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National Museum of Scotland
Scotland’s flagship museum with collections spanning natural history, science, design, fashion, and Scottish history. A top all-round choice for first-time visitors.
Flights from Humberto Delgado Airport to Edinburgh depart on average 66 times per day, taking around 3h 55m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $76 (€61) if you book in advance.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 17:50. The fastest flight covers the 1217 miles (1960 km) distance in 3h 10m. February is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1217 miles (1960 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $76 (€61) |
Flights per day 66 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 3h 10m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 5:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Cheapest price
$76
Average price
$167
Fastest journey
3 h 20 m
Average duration
8 h 5 m
Flights per day
2
Distance
1960 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Humberto Delgado Airport to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Humberto Delgado Airport to Edinburgh will cost around $167 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $76.
Of the 2 flights that leave Humberto Delgado Airport for Edinburgh onSun, May 31, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct flights cover the 1960 km distance in an average of 8 h 5 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .
On Sun, May 31 the longest flights will take 12 h 50 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 Humberto Delgado Airport to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $76. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $76, and a bus costs an average of $146.
Distance: 1217 miles (1960 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$160 Average price Cheapest | $304 Average price | $170 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 49h 53m Average total duration 49h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 28h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Humberto Delgado Airport to Edinburgh:
A flight is $144 (€116) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Humberto Delgado Airport to Edinburgh costing on average $304 (€245).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 49h 23m.
The table below shows live departures for Humberto Delgado Airport to Edinburgh flights for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:00 AM Humberto Delgado Airport | 3h10 | 8:10 AM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Scotland’s flagship museum with collections spanning natural history, science, design, fashion, and Scottish history. A top all-round choice for first-time visitors.
The national art gallery in central Edinburgh, known for European masters and Scottish art. Easy to combine with Princes Street Gardens and the Royal Mile.
A striking red-sandstone gallery dedicated to portraits of people who shaped Scottish history and culture. Popular for both the collection and the architecture.
Edinburgh’s most famous historic street, linking the castle and Holyroodhouse through closes, courtyards, shops, and major heritage sites.
A central public garden below the castle with iconic skyline views, floral displays, and easy access to both Old and New Town sights.
One of the city’s classic viewpoints, known for panoramic views, monuments, and sunrise or sunset photography. Especially popular on social media.
Scotland’s best-known national dish: a savory pudding traditionally made with minced offal, oats, onion, and spices, served with mashed turnips and potatoes.
A rich Scottish soup of smoked haddock, potatoes, and onions, closely associated with the northeast but widely loved in Edinburgh.
A hearty traditional soup made with barley, root vegetables, and usually lamb or mutton, valued as classic Scottish comfort food.
A popular gastropub by Tom Kitchin serving refined Scottish pub classics in a warm, stylish, and relaxed setting.
A long-established local favorite serving traditional Scottish dishes with local ingredients in a comfortable, accessible city-center setting.
One of Scotland’s oldest pubs, offering classic Scottish food and a historic tavern atmosphere slightly outside the city center.
Expensive by UK standards. Hotels peak in summer and festival season, while pubs and casual dining are more manageable.
About 10-12.5% in restaurants if service is not already included. Round up for taxis. Tips are optional in pubs and cafes.
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