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National Museum of Scotland
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Flights from Athens to Edinburgh depart on average 81 times per day, taking around 5h 8m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $74 (€60) if you book in advance.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:40, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 1754 miles (2823 km) distance in 4h 15m. April is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1754 miles (2823 km) |
Average flight duration 5h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $74 (€60) |
Flights per day 81 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 4h 15m |
First flight 12:40 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 56 days |
Cheapest price
$241
Average price
$799
Fastest journey
5 h 55 m
Average duration
6 h 26 m
Flights per day
75
Distance
2823 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Athens to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Athens to Edinburgh will cost around $799 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $241.
It's difficult to get from Athens to Edinburgh without transferring at least once.
LH1757 · LH2524
BA627 · BA1458
BA627 · BA1464
BA627 · BA1460
TK1842 · TK1345
SN6502+
SN2063
LX1831+
LX8290
LH1283 · LH964
SK778 · SK2513
FR 52+
U2314Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Athens to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $74. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $74, and a flight costs an average of $74.
Distance: 1754 miles (2823 km)
Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|
$187 Average price Cheapest | $911 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 8m Average total duration Fastest 5h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 38h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Athens to Edinburgh flights for tomorrow, Sunday, June 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TK1842 · TK1345 | 3:55 AM Athens International Airport | 14h00 | 3:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1757 · LH2524 | 6:00 AM Athens International Airport | 12h25 | 4:25 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1757 · LH95 · LH960 | 6:00 AM Athens International Airport | 8h05 | 12:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1285 · LH960 | 6:45 AM Athens International Airport | 7h20 | 12:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA639 · BA1458 | 7:05 AM Athens International Airport | 13h45 | 6:50 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA639 · BA1456 | 7:05 AM Athens International Airport | 12h15 | 5:20 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA639 · BA1444 | 7:05 AM Athens International Airport | 8h05 | 1:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA639+ BA8718 | 7:05 AM Athens International Airport | 16h15 | 9:20 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA639 · BA1460 | 7:05 AM Athens International Airport | 14h30 | 7:35 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA639 · BA1454 | 7:05 AM Athens International Airport | 11h15 | 4:20 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
SK8418 · SK2513 | 7:45 AM Athens International Airport | 12h40 | 6:25 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN6502+ SN2063 | 7:55 AM Athens International Airport | 5h55 | 11:50 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5915+ LH962 | 8:10 AM Athens International Airport | 10h55 | 5:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK9190+ TK1345 | 8:10 AM Athens International Airport | 9h45 | 3:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK9190+ TK1343 | 8:10 AM Athens International Airport | 27h30 | 9:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX4321+ LX8290 | 8:30 AM Athens International Airport | 11h40 | 6:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5917+ LH2524 | 8:35 AM Athens International Airport | 9h50 | 4:25 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS8983+ OS211+ OS7309 | 9:20 AM Athens International Airport | 9h45 | 5:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS8983+ OS209+ OS7309 | 9:20 AM Athens International Airport | 9h45 | 5:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
TK1844 · TK1343 | 10:25 AM Athens International Airport | 25h15 | 9:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1844 · TK1345 | 10:25 AM Athens International Airport | 7h30 | 3:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX1841+ LX8290 | 10:35 AM Athens International Airport | 9h35 | 6:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR212 · QR11+ QR6268 | 11:15 AM Athens International Airport | 25h05 | 10:20 AM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR212 · QR29 | 11:15 AM Athens International Airport | 29h50 | 3:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR212 · QR119+ QR6271 | 11:15 AM Athens International Airport | 27h15 | 12:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR212 · QR19 · QR9657 | 11:15 AM Athens International Airport | 26h25 | 11:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR212 · QR329+ QR6271 | 11:15 AM Athens International Airport | 27h15 | 12:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR212 · QR11+ QR6271 | 11:15 AM Athens International Airport | 27h15 | 12:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR212 · QR19 · QR8273 | 11:15 AM Athens International Airport | 27h40 | 12:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1279 · LH962 | 11:45 AM Athens International Airport | 7h20 | 5:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1279 · LH964 | 11:45 AM Athens International Airport | 13h10 | 10:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK9192+ TK1343 | 1:10 PM Athens International Airport | 22h30 | 9:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK9192+ TK1345 | 1:10 PM Athens International Airport | 28h45 | 3:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA627 · BA1466 | 1:20 PM Athens International Airport | 11h40 | 11:00 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA627 · BA1458 | 1:20 PM Athens International Airport | 7h30 | 6:50 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA627+ BA8718 | 1:20 PM Athens International Airport | 10h00 | 9:20 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA627 · BA1464 | 1:20 PM Athens International Airport | 10h50 | 10:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA627+ BA8714 | 1:20 PM Athens International Airport | 10h25 | 9:45 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA627 · BA1460 | 1:20 PM Athens International Airport | 8h15 | 7:35 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
SK778 · SK2513 | 1:40 PM Athens International Airport | 6h45 | 6:25 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR204 · QR11+ QR6268 | 1:55 PM Athens International Airport | 22h25 | 10:20 AM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR204 · QR119+ QR6273 | 1:55 PM Athens International Airport | 27h45 | 3:40 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR204 · QR329+ QR6271 | 1:55 PM Athens International Airport | 24h35 | 12:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR204 · QR11+ QR6273 | 1:55 PM Athens International Airport | 27h45 | 3:40 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR204 · QR119+ QR6271 | 1:55 PM Athens International Airport | 24h35 | 12:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR204 · QR11+ QR6272 | 1:55 PM Athens International Airport | 26h25 | 2:20 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR204 · QR329+ QR6272 | 1:55 PM Athens International Airport | 26h25 | 2:20 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR204 · QR119+ QR6272 | 1:55 PM Athens International Airport | 26h25 | 2:20 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR204 · QR19 · QR9657 | 1:55 PM Athens International Airport | 23h45 | 11:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR204 · QR29 | 1:55 PM Athens International Airport | 27h10 | 3:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR204 · QR11+ QR6271 | 1:55 PM Athens International Airport | 24h35 | 12:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR204 · QR19 · QR8273 | 1:55 PM Athens International Airport | 25h00 | 12:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR204 · QR329+ QR6273 | 1:55 PM Athens International Airport | 27h45 | 3:40 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
LX1831+ LX8290 | 2:00 PM Athens International Airport | 6h10 | 6:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1281 · LH964 | 2:15 PM Athens International Airport | 10h40 | 10:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA629 · BA1464 | 3:10 PM Athens International Airport | 9h00 | 10:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA629 · BA1466 | 3:10 PM Athens International Airport | 9h50 | 11:00 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1850 · TK1345 | 3:55 PM Athens International Airport | 26h00 | 3:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1850 · TK1343 | 3:55 PM Athens International Airport | 19h45 | 9:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5919+ LH964 | 3:55 PM Athens International Airport | 9h00 | 10:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5911+ LH117 · LH964 | 3:55 PM Athens International Airport | 9h00 | 10:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA631 · BA1466 | 4:55 PM Athens International Airport | 8h05 | 11:00 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA631 · BA1464 | 4:55 PM Athens International Airport | 7h15 | 10:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 52+ U2314 | 5:25 PM Athens International Airport | 7h10 | 10:35 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK9194+ TK1343 | 6:25 PM Athens International Airport | 17h15 | 9:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK9194+ TK1345 | 6:25 PM Athens International Airport | 23h30 | 3:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1283 · LH964 | 6:45 PM Athens International Airport | 6h10 | 10:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1755 · LH2524 | 7:30 PM Athens International Airport | 23h00 | 4:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
SK2778 · SK2513 | 7:30 PM Athens International Airport | 24h55 | 6:25 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA633+ BA8702 | 8:50 PM Athens International Airport | 14h10 | 9:00 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA633 · BA1438 | 8:50 PM Athens International Airport | 14h10 | 9:00 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA633 · BA1440 | 8:50 PM Athens International Airport | 15h30 | 10:20 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA633 · BA1436 | 8:50 PM Athens International Airport | 12h50 | 7:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1846 · TK1343 | 10:00 PM Athens International Airport | 13h40 | 9:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1846 · TK1345 | 10:00 PM Athens International Airport | 19h55 | 3:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
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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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