Edinburgh to Galway flight with British Airways

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The cheapest and fastest flights from Edinburgh to Galway

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 12 Nov
Cheapest price on 12 Nov
S$319
Average ticket price on 12 Nov
S$530
Fastest journey on 12 Nov
4 h 40 m
Average journey duration on 12 Nov
5 h 33 m
Flights on 12 Nov
34
Distance
480 km
Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Edinburgh to Galway is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Edinburgh to Galway will cost around S$530 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only S$319.

Fast flights

To travel from Edinburgh to Galway you need to make at least one change.

  • BA CityflyerBA8711+Aer LingusBA5943
    1 change
  • BA CityflyerBA8705+Aer LingusBA5945
    1 change
  • BA CityflyerBA8701+Aer LingusBA5943
    1 change
  • BA CityflyerBA8713+Aer LingusBA5943
    1 change
  • BA CityflyerBA8713+Aer LingusBA5945
    1 change

Journey information

Overview: Edinburgh to Galway flight

United KingdomUnited Kingdom
IrelandIreland
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Flights from Edinburgh to Galway depart on average 29 times per day, taking around 2h 57m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at S$32 if you book in advance.

There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:50, the last at 22:55. The fastest flight covers the 480 km distance in 1h 10m. January is the cheapest month to fly.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
480 km
Average flight duration
2h 57m
Cheapest ticket price
S$32
Flights per day
29
Direct flights
1
Fastest flight
1h 10m
First flight
5:50 AM
Last flight
10:55 PM
Cheapest Month
Jan
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Mon
Best time to book
63 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Frequently asked questions about your Edinburgh to Galway trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Edinburgh to Galway.

Cheap plane tickets from Edinburgh to Galway can start from as little as S$32 when you book in advance. The average flight ticket price for Edinburgh to Galway is S$605; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The earliest flight from Edinburgh to Galway leaves at 5:50 am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest flight from Edinburgh to Galway leaves at 10:55 pm.
Yes, there are 1 direct flights a day from Edinburgh to Galway with Ryanair. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct flights.

