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Flights to Edinburgh in 2025

Find the latest flights to Edinburgh in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

Return from

$2,016

One-way from

$718

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,481
13/2-27/2
  • 13/2-27/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 80h 55m total
  • Sydney to Edinburgh
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12/2
  • 12/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 15m total
  • Sydney to Edinburgh
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Cheapest flights to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Thu 13/221:00SYD - EDI
2 stops48h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/211:15EDI - SYD
2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$2,016
Sun 13/721:05SYD - EDI
2 stops45h 30mTurkish Airlines
Sun 27/710:35EDI - SYD
2 stops47h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/1$2,029
Mon 17/216:20SYD - EDI
1 stop29h 40mBritish Airways
Mon 24/214:05EDI - SYD
2 stops29h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/1$2,060
Wed 13/808:15SYD - EDI
2 stops56h 25mJapan Airlines
Mon 1/918:05EDI - SYD
2 stops51h 05mJapan Airlines
Deal found 16/1$2,095
Sat 10/518:05SYD - EDI
2 stops57h 50mSWISS
Thu 15/508:40EDI - SYD
2 stops36h 35mSWISS
Deal found 17/1$2,238
Tue 26/821:30SYD - EDI
2 stops33h 15mEtihad Airways
Tue 7/1017:15EDI - SYD
2 stops39h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/1$2,242
Mon 5/510:20SYD - EDI
2 stops55h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 20/511:30EDI - SYD
2 stops34h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/1$2,253
Wed 13/814:50SYD - EDI
1 stop31h 20mQatar Airways
Wed 3/914:45EDI - SYD
1 stop30h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/1$2,311
Fri 21/206:00SYD - EDI
1 stop24h 05mQantas Airways
Tue 25/220:40EDI - SYD
1 stop23h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/1$2,380
Tue 26/810:25SYD - EDI
2 stops42h 50mEmirates
Tue 7/1021:50EDI - SYD
1 stop34h 30mEmirates
Deal found 15/1$2,411
Sun 7/914:50SYD - EDI
1 stop31h 20mVirgin Australia
Thu 2/1014:45EDI - SYD
1 stop30h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 17/1$2,441
Fri 20/620:30SYD - EDI
2 stops34h 15mChina Eastern
Tue 15/713:20EDI - SYD
2 stops34h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/1$2,654

Find flights to Edinburgh within your budget

Locate flights to Edinburgh that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

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SydneyEdinburgh

SYD - EDI

SYDEDI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/2

21:00-10:15

2 stops48h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 27/2

11:15-06:55

2 stops32h 40m

$2,016

SydneyEdinburgh

SYD - EDI

SYDEDI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 13/7

21:05-09:35

2 stops45h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 27/7

10:35-19:10

2 stops47h 35m

$2,029

SydneyEdinburgh

SYD - EDI

SYDEDI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/2

16:20-11:00

1 stop29h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 24/2

14:05-06:55

2 stops29h 50m

$2,060

SydneyEdinburgh

SYD - EDI

SYDEDI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/1

21:40-12:40

1 stop26h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 5/3

07:30-18:50

1 stop24h 20m

$2,322

SydneyEdinburgh

SYD - EDI

SYDEDI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 21/2

06:00-19:05

1 stop24h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 25/2

20:40-07:00

1 stop23h 20m

$2,380

SydneyEdinburgh

SYD - EDI

SYDEDI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/3

21:45-19:05

1 stop32h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 9/3

20:40-06:30

2 stops46h 50m

$2,490

SydneyEdinburgh

SYD - EDI

SYDEDI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 20/6

08:15-17:20

2 stops42h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/8

18:05-06:10

2 stops51h 05m

$2,515

SydneyEdinburgh

SYD - EDI

SYDEDI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 20/6

20:30-21:45

2 stops34h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 15/7

13:20-09:00

2 stops34h 40m

$2,654

SydneyEdinburgh

SYD - EDI

SYDEDI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/5

13:05-08:25

2 stops28h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 18/5

17:15-06:30

3 stops28h 15m

$2,953

SydneyEdinburgh

SYD - EDI

SYDEDI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/2

11:20-07:55

2 stops31h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 17/2

09:25-09:05

2 stops36h 40m

$3,510

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Best time to book a flight to Edinburgh

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Travel insights for flights to Edinburgh

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Edinburgh including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight to Edinburgh?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Edinburgh, you should look to book at least 72 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Edinburgh?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Edinburgh takes 27 hours 45 minutes. Flights to Edinburgh from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Edinburgh?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Edinburgh should consider flying on Tuesday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Edinburgh?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Edinburgh are British Airways, Qatar Airways and Qantas Airways.

British Airways

British Airways

From $1,235

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From $1,422

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From $1,305

Emirates

Emirates

From $1,502

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Edinburgh?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Edinburgh are China Southern, Malaysia Airlines and Turkish Airlines.

Rainfall in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Edinburgh ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Edinburgh when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Edinburgh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Edinburgh. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Edinburgh. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh, such as Qatar Airways, Qantas Airways and Emirates. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,448 reviews
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Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Online check in and seat selection was tricky. Also I received some emails from Japan Airlines in Japanese with no English selection which worried me. I still don’t know what they said. The service at check in and onboard was very courteous and polite, and staff was helpful.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,448 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,448 reviews
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Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Online check in and seat selection was tricky. Also I received some emails from Japan Airlines in Japanese with no English selection which worried me. I still don’t know what they said. The service at check in and onboard was very courteous and polite, and staff was helpful.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,448 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Online check in and seat selection was tricky. Also I received some emails from Japan Airlines in Japanese with no English selection which worried me. I still don’t know what they said. The service at check in and onboard was very courteous and polite, and staff was helpful.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,448 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Online check in and seat selection was tricky. Also I received some emails from Japan Airlines in Japanese with no English selection which worried me. I still don’t know what they said. The service at check in and onboard was very courteous and polite, and staff was helpful.

Finnair
7.6
Good
1,285 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,448 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Online check in and seat selection was tricky. Also I received some emails from Japan Airlines in Japanese with no English selection which worried me. I still don’t know what they said. The service at check in and onboard was very courteous and polite, and staff was helpful.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,448 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Online check in and seat selection was tricky. Also I received some emails from Japan Airlines in Japanese with no English selection which worried me. I still don’t know what they said. The service at check in and onboard was very courteous and polite, and staff was helpful.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Edinburgh?

    If you book a flight to Edinburgh, you will be flying into Turnhouse, which is the city’s only airport. Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is located 11.0 km from the centre of Edinburgh.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Edinburgh if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Edinburgh on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Edinburgh?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Virgin Australia is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Edinburgh.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Edinburgh?

    Edinburgh Turnhouse is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Edinburgh. One-way flights to Edinburgh Turnhouse typically cost $32, while return flights cost around $57.

  • How much is a return flight to Edinburgh?

    A return flight to Edinburgh will typically cost around $67, however they can be found for as little as $35.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Edinburgh depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Edinburgh, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (23 hours 50 minutes).

  • Does Edinburgh Turnhouse have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Edinburgh Turnhouse can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Edinburgh Turnhouse?

    Yes. Edinburgh Turnhouse has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Carlowrie Castle is the closest property to Edinburgh Turnhouse (0.0 km away from Edinburgh Turnhouse).

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