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

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 07:11
• Latest: departs at 21:55 and lands at 23:06.

The flight takes about 1h 11m.

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

A direct flight from Edinburgh to Birmingham takes 1h 11m, covering 250 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.

Return flights from Edinburgh to Birmingham range from £55 to £97, with an average of £72 over the past 12 months. Anything below £55 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 26% above the route average of £72. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £18–£75 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 Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Edinburgh to Birmingham flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 33%, and Night flights for 0%.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Edinburgh and Birmingham is around £50 return, with a flight time of about 1h 10m. Recent return bus fares are around £39 return, with a trip time of about 9h 40m. Compared with flying, recent bus fares are roughly 22% lower. However, the bus takes about 8+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Edinburgh to Birmingham are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £34, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

Birmingham Airport (BHX) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £7 for economy cars. Top options include:
• DRIVALIA
• GREEN MOTION
• Wheego
• Alamo
• Budget

Flights from Edinburgh to Birmingham usually depart from Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) and arrive at Birmingham (BHX).

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 8% on the Edinburgh to Birmingham route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £70 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £76, a difference of £6. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only easyJet operates flights between Edinburgh and Birmingham.

Some of the most popular sights in Birmingham are Utilita Arena Birmingham, Birmingham Hippodrome, and International Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Birmingham on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Edinburgh to Birmingham flights:

• easyJet: offers free seat selection

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

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.