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National Museum of Scotland
Scotland’s flagship museum with major collections in science, design, world cultures, and Scottish history. A top all-round choice for first-time visitors.
Flights from Amsterdam to Edinburgh depart on average 51 times per day, taking around 2h 18m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $102 (€84) but you can travel from only $86 (€70) by bus.
There are 6 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:10, the last at 22:40. The fastest flight covers the 409 miles (659 km) distance in 1h 30m. December is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 409 miles (659 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $102 (€84) |
Flights per day 51 |
Direct flights 6 |
Fastest flight 1h 30m |
First flight 5:10 AM |
Last flight 10:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
Cheapest price
$197
Average price
$1081
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 29 m
Flights per day
45
Distance
659 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Amsterdam 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 to Edinburgh will cost around $1081 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $197.
Of the 45 flights that leave Amsterdam for Edinburgh onThu, Jul 02, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 02 the direct flights cover the 659 km distance in an average of 1 h 29 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
On Thu, Jul 02 the longest flights will take 1 h 30 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
U23304
OS320 · OS345
AF1641 · AF1886
LH2303 · LH2524
KL923
KL933
U23302
KL927
KL931Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $86. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $86, and a train costs an average of $635.
Distance: 409 miles (659 km)
Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$235 Average price | $635 Average price | $153 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 30m Average total duration 9h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 24m Average total duration 21h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Edinburgh:
A bus is $82 (€68) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Edinburgh costing on average $235 (€194).
A bus is $482 (€397) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Edinburgh costing on average $635 (€523).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 0m.
Bus takes on average 21h 54m.
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Edinburgh flights for today, Wednesday, July 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
U23302 | 1:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h35 | 2:25 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF1641 · AF1886 | 2:10 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h45 | 8:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1641 · AF1686 | 2:10 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 21h30 | 10:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1741 · AF1886 | 2:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h15 | 8:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1741 · AF1686 | 2:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 21h00 | 10:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2305 · LH115 · LH964 | 3:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 8h05 | 10:45 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL931 | 3:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h30 | 4:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
QR274 · QR31 | 4:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 15h10 | 6:25 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR274 · QR29 | 4:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 22h25 | 1:40 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1686+ AF5478 | 4:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 19h10 | 10:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2307 · LH119 · LH964 | 5:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h45 | 10:45 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF1886+ AF8345 | 5:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h05 | 8:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1686+ AF8345 | 5:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 17h50 | 10:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
U27837 | 6:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h30 | 6:50 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF1141 · AF1686 | 6:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 17h00 | 10:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1141+ AF1486 | 6:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 22h50 | 4:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX733+ LX8290 | 7:05 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 14h00 | 8:05 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX735+ LX8290 | 8:05 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 13h00 | 8:05 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1441 · AF1686 | 8:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 15h20 | 10:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1441+ AF1486 | 8:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 21h10 | 4:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR284 · QR31 | 10:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 33h10 | 6:25 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR284 · QR29 | 10:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 16h25 | 1:40 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL933 | 10:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h30 | 11:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, July 2 | |||||
OS320+ OS207+ OS7309 | 7:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 11h15 | 5:15 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS320 · OS209+ OS7309 | 7:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 11h15 | 5:15 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS320 · OS345 | 7:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h40 | 12:40 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF8373+ AF1886 | 7:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 14h55 | 8:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF8373+ AF1686 | 7:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h40 | 10:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF8373+ AF1486 | 7:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 10h30 | 4:30 PM 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 | |
AF1486+ AF5473 | 7:25 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 10h05 | 4:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1003 · LH960 | 8:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h15 | 12:15 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL923 | 8:05 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h25 | 8:30 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 | |
OS312+ OS211+ OS7309 | 9:55 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 8h20 | 5:15 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS312+ OS211+ OS7213 | 9:55 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 13h50 | 10:45 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS312+ OS215+ OS7213 | 9:55 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 13h50 | 10:45 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS312+ OS213+ OS7213 | 9:55 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 13h50 | 10:45 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH987 · LH962 | 10:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 8h15 | 5:15 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH987 · LH106 · LH2524 | 10:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h25 | 4:25 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH987 · LH108 · LH2524 | 10:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h25 | 4:25 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
U23302 | 10:10 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h30 | 10:40 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 · LH107 · LH962 | 11:10 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h05 | 5:15 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH2303 · LH2524 | 11:10 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h15 | 4:25 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH989 · LH962 | 11:15 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h00 | 5:15 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL927 | 11:50 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h30 | 12:20 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF5474+ AF1486 | 12:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h00 | 4:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1886+ AF5474 | 12:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 9h25 | 8:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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Scotland’s flagship museum with major collections in science, design, world cultures, and Scottish history. A top all-round choice for first-time visitors.
The principal fine art gallery in central Edinburgh, known for Scottish and European masterpieces in a prime Princes Street Gardens setting.
A landmark portrait gallery celebrating Scotland’s people through art, photography, and decorative interiors in a striking neo-Gothic building.
Edinburgh’s most famous historic street, linking the castle and Holyroodhouse through closes, shops, courtyards, and major landmarks.
One of the city’s best viewpoints, known for sunrise and sunset photos, monuments, and broad views over Edinburgh and the Firth of Forth.
The city’s famous volcanic peak in Holyrood Park, offering one of the best outdoor walks and panoramic views in Edinburgh.
Scotland’s iconic savoury pudding of minced offal, oats, onion, and spices, traditionally served with neeps and tatties. It is strongly associated with Edinburgh and Burns Night suppers.
A rich Scottish soup made with smoked haddock, potatoes, and onions. Though originating in the northeast, it is a classic dish widely served in Edinburgh.
A small double-crust meat pie, usually filled with spiced minced lamb or mutton. It is a traditional Scottish bakery staple and a common quick bite in Edinburgh.
Long-established Edinburgh favourite serving modern Scottish dishes in a warm, relaxed setting. Good choice for haggis, seafood, and seasonal local produce.
Well-known gastropub by celebrated local chefs, offering refined Scottish pub food and a polished but comfortable atmosphere in Stockbridge.
Established seafood restaurant known for high-quality Scottish fish and shellfish, with a smart city-centre setting suited to a more upscale meal.
Costs are high by UK standards, especially for central hotels. Pubs and casual dining are manageable, but attractions and festival periods raise overall daily spend.
About 10-12.5% in restaurants if service is not already included. Round up in taxis. Tipping is not usually expected for counter service, pubs, or coffee shops, but small tips are appreciated.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Amsterdam to Edinburgh by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Amsterdam to Edinburgh flights use the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Edinburgh Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Amsterdam and Edinburgh airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 3 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in various locations throughout the airport.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol: Elevators, ramps.
Edinburgh Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Edinburgh Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Airport: Ramps, assistance.
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