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 data is based on trends observed over the trailing 90 days.

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. For flights with one stop, the median travel time historically extends to 6 hours. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes compared to those with connections.

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

Historically, cheap flights from Zürich to Edinburgh come up frequently. This route is classified as having frequent deals, based on observations over the trailing 30 days. Travelers can typically find favorable prices with regularity.

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Explore current cheapest deals departing from Zürich to Edinburgh

2026-08-18 – 2026-08-25
ZRH - Edinburgh
80% AI deal score
CHF 175
CHF 94
Round trip
2026-11-02 – 2026-11-18
ZRH - Edinburgh
74% AI deal score
CHF 128
CHF 95
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2026-11-04 – 2026-11-18
ZRH - Edinburgh
75% AI deal score
CHF 131
CHF 95
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2026-10-09 – 2026-10-12
ZRH - Edinburgh
77% AI deal score
CHF 206
CHF 96
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2026-10-06 – 2026-10-12
ZRH - Edinburgh
81% AI deal score
CHF 198
CHF 97
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2026-10-20 – 2026-10-23
ZRH - Edinburgh
82% AI deal score
CHF 206
CHF 98
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2026-10-20 – 2026-10-28
ZRH - Edinburgh
81% AI deal score
CHF 191
CHF 98
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2026-10-23 – 2026-10-28
ZRH - Edinburgh
82% AI deal score
CHF 206
CHF 98
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2026-10-24 – 2026-10-28
ZRH - Edinburgh
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2026-11-11 – 2026-11-30
ZRH - Edinburgh
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CHF 129
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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. Right now, fares for cheap flights from Zürich to Edinburgh are below the typical level. Over the past 90 days, 23% of observed fares were considered a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Edinburgh, you'll find that January stands out with a median fare of $120. February is also a strong contender, offering a median fare of $121. Additionally, September presents a good option, with median fares around $132.

Fares for flights from Zürich to Edinburgh typically range from $167–$277, with a median of $216. Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 21.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

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 116 - CHF 260

Prices are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Zürich to Edinburgh typically range from 116 CHF to 260 CHF. The current lowest deal is 96 CHF with easyJet UK, for travel from Nov 2-Nov 4.

now CHF 96

Low CHF 116

High CHF 260

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 USD. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of 310 USD. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from CHF 120

July

Most Expensive

Flights from CHF 310

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Direct flights from Zürich to Edinburgh

easyJet UK

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to Edinburgh

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Edinburgh

Zürich (ZRH) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Condor Flugdienst

CHF 242

CHF 134

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Edinburgh

Zürich (ZRH) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Condor Flugdienst

CHF 253

CHF 132

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Edinburgh

Zürich (ZRH) - Edinburgh (EDI)

easyJet UK

CHF 267

CHF 141

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Edinburgh

Zürich (ZRH) - Edinburgh (EDI)

easyJet UK

CHF 256

CHF 141

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Edinburgh

Zürich (ZRH) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Eurowings

CHF 247

CHF 131

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Edinburgh

Zürich (ZRH) - Edinburgh (EDI)

easyJet UK

CHF 256

CHF 137

One-way

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

5 nights

Oct 18 - Oct 23

CHF 288 → CHF 119

59%

4 nights

Oct 6 - Oct 10

CHF 287 → CHF 140

51%

2 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 14

CHF 287 → CHF 145

50%

4 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 26

CHF 287 → CHF 146

49%

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to Edinburgh

Zürich - Edinburgh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Zürich to Edinburgh are below the typical level, with a median price of $216.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest at $120

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $120.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 5h 20m

The median flight time from Zürich to Edinburgh is 5 hours and 20 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up the majority of routes, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

easyJet UK offers direct flights

easyJet UK provides direct flights on this route, with deals available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights on this route appear frequently, offering good opportunities to book.

Zürich main airports to depart from

Zürich Airport (ZRH)

Cheapest

Zürich Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Edinburgh, offering competitive pricing.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$122

Edinburgh main airports to arrive at

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

Edinburgh Airport is ideal for direct access to Edinburgh, offering the cheapest flights for this route.

📍 ~12 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, tram)

💸 Flights from ~$122

Airports nearby Edinburgh used as alternative

Glasgow (GLA)

Glasgow Airport is a major international hub with a similar route network to Edinburgh, making it a practical alternative.

📍 ~60 km from Edinburgh (reachable by bus or car)

💸 Flights from ~$165

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Edinburgh

79% AI deal score

$1,038

$722

Save $316

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Edinburgh

Historically, the best time to book flights from Zürich to Edinburgh is typically 60+ days out. Across the trailing quarter, flights booked in this window had an average price of $185. In comparison, booking 0-6 days before departure saw average prices rise to $258. Even booking 28-59 days out resulted in a higher average price of $220, indicating that planning significantly ahead can lead to more favorable fares.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Zürich to Edinburgh was considered to be $167 or less. The median price for this route during that period was $216. Fares exceeding $277 were in the more expensive range, based on historical trends.

Historically, January and February have offered some of the cheapest flights from Zürich to Edinburgh, with median prices of $120 and $121 respectively. September also presented a relatively low median price of $132. These figures are notably lower than the annual median price of $216 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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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 116 - CHF 260

Prices are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Zürich to Edinburgh typically range from 116 CHF to 260 CHF. The current lowest deal is 96 CHF with easyJet UK, for travel from Nov 2-Nov 4.

now CHF 96

Low CHF 116

High CHF 260

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Edinburgh

January

Cheapest

Flights from CHF 120

July

Most Expensive

Flights from CHF 310

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