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

• Earliest: departs at 08:00 and lands at 09:16
• Latest: departs at 22:05 and lands at 23:21.

The flight takes about 1h 16m.

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

A direct flight from Edinburgh to Bristol takes 1h 16m, 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.

Return flights from Edinburgh to Bristol range from £65 to £124, with an average of £88 over the past 12 months. Anything below £65 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 36% above the route average of £88. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £88 return, compared with £99 via a stopover through Dublin (DUB).

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 and Iberia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

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

One-way fares from Edinburgh to Bristol are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £33, which is 49% below the typical average for this route.

Bristol Airport (BRS) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £8 for economy cars. Top options include:
• DRIVALIA
• GREEN MOTION
• Alamo
• Europcar
• U-Save

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

Connecting flights from Edinburgh to Bristol most commonly pass through:

• Belfast Intl (BFS) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) – 50% 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 31% on the Edinburgh to Bristol route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £81 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £116, a difference of £35. 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 Bristol.

Flying via Belfast Intl (BFS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 57m, compared to 9h 20m via Dublin (DUB).

Among airlines operating Edinburgh to Bristol 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.