What are the most exciting events happening in Edinburgh?

The best events to attend in Edinburgh include: Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the world's largest arts festival featuring thousands of performances Edinburgh International Festival, a celebration of music, theatre, and dance from around the globe Beltane Fire Festival, a traditional Celtic festival marking the beginning of summer with fire displays and performances Edinburgh Christmas Market, a festive market offering crafts, food, and entertainment during the holiday season.

What are the best holidays to spend in Edinburgh?

The best holidays to experience in Edinburgh include: New Year’s Day, a time for traditional celebrations and fireworks Easter Monday, a public holiday with springtime events and family gatherings May Day, marking the arrival of spring with various local festivities August Bank Holiday, an opportunity to enjoy late summer activities and events.

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Overview: Guildford to Edinburgh flight

Flights from Guildford to Edinburgh depart on average 40 times per day, taking around 1h 18m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $35 (€31) but you can travel from only $34 (€30) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $34 (€30)

Distance

342 miles (552 km)

Average flight duration

1h 18m

Cheapest ticket price

$35 (€31)

Flights per day

Direct flights

Airlines

Fastest flight

1h 15m

Cheapest month to travel

January

First flight

03:15

Last flight

22:35

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $34 (€30)

The cheapest and fastest flights from Guildford to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Mar 21

Cheapest price

$88

Average price

$261

Fastest journey

1 h 15 m

Average duration

1 h 15 m

Flights per day

Distance

552 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Guildford to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Guildford to Edinburgh will cost around $261 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $88.

Fast flights

Of the 46 flights that leave Guildford for Edinburgh every day 46 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, Mar 21 the direct flights cover the 552 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .

The slowest flights will take 1 h 15 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.

Cheapest

U2318

09:45PM1h15

London Stansted Airport (STN)

11:00PMEdinburgh Airport (EDI)

$881One-way

0 transfers

2nd Cheapest

U2310

08:25AM1h20

London Stansted Airport (STN)

09:45AMEdinburgh Airport (EDI)

$951One-way

0 transfers

U2853

06:25AM1h30

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

07:55AMEdinburgh Airport (EDI)

$1021One-way

0 transfers

U2302

08:45AM1h15

London Luton Airport (LTN)

10:00AMEdinburgh Airport (EDI)

$1061One-way

0 transfers

RK 596

08:00AM1h15

London Stansted Airport (STN)

09:15AMEdinburgh Airport (EDI)

