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

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 25.4% of flights from Helsinki to Edinburgh were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was typically one. This indicates that while direct options are available, connecting flights are more common on this route.

How long is the flight from Helsinki to Edinburgh?

The typical direct flight from Helsinki to Edinburgh has a median duration of 2 hours and 50 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median flight time increases significantly to 7 hours and 35 minutes. The route covers an approximate distance of 1718 kilometers.

How much more do direct flights from Helsinki to Edinburgh cost?

Historically, direct flights from Helsinki to Edinburgh were about 16% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $285, while connecting flights had a median price of $246. Direct flights accounted for approximately 25.7% of the available options across the trailing 90 days.

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October 6 - October 9

Cheapest

HEL - Edinburgh

241 €

113 €

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September 15 - September 25

Earliest

HEL - Edinburgh

205 €

116 €

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November 4 - November 6

HEL - Edinburgh

324 €

119 €

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November 4 - November 13

HEL - Edinburgh

308 €

121 €

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September 15 - September 18

Best

Earliest

HEL - Edinburgh

232 €

123 €

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October 2 - October 7

HEL - Edinburgh

238 €

124 €

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November 11 - November 19

HEL - Edinburgh

307 €

124 €

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November 25 - November 28

HEL - Edinburgh

318 €

125 €

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November 25 - November 27

HEL - Edinburgh

318 €

125 €

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September 28 - September 30

HEL - Edinburgh

232 €

126 €

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Helsinki to Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Helsinki to Edinburgh

Right now, only 1% of recent fares from Helsinki to Edinburgh are classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $215–$300, with a median price of $266. Current fares are near the typical level, and new deals appear almost daily for this route.

When looking for cheap flights from Helsinki to Edinburgh, the data indicates that December is often the most affordable month, with a median fare of $138. Following December, January also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $185. June is another relatively cheaper option, with a median fare of $229.

A typical journey from Helsinki to Edinburgh takes about 7h 10m, including connections. This is a medium-haul route, covering a distance of 1718 km.

For flights from Helsinki to Edinburgh, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 25.4% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

How much is a round trip from Helsinki to Edinburgh

Regular price: €196 - €285

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

The regular price range for flights from Helsinki to Edinburgh is between 196 EUR and 285 EUR. The current lowest deal is 116 EUR with Ryanair, for travel from Oct 6-Oct 9.

now 116 €

Low 196 €

High 285 €

The cheapest time to fly from Helsinki to Edinburgh

The cheapest month to fly from Helsinki to Edinburgh is December, with a median price of 138 USD. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of 340 USD. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from 138 €

September

Most Expensive

Flights from 340 €

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Direct flights from Helsinki to Edinburgh

Finnair

Last-minute flights going from Helsinki to Edinburgh

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

HEL - Edinburgh

Helsinki (HEL) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Scandinavian Airlines

269 €

163 €

One-way

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

HEL - Edinburgh

Helsinki (HEL) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Norwegian Air Sweden

289 €

176 €

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

HEL - Edinburgh

Helsinki (HEL) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Norwegian Air Sweden

252 €

160 €

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

HEL - Edinburgh

Helsinki (HEL) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Norwegian Air Sweden

287 €

188 €

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

HEL - Edinburgh

Helsinki (HEL) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Scandinavian Airlines

286 €

171 €

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

HEL - Edinburgh

Helsinki (HEL) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Norwegian Air Sweden

283 €

162 €

One-way

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

3 nights

Nov 21 - Nov 24

319 € → 120 €

63%

3 nights

Nov 25 - Nov 28

319 € → 125 €

61%

2 nights

Nov 25 - Nov 27

319 € → 125 €

61%

4 nights

Nov 22 - Nov 26

319 € → 125 €

61%

Popular Airports to fly from Helsinki to Edinburgh

Helsinki - Edinburgh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Helsinki to Edinburgh are near the typical level for the route.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically cheapest at $138

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly from Helsinki to Edinburgh, with a median price of $138.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 7h 10m

The median flight time from Helsinki to Edinburgh is 7 hours and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 74.6% of available routes from Helsinki to Edinburgh.

🏆 Airline highlight

Finnair offers direct flights

Finnair is one airline offering direct flights from Helsinki to Edinburgh.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Historically, deals on flights from Helsinki to Edinburgh appear frequently.

Helsinki main airports to depart from

Helsinki (HEL)

Cheapest

Helsinki Airport (HEL) is a good option for flights from Helsinki to Edinburgh.

📍 ~17 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$131

Edinburgh main airports to arrive at

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

Edinburgh Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Helsinki to Edinburgh.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, tram)

💸 Flights from ~$131

Airports nearby Edinburgh used as alternative

Glasgow (GLA)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~60 km from Edinburgh (reachable by bus or car, but expect peak-time congestion).

💸 Flights from ~$134

Newcastle (NCL)

Newcastle Airport offers a wide range of international flights and is a reliable alternative for travelers.

📍 ~135 km from Edinburgh (reachable by direct rail link).

💸 Flights from ~$233

Aberdeen (ABZ)

Aberdeen Airport is a significant regional hub with strong connections to European business centers.

📍 ~150 km from Edinburgh (reachable by rail or road, journey can take over 2.5 hours).

💸 Flights from ~$276

Glasgow Prestwick (PIK)

Glasgow Prestwick Airport specializes in low-cost carrier routes and often has cheaper parking.

📍 ~95 km from Edinburgh (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$311

Dundee (DND)

Dundee Airport is geographically very close to Edinburgh with quick check-in processes.

📍 ~60 km from Edinburgh (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$371

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Edinburgh

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$1,457

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Edinburgh

Historically, the best prices for flights from Helsinki to Edinburgh are found when booking between 28 and 59 days in advance. During this period, the average price was around $245. Booking within 6 days of departure typically saw prices rise to an average of $282. For those planning further ahead, booking 60 or more days out generally resulted in higher average prices of $320.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Helsinki to Edinburgh is considered to be $215 or less. The median price for this route across the same period was $266. Prices typically ranged up to $300 for the higher end of deals.

Historically, December has been the cheapest month to fly from Helsinki to Edinburgh, with a median price of $138. January also offered favorable prices, with a median of $185. The overall annual median price for this route was $266, indicating that certain months can offer significant savings compared to the average.

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