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Information for flights to Edinburgh from Australia
| Flights arrive in | Edinburgh |
|---|---|
| Flights depart from | Australia |
| Flight price | $761 |
| Airlines | Etihad Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways |
Good to know
| Low season: | February |
|---|---|
| High season: | December |
| Average price: | $1,695 |
| Good deal: | $1,290 |
Best time to beat the crowds
3%
expected price decrease
Most popular time to fly
6%
expected price increase
(avg. price over the last 2 weeks)
or less (return)
Top tips for finding cheap flights to Edinburgh
- Looking for cheap airfare to Edinburgh? 25% of our users found return tickets to Edinburgh for the following prices or less: From Melbourne $1,313, from Sydney Kingsford Smith $1,387, from Brisbane $1,414
- Book at least 5 weeks before departure in order to get a below-average price.
- High season is considered to be May, June and July. The cheapest month to fly to Edinburgh is February.
- Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Edinburgh flight deals.
- Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is located in the Islington area of the city of Edinburgh in Scotland. About 9.3 km west of the city centre, the airport is just off the M8 and M9 motorways.
- Accessible by car, bus, or tram, Edinburgh Airport is well connected to the city centre, with journey time being about 30min.
- Edinburgh Airport is a one-terminal building that is easy to get around. For families travelling with children, the airport has a designated Family Lane, free of charge, so you can move swiftly through security.
- Inside the airport, passengers and visitors can make use of two free hours of Internet per day, per device. Simply select the Edinburgh Airport network and follow the steps to login.
- Worried about your phone battery? You’ll find plenty of electrical sockets before security and inside the departure lounge areas to charge your devices.
- Luggage storage and lockers are available in the Arrivals Hall on the ground floor from 06:00 to 22:00. Rates for a standard size bag start at about £ 8.50 (A$ 16) for 1–3h.
FAQs - booking Edinburgh flights
What is the cheapest flight to Edinburgh?
The cheapest airline ticket to Edinburgh from Australia in the last 72 hours was $1,271 return on the route Melbourne to Edinburgh. The most popular route is Sydney to Edinburgh and the cheapest ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $3,169 return.
How far is Edinburgh airport from central Edinburgh?
Edinburgh Airport is 11 kilometres from the centre of Edinburgh. View on map.
What is the name of Edinburgh’s airport?
Edinburgh is served by Edinburgh Airport, also commonly referred to as Edinburgh, Edinburgh Turnhouse, Turnhouse. The airport code is EDI.
Can I travel with my pet to Edinburgh?
All animals travelling to Edinburgh are required to undergo a period of quarantine when they arrive. Dogs and cats from countries which comply with the Pet Travel Scheme are exempt from this. Arrangements for travelling with pets must be made and confirmed before you begin your journey.
Can I hire a car at Edinburgh Airport?
Edinburgh Airport has a combined car hire centre, with all car hire companies in one place. This is located with convenient and direct access to the terminal. You can find all major car hire brands like Europcar, Avis, Budget, National, Hertz, Thrift, Alamo, Sixt, and Enterprise.
What bus can I take to and from Edinburgh Airport?
The Airlink bus service provides passengers with a fast and frequent service into the centre of Edinburgh. This service operates 24h a day, 7 days a week, with buses every 10min during the day. Journey time to the city centre, is approximately 30min. Other bus companies also provide bus services with local connections to and from the airport.
How do I take the tram to and from the airport?
Edinburgh Trams run services every 7min from the city centre with a journey time of about 30min. Services to and from Edinburgh operate between 06:18 and 22:48. If your destination is outside the centre of Edinburgh, there are also trams operating between the financial district, Murrayfield Stadium, and railway stations at Edinburgh Gateway, Edinburgh Park, Haymarket, and St Andrew Square.
Do I need a VISA to travel to Edinburgh?
If you are an EU citizen, you don’t need a VISA and can stay in Scotland for any length of time. Australians travelling to Edinburgh as a tourist can spend up to six months without a visa but still need to show a valid passport.
Can I stay overnight in Edinburgh Airport?
The airport is open 24h. Security and airport staff are generally tolerant of overnight sleepers. For uninterrupted sleep, there are several airport hotels nearby. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Edinburgh Airport is just a 7min walk from the airport and also offers a free shuttle bus service every 15min between 03:00 and 10:00.
How does KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a given destination and date is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.
Book Cheap Flights to Edinburgh
(Return)
Etihad Airways
Sun., 12 Jul.
MEL
Melbourne
EDI
Edinburgh
46h 10m
Sun., 26 Jul.
EDI
Edinburgh
MEL
Melbourne
52h 05m
Trip: 15 days
7.4Good
Show reviews
Overall 7.4 Good
Based on 6,606 reviews
Overall
7.4
Boarding
7.5
Comfort
7.3
Crew
7.6
Entertainment
7.4
Food
7.0
KWI
AUH
Okay 5.0
Cons: 1- To present more than 2 choices of meals, either the main meals or snacks, like Kuwait
Emirates
Wed., 29 Jul.
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith
EDI
Edinburgh
41h 50m
Sun., 2 Aug.
EDI
Edinburgh
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith
49h 40m
Trip: 5 days
8.3Excellent
Show reviews
Overall 8.3 Excellent
Based on 15,296 reviews
Overall
8.3
Boarding
8.3
Comfort
8.2
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
8.6
Food
8.1
DFW
DXB
Okay 5.3
Cons: The crew service is very bad, they are rude. And the thing from dubai to Hyderabad one of the attendants doesn't even help with the luggage, don't close the top shelf behaved as if untounchavility prevailed which Is very bad
Qatar Airways
Sat., 18 Apr.
MEL
Melbourne
EDI
Edinburgh
42h 30m
Wed., 13 May
EDI
Edinburgh
MEL
Melbourne
36h 45m
Trip: 26 days
8.4Excellent
Show reviews
Overall 8.4 Excellent
Based on 10,791 reviews
Overall
8.4
Boarding
8.4
Comfort
8.2
Crew
8.7
Entertainment
8.3
Food
8.1
DOH
DFW
Excellent 10.0
Pros: everything
Cons: nothing
Qatar Airways
Thu., 23 Apr.
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith
EDI
Edinburgh
29h 45m
Thu., 30 Apr.
EDI
Edinburgh
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith
41h 35m
Trip: 8 days
8.4Excellent
Show reviews
Overall 8.4 Excellent
Based on 10,791 reviews
Overall
8.4
Boarding
8.4
Comfort
8.2
Crew
8.7
Entertainment
8.3
Food
8.1
CMB
DOH
Excellent 9.0
Pros: Great entertainment choices. Staff friendly and attentive, particularly nice is that they feed children first, and offer small entertainment gifts to them.
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