Live departures

Edinburgh to Galway flight times

The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Galway flights for tomorrow, Thursday, 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
British AirwaysBA1461+Aer LingusBA59896:00 AM Edinburgh Airport
6h30
12:30 PM Ireland West Airport Knock1 change
British AirwaysBA1461+Aer LingusBA59416:00 AM Edinburgh Airport
5h30
11:30 AM Shannon Airport1 change
British AirwaysBA1461+Aer LingusBA59436:00 AM Edinburgh Airport
10h45
4:45 PM Shannon Airport1 change
BA CityflyerBA8701+Aer LingusBA59436:40 AM Edinburgh Airport
10h05
4:45 PM Shannon Airport1 change
British AirwaysBA1463+Aer LingusBA59896:50 AM Edinburgh Airport
5h40
12:30 PM Ireland West Airport Knock1 change
British AirwaysBA1463+Aer LingusBA59416:50 AM Edinburgh Airport
4h40
11:30 AM Shannon Airport1 change
British AirwaysBA1463+Aer LingusBA59436:50 AM Edinburgh Airport
9h55
4:45 PM Shannon Airport1 change
BA CityflyerBA8711+Aer LingusBA59437:00 AM Edinburgh Airport
9h45
4:45 PM Shannon Airport1 change
BA CityflyerBA8711+Aer LingusBA59457:00 AM Edinburgh Airport
12h25
7:25 PM Shannon Airport1 change
BA CityflyerBA8713+Aer LingusBA59437:30 AM Edinburgh Airport
9h15
4:45 PM Shannon Airport1 change
BA CityflyerBA8713+Aer LingusBA59457:30 AM Edinburgh Airport
11h55
7:25 PM Shannon Airport1 change
British AirwaysBA1465+Aer LingusBA59437:55 AM Edinburgh Airport
8h50
4:45 PM Shannon Airport1 change
British AirwaysBA1465+Aer LingusBA59457:55 AM Edinburgh Airport
11h30
7:25 PM Shannon Airport1 change
British AirwaysBA1439+Aer LingusBA59438:35 AM Edinburgh Airport
8h10
4:45 PM Shannon Airport1 change
British AirwaysBA1439+Aer LingusBA59458:35 AM Edinburgh Airport
10h50
7:25 PM Shannon Airport1 change
British AirwaysBA1441+Aer LingusBA59439:25 AM Edinburgh Airport
7h20
4:45 PM Shannon Airport1 change
British AirwaysBA1441+Aer LingusBA59459:25 AM Edinburgh Airport
10h00
7:25 PM Shannon Airport1 change
British AirwaysBA1441+Aer LingusBA59899:25 AM Edinburgh Airport
27h05
12:30 PM Ireland West Airport Knock1 change
British AirwaysBA1443+Aer LingusBA594310:30 AM Edinburgh Airport
6h15
4:45 PM Shannon Airport1 change
British AirwaysBA1443+Aer LingusBA594510:30 AM Edinburgh Airport
8h55
7:25 PM Shannon Airport1 change
British AirwaysBA1443+Aer LingusBA598910:30 AM Edinburgh Airport
26h00
12:30 PM Ireland West Airport Knock1 change
BA CityflyerBA8715+Aer LingusBA598910:50 AM Edinburgh Airport
25h40
12:30 PM Ireland West Airport Knock1 change
BA CityflyerBA8715+Aer LingusBA594510:50 AM Edinburgh Airport
8h35
7:25 PM Shannon Airport1 change
British AirwaysBA1447+Aer LingusBA59891:25 PM Edinburgh Airport
23h05
12:30 PM Ireland West Airport Knock1 change
British AirwaysBA1447+Aer LingusBA59451:25 PM Edinburgh Airport
6h00
7:25 PM Shannon Airport1 change
BA CityflyerBA8705+Aer LingusBA59451:30 PM Edinburgh Airport
5h55
7:25 PM Shannon Airport1 change
BA CityflyerBA8705+Aer LingusBA59891:30 PM Edinburgh Airport
23h00
12:30 PM Ireland West Airport Knock1 change
British AirwaysBA1451+Aer LingusBA59893:15 PM Edinburgh Airport
21h15
12:30 PM Ireland West Airport Knock1 change
BA CityflyerBA8707+Aer LingusBA59894:00 PM Edinburgh Airport
20h30
12:30 PM Ireland West Airport Knock1 change
British AirwaysBA1453+Aer LingusBA59894:20 PM Edinburgh Airport
20h10
12:30 PM Ireland West Airport Knock1 change
BA CityflyerBA8709+Aer LingusBA59895:35 PM Edinburgh Airport
18h55
12:30 PM Ireland West Airport Knock1 change
British AirwaysBA1455+Aer LingusBA59896:15 PM Edinburgh Airport
18h15
12:30 PM Ireland West Airport Knock1 change
British AirwaysBA1457+Aer LingusBA59897:20 PM Edinburgh Airport
17h10
12:30 PM Ireland West Airport Knock1 change
BA CityflyerBA8719+Aer LingusBA59898:00 PM Edinburgh Airport
16h30
12:30 PM Ireland West Airport Knock1 change

This is the last flight of the day.

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British Airways

About
British Airways (BA) is the United Kingdom’s flag carrier airline with headquarters in London near its main hub at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). BA is the second largest UK-based airline in terms of fleet size and number of passengers carried. Known as a full-service global airline, British Airways offers year-round low fares to destinations worldwide and flies to and from centrally-located airports. Its extensive global route network includes more than 170 destinations in nearly 80 countries throughout Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa and Australia. syn p British Airways (BA) is the flag carrier airline of the United Kingdom with its headquarters in London near its main hub at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Known as a full-service global airline, BA offers low fares year-round to destinations around the globe and flies to and from centrally-located airports. Its extensive global route network includes more than 170 destinations in nearly 80 countries throughout Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa and Australia. BA is also the second largest airline based in the UK in terms of its fleet size and number of passengers carried.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average British Airways Duration
2h 50m
Cheapest British Airways Price
S$348
British Airways frequency
14 a day
Luggage included
Economy Basic includes 1 cabin bag (max 23kg, 56x45x25cm) plus 1 personal item (40x30x15cm)
Additional luggage
Additional checked bags can be purchased, with prices varying by route and fare class
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policy depends on ticket type - Basic tickets non-refundable, Flexible tickets can be cancelled for a full refund
Pregnant on board
Travel permitted until end of 36th week for single pregnancies, end of 32nd week for multiple pregnancies. Medical clearance required after 28th weeks
Unaccompagned minor
Young flyers aged 5-11 can travel alone using British Airways' Skyflyer Solo service. Service must be booked in advance and is available on most routes
Amenities on board the airplane
Wifi
Food sold onboard
USB plugs
Accessibility
British Airways provides assistance for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair assistance and special assistance through airports.
Pets
Pets travel in the hold except assistance dogs. Advance booking required. Only cats and dogs accepted on most routes
Entertaiment on board

