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Flights from Edinburgh leave from Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland's busiest airport, with flights to more than 150 destinations. Long-haul routes include Dubai, Doha, Istanbul, Beijing, New York, Washington, Toronto and Orlando, alongside a wide European network for city breaks, holidays and winter sun.
For travellers across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife, the Borders and central Scotland, Edinburgh offers more long-haul choice than any other Scottish airport. Many routes are seasonal, so compare your dates before booking.
TravelApp helps you compare flights from Edinburgh by destination, airline and travel date, including flight-only, holiday and Umrah options.
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Edinburgh has Scotland's widest choice of long-haul airlines, with strong links to the Gulf, Turkey and North America.
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Airport |
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) |
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International destinations |
More than 150, including seasonal routes |
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Middle East and Turkey |
Dubai, Doha, Istanbul |
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Asia |
Beijing |
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North America |
New York (JFK and Newark), Washington, Boston, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Chicago, Toronto, Montréal, Calgary, Halifax, Orlando |
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Popular European destinations |
Amsterdam, Paris, Barcelona, Rome, Lisbon, Prague, Copenhagen, Berlin |
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Holiday destinations |
Tenerife, Alicante, Malaga, Palma, Antalya, Dalaman, Corfu, Rhodes, Faro |
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Main airlines |
Emirates, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, United, Delta, Air Canada, KLM, Lufthansa, easyJet, Jet2, Ryanair |
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Airport code |
EDI |
Check the latest routes on the Edinburgh Airport destinations page.
Check Edinburgh Flight Options
Edinburgh has direct long-haul flights to the Gulf, Turkey, China and North America, with more transatlantic choice than any other Scottish airport.
Emirates flies daily from Edinburgh to Dubai in around 7 hours. Dubai is also a major connecting hub for Pakistan, India, Saudi Arabia, Asia, Africa and Australia on one ticket.
Qatar Airways flies from Edinburgh to Doha, one of the airport's busiest international routes.
Doha connects onward to more than 150 destinations, including Pakistan, India, Saudi Arabia, Southeast Asia and Australia. Gulf schedules have seen short-notice changes during 2026 because of regional airspace restrictions, so check flight status before travelling to the airport.
Turkish Airlines flies from Edinburgh to Istanbul, and Pegasus flies to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen.
Istanbul is a convenient connection point for Pakistan, the Middle East, Central Asia and Africa.
Edinburgh has the widest choice of direct North American flights in Scotland. Several routes run year-round, and others are seasonal in summer.
New York: Delta to JFK, United to Newark, plus seasonal American Airlines and JetBlue flights to JFK
Washington: United to Dulles
Boston: seasonal Delta and JetBlue flights
Atlanta, Chicago and Philadelphia: seasonal flights with Delta, United and American Airlines
Canada: Air Canada to Toronto and Montréal, and WestJet to Toronto, Calgary and Halifax, mainly in summer
Orlando: seasonal Virgin Atlantic flights
Compare New York fares on our Edinburgh to New York route page.
Hainan Airlines flies direct from Edinburgh to Beijing year-round. It is Scotland's only direct flight to mainland China.
There are no direct flights from Edinburgh to Pakistan or Saudi Arabia. Most travellers fly one-stop via Dubai with Emirates, Doha with Qatar Airways, or Istanbul with Turkish Airlines.
For Pakistan, compare connection times carefully, especially when travelling with children or older relatives. See our Edinburgh to Islamabad route page, or more options on our flights to Pakistan page.
For Umrah, the Edinburgh to Jeddah route page shows one-stop options. Check which Saudi tourist visa, ETA or Umrah option suits your trip, and compare Umrah packages from the UK that combine flights, hotels and transfers.
Travelling with family or planning Umrah around school holidays or Ramadan? Tell us your preferred dates and arrival times, and we'll compare the most practical connections from Edinburgh.
Edinburgh's holiday network is strongest across Spain, Turkey, Greece, Portugal and the Canary Islands, led by Jet2, easyJet and Ryanair.
Spain has the widest choice of destinations from Edinburgh, including Alicante, Malaga, Barcelona, Madrid, Palma, Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Ibiza, Menorca, Seville and Valencia.
Edinburgh has direct flights to Antalya, Dalaman, Bodrum and Istanbul. Most resort routes are seasonal.
Greek and Cypriot destinations from Edinburgh include Athens, Corfu, Crete (Heraklion), Rhodes, Kos, Kefalonia, Zante, Santorini, Larnaca and Paphos. Most island routes run in summer.
