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National Museum of Scotland
Scotland’s flagship museum covering science, world cultures, design, fashion, and Scottish history in one major city-centre complex.

Cheapest price
$291
Average price
$291
Fastest journey
55h 50m
Average duration
55h 50m
Buses per day
1
Distance
637 km
Flights from Rome to Edinburgh depart on average 80 times per day, taking around 3h 50m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $36 (€30) if you book in advance.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:10, the last at 23:00. The fastest flight covers the 1198 miles (1928 km) distance in 3h 5m. April is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1198 miles (1928 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€30) |
Flights per day 80 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 3h 5m |
First flight 5:10 AM |
Last flight 11:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 1 day |
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rome to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.9 - 4.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $36, and a bus costs an average of $98.
Distance: 1198 miles (1928 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$126 Average price Cheapest | $174 Average price | $644 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 40h 20m Average total duration 39h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 25h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
5.8 - 11.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 4.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Edinburgh:
A flight is $47 (€39) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Edinburgh costing on average $174 (€143).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 39h 50m.
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Edinburgh flights for tomorrow, Monday, July 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AF1005 · AF1886 | 6:05 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 15h50 | 8:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1005 · AF1686 | 6:05 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 5h35 | 10:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1005 · AF1386 | 6:05 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 8h25 | 1:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1005 · AF1486 | 6:05 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 11h25 | 4:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1600 · KL927 | 6:30 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 6h50 | 12:20 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1600 · KL931 | 6:30 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 10h40 | 4:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1600 · KL925 | 6:30 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 4h45 | 10:15 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH243 · LH960 | 6:50 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 6h15 | 12:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH243 · LH962 | 6:50 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 11h05 | 4:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH243 · LH964 | 6:50 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 17h15 | 11:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA563 · BA1448 | 7:10 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 8h10 | 2:20 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA563 · BA1446 | 7:10 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 6h20 | 12:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA563 · BA1452 | 7:10 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 9h30 | 3:40 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS552 · OS209+ OS7309 | 8:55 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 9h00 | 4:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
D83731 · D83502 | 9:35 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 5h55 | 2:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS6637+ OS536+ OS345 | 9:40 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 10h00 | 6:40 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH231 · LH964 | 10:00 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 14h05 | 11:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH231 · LH108 · LH2524 | 10:00 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 7h30 | 4:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH231 · LH962 | 10:00 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 7h55 | 4:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1205 · AF1886 | 10:00 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 11h55 | 8:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1205 · AF1486 | 10:00 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 7h30 | 4:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1602 · KL933 | 10:35 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 13h35 | 11:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1602 · KL931 | 10:35 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 6h35 | 4:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1867 · LH2524 | 10:50 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 6h40 | 4:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
DY1871 · DY1356 | 10:55 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 10h05 | 8:00 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA547+ BA8712 | 11:20 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 8h20 | 6:40 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA547 · BA1456 | 11:20 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 7h40 | 6:00 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA547 · BA1458 | 11:20 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 8h25 | 6:45 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA547 · BA1452 | 11:20 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 5h20 | 3:40 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA547 · BA1460 | 11:20 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 9h20 | 7:40 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
