Flights from Cambridge to Edinburgh

Flights from Cambridge to Edinburgh

It’s easy, quick and cheap to get Cambridge - Edinburgh flights with Omio. Though Cambridge does have an airport, it’s generally used for private and charter flights. The closest airport to Cambridge is London Stansted around an hour away. Cambridge to Edinburgh flights run from various airports throughout the day from 6:00 a.m. to late, with flight times just over an hour for direct flights. 

Which airlines fly from Cambridge to Edinburgh?

A number of airlines service Cambridge - Edinburgh flights. KLM offer dozens of flights per day, with Lufthansa, British Airways, Iberica and LoganAir offering sporadic flights most days per week. Aer Lingus, Swiss Airlines and a few smaller carriers also offer flights from airports close to Cambridge to Edinburgh.

How long is the flight from Cambridge to Edinburgh?

Direct flights from London to Edinburgh can be as little as an hour, not including the journey time from Cambridge to local airports. Layovers are common, however, and this can put flight time up to ten hours or more. Passenger must check flights carefully to avoid lengthy layovers. 

How many flights are there from Cambridge to Edinburgh?

Flights from Cambridge to Edinburgh depart regularly from nearby London airports. It’s possible to catch more than 200 flights from England’s capital to Scotland’s on the weekend, and between 150-200 flights per day during the week. During peak times, over 15 Cambridge - Edinburgh flights leave per hour from one of three main London airports to Edinburgh. 

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

Departure airport:As mentioned above, flying from Cambridge to Edinburgh will mean leaving from one of London’s airports. London Stansted (STN) is the closest, at just half an hour away by car, and an hour by train. Stansted has fantastic arrivals and departures areas, complete with stores, prayer room, and a large number of dining options. London City Airport is just over an hour by car from Cambridge city center, and just under two hours by train, whilst London Heathrow, the UK’s largest airport, has three terminals and a seemingly endless array of eateries, shops, lounges and other services, including shuttles to and from a large number of British cities.

Arrival airport:Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is the largest in Scotland, and is about 13 km from the city center. It is served by various transport options, including buses, trains, and taxis. You’ll be able to find a small number of shops and eateries at Edinburgh Airport, as well as some choice bars, toilet facilities, and currency exchanges (though please note: both Cambridge and Edinburgh use GBP).