Direct destinations in Portugal include Lisbon, Porto, Faro and Madeira (Funchal).
Edinburgh has direct flights to Marrakech and Agadir, and seasonal flights to Hurghada. easyJet adds Sharm El Sheikh from November 2026, and Jet2 from February 2027.
Edinburgh has a broad European network, covering capitals, city breaks, ski resorts and winter destinations such as Lapland.
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Region |
Popular destinations from Edinburgh |
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Western Europe |
Amsterdam, Paris, Brussels, Geneva, Zurich, Luxembourg, Lyon |
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Germany and Austria |
Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, Düsseldorf, Cologne, Stuttgart, Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck |
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Italy |
Rome, Milan, Venice, Naples, Turin, Verona, Bologna |
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Spain and Portugal |
Madrid, Barcelona, Malaga, Alicante, Bilbao, Lisbon, Porto, Faro |
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Central and Eastern Europe |
Prague, Budapest, Kraków, Warsaw, Bucharest, Ljubljana, Split, Dubrovnik |
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Nordic and Baltic |
Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm, Helsinki, Reykjavík, Bergen, Riga |
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Winter destinations |
Rovaniemi, Tromsø (from November 2026), Chambéry, Grenoble, Innsbruck |
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Ireland |
Dublin, Cork, Shannon, Knock |
Hub airlines such as KLM, Air France, Lufthansa and Finnair connect Edinburgh with worldwide destinations through Amsterdam, Paris, Frankfurt, Munich and Helsinki. Compare fares on our Edinburgh to Amsterdam and Edinburgh to Dublin route pages.
Edinburgh is served by around 35 passenger airlines, from long-haul carriers to low-cost and holiday airlines.
Key airlines include:
Middle East and Turkey: Emirates, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus
Asia: Hainan Airlines
North America: United, Delta, American Airlines, JetBlue, Air Canada, WestJet, Virgin Atlantic
European full-service: British Airways, KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, Finnair, SAS, Brussels Airlines, Aegean, Austrian, Edelweiss, Luxair, Icelandair, Aer Lingus
Low-cost and holiday: Jet2, easyJet, Ryanair, Norwegian, Vueling, SunExpress, TUI
UK and islands: British Airways, easyJet, Loganair
A direct flight saves connection time, while a connecting flight opens up destinations Edinburgh does not serve directly and can sometimes cost less.
Compare:
total fare
flight time
connection time
baggage allowance
departure and arrival times
ticket flexibility
For Pakistan, India, Saudi Arabia and much of Asia and Africa, a one-stop flight from Edinburgh via Dubai, Doha or Istanbul is often more convenient than travelling to London.
Edinburgh has the most long-haul choice in Scotland, but Glasgow or London can sometimes suit a specific route or fare better.
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Cost or factor |
Edinburgh |
Glasgow |
London |
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Long-haul airlines |
Widest in Scotland |
Fewer (Emirates, seasonal North America) |
Widest overall |
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Travel to airport |
Local journey |
Around 1 hour by road from Edinburgh |
Train or flight, plus extra time |
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Hotel |
Rarely needed |
Rarely needed |
May be needed for early flights |
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Gulf and Turkey links |
Emirates, Qatar, Turkish |
Emirates |
All major carriers |
Compare flights from Glasgow or flights from London if your route or fare works better from there.
Not sure which airport is best for your trip? Send us your destination, dates and postcode, and we'll compare Edinburgh, Glasgow and London.
You can find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh. How? Here is the answer:
Prices change with demand, availability and travel date. If you're flexible, compare several departure and return combinations.
For long-haul trips, compare direct fares with one-stop options via Gulf, European and Turkish hubs. A connection can sometimes cost less, but check the extra journey time.
A basic fare may not include checked baggage or seat selection. Compare hand luggage sizes by airline before choosing a basic fare.
Consider:
baggage
seat selection
travel to the airport
parking
connection time
airport transfers at your destination
The lowest advertised fare is not always the lowest total travel cost.
There is no fixed booking date that guarantees the cheapest flight from Edinburgh. For peak periods, compare your options early and check several dates.
Scottish school summer holidays usually start in late June, earlier than in England, so summer demand from Edinburgh can peak sooner. August is also busy because of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, which can push up return fares into the city.
Demand is also high around Christmas, Easter, Eid and Ramadan. Late deals do appear, but last-minute flight deals are less reliable at peak times.
Flight times depend on the destination and whether you fly direct or connect.
