What kinds of trips can I take from Edinburgh?

Historically, flights from Edinburgh have catered to various trip lengths. In the trailing 90 days, short-haul flights typically accounted for 38% of all available trips. Medium-haul journeys were the most common, making up 52% of the routes. Long-haul flights, offering connections to more distant destinations, represented 10% of the available trips.

Where are the cheapest international flights from Edinburgh?

Historically, several international destinations from Edinburgh have offered competitive prices. For example, flights to Lublin, Poland, typically had a median price of around £69. Destinations in Spain, such as Logroño, often saw median prices of approximately £71. Other affordable international options included Chania, Greece, with a median price of about £79, and Basel, Switzerland, at approximately £82.

When are flights from Edinburgh at their lowest price?

Historically, the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh has been February, with an average price of approximately $364. This represents a significant saving of about 42% compared to the annual median average price of $631. January has also historically been a more affordable month for flights, with an average price of around $436.

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Dublin
Ireland • 2026-10-23
81% AI deal score
£60
£12
One-way
EDI
Belfast
United Kingdom • 2026-10-25
73% AI deal score
£42
£14
One-way
EDI
Gothenburg
Sweden • 2026-09-09
81% AI deal score
£60
£15
One-way
EDI
Bournemouth
United Kingdom • 2026-10-27
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£68
£15
One-way
EDI
Brussels
Belgium • 2026-09-06
81% AI deal score
£63
£15
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Paris
France • 2026-09-08
78% AI deal score
£53
£15
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EDI
London
United Kingdom • 2026-09-08
78% AI deal score
£62
£15
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EDI
Cork
Ireland • 2026-09-23
81% AI deal score
£70
£15
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EDI
Copenhagen
Denmark • 2026-09-15
84% AI deal score
£73
£15
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Ireland • 2026-09-07
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Flights from Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Edinburgh

About 10% of recent flights from Edinburgh are long-haul routes, while the majority, 52%, are medium-haul trips, and 38% are short-haul. This mix indicates a balanced range of travel options, from quick regional hops to more distant international journeys, allowing travelers to find cheap flights from Edinburgh across various distances.

Right now, the cheapest fares from Edinburgh start at £27 for a roundtrip to Cork, Ireland. You can also find flights to Belfast, United Kingdom for £29, and to Copenhagen, Denmark for £29. These prices represent some of the most economical options currently available for travelers departing from Edinburgh.

Edinburgh offers a broad selection of destinations, with recent fares covering 831 unique cities. The top countries by share of recent fares include the United Kingdom, accounting for 16%, followed by Spain at 12%, and France at 8%. Popular destinations like Paris and Copenhagen are frequently available, providing numerous choices for international travel.

When looking for direct flights from Edinburgh, you'll find that 15.5% of recent fares are non-stop. This indicates that while direct options are available, connecting flights make up the larger share of routes from this origin. Travelers should consider both direct and connecting options when planning their journeys to find the best fit for their schedule and budget.

Over the last 90 days, the most frequently discounted destination from Edinburgh has been Paris, France. Other popular routes include Copenhagen, Denmark, and Johannesburg, South Africa. These destinations consistently appear in recent fare data, suggesting they are often available with competitive pricing for travelers departing from Edinburgh.

Most popular airlines from Edinburgh

British Airways

Ryanair

KLM

Lufthansa

easyJet

Virgin Atlantic

Southwest Airlines

American Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Edinburgh soon

Fri, Aug 28

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Johannesburg

Edinburgh (EDI) - Johannesburg (JNB)

KLM

£1,074

£628

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Paphos

Edinburgh (EDI) - Paphos (PFO)

Ryanair

£316

£91

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Cape Town

Edinburgh (EDI) - Cape Town (CPT)

Etihad Airways, Ryanair, South African Airways

£931

£553

One-way

Sat, Aug 29

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Santiago de Chile

Edinburgh (EDI) - Santiago de Chile (SCL)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

