Are there direct flights from Southampton to Edinburgh?

Yes, direct flights are commonly available for the Southampton to Edinburgh route. Historically, direct flights have accounted for 77.8% of all flight options in the trailing 90 days. For flights that do include stopovers, travelers typically experience one stop before reaching their destination. This indicates a strong prevalence of non-stop options for this route.

How long is the flight from Southampton to Edinburgh?

The direct flight from Southampton to Edinburgh typically takes 1 hour and 45 minutes, covering a distance of 572 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging 7 hours and 20 minutes. Travelers should consider these durations when planning their journey, as a connecting flight can add several hours to the total travel time.

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

Historically, direct flights from Southampton to Edinburgh have been more expensive than connecting flights. Across the trailing 90 days, direct flights were approximately 62% more expensive. The median price for a direct flight was $254, while connecting flights had a median price of $157. Despite the higher cost, direct flights made up a significant portion of the options, accounting for 85.4% of all available flights.

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Southampton to Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Southampton to Edinburgh

A typical journey from Southampton to Edinburgh takes about 1h 45m, including connections. This reflects the median travel time for all itineraries observed. For those flying direct, the flight time is also approximately 1h 45m, while connecting flights typically extend to around 7h 20m.

When looking for cheap flights from Southampton to Edinburgh, prices are typically $135–$263, with a median of $263. Right now, current fares are below the typical level. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding significantly lower prices can be challenging. New deals show up several times a week, so consistent monitoring can be beneficial.

The cheapest time to fly from Southampton to Edinburgh is often in September, with a median fare of $135. November also offers competitive prices, with a median of $139. Another relatively affordable month is April, where the median fare stands at $210.

For flights from Southampton to Edinburgh, almost all itineraries are non-stop, with direct flights accounting for 77.8% of recent fares. This means you have a strong chance of finding direct flights from Southampton to Edinburgh. For the remaining itineraries that do include connections, most typically involve one stopover.

The route from Southampton to Edinburgh covers a distance of 572 kilometers. This classifies it as a short-haul flight, making it a relatively quick journey suitable for short trips or weekend getaways.

How much is a round trip from Southampton to Edinburgh

Regular price: £114 - £245

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Southampton to Edinburgh is typically between 114 GBP and 245 GBP. The current lowest deal is 92 GBP with easyJet UK, for travel from Oct 5-Oct 12.

now £92

Low £114

High £245

The cheapest time to fly from Southampton to Edinburgh

The cheapest month to fly from Southampton to Edinburgh is September, with a median price of $135. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $269. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

September

Cheapest

Flights from £135

May

Most Expensive

Flights from £269

Feb

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Dec

Direct flights from Southampton to Edinburgh

Livingston Energy Flight

Last-minute flights going from Southampton to Edinburgh

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SOU - Edinburgh

Southampton (SOU) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Aer Lingus

£245

£157

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SOU - Edinburgh

Southampton (SOU) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Aer Lingus

£246

£184

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SOU - Edinburgh

Southampton (SOU) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Aer Lingus

£202

£145

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SOU - Edinburgh

Southampton (SOU) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Aer Lingus

£246

£147

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SOU - Edinburgh

Southampton (SOU) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Aer Lingus

£220

£158

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SOU - Edinburgh

Southampton (SOU) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Aer Lingus

£245

£170

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

£241 → £135

44%

2 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 19

£243 → £144

41%

3 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 19

£242 → £147

39%

4 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 19

£245 → £153

37%

Popular Airports to fly from Southampton to Edinburgh

Southampton - Edinburgh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Southampton to Edinburgh are below the typical level, starting from $92.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly, with median prices around $135.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 45m

Direct flights from Southampton to Edinburgh typically take 1h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

77.8% of recent flights are direct

77.8% of recent flights from Southampton to Edinburgh are direct, with one stopover for connecting flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Livingston Energy Flight offers direct deals

Livingston Energy Flight offers direct deals on this route, with one deal recently available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals on flights from Southampton to Edinburgh appear regularly, with good prices available.

Southampton main airports to depart from

Southampton (SOU)

Cheapest

Fly from Southampton to Edinburgh for a convenient departure from the Southampton area.

📍 ~6 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£82

Edinburgh main airports to arrive at

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

Edinburgh Airport is ideal for direct flights to Edinburgh, offering a convenient arrival point.

📍 ~11 km from Edinburgh (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£81

Airports nearby Edinburgh used as alternative

Glasgow (GLA)

Cheapest

Glasgow (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 ~£41

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Oct 06

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Dec 24

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Dec 03

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Oct 27

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Oct 26

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

50% AI deal score

$1,734

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Nov 13

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

49% AI deal score

$1,606

$1,343

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From SOU

Elite

Nov 14

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

49% AI deal score

$1,609

$1,343

Save $266

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From SOU

Elite

Sep 30

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

49% AI deal score

$1,873

$1,543

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Nov 30

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

48% AI deal score

$1,588

$1,343

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From SOU

Elite

Nov 29

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

48% AI deal score

$1,585

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From SOU

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Feb 04

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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$1,343

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From SOU

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Sep 15

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

37% AI deal score

$2,608

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Edinburgh

Historically, booking flights from Southampton to Edinburgh at least 60 days in advance typically yields the best prices. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for flights booked 60+ days out was $218. In contrast, flights booked between 14-27 days in advance had an average price of $247, and those booked 28-59 days out averaged $257. Planning ahead by more than two months generally offers more favorable rates.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Southampton to Edinburgh is considered to be $135 or less. The median price for this route was $263 across the same period. This threshold represents the lower end of prices travelers have historically paid for this route.

