Are there direct flights from Frankfurt to Edinburgh?

Yes, direct flights from Frankfurt to Edinburgh are available. Historically, direct flights have accounted for 27.6% of all flights on this route. For flights that include a stopover, the median number of stopovers is typically one. This indicates that while direct options exist, a significant portion of flights involve at least one connection.

How many hours is the flight from Frankfurt to Edinburgh?

The direct flight from Frankfurt to Edinburgh typically takes 2 hours and 0 minutes, covering a distance of 1033 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging 6 hours and 5 minutes. Travelers should consider this difference in flight time when planning their journey, as connecting flights can add several hours to the total travel time.

Are non-stop flights from Frankfurt to Edinburgh worth the extra cost?

Historically, direct flights from Frankfurt to Edinburgh have been about 19% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $283, while connecting flights had a median price of $237 across the trailing 90 days. Direct flights made up 29.5% of the available options. Travelers prioritizing convenience may find the slightly higher cost for a direct flight worthwhile, given the time savings and reduced travel complexity.

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Frankfurt to Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Frankfurt to Edinburgh

A typical journey from Frankfurt to Edinburgh takes about 5h 40m, including connections. This duration accounts for itineraries that are not direct, which represent the majority of flights on this route. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 1.

Right now, if you are looking for cheap flights from Frankfurt to Edinburgh, fares are significantly above the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $209–$419, with a median of $272. Only 11% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a low fare might require some flexibility. New deals show up several times a week, so it is advisable to monitor prices regularly.

For the cheapest time to fly from Frankfurt to Edinburgh, consider traveling in August, when the median fare is around $150. Other cost-effective months include October, with a median fare of $213, and January, where the median fare is $214.

The distance between Frankfurt and Edinburgh is approximately 1033 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route.

How much is a round trip from Frankfurt to Edinburgh

Regular price: €190 - €365

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

The regular price range for flights from Frankfurt to Edinburgh is between 190 EUR and 365 EUR. The current lowest deal is 82 EUR with Ryanair for travel from Oct 19-Oct 21.

now 82 €

Low 190 €

High 365 €

The cheapest time to fly from Frankfurt to Edinburgh

The cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt to Edinburgh is August, with a median price of 150 USD. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of 362 USD. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

August

Cheapest

Flights from 150 €

June

Most Expensive

Flights from 362 €

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Oct

Dec

Direct flights from Frankfurt to Edinburgh

Lufthansa

Last-minute flights going from Frankfurt to Edinburgh

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

HHN - Edinburgh

Frankfurt (HHN) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

240 €

115 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

HHN - Edinburgh

Frankfurt (HHN) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

239 €

126 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

HHN - Edinburgh

Frankfurt (HHN) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

334 €

190 €

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

HHN - Edinburgh

Frankfurt (HHN) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

329 €

191 €

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Edinburgh

Frankfurt (FRA) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Condor Flugdienst

553 €

207 €

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Edinburgh

Frankfurt (FRA) - Edinburgh (EDI)

KLM

504 €

303 €

One-way

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

2 nights

Oct 6 - Oct 8

501 € → 174 €

65%

7 nights

Oct 6 - Oct 13

444 € → 135 €

70%

4 nights

Oct 9 - Oct 13

471 € → 186 €

61%

1 night

Oct 2 - Oct 3

594 € → 310 €

48%

Popular Airports to fly from Frankfurt to Edinburgh

Frankfurt - Edinburgh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Frankfurt to Edinburgh are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically cheapest at $150

Historically, August, October, and January offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 5h 40m

The median flight duration from Frankfurt to Edinburgh is 5 hours and 40 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 72.4% of routes, typically with one stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Lufthansa offers direct flights

Lufthansa is one airline that offers direct flights from Frankfurt to Edinburgh.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights on this route appear regularly, often within a 30-day window.

Frankfurt main airports to depart from

Frankfurt–Hahn (HHN)

Cheapest

Frankfurt–Hahn is a good option for flights from Frankfurt to Edinburgh, with competitive pricing.

📍 ~103 km from Frankfurt city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€80

Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)

Frankfurt International Airport is a convenient choice for flights from Frankfurt to Edinburgh.

📍 ~12 km from Frankfurt city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~€137

Edinburgh main airports to arrive at

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~€80

Airports nearby Edinburgh used as alternative

Glasgow (GLA)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~€81

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Edinburgh

Historically, the best prices for flights from Frankfurt to Edinburgh have been found in the 0-6 days booking window, with an average price of $267. Booking 60+ days out typically sees prices rise significantly, averaging around $504. For the trailing 90 days, prices generally increase as the booking window expands, with flights booked 28-59 days out averaging $282. This suggests that last-minute bookings can often yield more favorable fares on this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Frankfurt to Edinburgh is considered to be $209 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $272. Fares at the higher end of the spectrum reached $419, indicating a wide range of prices. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target fares around or below the $209 mark.

