Flights to Edinburgh

Edinburgh is one of the most popular cities with visitors to Scotland. Flights are available from all around Europe and the many cities in the US. There is one main airport, which is located approximately eight miles west of the city center. Public transport available at the airport transports passengers into the city center in 30 minutes or less.

Which is the main airport in Edinburgh?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is the main arrival point for flights into the city. This international airport is a hub for flights to Scotland. With a full range of facilities, stores, and restaurants, the airport can meet every passenger's needs.

Which airlines offer flights to Edinburgh?

Airlines from the US that travel to Edinburgh include Delta, Air New Zealand, Virgin Atlantic, and Aer Lingus. Routes that require a layover may be operated by another airline on the second part of the journey.

Why travel by plane to Edinburgh?

Flying into Edinburgh is the quickest and easiest option from most locations. There are flights that travel directly from New York and Boston to Edinburgh, taking between six and seven hours. Flights from other locations in the US will include at least one layover in London, Dublin, Amsterdam, or another city before reaching the Scottish capital.

Before you travel to Edinburgh by plane - good to know!

Known for its history and unique culture, Edinburgh has fascinating sights and activities to participate in. The city hosts many different festivals throughout the year; the International Film Festival and the famous Hogmanay celebrations at New Year are the most well known. There is also a Science Festival, Children's Festival, and Book Festival that visitors can check out.

A range of tours gives visitors a different perspective on the city. The Real Mary King's Close is a tour that takes brave participants through narrow underground passages. Edinburgh is small enough to explore on foot. Just outside the city, Holyrood Park and Arthur’s Seat offer space to hike and explore the natural beauty of the area.

Edinburgh has an extensive public transport system. Buses and trams frequently depart from the airport and reach the city center in 30 minutes or less. The Airlink bus service runs 24/7 and trams are available between approximately 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. Both depart from the airport every 7-10 minutes.

Airlines: British Airways, BAR Aviation and Lufthansa flights to Edinburgh

You can travel by flight to Edinburgh with British Airways, BAR Aviation and Lufthansa. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.

Ryanair is one of the most popular budget airlines in Europe offering cheap flights all over the continent. Founded in Ireland, Ryanair makes it easy to hop on a plane and fly to popular European destinations quickly and affordably. This low-cost airline is known for operating direct flights to smaller or secondary airports usually outside major cities to keep costs down. All Ryanair fare types include allowance of one small personal bag; additional fees tend to apply for bringing carry-on luggage and checked luggage.

British Airways (BA) is the flag carrier airline of the United Kingdom with its headquarters in London near its main hub at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Known as a full-service global airline, BA offers low fares year-round to destinations around the globe and flies to and from centrally-located airports. Its extensive global route network includes more than 170 destinations in nearly 80 countries throughout Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa and Australia. BA is also the second largest airline based in the UK in terms of its fleet size and number of passengers carried.

EasyJet is a British multinational low-cost airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN). It’s the largest UK-based carrier based on the number of passengers carried. EasyJet flies to over 150 destinations across Europe and North Africa, making it a popular budget airline for travelers. To keep fares as low as possible, easyJet tickets are non-refundable and no complimentary snacks are provided onboard. All fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for carry-on luggage and checked luggage.

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