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WAS — EDI
24 Mar — 31 Mar1
1 adult
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Flights to Edinburgh in 2024

Find the latest flights to Edinburgh in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 129,216 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,903

Return from

$2,644

One-way from

$1,366
High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for return flights in March 2024
From Auckland Intl to Edinburgh Turnhouse
One-way flight from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI)

Edinburgh 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Edinburgh in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 129,216 searches and data were last updated on 19 March 2024.
The lowest fares on flights travelling to Edinburgh in March and April 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Wed 1/512:23MHT - EDI
2 stops16h 57mMultiple Airlines
Fri 17/509:25EDI - MHT
2 stops18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/3$1,506
Wed 1/512:23MHT - EDI
2 stops16h 57mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/507:40EDI - MHT
2 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/3$1,516
Fri 16/812:34MHT - EDI
2 stops16h 46mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/810:40EDI - MHT
2 stops16h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,641
Sun 28/716:01MHT - EDI
2 stops16h 09mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/809:20EDI - MHT
2 stops17h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,951
Sun 28/716:01MHT - EDI
2 stops13h 49mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/809:00EDI - MHT
2 stops18h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,992
Thu 16/515:30MHT - EDI
2 stops12h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/509:00EDI - MHT
2 stops18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$2,082
Sun 28/716:01MHT - EDI
2 stops16h 09mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/807:40EDI - MHT
2 stops19h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$2,115
Mon 29/716:01MHT - EDI
2 stops13h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/810:15EDI - MHT
2 stops16h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$2,230
Fri 26/716:01MHT - EDI
2 stops16h 19mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/810:15EDI - MHT
2 stops16h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3$2,238

One-way flights to Edinburgh

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Take a look at some of the best available flights travelling to Edinburgh at this time. Users can also find round-trip Edinburgh flights by using the search form above.
Sun 23/616:01MHT - EDI
2 stops16h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3$1,872

Find flights to Edinburgh within your budget

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ManchesterEdinburgh Turnhouse

MHT - EDI

MHTEDI

Manchester

Wed 1/5

2 stops16h 57m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 17/5

2 stops18h 00m

$1,506

ManchesterEdinburgh Turnhouse

MHT - EDI

MHTEDI

Manchester

Wed 1/5

2 stops16h 57m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 19/5

2 stops19h 45m

$1,516

ManchesterEdinburgh Turnhouse

MHT - EDI

MHTEDI

Manchester

Fri 16/8

2 stops16h 46m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 23/8

2 stops16h 31m

$1,641

ManchesterEdinburgh Turnhouse

MHT - EDI

MHTEDI

Manchester

Sun 28/7

2 stops16h 09m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 6/8

2 stops17h 51m

$1,951

ManchesterEdinburgh Turnhouse

MHT - EDI

MHTEDI

Manchester

Sun 28/7

2 stops13h 49m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 5/8

2 stops18h 13m

$1,992

ManchesterEdinburgh Turnhouse

MHT - EDI

MHTEDI

Manchester

Thu 16/5

2 stops12h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 21/5

2 stops18h 25m

$2,082

ManchesterEdinburgh Turnhouse

MHT - EDI

MHTEDI

Manchester

Sun 28/7

2 stops16h 09m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 4/8

2 stops19h 33m

$2,115

ManchesterEdinburgh Turnhouse

MHT - EDI

MHTEDI

Manchester

Mon 29/7

2 stops13h 29m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 4/8

2 stops16h 58m

$2,230

ManchesterEdinburgh Turnhouse

MHT - EDI

MHTEDI

Manchester

Fri 26/7

2 stops16h 19m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 4/8

2 stops16h 58m

$2,238

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Average price of flights to Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Edinburgh is currently $1,872 while a return flight costs $1,919. Price data was last updated on 10 March 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Edinburgh (average of $1,179). Flying to Edinburgh in July will prove the most costly (average of $1,872). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$1,936

February

$2,585

March

$2,636

April

$2,698

May

$2,742

June

$2,746

July

$3,074

August

$2,984

September

$2,813

October

$2,680

November

$2,647

December

$3,071

Temperature and rainfall in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

EDI

Temperature

4 - 15 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Edinburgh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Edinburgh?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
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 71 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Edinburgh?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 10 March 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Edinburgh should consider flying on Friday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Thursday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Edinburgh. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Edinburgh. Reviews last updated 19 March 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qatar Airways, Lufthansa and British Airways to Edinburgh by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.3
Very Good
1,520 reviews

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was on time which is great. The flight attendants are super friendly and helpful with your needs, questions & so on. We enjoyed the food and drinks provided. The fold flat seat was very comfortable with the extra pillows and a light comforter. The 14.5 hours flight was easy.

8.3
Very Good
1,520 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,520 reviews

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was on time which is great. The flight attendants are super friendly and helpful with your needs, questions & so on. We enjoyed the food and drinks provided. The fold flat seat was very comfortable with the extra pillows and a light comforter. The 14.5 hours flight was easy.

7.8
Good
1,720 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,520 reviews

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was on time which is great. The flight attendants are super friendly and helpful with your needs, questions & so on. We enjoyed the food and drinks provided. The fold flat seat was very comfortable with the extra pillows and a light comforter. The 14.5 hours flight was easy.

7.7
Good
4,578 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,520 reviews

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was on time which is great. The flight attendants are super friendly and helpful with your needs, questions & so on. We enjoyed the food and drinks provided. The fold flat seat was very comfortable with the extra pillows and a light comforter. The 14.5 hours flight was easy.

7.5
Good
3,799 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,520 reviews

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was on time which is great. The flight attendants are super friendly and helpful with your needs, questions & so on. We enjoyed the food and drinks provided. The fold flat seat was very comfortable with the extra pillows and a light comforter. The 14.5 hours flight was easy.

7.0
Good
6,717 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,520 reviews

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was on time which is great. The flight attendants are super friendly and helpful with your needs, questions & so on. We enjoyed the food and drinks provided. The fold flat seat was very comfortable with the extra pillows and a light comforter. The 14.5 hours flight was easy.

  • 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 does EDI mean?

    Great question - EDI just means Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport. Now you’ll know what this unique code and ones like it mean when you look for flights!

  • 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.

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