Historically, September and November have been the most affordable months to fly from Southampton to Edinburgh. The median price in September was $135, while November saw a median price of $139. April, with a median price of $210, was also among the cheaper options, though it was also the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days. The annual median price for this route was $263, indicating that these months offer significant savings.

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Southampton to Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Southampton to Edinburgh

How much is a round trip from Southampton to Edinburgh

Regular price: £114 - £245

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Southampton to Edinburgh is typically between 114 GBP and 245 GBP. The current lowest deal is 92 GBP with easyJet UK, for travel from Oct 5-Oct 12.

now £92

Low £114

High £245

The cheapest time to fly from Southampton to Edinburgh

September

Cheapest

Flights from £135

May

Most Expensive

Flights from £269

Feb

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Dec

Direct flights from Southampton to Edinburgh

Livingston Energy Flight

Last-minute flights going from Southampton to Edinburgh

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SOU - Edinburgh

Southampton (SOU) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Aer Lingus

£245

£157

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SOU - Edinburgh

Southampton (SOU) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Aer Lingus

£246

£184

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SOU - Edinburgh

Southampton (SOU) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Aer Lingus

£202

£145

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SOU - Edinburgh

Southampton (SOU) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Aer Lingus

£246

£147

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SOU - Edinburgh

Southampton (SOU) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Aer Lingus

£220

£158

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SOU - Edinburgh

Southampton (SOU) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Aer Lingus

£245

£170

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

£241 → £135

44%

2 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 19

£243 → £144

41%

3 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 19

£242 → £147

39%

4 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 19

£245 → £153

37%

Popular Airports to fly from Southampton to Edinburgh

Southampton - Edinburgh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Southampton to Edinburgh are below the typical level, starting from $92.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly, with median prices around $135.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 45m

Direct flights from Southampton to Edinburgh typically take 1h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

77.8% of recent flights are direct

77.8% of recent flights from Southampton to Edinburgh are direct, with one stopover for connecting flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Livingston Energy Flight offers direct deals

Livingston Energy Flight offers direct deals on this route, with one deal recently available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals on flights from Southampton to Edinburgh appear regularly, with good prices available.

Southampton main airports to depart from

Southampton (SOU)

Cheapest

Fly from Southampton to Edinburgh for a convenient departure from the Southampton area.

📍 ~6 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£82

Edinburgh main airports to arrive at

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

Edinburgh Airport is ideal for direct flights to Edinburgh, offering a convenient arrival point.

📍 ~11 km from Edinburgh (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£81

Airports nearby Edinburgh used as alternative

Glasgow (GLA)

Cheapest

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

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

44% AI deal score

$1,343

KLM

Business Class

From SOU

Elite

Sep 15

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

37% AI deal score

$2,608

KLM

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Edinburgh

Cheap Flights from Southampton to Edinburgh

Today’s best flight deals from Southampton to Edinburgh

Southampton to Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Southampton to Edinburgh

How much is a round trip from Southampton to Edinburgh

The cheapest time to fly from Southampton to Edinburgh

Direct flights from Southampton to Edinburgh

Last-minute flights going from Southampton to Edinburgh

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

Popular Airports to fly from Southampton to Edinburgh

Southampton - Edinburgh route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

September is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights take 1h 45m

77.8% of recent flights are direct

Livingston Energy Flight offers direct deals

Deals appear regularly

Southampton 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 06

Dec 24

Dec 03

Oct 27

Oct 26

Nov 13

Nov 14

Sep 30

Nov 30

Nov 29

Feb 04

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Edinburgh

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

What is a good price for a flight from Southampton to Edinburgh?

What's the best month to fly from Southampton to Edinburgh?

Are there direct flights from Southampton to Edinburgh?

How long is the flight from Southampton to Edinburgh?

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

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Flights to Edinburgh from other cities

Southampton to Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Southampton to Edinburgh

How much is a round trip from Southampton to Edinburgh

The cheapest time to fly from Southampton to Edinburgh

Direct flights from Southampton to Edinburgh

Last-minute flights going from Southampton to Edinburgh

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

Popular Airports to fly from Southampton to Edinburgh

Southampton - Edinburgh route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

September is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights take 1h 45m

77.8% of recent flights are direct

Livingston Energy Flight offers direct deals

Deals appear regularly

Southampton 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 06

Dec 24

Dec 03

Oct 27

Oct 26

Nov 13

Nov 14

Sep 30

Nov 30

Nov 29

Feb 04

Sep 15

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Edinburgh

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

What is a good price for a flight from Southampton to Edinburgh?

What's the best month to fly from Southampton to Edinburgh?