Are direct flights from Inverness to Edinburgh always the best option?

Direct flights are often convenient as they save time and avoid layovers. However, they are not always the cheapest option. Flights with connections can sometimes be more affordable, so it's worth comparing both types of journeys to see what suits your budget and schedule.

Can flexible travel dates help on Inverness to Edinburgh flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often help you find more economical flights. Prices can vary significantly depending on the day of the week or time of year. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may reveal cheaper fares.

What extra costs should I check before booking Inverness to Edinburgh flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and booking fees. Some airlines may also charge for in-flight meals or entertainment. Being aware of these additional expenses can help you calculate the total cost of your trip.

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INV - Edinburgh
44% AI deal score
£133
£119
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Inverness to Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Inverness to Edinburgh

For those looking for cheap flights from Inverness to Edinburgh, November stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $467. October is also a good option, with a median fare of $468, while August sees a slightly higher median of $496.

Fares for flights from Inverness to Edinburgh typically range from $467–$475, with a median of $468. Right now, current fares are significantly below the typical level for this route. New deals are infrequent — a price alert helps to catch the best offers.

When considering the flight duration, a typical journey from Inverness to Edinburgh takes 8h 33m, including connections. This longer duration is due to the nature of the route, as most itineraries connect at least once, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

The distance between Inverness and Edinburgh is 182 kilometers, making this a short-haul route. Despite the relatively short distance, direct flights are not common, contributing to the longer overall travel times.

How much is a round trip from Inverness to Edinburgh

Regular price: £120 - £231

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between 120 GBP and 231 GBP. The current lowest deal is 108 GBP with easyJet UK, for travel from Nov 21 to Nov 22.

now £108

Low £120

High £231

The cheapest time to fly from Inverness to Edinburgh

The cheapest month to fly from Inverness to Edinburgh is November, with a median price of $467. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $468. Generally, prices are lower from October to November.

November

Cheapest

Flights from £467

October

Most Expensive

Flights from £468

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Inverness to Edinburgh

easyJet UK

Livingston Energy Flight

Aer Lingus

Last-minute flights going from Inverness to Edinburgh

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

INV - Edinburgh

Inverness (INV) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Livingston Energy Flight

£172

£860

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

INV - Edinburgh

Inverness (INV) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Livingston Energy Flight

£169

£863

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

INV - Edinburgh

Inverness (INV) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Livingston Energy Flight

£168

£861

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

INV - Edinburgh

Inverness (INV) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Livingston Energy Flight

£168

£864

One-way

Sat, Oct 17

⌛ Last-Minute

INV - Edinburgh

Inverness (INV) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Livingston Energy Flight

£150

£694

One-way

Sat, Oct 17

⌛ Last-Minute

INV - Edinburgh

Inverness (INV) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Livingston Energy Flight

£153

£740

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 10

£170 → £120

30%

3 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 4

£170 → £120

29%

1 night

Dec 14 - Dec 15

£170 → £123

28%

2 nights

Dec 13 - Dec 15

£170 → £124

27%

Popular Airports to fly from Inverness to Edinburgh

Inverness - Edinburgh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Inverness to Edinburgh are below the typical level at $108.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November offers the lowest median prices at $467.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 8h 33m

Flights from Inverness to Edinburgh typically involve 2 stopovers, lasting 8h 33m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

easyJet UK offers the most deals

easyJet UK has 66 direct deals, followed by Livingston Energy Flight with 10.

🏆 Airline highlight

easyJet UK: most frequent direct deals

easyJet UK offers the most direct flight deals for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route

Deals for flights from Inverness to Edinburgh are historically rare.

Inverness main airports to depart from

Inverness (INV)

Cheapest

Fly from Inverness Airport for direct flights to Edinburgh, offering a convenient local departure.

📍 ~13 km from Inverness (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£119

Edinburgh main airports to arrive at

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

Edinburgh Airport is ideal for direct access to Scotland's capital city from Inverness.

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

💸 Flights from ~£119

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, rail, or bus)

💸 Flights from ~£83

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Edinburgh

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From INV

Elite

Oct 18

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

35% AI deal score

$2,329

KLM, +1

Business Class

From INV

Elite

Oct 15

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

34% AI deal score

$2,736

KLM, +1

Business Class

From INV

Elite

Nov 18

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

32% AI deal score

$5,178

KLM, +1

Business Class

From INV

Elite

Nov 14

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

32% AI deal score

$5,288

KLM, +1

Business Class

From INV

Elite

Oct 13

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

31% AI deal score

$3,370

KLM, +1

Business Class

From INV

Elite

Oct 12

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

31% AI deal score

$3,485

KLM, +1

Business Class

From INV

Elite

Oct 09

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

31% AI deal score

$3,931

KLM, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Edinburgh

To find potentially cheaper flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Using flight comparison websites can help you compare various options from different providers. Look out for deals and promotions that may be available.

