Can I fly direct from Zürich to Edinburgh?

Yes, direct flights from Zürich to Edinburgh are available. Historically, approximately 21.9% of flights on this route have been direct. For journeys that include a stopover, travelers typically experience one stop before reaching their destination. This indicates that while direct options exist, connecting flights are more common.

What's the flight time from Zürich to Edinburgh?

The typical direct flight time from Zürich to Edinburgh is 2 hours and 20 minutes, covering a distance of 1248 kilometers. Flights with one stop generally take longer, averaging 6 hours. This difference highlights the convenience of direct travel compared to routes involving a layover.

How often do cheap flights from Zürich to Edinburgh come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Zürich to Edinburgh come up frequently. This route is consistently observed to have favorable pricing opportunities across the trailing 30 days. Travelers can typically find good deals with regularity for this destination.

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Zürich to Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to Edinburgh

The journey from Zürich to Edinburgh covers a distance of 1248 km, classifying it as a short-haul route. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Zürich to Edinburgh, fares typically range from $167–$277, with a median of $216. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, and approximately 23% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find favorable prices.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Edinburgh, the data indicates that January is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $120. Following closely, February also offers competitive prices, with a median of $121. Another good option is September, where the median fare is $132, making these months particularly attractive for budget-conscious travelers.

Regarding flight options, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 21.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means you'll frequently find itineraries that include a layover rather than a direct route.

A typical journey from Zürich to Edinburgh, including connections, takes approximately 5h 20m. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting flights on this route, as most itineraries involve at least one stopover.

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Edinburgh

Regular price: CHF 142 - CHF 318

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

Regular prices for flights from Zurich to Edinburgh typically range from 142 CHF to 318 CHF. The current lowest deal is 102 CHF with easyJet UK, for travel from Dec 2-Dec 7.

now CHF 102

Low CHF 142

High CHF 318

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Edinburgh

The cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Edinburgh is January, with a median price of $120. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $310. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from CHF 120

July

Most Expensive

Flights from CHF 310

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Zürich to Edinburgh

easyJet UK

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to Edinburgh

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Edinburgh

Zürich (ZRH) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Lufthansa

CHF 323

CHF 197

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Edinburgh

Zürich (ZRH) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Lufthansa

CHF 350

CHF 201

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Edinburgh

Zürich (ZRH) - Edinburgh (EDI)

easyJet UK

CHF 352

CHF 116

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Edinburgh

Zürich (ZRH) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Condor Flugdienst

CHF 276

CHF 140

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Edinburgh

Zürich (ZRH) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Condor Flugdienst

CHF 300

CHF 159

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Edinburgh

Zürich (ZRH) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Condor Flugdienst

CHF 348

CHF 181

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 15 - Sep 16

CHF 353 → CHF 149

58%

3 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 18

CHF 350 → CHF 158

55%

2 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 18

CHF 353 → CHF 165

53%

6 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 22

CHF 301 → CHF 127

58%

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to Edinburgh

Zürich - Edinburgh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from ZRH to EDI are below the typical level, with 23% of recent fares considered good.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the lowest median prices

Historically, January ($120), February ($121), and September ($132) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 5h 20m

Flights from ZRH to EDI typically take 5h 20m, with 1 stopover when connecting.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights make up 78.1% of flights, with frequent deals available in the last 30 days.

🏆 Airline highlight

easyJet UK offers direct flights

easyJet UK is an airline offering direct flights from ZRH to EDI.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider booking a deal from easyJet UK

A recent deal from easyJet UK via kiwi for $102 (Dec 2-Dec 7) was found.

Zürich main airports to depart from

Zürich Airport (ZRH)

Cheapest

Zürich Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Edinburgh.

📍 ~10 km from Zürich (reachable by public transport or car)

💸 Flights from ~CHF 77

Edinburgh main airports to arrive at

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

Edinburgh Airport is ideal for direct flights to Edinburgh, offering convenient access to the city.

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

💸 Flights from ~CHF 77

Airports nearby Edinburgh used as alternative

Glasgow (GLA)

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

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

💸 Flights from ~CHF 129

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Dec 17

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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$1,218

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Oct 26

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Dec 10

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Edinburgh

Historically, the best time to book flights from Zürich to Edinburgh is 60+ days before departure. Across the trailing quarter, flights booked in this window had an average price of $185. In comparison, booking 0-6 days out typically resulted in an average price of $258. Planning ahead by at least two months can lead to more favorable fares.

Historically, a good price for a flight from Zürich to Edinburgh is considered to be $167 or less. This threshold represents the lowest 25% of fares observed across the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route during the same period was $216, while prices in the upper quartile reached $277.

