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National Museum of Scotland
Scotland’s flagship museum covering science, design, world cultures, and Scottish history in one major city-centre complex.
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Edinburgh depart on average 58 times per day, taking around 2h 18m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $54 (€43) if you book in advance.
There are 4 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 21:00. The fastest flight covers the 537 miles (865 km) distance in 1h 45m. March is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 537 miles (865 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 (€43) |
Flights per day 58 |
Direct flights 4 |
Fastest flight 1h 45m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 9:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Cheapest price
$171
Average price
$265
Fastest journey
4 h 40 m
Average duration
7 h 35 m
Flights per day
3
Distance
865 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Paris Charles de Gaulle 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 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Edinburgh will cost around $265 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $171.
Of the 3 flights that leave Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport for Edinburgh onSun, May 17, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 17 the direct flights cover the 865 km distance in an average of 7 h 35 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 4 h 40 m .
On Sun, May 17 the longest flights will take 11 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.






Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $93. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $93, and a train costs an average of $677.
Distance: 537 miles (865 km)
Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$138 Average price | $688 Average price | $129 Average price Cheapest | $134 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 17m Average total duration 6h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 27h 4m Average total duration 26h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Edinburgh:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Edinburgh costing on average $138 (€111).
A bus is $560 (€452) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Edinburgh costing on average $688 (€556).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 47m.
Bus takes on average 26h 34m.
The table below shows live departures for Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Edinburgh flights for today, Saturday, May 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:15 AM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1h50 | 8:05 AM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:25 AM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1h50 | 11:15 AM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:40 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 5h30 | 10:10 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:15 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 3h55 | 10:10 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:55 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1h50 | 9:45 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect |
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Scotland’s flagship museum covering science, design, world cultures, and Scottish history in one major city-centre complex.
The national art collection in central Edinburgh, with major European paintings and an excellent Scottish art selection.
Striking red-sandstone gallery dedicated to portraits of figures from Scottish history, culture, and public life.
The Old Town’s most famous historic street, linking Edinburgh Castle and Holyroodhouse through dense medieval architecture.
Short, rewarding hill walk with some of Edinburgh’s best panoramic views, especially popular at sunrise and sunset.
The city’s most famous natural viewpoint, offering a memorable hike and sweeping views over Edinburgh and the coast.
Scotland’s best-known national dish: a savoury pudding of minced offal, oats, onion, and spices, usually served with mashed turnips and potatoes. It is strongly associated with Edinburgh and Burns Sup
A rich Scottish soup made with smoked haddock, potatoes, and onions, often finished with milk or cream. It is a classic warming starter found in many Edinburgh pubs and restaurants.
A traditional double-crust meat pie, usually filled with spiced minced mutton or beef. It is a classic bakery and football-day snack across Scotland and remains a familiar local comfort food.
Well-known gastropub from Tom Kitchin, serving polished Scottish pub classics in a relaxed setting. A good choice for traditional dishes with high-quality ingredients.
Long-running local favourite serving modern Scottish dishes with local produce. Friendly, reliable, and popular with visitors seeking approachable regional food.
Historic, atmospheric restaurant near Edinburgh Castle, known for refined Scottish cuisine and a dramatic Gothic setting popular for special occasions.
Moderate by UK standards. Attractions and pubs add up, but transport and casual dining are manageable.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if not included. Pubs: not expected. Taxis: round up. Hotels: optional for helpful service.
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