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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 Milan Malpensa Airport to Edinburgh depart on average 43 times per day, taking around 3h 14m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $68 (€55) if you book in advance.
The earliest flight runs at 03:45, the last at 21:40. The fastest flight covers the 880 miles (1417 km) distance in 2h 35m. January is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 880 miles (1417 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $68 (€55) |
Flights per day 43 |
Fastest flight 2h 35m |
First flight 3:45 AM |
Last flight 9:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Cheapest price
$293
Average price
$314
Fastest journey
10 h
Average duration
11 h 20 m
Flights per day
2
Distance
1417 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Milan Malpensa 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 Milan Malpensa Airport to Edinburgh will cost around $314 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $293.
Of the 2 flights that leave Milan Malpensa Airport for Edinburgh onWed, Jun 17, 2 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 1417 km distance in an average of 11 h 20 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 10 h .
On Wed, Jun 17 the longest flights will take 12 h 40 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 Milan Malpensa Airport to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $68. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $68, and a train costs an average of $712.
Distance: 880 miles (1417 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$207 Average price Cheapest | $222 Average price | $712 Average price | $469 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 14m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 31h 30m Average total duration 31h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 52m Average total duration 22h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Milan Malpensa Airport to Edinburgh:
A flight is $15 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milan Malpensa Airport to Edinburgh costing on average $222 (€180).
A flight is $506 (€410) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan Malpensa Airport to Edinburgh costing on average $712 (€577).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 22h 22m.
Bus takes on average 31h 0m.
The table below shows live departures for Milan Malpensa Airport 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 |
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![]() | 2:55 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 6h40 | 9:35 PM 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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