Historically, August has been the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt to Edinburgh, with a median price of $150. Other relatively inexpensive months include October and January, with median prices of $213 and $214 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $272. While January can be one of the cheapest months, it has also historically been the most expensive month, with a median price of $214, suggesting price variability.

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Frankfurt to Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Frankfurt to Edinburgh

The distance between Frankfurt and Edinburgh is approximately 1033 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route.

How much is a round trip from Frankfurt to Edinburgh

Regular price: €190 - €365

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

The regular price range for flights from Frankfurt to Edinburgh is between 190 EUR and 365 EUR. The current lowest deal is 82 EUR with Ryanair for travel from Oct 19-Oct 21.

now 82 €

Low 190 €

High 365 €

The cheapest time to fly from Frankfurt to Edinburgh

August

Cheapest

Flights from 150 €

June

Most Expensive

Flights from 362 €

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Oct

Dec

Direct flights from Frankfurt to Edinburgh

Lufthansa

Last-minute flights going from Frankfurt to Edinburgh

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

HHN - Edinburgh

Frankfurt (HHN) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

240 €

115 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

HHN - Edinburgh

Frankfurt (HHN) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

239 €

126 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

HHN - Edinburgh

Frankfurt (HHN) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

334 €

190 €

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

HHN - Edinburgh

Frankfurt (HHN) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

329 €

191 €

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Edinburgh

Frankfurt (FRA) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Condor Flugdienst

553 €

207 €

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Edinburgh

Frankfurt (FRA) - Edinburgh (EDI)

KLM

504 €

303 €

One-way

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

2 nights

Oct 6 - Oct 8

501 € → 174 €

65%

7 nights

Oct 6 - Oct 13

444 € → 135 €

70%

4 nights

Oct 9 - Oct 13

471 € → 186 €

61%

1 night

Oct 2 - Oct 3

594 € → 310 €

48%

Popular Airports to fly from Frankfurt to Edinburgh

Frankfurt - Edinburgh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Frankfurt to Edinburgh are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically cheapest at $150

Historically, August, October, and January offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 5h 40m

The median flight duration from Frankfurt to Edinburgh is 5 hours and 40 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 72.4% of routes, typically with one stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Lufthansa offers direct flights

Lufthansa is one airline that offers direct flights from Frankfurt to Edinburgh.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights on this route appear regularly, often within a 30-day window.

Frankfurt main airports to depart from

Frankfurt–Hahn (HHN)

Cheapest

Frankfurt–Hahn is a good option for flights from Frankfurt to Edinburgh, with competitive pricing.

📍 ~103 km from Frankfurt city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€80

Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)

Frankfurt International Airport is a convenient choice for flights from Frankfurt to Edinburgh.

📍 ~12 km from Frankfurt city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~€137

Edinburgh main airports to arrive at

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~€80

Airports nearby Edinburgh used as alternative

Glasgow (GLA)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~€81

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

46% AI deal score

$1,261

Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Edinburgh

Cheap Flights from Frankfurt to Edinburgh

Today’s best flight deals from Frankfurt to Edinburgh

Frankfurt to Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Frankfurt to Edinburgh

How much is a round trip from Frankfurt to Edinburgh

The cheapest time to fly from Frankfurt to Edinburgh

Direct flights from Frankfurt to Edinburgh

Last-minute flights going from Frankfurt to Edinburgh

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

Popular Airports to fly from Frankfurt to Edinburgh

Frankfurt - Edinburgh route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

August is historically cheapest at $150

Flights typically take 5h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant

Lufthansa offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

Frankfurt 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

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Oct 16

Oct 18

Sep 30

Oct 02

Sep 29

Oct 15

Oct 12

Oct 16

Sep 29

Oct 22

Oct 02

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Edinburgh

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

What's a cheap fare from Frankfurt to Edinburgh?

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

Are there direct flights from Frankfurt to Edinburgh?

How many hours is the flight from Frankfurt to Edinburgh?

Are non-stop flights from Frankfurt to Edinburgh worth the extra cost?

Related routes

More routes from Frankfurt

Flights to Edinburgh from other cities

Frankfurt to Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Frankfurt to Edinburgh

How much is a round trip from Frankfurt to Edinburgh

The cheapest time to fly from Frankfurt to Edinburgh

Direct flights from Frankfurt to Edinburgh

Last-minute flights going from Frankfurt to Edinburgh

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

Popular Airports to fly from Frankfurt to Edinburgh

Frankfurt - Edinburgh route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

August is historically cheapest at $150

Flights typically take 5h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant

Lufthansa offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

Frankfurt 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 22

Oct 16

Oct 18

Sep 30

Oct 02

Sep 29

Oct 15

Oct 12

Oct 16

Sep 29

Oct 22

Oct 02

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Edinburgh

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

What's a cheap fare from Frankfurt to Edinburgh?

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