Flights from Bristol to Edinburgh

Flights from Bristol to Edinburgh

Getting from Bristol to Edinburgh by plane is as easy as it gets.  Several low-cost carriers depart from Bristol every day, throughout the day, with cost-effective direct flights departing daily. Both airports are located in close proximity to each respective city, and flight time is just over an hour when you fly direct. 

Which airlines fly from Bristol to Edinburgh?

Travelers to Edinburgh, the Scottish capital, from Bristol, arguably Britain's coolest city, have their choice of airlines for flights between the two locales. Direct flights are serviced by EasyJet, whilst KLM, British Airways, Aer Lingus and Air France offer indirect flights with one or two stopovers. 

How long is the flight from Bristol to Edinburgh?

If travelers decide to go for one of the direct, EasyJet flights, flight time is an hour and a quarter between Briston and Edinburgh. As this is a domestic flight (both England and Scotland are part of one country, the UK), travelers will also be able to arrive at the airport later than with international flights. Be careful, however, as certain indirect flights can have long stopovers, with the total journey time being upwards of ten hours. 

How many flights are there from Bristol to Edinburgh?

Dozens of flights from Bristol to Edinburgh depart daily, from 6:00 a.m. all the way to the evening, so travelers trying to get from Bristol to Edinburgh have lots of choice. Of the direct flights, however, up to three EasyJet flights depart per day, with the earliest one being 7:00 a.m. and the last one departing in the early afternoon. Weekdays tend to have more direct flights than weekends. 

What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from Bristol to Edinburgh?

Departure airport: Flights from Bristol to Edinburgh depart from Bristol Airport (BRS). Bristol Airport serves most of the west of England and is located just 13 km from Bristol city center. Though not one of England's biggest, Bristol airport has everything an airport should, such as comfortable seating, plentiful restaurants and bars, duty-free shops and accessible toilets and prayer rooms. 

Arrival airport:All flights terminate at Edinburgh Airport (EDI). Edinburgh Airport is Scotland's largest, situated 9.3 km west of Edinburgh city center. A light rail service serves the city from the airport, taking guests to Princes Street in around half an hour. On arriving at Edinburgh Airport, you'll find a selection of shops, car rental services, currency converters, bars, and eateries.