tend to be cheaper in Feb, Jan, and May.

🎯 Booking tip

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Flights from Edinburgh to Dublin start from £14.

Edinburgh main airports to depart from

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

Edinburgh Airport is ideal for travelers seeking flights from Scotland's capital to various destinations.

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£26

Airports nearby Edinburgh used as alternative

Glasgow (GLA)

Cheapest

Glasgow (GLA) is a major international hub with a comparable route network to Edinburgh.

📍 ~78 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£27

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Madrid

Spain • Sep 2026

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Greece • Dec 2026

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Spain • Dec 2026

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Booking Flights from Edinburgh: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, several destinations from Edinburgh have offered flights for less than £100. For example, flights to Glasgow typically have a median price of £63, and Aberdeen flights are around £68. Other affordable options in the trailing 90 days include Lublin at £69 and Logroño at £71. Travelers can also find deals to cities like Belfast for a median price of £74.

Edinburgh is historically connected to a wide range of destinations, with flights available to 831 unique cities. These connections span 100 different countries across the trailing quarter. The United Kingdom represents a significant portion of these connections, accounting for 16% of routes. Spain follows with 12% of the connections, and France makes up 8% of the available routes.

Across the trailing 90 days, some of the most frequently served routes from Edinburgh include destinations like Paris in France. Copenhagen in Denmark is also historically a popular route for travelers. Additionally, Johannesburg in South Africa has been one of the most consistently served destinations from Edinburgh.

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Flights from Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Edinburgh

Most popular airlines from Edinburgh

British Airways

Ryanair

KLM

easyJet UK

Lufthansa

Air France

Jet2.com

Turkish Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Edinburgh soon

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Quebec City

Edinburgh (EDI) - Quebec City (YQB)

Lufthansa

1,191 €

592 €

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Rhodes

Edinburgh (EDI) - Rhodes (RHO)

Ryanair

307 €

72 €

One-way

Fri, Jul 31

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Winnipeg

Edinburgh (EDI) - Winnipeg (YWG)

United Airlines

1,029 €

657 €

One-way

Wed, Jul 29

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Larnaca

Edinburgh (EDI) - Larnaca (LCA)

Ryanair, Jet2.com

431 €

222 €

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Toronto

Edinburgh (EDI) - Toronto (YTZ)

Air Canada

788 €

497 €

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Mumbai

Edinburgh (EDI) - Mumbai (BOM)

Ryanair

845 €

522 €

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Edinburgh

Seoul

TOP

South Korea • Aug 2026

from

648 €

Buenos Aires

TOP

Argentina • Nov 2026

from

949 €

Calgary

TOP

Canada • Aug 2026

from

467 €

Fort Lauderdale

TOP

United States • Dec 2026

from

597 €

Shanghai

TOP

China • Oct 2026

from

614 €

Johannesburg

TOP

South Africa • Sep 2026

from

699 €

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Edinburgh

-33%

EDI - Tahiti

2,214 € → 1,491 €

-50%

EDI - Quebec City

1,191 € → 592 €

-45%

EDI - Harare

1,312 € → 723 €

-46%

EDI - Cape Town

1,075 € → 580 €

Popular Airports from Edinburgh

Edinburgh airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Thu - Tue

Flights from Edinburgh are cheapest on Thursday, with a median fare of $342 based on 106,114 deals.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$14 direct / ~$27 roundtrip

The cheapest flights from Edinburgh are to destinations within Ireland and the United Kingdom.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2.com, Wizz Air

Low-cost carriers consistently offer the cheapest fares from Edinburgh.

⏱️ Best time to book

8+ months in advance

Booking 8+ months in advance offers the lowest median fare for flights from Edinburgh.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Feb, Jan, May

Flights from Edinburgh tend to be cheaper in Feb, Jan, and May.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Dublin

Flights from Edinburgh to Dublin start from £14.

Edinburgh main airports to depart from

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

Edinburgh Airport is ideal for travelers seeking flights from Scotland's capital to various destinations.

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£26

Airports nearby Edinburgh used as alternative

Glasgow (GLA)

Cheapest

Glasgow (GLA) is a major international hub with a comparable route network to Edinburgh.

Morocco • Sep 2026

84% AI deal score

$804

$674

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Lufthansa

Business Class

Booking Flights from Edinburgh: Frequently Asked Questions

Cheap Flights from Edinburgh

Today’s best flight deals from Edinburgh

Flights from Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Edinburgh

Most popular airlines from Edinburgh

Last-minute flights going from Edinburgh soon

Most popular destinations to fly from Edinburgh

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Edinburgh

Popular Airports from Edinburgh

Edinburgh airport insights

Thu - Tue

From ~$14 direct / ~$27 roundtrip

Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2.com, Wizz Air

8+ months in advance

Feb, Jan, May

Watch fares to Dublin

Edinburgh main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Edinburgh used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Edinburgh

Best Elite deals from Edinburgh

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Booking Flights from Edinburgh: Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find flights from Edinburgh for less than 100 GBP?

How many cities is Edinburgh connected to?

Which routes from Edinburgh are the most popular?

What kinds of trips can I take from Edinburgh?

Where are the cheapest international flights from Edinburgh?

When are flights from Edinburgh at their lowest price?

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Flights from Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Edinburgh

Most popular airlines from Edinburgh

Last-minute flights going from Edinburgh soon

Most popular destinations to fly from Edinburgh

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Edinburgh

Popular Airports from Edinburgh

Edinburgh airport insights

Thu - Tue

From ~$14 direct / ~$27 roundtrip

Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2.com, Wizz Air

8+ months in advance

Feb, Jan, May

Watch fares to Dublin

Edinburgh main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Edinburgh used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Edinburgh

Best Elite deals from Edinburgh

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Athens

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Booking Flights from Edinburgh: Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find flights from Edinburgh for less than 100 GBP?

How many cities is Edinburgh connected to?

Which routes from Edinburgh are the most popular?

What kinds of trips can I take from Edinburgh?

Where are the cheapest international flights from Edinburgh?

When are flights from Edinburgh at their lowest price?

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