Cheap flights to Edinburgh
Flights to Edinburgh in 2022
Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.
| Popular in | December | High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise |
| Cheapest in | May | Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop |
| Average price | $2,208 | Average for return flights in January 2022 |
| Return from | $1,679 | From Auckland Intl to Edinburgh Turnhouse |
| One-way from | $891 | One-way flight from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) |
Cheap flights to Edinburgh in January, February 2022
The best prices found for EDI flights for January, February
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Edinburgh 2022 flight deals
Cheap flights to Edinburgh found for this year
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Last minute flights to Edinburgh
Late deals on return flights to Edinburgh, departing today and this week
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Can I fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse from New Zealand right now?
Most visitors from New Zealand need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Edinburgh Turnhouse.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from New Zealand must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 48 hours before departing to Edinburgh Turnhouse.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from New Zealand are not required to quarantine after entering Edinburgh Turnhouse.
Documents
Mandatory passenger locator form - Submit the form any time in the 48 hours before arriving in the UK. Show the form when checking in your plane, train or ferry to the UK.
Managed quarantine package for Scotland - All travelers arriving directly to Scotland are required to book their Managed Quarantine Package prior to travel.
COVID-19 testing package - All travelers must book and pay for a COVID-19 Testing Package prior to travel to England and Scotland.
Can I fly back to New Zealand from Edinburgh Turnhouse?
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Edinburgh Turnhouse are not required to quarantine after entering New Zealand.
When is the best time to fly to Edinburgh?
Average Edinburgh flight ticket prices and weather conditions for 2022 and 2023 by month
AKL - EDI | Price | $1,170 - $2,792 |
EDI | Temperature | 4 - 15 °C |
EDI | Precipitation | 30 - 60 mm |
When is the best time to book a flight to Edinburgh?
The price you pay for your flight to Edinburgh may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 32 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
Which day is cheapest to fly to Edinburgh?
At the moment, Tuesday is the most economical day to take a flight to Edinburgh. Friday is likely to be the most costly.
What time of day is cheapest to fly to Edinburgh?
To get the best value, try booking a flight at midday when visiting Edinburgh. Generally the prices will increase for flights in the morning as these tend to have higher demand.
How long is the flight to Edinburgh?
Flight times that you will encounter to Edinburgh, Scotland, are going to vary somewhat depending on your departure point from New Zealand. If you are leaving from Auckland International (AKL), the trip time is about 30h 20min to Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI), Edinburgh. On trips from Wellington Airport (WLG), your trip time will be about 42h. On flights that leave from Christchurch Airport (CHC), the flight times are about 32h 45min.
What are some direct flight choices to Edinburgh?
It is unfortunate that there are no direct flights to Edinburgh from any city in New Zealand, but even so, there are still some nice Edinburgh flight deals that you can find for this trip. There is a two-stop flight from Christchurch Airport that has layovers at Singapore Changi (SIN) and London Heathrow (LHR). From Wellington Airport, there is a three-stop flight that has layovers at Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD), Tokyo Haneda (HND), and London Heathrow (LHR). From Auckland International, there is a two-stop flight that has layovers at Singapore Changi and Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).
How do you get from Edinburgh airport(s) to the city centre?
For travellers heading to Edinburgh, there are quite a few transportation options to make the short trip from the airport to the centre of the city. One option is to take one of the Lothian Buses that depart the airport every 15min and make the trip to town in about 20min for a fare of around £ 3.50 (NZ$ 7.30). Another choice is to hop aboard the Edinburgh Trams Line Number T50 that will take you into town in about 30min and will cost around £ 4 (NZ$ 6). One final option is to take one of the many taxis you will find at the airport, which can make the trip in about 17min and will cost about £ 25 (NZ$ 36).
What are some things to do in Edinburgh?
A very popular and iconic location for travellers to visit here is Edinburgh Castle, which is not only an amazing example of old-world architecture but offers spectacular views of the city below. When you visit the National Museum of Scotland, you can explore a number of interactive displays that give visitors a rich history of Scotland. If you have an interest in spending some time outdoors and doing some hiking, a really well-known spot in this area is Arthur's Seat. If you are looking for a spot in town where there are plenty of dining and shopping choices to partake in, then make the trip to Royal Mile. If, by chance, the kids are along on this trip to Edinburgh, a really nice place for the entire family to visit is the Edinburgh Zoo where you can see a variety of animals, including the United Kingdom's only koala bears. If you are a fan of myths you should not miss the Loch Ness lake to take a pick of the home of the Loch Ness monster. And don't forget the magestic highlands of Scotland. You can book a tour in case you don't want to wander alone there. If you are a fan of tours you can check as well the Underground Vaults tour that brings you under the Old Town, dating back to the early 18th century.
Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Edinburgh?
For any citizens of New Zealand who plan on visiting Scotland, you will need a valid passport to travel to this country. If you are travelling to Scotland as a tourist, you can stay for up to six months without the need for a visa.
What airport do you fly into for flights to Edinburgh?
For a flight to Edinburgh, you will be flying into Turnhouse. Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is just 11.0 km from the centre of the city.