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Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Edinburgh depart on average 49 times per day, taking around 1h 49m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $99 (€80) but you can travel from only $75 (€60) by bus.
There are 6 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:20, the last at 20:40. The fastest flight covers the 408 miles (657 km) distance in 1h 30m. September is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 408 miles (657 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $99 (€80) |
Flights per day 49 |
Direct flights 6 |
Fastest flight 1h 30m |
First flight 5:20 AM |
Last flight 8:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Cheapest price
$118
Average price
$551
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
3 h 2 m
Flights per day
46
Distance
657 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Edinburgh will cost around $551 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $118.
Of the 46 flights that leave Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for Edinburgh onWed, Jun 17, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct flights cover the 657 km distance in an average of 3 h 2 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the longest flights will take 4 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
U23302
EC7837
BA437 · BA1466
LH2311 · LH2524
LH2303 · LH2524
EC7837
U23302
BA439 · BA1466
BA431 · BA1450
BA433 · BA1456Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $75. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $75, and a train costs an average of $738.
Distance: 408 miles (657 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$191 Average price | $154 Average price Cheapest | $739 Average price | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 24h 57m Average total duration 24h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 41m Average total duration 12h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Edinburgh:
A bus is $37 (€30) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Edinburgh costing on average $191 (€154).
A bus is $585 (€473) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Edinburgh costing on average $739 (€598).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 11m.
Bus takes on average 24h 27m.
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Edinburgh flights for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AF8373+ AF1686 | 6:55 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h45 | 10:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF8373+ AF1886 | 6:55 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 15h00 | 8:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF8373+ AF1486 | 6:55 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 10h35 | 4:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA445+ BA8704 | 7:10 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h35 | 12:45 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA445 · BA1442 | 7:10 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3h55 | 10:05 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF5473+ AF1886 | 7:25 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 14h30 | 8:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF5473+ AF1686 | 7:25 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h15 | 10:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF5473+ AF1486 | 7:25 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 10h05 | 4:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA8450 · BA8704 | 7:45 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h00 | 12:45 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL923 | 8:05 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h25 | 8:30 AM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH2311 · LH2524 | 8:15 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 9h10 | 4:25 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
EC7837 | 8:20 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h30 | 8:50 AM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF1241 · AF1886 | 9:35 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 12h20 | 8:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1241+ AF1486 | 9:35 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h55 | 4:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX725+ LX8290 | 9:50 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h55 | 2:45 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA8496+ BA1450 | 9:55 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h50 | 2:45 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA429 · BA1450 | 10:10 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h35 | 2:45 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
U23302 | 10:30 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h30 | 11:00 AM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF1341 · AF1886 | 10:40 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 11h15 | 8:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1341+ AF1486 | 10:40 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h50 | 4:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2303 · LH2524 | 11:10 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h15 | 4:25 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH989 · LH962 | 11:10 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h55 | 5:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA431+ BA8706 | 11:35 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h35 | 5:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA431 · BA1454 | 11:35 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h00 | 4:35 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA431 · BA1450 | 11:35 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h10 | 2:45 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL927 | 11:50 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h30 | 12:20 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF5474+ AF1886 | 12:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 9h25 | 8:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF5474+ AF1486 | 12:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h00 | 4:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1641 · AF1886 | 2:10 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h45 | 8:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1741 · AF1886 | 2:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h15 | 8:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA433 · BA1460 | 2:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h40 | 6:35 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA433 · BA1462 | 2:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h35 | 8:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA433+ BA8710 | 2:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h25 | 8:20 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA435 · BA1462 | 3:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h50 | 8:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA435 · BA1464 | 3:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h55 | 9:35 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA435+ BA8714 | 3:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h30 | 9:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL931 | 3:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h30 | 4:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA435 · BA1460 | 3:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3h55 | 6:35 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR274 · QR29 | 4:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 22h25 | 1:40 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR274 · QR31 | 4:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 15h10 | 6:25 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF5478+ AF1886 | 4:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h25 | 8:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA437 · BA1466 | 5:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h20 | 10:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA437 · BA1462 | 5:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3h40 | 8:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA437 · BA1464 | 5:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h45 | 9:35 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF8345+ AF1886 | 5:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h05 | 8:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA8456 · BA8714 | 6:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3h55 | 9:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH997 · LH964 | 6:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h35 | 11:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA439 · BA1466 | 7:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3h50 | 10:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR284 · QR29 | 10:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 16h25 | 1:40 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR284 · QR31 | 10:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 33h10 | 6:25 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL933 | 10:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h30 | 11:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Scotland’s flagship museum covering history, science, design and world cultures in a landmark Victorian building. A top all-round visit in the city.
Major national art gallery on The Mound with Scottish and European masterpieces. Central, elegant and one of Edinburgh’s classic cultural stops.
Striking red-sandstone gallery dedicated to portraits of figures from Scottish history and culture. Well regarded for both the collection and the building itself.
Edinburgh’s most famous historic street linking the castle and Holyroodhouse, lined with closes, courtyards, shops and major sights.
One of Edinburgh’s essential viewpoints, especially popular for sunrise and sunset photography. Famous for sweeping views over the city and Arthur’s Seat.
Ancient volcanic peak in Holyrood Park with the city’s most famous hike and outstanding panoramic views. A classic outdoor Edinburgh experience.
Scotland’s best-known national dish: a peppery savoury pudding traditionally made with oats and offal, served with mashed turnips and potatoes. It is strongly associated with Edinburgh and Burns supps
A rich Scottish soup made with smoked haddock, potatoes and onions. Though from Cullen, it is a classic on Edinburgh menus and a comforting local staple
A traditional hearty soup of barley, root vegetables and usually lamb or mutton. It is a long-standing Scottish comfort food commonly found in pubs and cafes
A polished gastropub from Tom Kitchin, known for refined Scottish pub classics, seasonal produce and a warm neighbourhood atmosphere
A long-established seafood restaurant popular for Scottish mussels, fish dishes and a relaxed city-centre setting
A respected upscale seafood restaurant focused on high-quality Scottish fish and shellfish in an elegant contemporary space
Edinburgh is pricier than many UK cities, especially for hotels and dining in the centre during peak season.
Service is sometimes included. If not, tip 10-12.5% in restaurants for good service. Rounding up is common in taxis. Tipping is not expected for counter service.
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