$1121One-way

0 transfers

Guildford to Edinburgh flight times

Showing flights for tomorrow, Friday, March 21

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
British Airways BA1432 British AirwaysBA1432	06:05AM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	1h25	07:30AM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	0 transfersDirect
easyJet U2853 easyJetU2853	06:25AM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)	1h30	07:55AM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	0 transfersDirect
Cityflyer (British Airways 2) BA8700 Cityflyer (British Airways 2)BA8700	06:55AM London City Airport (LCY)	1h15	08:10AM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	0 transfersDirect
British Airways BA1444 British AirwaysBA1444	07:35AM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	1h25	09:00AM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	0 transfersDirect
easyJet U26565 easyJetU26565	07:45AM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)	1h30	09:15AM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	0 transfersDirect
Ryanair RK 596 Ryanair UKRK 596	08:00AM London Stansted Airport (STN)	1h15	09:15AM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	0 transfersDirect
easyJet U2310 easyJetU2310	08:25AM London Stansted Airport (STN)	1h20	09:45AM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	0 transfersDirect
British Airways BA1442 British AirwaysBA1442	08:25AM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	1h25	09:50AM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	0 transfersDirect
Azul BA4102 AzulBA4102	08:40AM Southampton Airport (SOU)	1h20	10:00AM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	0 transfersDirect
Azul LM0322 AzulLM0322	08:40AM Southampton Airport (SOU)	1h20	10:00AM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	0 transfersDirect
easyJet U2302 easyJetU2302	08:45AM London Luton Airport (LTN)	1h15	10:00AM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	0 transfersDirect
British Airways BA1456 British AirwaysBA1456	09:20AM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	1h25	10:45AM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	0 transfersDirect
Cityflyer (British Airways 2) BA2216 Cityflyer (British Airways 2)BA2216	09:40AM London City Airport (LCY)	1h20	11:00AM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	0 transfersDirect
Ryanair RK 1273 Ryanair UKRK 1273	10:30AM London Stansted Airport (STN)	1h15	11:45AM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	0 transfersDirect
Cityflyer (British Airways 2) BA8704 Cityflyer (British Airways 2)BA8704	11:00AM London City Airport (LCY)	1h15	12:15PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	0 transfersDirect
British Airways BA1434 British AirwaysBA1434	11:20AM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	1h30	12:50PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	0 transfersDirect
easyJet U2312 easyJetU2312	12:05PM London Stansted Airport (STN)	1h20	01:25PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	0 transfersDirect
British Airways BA1440 British AirwaysBA1440	12:15PM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	1h30	01:45PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	0 transfersDirect
Azul BA4104 AzulBA4104	12:30PM Southampton Airport (SOU)	1h25	01:55PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	0 transfersDirect
Azul LM0324 AzulLM0324	12:30PM Southampton Airport (SOU)	1h25	01:55PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	0 transfersDirect
British Airways BA1458 British AirwaysBA1458	12:35PM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	1h30	02:05PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	0 transfersDirect
easyJet U2809 easyJetU2809	12:55PM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)	1h30	02:25PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	0 transfersDirect
Ryanair RK 9817 Ryanair UKRK 9817	01:55PM London Stansted Airport (STN)	1h15	03:10PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	0 transfersDirect
Cityflyer (British Airways 2) BA8716 Cityflyer (British Airways 2)BA8716	02:00PM London City Airport (LCY)	1h20	03:20PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	0 transfersDirect
easyJet U2304 easyJetU2304	02:50PM London Luton Airport (LTN)	1h15	04:05PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	0 transfersDirect
easyJet U2811 easyJetU2811	02:50PM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)	1h30	04:20PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	0 transfersDirect
British Airways BA1448 British AirwaysBA1448	03:05PM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	1h30	04:35PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	0 transfersDirect
Cityflyer (British Airways 2) BA8706 Cityflyer (British Airways 2)BA8706	03:40PM London City Airport (LCY)	1h15	04:55PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	0 transfersDirect
British Airways BA1446 British AirwaysBA1446	04:10PM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	1h30	05:40PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	0 transfersDirect
easyJet U2314 easyJetU2314	04:10PM London Stansted Airport (STN)	1h20	05:30PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	0 transfersDirect
Azul BA4106 AzulBA4106	04:30PM Southampton Airport (SOU)	1h25	05:55PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	0 transfersDirect
Azul LM0326 AzulLM0326	04:30PM Southampton Airport (SOU)	1h25	05:55PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	0 transfersDirect
British Airways BA1452 British AirwaysBA1452	05:15PM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	1h30	06:45PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	0 transfersDirect
easyJet U2813 easyJetU2813	05:45PM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)	1h30	07:15PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	0 transfersDirect
Cityflyer (British Airways 2) BA8708 Cityflyer (British Airways 2)BA8708	06:05PM London City Airport (LCY)	1h20	07:25PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	0 transfersDirect
British Airways BA1438 British AirwaysBA1438	06:55PM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	1h30	08:25PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	0 transfersDirect
easyJet U2815 easyJetU2815	06:55PM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)	1h30	08:25PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	0 transfersDirect
Cityflyer (British Airways 2) BA8710 Cityflyer (British Airways 2)BA8710	07:10PM London City Airport (LCY)	1h20	08:30PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	0 transfersDirect
Ryanair RK 9823 Ryanair UKRK 9823	07:10PM London Stansted Airport (STN)	1h15	08:25PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	0 transfersDirect
Cityflyer (British Airways 2) BA8714 Cityflyer (British Airways 2)BA8714	07:45PM London City Airport (LCY)	1h15	09:00PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	0 transfersDirect
Azul BA4108 AzulBA4108	07:55PM Southampton Airport (SOU)	1h25	09:20PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	0 transfersDirect
Azul LM0328 AzulLM0328	07:55PM Southampton Airport (SOU)	1h25	09:20PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	0 transfersDirect
easyJet U2306 easyJetU2306	08:00PM London Luton Airport (LTN)	1h15	09:15PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	0 transfersDirect
easyJet U2316 easyJetU2316	08:15PM London Stansted Airport (STN)	1h15	09:30PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	0 transfersDirect
British Airways BA1464 British AirwaysBA1464	09:00PM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	1h30	10:30PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	0 transfersDirect
easyJet U2318 easyJetU2318	09:45PM London Stansted Airport (STN)	1h15	11:00PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	0 transfersDirect
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Airlines: EasyJet, British Airways and Cityflyer (British Airways 2) flights from Guildford to Edinburgh