£1,535

£994

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Rhodes

Edinburgh (EDI) - Rhodes (RHO)

Ryanair

£242

£64

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Dalaman

Edinburgh (EDI) - Dalaman (DLM)

Ryanair

£267

£82

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Edinburgh

New York

TOP

United States • Oct 2026

from

£142

Chicago

TOP

United States • Sep 2026

from

£150

Sharm El Sheikh

TOP

Egypt • Dec 2026

from

£140

Boston

TOP

United States • Oct 2026

from

£155

New York

TOP

United States • Oct 2026

from

£163

Toronto

TOP

Canada • Nov 2026

from

£152

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Edinburgh

-49%

EDI - Mahé

£1,365 → £690

-33%

EDI - Tahiti

£1,892 → £1,272

-75%

EDI - New York

£573 → £142

-33%

EDI - Vientiane

£1,283 → £854

Popular Airports from Edinburgh

Edinburgh airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Tue - Wed - Thu

The cheapest flights from Edinburgh are often found on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, starting from $18.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$13 direct / ~$27 roundtrip

Ultra-low fares cluster on routes to Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Denmark.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Ryanair, easyJet, Vueling Airlines, Jet2.com

Low-cost carriers consistently offer the cheapest fares from Edinburgh.

⏱️ Best time to book

2-8 weeks in advance

Booking 2-8 weeks in advance can save you money, as prices tend to rise closer to departure.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Jan

Flights from Edinburgh tend to be cheaper in Jan.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch for deals to Cork

Flights from Edinburgh to Cork are as low as 13 GBP one-way and 27 GBP roundtrip.

Edinburgh main airports to depart from

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

Edinburgh Airport is ideal for travelers seeking flights from Scotland's capital to various destinations.

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

💸 Flights from ~£88

Airports nearby Edinburgh used as alternative

Glasgow (GLA)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~78 km from Edinburgh (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£28

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Mumbai

India • Oct 2026

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$2,133

$1,216

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Business Class

From EDI

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Egypt • Dec 2026

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$2,823

$1,319

Save $1,504

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Business Class

From EDI

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India • Oct 2026

78% AI deal score

$3,595

$2,456

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Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

Booking Flights from Edinburgh: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, numerous destinations from Edinburgh have offered flights for less than £100. For example, within the United Kingdom, you could typically find flights to Glasgow for around £63 and Aberdeen for approximately £68. International options also exist, with flights to Lublin, Poland, often available for about £69, and destinations in Spain like Logroño and Zaragoza typically priced around £71. Other Spanish cities such as A Coruña and Jerez de la Frontera have also shown median prices of approximately £77.

Historically, Edinburgh has offered connections to a wide range of destinations. Across the trailing quarter, flights from Edinburgh typically reached 831 unique cities. These connections spanned 100 different countries. The United Kingdom accounted for 16% of these connections, while Spain represented 12%, and France made up 8% of the available routes.

Across the trailing quarter, some of the most frequently served routes from Edinburgh included destinations such as Paris, France, and Copenhagen, Denmark. Another popular route historically has been to Johannesburg, South Africa. These destinations consistently show a high volume of available connections from Edinburgh.

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Flights from Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Edinburgh

Most popular airlines from Edinburgh

British Airways

Ryanair

KLM

Lufthansa

easyJet

Virgin Atlantic

Southwest Airlines

American Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Edinburgh soon

Fri, Aug 28

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Johannesburg

Edinburgh (EDI) - Johannesburg (JNB)

KLM

£1,074

£628

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Paphos

Edinburgh (EDI) - Paphos (PFO)

Ryanair

£316

£91

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Cape Town

Edinburgh (EDI) - Cape Town (CPT)

Etihad Airways, Ryanair, South African Airways

£931

£553

One-way

Sat, Aug 29

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Santiago de Chile

Edinburgh (EDI) - Santiago de Chile (SCL)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

£1,535

£994

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Rhodes

Edinburgh (EDI) - Rhodes (RHO)

