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If you prefer having your own personal transport, you can arrange a pick-up or drop-off by the Car Hire Centre at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport. Once you find the directions to the Multi-Story Car Pak, just follow the walkway to the centre. Many well-known providers offer car hire, including Europcar, Enterprise and AVIS.

Avanti and Transpennine Express are among a handful of mainline rail providers operating service to Edinburgh Waverley, the city’s central terminal. You can also get tram transport multiple times per hour to other central locations like Haymarket and York Place.

Unfortunately, you won’t find any accommodation on the Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport premises, but if you’re seeking an affordable place to sleep, there are a few hotels right on its doorstep. Hampton by Hilton is a short walk away, and the free airport shuttle only takes two minutes to arrive at Doubletree by Hilton Edinburgh Airport. Moxy Edinburgh Airport is another option to consider.

As Scotland’s first city, Edinburgh offers a comprehensive transport network by air, land and sea. You can travel by road, rail or bus west to Glasgow and north to Stirling, Dundee, or Perth. Inverness is the most northern city in the UK, and it only takes about 3h 30min to drive there from Edinburgh.

Among airlines operating Bristol to Edinburgh flights:

• easyJet: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only easyJet operates flights between Bristol and Edinburgh.

Flights from Bristol to Edinburgh usually depart from Bristol (BRS) and arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Bristol to Edinburgh.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £89 return, compared with £155 via a stopover through Dublin (DUB).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £20–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by easyJet. Other aircraft seen on the route include ATR 72-201 / 202 variants.

Connecting flights from Bristol to Edinburgh most commonly pass through:

• Dublin (DUB) – 71% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 29% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 34% on the Bristol to Edinburgh route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £73 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £111, a difference of £38. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Bristol to Edinburgh route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 41 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Bristol to Edinburgh flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Edinburgh are Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh Waverley Station, and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. These are among the most viewed places in Edinburgh on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Bristol to Edinburgh:

• Earliest: departs at 06:10 and lands at 07:27
• Latest: departs at 21:30 and lands at 22:47.

The flight takes about 1h 17m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 34% above the route average of £89. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Bristol to Edinburgh takes 1h 17m, covering 316 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Bristol to Edinburgh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £22, which is 64% below the typical average for this route.

easyJet is the only airline operating Bristol to Edinburgh flights. 85% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Dublin (DUB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 47m, compared to 7h 37m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £6 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Budget

Return flights from Bristol to Edinburgh range from £66 to £128, with an average of £89 over the past 12 months. Anything below £66 counts as a good deal.