For as little as $43 (€37) you can travel by flight from Guildford to Edinburgh with easyJet, British Airways and Cityflyer (British Airways 2). Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this route.

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.

Flight information from Guildford to Edinburgh with easyJet:

Average Duration: 1 h 15 min
Cheapest Price: $50

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.

Flight information from Guildford to Edinburgh with British Airways:

Average Duration: 1 h 25 min
Cheapest Price: $43

FAQs: Guildford to Edinburgh Flight

FAQs: Take a flight from Guildford to Edinburgh hassle-free. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Guildford to Edinburgh.

Cheap plane tickets from Guildford to Edinburgh can start from as little as $35 (€31) when you book in advance. The average flight ticket price for Guildford to Edinburgh is $78 (€67); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Guildford to Edinburgh flight time is 1 h 15 min covering the 342 mile (552 km) long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The earliest flight from Guildford to Edinburgh leaves at 3: 15AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The latest flight from Guildford to Edinburgh leaves at 10: 35PM.

There are 40 flights a day from Guildford to Edinburgh which require at least one change with easyJet or British Airways. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer flights.

For the best Guildford to Edinburgh flight to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with easyJet or British Airways. However, it's always good to check all possible airlines with services to Edinburgh from Guildford to compare what amenities they may offer.

The cheapest month for a flight from Guildford to Edinburgh is January.

You have options as you can travel from Guildford to Edinburgh 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

Since neither Guildford nor Edinburgh are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.

The best events to attend in Edinburgh include:

Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the world's largest arts festival featuring thousands of performances
Edinburgh International Festival, a celebration of music, theatre, and dance from around the globe
Beltane Fire Festival, a traditional Celtic festival marking the beginning of summer with fire displays and performances
Edinburgh Christmas Market, a festive market offering crafts, food, and entertainment during the holiday season.

The best holidays to experience in Edinburgh include:

New Year’s Day, a time for traditional celebrations and fireworks
Easter Monday, a public holiday with springtime events and family gatherings
May Day, marking the arrival of spring with various local festivities
August Bank Holiday, an opportunity to enjoy late summer activities and events.

The best seasons to visit Edinburgh are Spring or Summer. The best weather to explore Edinburgh is during May-June or September-October.

For domestic flights we recommend to arrive 1.5 to 2 hours before departure. Please check the website of your departure airport if in doubt. Some airports may offer booking time slots for security checks or offer additional information on when to get there based on time of day.

Most airlines permit carry-on bags that fit within specific dimensions (e. G. 22 x 14 x 9 inches or 56 x 36 x 23 cm), including handles and wheels. Bags must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.

Many airlines impose weight limits, commonly ranging between 7 kg (15 lbs) and 12 kg (26 lbs).
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.

The list of items prohibited on an airplane varies by country and airline, but in general, the following items are not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage: Weapons and self-defence items, sharp objects, flammable materials, explosives, toxic substances, or liquids over 100ml (except for medications and baby essentials). In checked baggage, firearms (without authorization), explosives, large lithium batteries, and hazardous chemicals are prohibited. Electronic cigarettes must be in carry-on bags, while alcohol and dry ice have restrictions. Always check with your airline for specific regulations.