SK682 · SK2513 | 11:20 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 8h05 | 6:25 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA547+ BA8710 | 11:20 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 10h00 | 8:20 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1105 · AF1886 | 12:30 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 9h25 | 8:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA549+ BA8710 | 12:40 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 8h40 | 8:20 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA549+ BA8714 | 12:40 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 9h30 | 9:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA549 · BA1458 | 12:40 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 7h05 | 6:45 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA549 · BA1460 | 12:40 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 8h00 | 7:40 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA549 · BA1456 | 12:40 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 6h20 | 6:00 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA549 · BA1464 | 12:40 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 10h15 | 9:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1604 · KL933 | 12:45 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 11h25 | 11:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 5590 | 12:50 PM Rome Ciampino Airport | 3h10 | 3:00 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH233 · LH964 | 1:20 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 10h45 | 11:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5080+ LH309 · LH964 | 1:20 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 10h45 | 11:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH235 · LH964 | 2:55 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 9h10 | 11:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX1737+ LX8290 | 3:05 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 4h50 | 6:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA553 · BA1460 | 3:30 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 5h10 | 7:40 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA553 · BA1464 | 3:30 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 7h25 | 9:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA553 · BA1466 | 3:30 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 8h20 | 10:50 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1505 · AF1886 | 3:30 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 6h25 | 8:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5101+ LH964 | 3:35 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 8h30 | 11:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ404+ LH964 | 3:35 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 8h30 | 11:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA555 · BA1464 | 4:50 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 6h05 | 9:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA555 · BA1466 | 4:50 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 7h00 | 10:50 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5176+ LH331 · LH964 | 5:20 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 6h45 | 11:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1606 · KL933 | 5:25 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 6h45 | 11:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1606 · KL923 | 5:25 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 16h05 | 8:30 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1605 · AF1686 | 6:30 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 17h10 | 10:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH237 · LH964 | 6:35 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 5h30 | 11:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1608 · KL925 | 7:45 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 15h30 | 10:15 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1608 · KL923 | 7:45 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 13h45 | 8:30 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1405 · AF1686 | 8:10 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 15h30 | 10:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
DY1873 · DY1354 | 8:40 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 16h50 | 12:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
D83733 · D83502 | 9:25 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 18h05 | 2:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
D83733 · D83504 | 9:25 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 24h10 | 8:35 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Scotland’s flagship museum covering science, world cultures, design, fashion, and Scottish history in one major city-centre complex.
The principal national art gallery in central Edinburgh, known for Scottish and European masterpieces and an easy-to-visit Princes Street Gardens setting.
A striking neo-Gothic gallery dedicated to portraits of figures from Scottish history, with strong permanent displays and temporary exhibitions.
Edinburgh’s most famous historic street, linking the castle and Holyrood, lined with closes, monuments, museums, and major visitor sights.
One of Edinburgh’s essential viewpoints, known for sunrise and sunset city panoramas and its concentration of monuments.
A curving, colorful Old Town street that is heavily photographed and widely associated with Edinburgh’s most social-media-friendly streetscape.
Scotland’s national dish made from minced offal, oats, suet, and spices, traditionally served with neeps and tatties. It is closely associated with Edinburgh and Burns Night suppers.
A rich Scottish soup of smoked haddock, potatoes, and onions, often finished with milk or cream. It is a classic warming dish found in many Edinburgh pubs and restaurants.
A small double-crust meat pie, usually filled with seasoned minced lamb or mutton. It is a traditional Scottish snack commonly found in bakeries and football kiosks.
A long-established local favourite serving modern Scottish dishes with local produce in a relaxed setting. Popular for haggis, seafood, and dependable service.
A well-known gastropub by Tom Kitchin offering refined Scottish pub food in a warm neighbourhood atmosphere. Good for elevated classics and seasonal ingredients.
A reliable city-centre seafood restaurant known for Scottish mussels, oysters, and fish dishes. Casual and lively, it is a strong choice for local coastal flavours.
Edinburgh is pricey by UK standards, especially in August. Dining and hotels cost more than in many other British cities.
Service is sometimes included. If not, tip 10-12.5% in restaurants for good service. Round up in taxis. Tipping is not expected for pubs or takeaway, but small change is appreciated.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome to Edinburgh by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Rome to Edinburgh flights use the Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Edinburgh Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Rome and Edinburgh airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport is 3 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for an unlimited duration. ATMs are located throughout the airport in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport: Ramps, assistance, toilets.
Rome Ciampino Airport is 1 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Rome Ciampino Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rome Ciampino Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rome Ciampino Airport: Ramps, toilets.
Edinburgh Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Edinburgh Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Airport: Ramps, assistance.
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