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National Museum of Scotland
Scotland’s flagship museum covering history, science, design and world cultures in a landmark Victorian building. A top all-round visit in the city.
Flights from Helsinki to Edinburgh depart on average 78 times per day, taking around 3h 47m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $104 (€84) if you book in advance.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:40, the last at 21:45. The fastest flight covers the 1059 miles (1705 km) distance in 2h 55m. June is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1059 miles (1705 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $104 (€84) |
Flights per day 78 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 2h 55m |
First flight 5:40 AM |
Last flight 9:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 3 days |
Cheapest price
$130
Average price
$175
Fastest journey
2 h 55 m
Average duration
12 h 38 m
Flights per day
4
Distance
1705 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Helsinki to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Helsinki to Edinburgh will cost around $175 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $130.
Of the 4 flights that leave Helsinki for Edinburgh onWed, Jun 17, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct flights cover the 1705 km distance in an average of 12 h 38 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 55 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the longest flights will take 18 h 10 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.








Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Helsinki to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $104. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $104, and a bus costs an average of $194.
Distance: 1059 miles (1705 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus |
|---|---|
$183 Average price Cheapest | $261 Average price |
6h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 57h 25m Average total duration 56h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Helsinki to Edinburgh:
A flight is $78 (€64) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Helsinki to Edinburgh costing on average $261 (€212).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 56h 55m.
The table below shows live departures for Helsinki to Edinburgh flights for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:00 AM Helsinki | 7h20 | 11:20 AM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 AM Helsinki | 18h10 | 11:10 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:05 AM Helsinki | 6h55 | 12:00 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:20 PM Helsinki | 6h15 | 9:35 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:25 PM Helsinki | 16h05 | 7:30 AM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect |
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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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