BA Cityflyer

About
BA Cityflyer is a British regional airline and a wholly-owned subsidiary of British Airways, operating under BA's branding and flight numbers. Its main base is London City Airport, from which it operates a network of domestic and European routes. The airline primarily uses a fleet of Embraer 190 aircraft, which are suited for London City's short runway and steep approach. While focusing on the financial market, BA Cityflyer has expanded into leisure destinations. Unlike mainline British Airways flights, BA Cityflyer offers a complimentary bar service in economy class on its London City services.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average BA Cityflyer Duration
2h 50m
Cheapest BA Cityflyer Price
S$310
BA Cityflyer frequency
10 a day
Luggage included
1 cabin bag (40x30x15cm) + 1 personal item
Additional luggage
23kg checked baggage can be purchased
Cancellation Policy
Full refund available up to 24 hours after booking if travel is more than 3 weeks away
Pregnant on board
Up to end of 36th week for single pregnancy, end of 32nd week for multiple pregnancy. Medical certificate required after 28th week
Unaccompagned minor
Available for ages 5-11, must be booked at least 72 hours before departure
Amenities on board the airplane
Wifi
USB plugs
Accessibility
BA CityFlyer provides assistance for passengers with reduced mobility. Pre-notification is required.
Pets
Small pets in cabin, max 6kg including carrier
Entertaiment on board

Aer Lingus

About
Aer Lingus is Ireland's national airline, established in 1936. It operates over 100 routes, connecting Europe and North America from its main hub at Dublin Airport, as well as from Cork, Shannon, and Knock. A member of the International Airlines Group (IAG), Aer Lingus is recognized as a 4-star airline by Skytrax. The airline is known for its Irish hospitality and offers a range of services, including its AerClub loyalty program. Aer Lingus utilizes a modern fleet of Airbus aircraft, including the A321neoLR, for efficiency, comfort, and safety.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Aer Lingus Duration
2h 45m
Cheapest Aer Lingus Price
S$334
Aer Lingus frequency
8 a day
Luggage included
1 small bag (25x33x20cm) and 1 cabin bag (55x40x24cm)
Additional luggage
23kg checked bag can be purchased
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation within 24 hours of booking if flight is more than 7 days away. After that, fees apply based on fare type.
Pregnant on board
Up to end of 36th week (32nd week for multiple pregnancies). Medical certificate required if complications
Unaccompagned minor
Young flyer service available for ages 5-11. Must be booked at least 72 hours before departure
Amenities on board the airplane
Wifi
USB plugs
Accessibility
Aer Lingus provides wheelchair assistance and special assistance for passengers with reduced mobility
Pets
Small dogs and cats allowed in cabin (6kg including carrier) and cargo hold (32kg including container)
Entertaiment on board

Edelweiss Air

About
Edelweiss Air is a Swiss leisure and charter airline, a sister company to Swiss International Air Lines, and part of the Lufthansa Group. Founded in 1995, it operates flights from its base at Zurich Airport to over 65 global destinations across Europe, North America, South America, Africa, and the Middle East. The airline is known for its focus on holiday destinations and aims to provide an enjoyable and relaxing experience for its guests. Its fleet primarily consists of Airbus A320s for short-haul routes and Airbus A340s for long-haul flights, with Airbus A350-900s expected to join the fleet in the near future.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Edelweiss Air Duration
5h 35m
Cheapest Edelweiss Air Price
S$464
Edelweiss Air frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
Economy Light: 1 personal item (40 x 30 x 10 cm), Economy Classic/Flex: 1 personal item + 1 carry-on (55 x 40 x 23 cm, max 8 kg).
Additional luggage
Additional baggage can be booked online or via the service center for a fee, depending on the route and weight.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies vary depending on the fare conditions; changes or cancellations may incur fees.
Pregnant on board
Pregnant women can fly without restrictions up to the 36th week of pregnancy. A medical certificate may be required for pregnancies with complications.
Unaccompagned minor
Edelweiss offers a service for unaccompanied minors aged 5-11, requiring advance booking and special assistance throughout the journey.
Amenities on board the airplane
Food sold onboard
Accessibility
Edelweiss Air provides assistance to passengers with disabilities, including wheelchair assistance and support for visually or hearing-impaired passengers. It is recommended to request assistance in advance.
Pets
Pets are allowed in the cabin or as cargo, depending on their size and weight. Advance notification is required.
Entertaiment on board