Booking flights in advance often provides more options and can sometimes lead to better prices. However, last-minute deals can occasionally appear, so it's worth checking prices closer to your desired travel date too. Prices can fluctuate, so monitoring them over time may be beneficial.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes uncover different flight options or potentially lower fares. While not always necessary, it may be a useful strategy if your primary route seems expensive. Remember to factor in the additional travel time and cost to reach a different airport.

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Inverness to Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Inverness to Edinburgh

How much is a round trip from Inverness to Edinburgh

Regular price: £120 - £231

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between 120 GBP and 231 GBP. The current lowest deal is 108 GBP with easyJet UK, for travel from Nov 21 to Nov 22.

now £108

Low £120

High £231

The cheapest time to fly from Inverness to Edinburgh

November

Cheapest

Flights from £467

October

Most Expensive

Flights from £468

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Inverness to Edinburgh

easyJet UK

Livingston Energy Flight

Aer Lingus

Last-minute flights going from Inverness to Edinburgh

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

INV - Edinburgh

Inverness (INV) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Livingston Energy Flight

£172

£860

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

INV - Edinburgh

Inverness (INV) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Livingston Energy Flight

£169

£863

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

INV - Edinburgh

Inverness (INV) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Livingston Energy Flight

£168

£861

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

INV - Edinburgh

Inverness (INV) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Livingston Energy Flight

£168

£864

One-way

Sat, Oct 17

⌛ Last-Minute

INV - Edinburgh

Inverness (INV) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Livingston Energy Flight

£150

£694

One-way

Sat, Oct 17

⌛ Last-Minute

INV - Edinburgh

Inverness (INV) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Livingston Energy Flight

£153

£740

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 10

£170 → £120

30%

3 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 4

£170 → £120

29%

1 night

Dec 14 - Dec 15

£170 → £123

28%

2 nights

Dec 13 - Dec 15

£170 → £124

27%

Popular Airports to fly from Inverness to Edinburgh

Inverness - Edinburgh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Inverness to Edinburgh are below the typical level at $108.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November offers the lowest median prices at $467.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 8h 33m

Flights from Inverness to Edinburgh typically involve 2 stopovers, lasting 8h 33m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

easyJet UK offers the most deals

easyJet UK has 66 direct deals, followed by Livingston Energy Flight with 10.

🏆 Airline highlight

easyJet UK: most frequent direct deals

easyJet UK offers the most direct flight deals for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route

Deals for flights from Inverness to Edinburgh are historically rare.

Inverness main airports to depart from

Inverness (INV)

Cheapest

Fly from Inverness Airport for direct flights to Edinburgh, offering a convenient local departure.

📍 ~13 km from Inverness (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£119

Edinburgh main airports to arrive at

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

Edinburgh Airport is ideal for direct access to Scotland's capital city from Inverness.

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

💸 Flights from ~£119

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, rail, or bus)

💸 Flights from ~£83

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

31% AI deal score

$3,931

KLM, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Edinburgh

Cheap Flights from Inverness to Edinburgh

Today’s best flight deals from Inverness to Edinburgh

Inverness to Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Inverness to Edinburgh

How much is a round trip from Inverness to Edinburgh

The cheapest time to fly from Inverness to Edinburgh

Direct flights from Inverness to Edinburgh

Last-minute flights going from Inverness to Edinburgh

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

Popular Airports to fly from Inverness to Edinburgh

Inverness - Edinburgh route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in November for the best prices

Connecting flights average 8h 33m

easyJet UK offers the most deals

easyJet UK: most frequent direct deals

Deals are rare for this route

Inverness 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 18

Oct 15

Nov 18

Nov 14

Oct 13

Oct 12

Oct 09

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Edinburgh

How can I find cheap flights from Inverness to Edinburgh?

When should I book flights from Inverness to Edinburgh?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Inverness to Edinburgh?

Are direct flights from Inverness to Edinburgh always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Inverness to Edinburgh flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Inverness to Edinburgh flights?

Related routes

More routes from Inverness

Flights to Edinburgh from other cities

Inverness to Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Inverness to Edinburgh

How much is a round trip from Inverness to Edinburgh

The cheapest time to fly from Inverness to Edinburgh

Direct flights from Inverness to Edinburgh

Last-minute flights going from Inverness to Edinburgh

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

Popular Airports to fly from Inverness to Edinburgh

Inverness - Edinburgh route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in November for the best prices

Connecting flights average 8h 33m

easyJet UK offers the most deals

easyJet UK: most frequent direct deals

Deals are rare for this route

Inverness 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 18

Oct 15

Nov 18

Nov 14

Oct 13

Oct 12

Oct 09

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Edinburgh

How can I find cheap flights from Inverness to Edinburgh?

When should I book flights from Inverness to Edinburgh?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Inverness to Edinburgh?

Are direct flights from Inverness to Edinburgh always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Inverness to Edinburgh flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Inverness to Edinburgh flights?

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