Ryanair

£242

£64

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Dalaman

Edinburgh (EDI) - Dalaman (DLM)

Ryanair

£267

£82

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Edinburgh

New York

TOP

United States • Oct 2026

from

£142

Chicago

TOP

United States • Sep 2026

from

£150

Sharm El Sheikh

TOP

Egypt • Dec 2026

from

£140

Boston

TOP

United States • Oct 2026

from

£155

New York

TOP

United States • Oct 2026

from

£163

Toronto

TOP

Canada • Nov 2026

from

£152

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Edinburgh

-49%

EDI - Mahé

£1,365 → £690

-33%

EDI - Tahiti

£1,892 → £1,272

-75%

EDI - New York

£573 → £142

-33%

EDI - Vientiane

£1,283 → £854

Popular Airports from Edinburgh

Edinburgh airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Tue - Wed - Thu

The cheapest flights from Edinburgh are often found on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, starting from $18.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$13 direct / ~$27 roundtrip

Ultra-low fares cluster on routes to Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Denmark.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Ryanair, easyJet, Vueling Airlines, Jet2.com

Low-cost carriers consistently offer the cheapest fares from Edinburgh.

⏱️ Best time to book

2-8 weeks in advance

Booking 2-8 weeks in advance can save you money, as prices tend to rise closer to departure.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Jan

Flights from Edinburgh tend to be cheaper in Jan.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch for deals to Cork

Flights from Edinburgh to Cork are as low as 13 GBP one-way and 27 GBP roundtrip.

Edinburgh main airports to depart from

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

Edinburgh Airport is ideal for travelers seeking flights from Scotland's capital to various destinations.

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

💸 Flights from ~£88

Airports nearby Edinburgh used as alternative

Glasgow (GLA)

Cheapest

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

India • Oct 2026

78% AI deal score

$3,595

$2,456

Save $1,139

Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

Booking Flights from Edinburgh: Frequently Asked Questions

Cheap Flights from Edinburgh

Today’s best flight deals from Edinburgh

Flights from Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Edinburgh

Most popular airlines from Edinburgh

Last-minute flights going from Edinburgh soon

Most popular destinations to fly from Edinburgh

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Edinburgh

Popular Airports from Edinburgh

Edinburgh airport insights

Tue - Wed - Thu

From ~$13 direct / ~$27 roundtrip

Ryanair, easyJet, Vueling Airlines, Jet2.com

2-8 weeks in advance

Jan

Watch for deals to Cork

Edinburgh main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Edinburgh used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Edinburgh

Best Elite deals from Edinburgh

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Booking Flights from Edinburgh: Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find flights from Edinburgh for less than 100 GBP?

How many cities is Edinburgh connected to?

Which routes from Edinburgh are the most popular?

What kinds of trips can I take from Edinburgh?

Where are the cheapest international flights from Edinburgh?

When are flights from Edinburgh at their lowest price?

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Flights from Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Edinburgh

Most popular airlines from Edinburgh

Last-minute flights going from Edinburgh soon

Most popular destinations to fly from Edinburgh

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Edinburgh

Popular Airports from Edinburgh

Edinburgh airport insights

Tue - Wed - Thu

From ~$13 direct / ~$27 roundtrip

Ryanair, easyJet, Vueling Airlines, Jet2.com

2-8 weeks in advance

Jan

Watch for deals to Cork

Edinburgh main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Edinburgh used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Edinburgh

Best Elite deals from Edinburgh

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Athens

Reykjavik

Barcelona

Copenhagen

Istanbul

Mumbai

Hurghada

Mumbai

Booking Flights from Edinburgh: Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find flights from Edinburgh for less than 100 GBP?

How many cities is Edinburgh connected to?

Which routes from Edinburgh are the most popular?

What kinds of trips can I take from Edinburgh?

Where are the cheapest international flights from Edinburgh?

When are flights from Edinburgh at their lowest price?

Explore More Destinations from Edinburgh

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