Based on historical data, January and February typically offer the cheapest flights from Zürich to Edinburgh, with median prices of $120 and $121 respectively. September also presents a relatively low median price of $132. These months are notably more affordable than the annual median price of $216 observed over a 270-day period.

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Zürich to Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to Edinburgh

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Edinburgh

Regular price: CHF 142 - CHF 318

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

Regular prices for flights from Zurich to Edinburgh typically range from 142 CHF to 318 CHF. The current lowest deal is 102 CHF with easyJet UK, for travel from Dec 2-Dec 7.

now CHF 102

Low CHF 142

High CHF 318

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Edinburgh

January

Cheapest

Flights from CHF 120

July

Most Expensive

Flights from CHF 310

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Zürich to Edinburgh

easyJet UK

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to Edinburgh

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Edinburgh

Zürich (ZRH) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Lufthansa

CHF 323

CHF 197

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Edinburgh

Zürich (ZRH) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Lufthansa

CHF 350

CHF 201

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Edinburgh

Zürich (ZRH) - Edinburgh (EDI)

easyJet UK

CHF 352

CHF 116

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Edinburgh

Zürich (ZRH) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Condor Flugdienst

CHF 276

CHF 140

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Edinburgh

Zürich (ZRH) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Condor Flugdienst

CHF 300

CHF 159

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Edinburgh

Zürich (ZRH) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Condor Flugdienst

CHF 348

CHF 181

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 15 - Sep 16

CHF 353 → CHF 149

58%

3 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 18

CHF 350 → CHF 158

55%

2 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 18

CHF 353 → CHF 165

53%

6 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 22

CHF 301 → CHF 127

58%

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to Edinburgh

Zürich - Edinburgh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from ZRH to EDI are below the typical level, with 23% of recent fares considered good.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the lowest median prices

Historically, January ($120), February ($121), and September ($132) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 5h 20m

Flights from ZRH to EDI typically take 5h 20m, with 1 stopover when connecting.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights make up 78.1% of flights, with frequent deals available in the last 30 days.

🏆 Airline highlight

easyJet UK offers direct flights

easyJet UK is an airline offering direct flights from ZRH to EDI.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider booking a deal from easyJet UK

A recent deal from easyJet UK via kiwi for $102 (Dec 2-Dec 7) was found.

Zürich main airports to depart from

Zürich Airport (ZRH)

Cheapest

Zürich Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Edinburgh.

📍 ~10 km from Zürich (reachable by public transport or car)

💸 Flights from ~CHF 77

Edinburgh main airports to arrive at

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

Edinburgh Airport is ideal for direct flights to Edinburgh, offering convenient access to the city.

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

💸 Flights from ~CHF 77

Airports nearby Edinburgh used as alternative

Glasgow (GLA)

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

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

79% AI deal score

$1,227

$710

Save $517

KLM

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Edinburgh

Cheap Flights from Zürich to Edinburgh

Today’s best flight deals from Zürich to Edinburgh

Zürich to Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to Edinburgh

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Edinburgh

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Edinburgh

Direct flights from Zürich to Edinburgh

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to Edinburgh

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

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to Edinburgh

Zürich - Edinburgh route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in January for the lowest median prices

Connecting flights typically take 5h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

easyJet UK offers direct flights

Consider booking a deal from easyJet UK

Zürich 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

Dec 05

Oct 05

Dec 11

Dec 13

Dec 17

Dec 10

Dec 17

Dec 09

Dec 18

Oct 26

Dec 10

Dec 04

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Edinburgh

When is the best time to book flights from Zürich to Edinburgh?

What's a cheap fare from Zürich to Edinburgh?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Zürich to Edinburgh?

Can I fly direct from Zürich to Edinburgh?

What's the flight time from Zürich to Edinburgh?

How often do cheap flights from Zürich to Edinburgh come up?

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More routes from Zürich

Flights to Edinburgh from other cities

Zürich to Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to Edinburgh

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Edinburgh

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Edinburgh

Direct flights from Zürich to Edinburgh

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to Edinburgh

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

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to Edinburgh

Zürich - Edinburgh route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in January for the lowest median prices

Connecting flights typically take 5h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

easyJet UK offers direct flights

Consider booking a deal from easyJet UK

Zürich 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

Dec 05

Oct 05

Dec 11

Dec 13

Dec 17

Dec 10

Dec 17

Dec 09

Dec 18

Oct 26

Dec 10

Dec 04

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Edinburgh

When is the best time to book flights from Zürich to Edinburgh?

What's a cheap fare from Zürich to Edinburgh?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Zürich to Edinburgh?