Ryanair

About
Ryanair is one of Europe’s largest and most popular low-cost airlines, headquartered in Ireland. It offers affordable flights to destinations across the continent, often operating to smaller or secondary airports outside major cities to keep fares low. All Ryanair tickets include an allowance for one small personal bag, with additional fees for cabin baggage and checked luggage. Known for its extensive network and budget-friendly fares, Ryanair makes it easy to travel quickly and affordably to popular European destinations.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Ryanair Duration
1h 10m
Cheapest Ryanair Price
S$32
Ryanair frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One small personal bag (40x20x25cm)
Additional luggage
10kg bag (55x40x20cm) or 20kg checked bag available for purchase
Cancellation Policy
Non-refundable tickets. Flight changes possible with fee plus fare difference. Free changes within 24h of booking
Pregnant on board
Up to 28th week of pregnancy can fly freely. Between 28-36 weeks, medical certificate required. Not allowed after 36 weeks
Unaccompagned minor
Unaccompanied minor service available for ages 5-12, €60 per flight. Must be booked at least 7 days before departure
Amenities on board the airplane
Accessibility
Ryanair provides assistance for passengers with reduced mobility, must be booked at least 48 hours before flight

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Edinburgh and Galway

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

When taking a flight from Edinburgh to Galway, you can count on Ryanair, British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Aer Lingus, Edelweiss Air for the best way to get you to Galway. You can also check all possible airlines who offer a service between Edinburgh and Galway and compare the amenities they offer before buying a plane ticket.
For international flights we recommend to arrive 2.5 to 3 hours before departure. Please check the website of your departure airport if in doubt. Some airports may offer booking time slots for security checks or offer additional information on when to get there based on time of day.
Most airlines permit carry-on bags that fit within specific dimensions (e.g., 22 x 14 x 9 inches or 56 x 36 x 23 cm), including handles and wheels. Bags must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.
Many airlines impose weight limits, commonly ranging between 7 kg (15 lbs) and 12 kg (26 lbs). Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you. Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
The list of items prohibited on an airplane varies by country and airline, but in general, the following items are not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage: Weapons and self-defence items, sharp objects, flammable materials, explosives, toxic substances, or liquids over 100ml (except for medications and baby essentials). In checked baggage, firearms (without authorization), explosives, large lithium batteries, and hazardous chemicals are prohibited. Electronic cigarettes must be in carry-on bags, while alcohol and dry ice have restrictions. Always check with your airline for specific regulations.

FAQs: Edinburgh to Galway flights

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Galway 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 Galway, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Yes, you can take a flight between Edinburgh and Galway.

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Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Galway

Most Edinburgh to Galway flights use the Edinburgh Airport to airport pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Galway airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.

Departure airports in Edinburgh
Arrival airports in Galway

Which Edinburgh airport do flights to Galway leave from?

Flights from Edinburgh to Galway depart from Edinburgh Airport. The airport is from Edinburgh city centre at Edinburgh EH12 9DN, United Kingdom.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)Edinburgh EH12 9DN, United KingdomWifiShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerLoungeLost and Found Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Edinburgh Airport from Edinburgh city centre

Bus909, 900 · 25m · S$11 · every ~3 min
TramT50, Edinburgh York Place - Edinburgh Airport · 32m · S$19 · every ~35 min

Edinburgh Airport airport facilities and services

Edinburgh Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal, offering multiple currencies.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Edinburgh Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Airport: Ramps, assistance.

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