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Flight duration |
Typical routes |
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1–2 hours |
UK, Ireland, Amsterdam, Paris, Brussels |
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2–4 hours |
Most European city and holiday routes |
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4–6 hours |
Canary Islands, Greece, Turkey, Egypt, Morocco |
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6–8 hours |
Dubai, Doha, New York, Boston, Toronto |
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8+ hours |
Beijing, Orlando, western Canada and connecting long-haul journeys |
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is around 6 miles west of Edinburgh city centre, next to the M8 and M9, and is Scotland's busiest airport.
It operates from a single terminal building, which keeps check-in and connections relatively simple. As well as international routes, Edinburgh has domestic flights to London, Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Southampton, Exeter, the Isle of Man, Kirkwall, Stornoway and Sumburgh.
Airport location: Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is in Ingliston, around 6 miles west of Edinburgh city centre, with access from the M8, M9 and the Queensferry Crossing.
Getting to the airport: Edinburgh Trams run from the airport to the city centre, Leith and Newhaven, and connect with trains at Edinburgh Gateway and Edinburgh Park. The Airlink 100 bus runs to the city centre, and coaches link the airport with Glasgow, Fife, Dundee, Stirling and Inverness.
Terminal: Edinburgh operates from one main terminal, so all airlines check in under the same roof.
Check-in time: Airlines generally recommend arriving at least 2 hours before short-haul flights and 3 hours before long-haul flights. Allow more time during school holidays and August.
Baggage allowances: Allowances depend on the airline, fare type and cabin. Long-haul fares usually include checked baggage, while low-cost fares often include only a small cabin bag.
Pre-booking options: Seat selection, extra baggage, airport parking, fast track and travel insurance may be available when booking. Compare the total cost with the extras you actually need.
Connections: For one-stop journeys, check that your bags are checked through to your final destination and that the connection time is realistic.
US travel: If you are travelling to the United States on a visa waiver, you need an approved ESTA before you fly. Apply only through the official US ESTA website.
Schedule flexibility: Checking nearby dates, or comparing Edinburgh with Glasgow, can give you more flight options, particularly around Scottish school holidays, August, Christmas and Eid.
Passports and entry: Check passport validity and entry requirements for your destination on GOV.UK foreign travel advice before you book.
If you are booking a holiday rather than a flight alone, compare flight-only and package options from Edinburgh.
A package may combine flights, accommodation and transfers. Compare:
total holiday price
flight times
baggage
hotel location and standard
transfers
cancellation terms
package protection
Travellers combining a pilgrimage with another destination can also compare our Umrah and holiday packages.
Finding the right flight is not only about the lowest advertised fare.
TravelApp can help you compare:
direct and connecting flights from Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Glasgow and London departures
airlines and fare types
baggage allowances
travel dates
flight-only, holiday and Umrah packages
The aim is to help you compare the complete journey before you book.
Before paying for your flight, check the details that affect your journey and total cost.
destination airport
direct or connecting route
airline
connection time
baggage allowance
cabin class
seat selection
ticket flexibility
arrival time
passport, visa and entry requirements
If you are booking a connecting itinerary, check whether the flights are on one ticket or separate bookings.
The right flight depends on your destination, dates, airline, baggage needs and whether you prefer a direct or connecting journey.
Before booking, compare:
direct flights from Edinburgh
one-stop routes via Dubai, Doha and Istanbul
different airlines
nearby travel dates
baggage costs
the complete journey cost
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Quick answers to common questions. Reach out if you need more help.
Edinburgh Airport has direct flights to more than 150 international destinations, including Dubai, Doha, Istanbul, Beijing, New York, Washington, Boston, Toronto and Orlando. It also serves a wide range of European and holiday routes.
To secure the best rates, we recommend using our live Travelapp flight comparison engine to search at least 4 to 6 weeks in advance. Keeping your travel dates flexible by just 1–3 days and opting for mid-week departures (particularly Tuesdays and Wednesdays) will unlock significantly cheaper seat prices compared to weekend travel.
Edinburgh Airport is a major northern hub for several leading low-cost carriers. You can book cheap, direct flights via Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2, and Wizz Air. For long-haul destinations, our platform automatically pairs these budget short-haul flights with major global carriers to find you the lowest multi-city ticket combinations. For details, contact our team on +44 20 3137 0990,
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Absolutely. The price you see during your comparison search is the transparent base fare provided by the airline. To avoid surprises at checkout, you can use our filters to instantly add cabin bags, checked luggage, or seat selection fees so you can compare the true total cost across different airlines.
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