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Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Europe

Cheapest return flight prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
London
Londondirect£36
Manchester
Manchester1 stop£69
Istanbul
Istanbul1 stop£166
Paris
Paris2 stops£76
Málaga
Málagadirect£82
Alicante
Alicantedirect£89
Amsterdam
Amsterdamdirect£90
Dublin
Dublindirect£35
Rome
Romedirect£109
Lisbon
Lisbondirect£146
Faro
Farodirect£44
Antalya
Antalya1 stop£158
Madrid
Madriddirect£59
Milan
Bergamodirect£53
Athens
Athens1 stop£109
Birmingham
Birminghamdirect£40
London
Londondirect£36
Manchester
Manchester1 stop£69
Istanbul
Istanbul1 stop£166
Paris
Paris2 stops£76
Málaga
Málagadirect£82
Alicante
Alicantedirect£89
Amsterdam
Amsterdamdirect£90
Dublin
Dublindirect£35
Rome
Romedirect£109
Lisbon
Lisbondirect£146
Faro
Farodirect£44
Antalya
Antalya1 stop£158
Madrid
Madriddirect£59
Milan
Bergamodirect£53
Athens
Athens1 stop£109
Birmingham
Birminghamdirect£40
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Edinburgh to Europe flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Edinburgh to Europe to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Edinburgh to Europe flight route?

The cheapest ticket to Europe from Edinburgh found in the last 5 days was to Madrid, at £26 return. The most popular route is from Edinburgh (EDI) to Amsterdam (AMS), and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was £95.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Europe?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Europe is generally at night, when retur flights cost £128 on average. Morning departures are around 68% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Europe is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £606.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Edinburgh to Europe?

No, with an average price for the route of £199, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Europe?

The cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh to Europe is January, when tickets cost £100 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and September, when the average cost of return tickets is £183 and £163 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Edinburgh to Europe?

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Europe on a Friday and more expensive on a Wednesday. On your return trip to Edinburgh, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Tuesdays for better deals.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Europe?

To get a below-average price on a flight from Edinburgh to Europe, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 28% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Edinburgh to Europe

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

£19
Best time to beat the crowds (32% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (36% more expensive on average)
Flight from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport

Flights from Edinburgh to Europe: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Edinburgh to Europe 
Verified travelerFlew with British Airways-Aug 2026
Go early, as the lines were extremely long at baggage drop. Once you get through security, smooth sailing. If you have a connecting flight from Heathrow, follow the PURPLE signs to connecting flights; otherwise you'll exit security and have to claim your bags and check in again.
JudithFlew with Lufthansa-Jun 2026
Be aware of the new EES scheme. We queued at Frankfurt for 1.5 hours on arrival. Excellent flight with Lufthansa from Edinburgh to Frankfurt.
Verified travelerFlew with Finnair-Aug 2026
Give yourself time in London to get to connecting flights.
DennisFlew with easyJet-May 2026
Get a suitcase that is EasyJet sized, no more baggage fees. When it's that size, it's easy to carry, No wheels, no extending handles (why use your luggage allowance for the weight of the case?). No worries that you'll get fined when the bag doesn't fit.
Verified travelerFlew with Ryanair-Nov 2024
Ryanair as expected! If you want extras pick another airline and make sure your bags are the right size before boarding.
Verified travelerFlew with British Airways-Sept 2024
Be prepared for a full TSA check in even after having one to get to London.
DavidFlew with British Airways-Mar 2024
6:10 am departure. Got to the airport at 4am along with half of Edinburgh. Truly insane. Like, what does the airport do after 7am? Security looked horrific, but somehow it was efficient (without sacrificing attention to detail); we got through in 15 minutes Staffing was appropriate for volume and facility was adequate size for load. So…get there early. Like, really early. Avoid checking in at airport; precheck bags (or have none), have boarding pass prior to arrival.
Verified travelerFlew with British Airways-Jan 2024
Flying the whole route with BA makes Heathrow T5 very easy. Only one security check was required in Edinburgh. None at Heathrow. This is one benefit of flying BA. We were also able to use the BA lounges which made for more relaxing wait before our flights.
DerekFlew with British Airways-Feb 2024
If you have a second bag... This needs to fit under the seat in front, there isn't space for two overhead

FAQs - booking Europe flights

  • Which is the best airport for flights from Edinburgh to Paris?

    In terms of overall frequency of departures to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) can’t be beat, but Paris Orly (ORY) is actually closer to the French capital than its larger counterpart when driving distance matters. Paris-Beauvais Airport (BVA), on the other hand, is favoured by low-cost airlines including Ryanair, which has a hub there.

  • Which airports are recommended for travel to Southern Europe?

    Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Istanbul SabihaGokcen Airport (SAW) are three of the most popular airports for flights from Edinburgh to Southern Europe. All three offer a high frequency of overall flights including direct service, and you can make connections to other cities in the region for onward travel.

  • Which London airports are recommended for flights from Edinburgh?

    Passengers considering flights from Edinburgh to London should know there is frequent service available courtesy of a few airlines to multiple airports in the UK capital. Ryanair operates regular departures to London Stansted Airport, and you can also fly easyJet non-stop to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or London Luton Airport (LTN), if you prefer. Alternatively, British Airways offers direct flights from Edinburgh to London City Airport (LCY), so you can save time and money on transport options to the city centre.

  • Are there any direct flights from Edinburgh to Cologne?

    For passengers seeking flights from Edinburgh to Cologne, Eurowings offers direct flights to Köln Bonn Airport (CGN), and Lufthansa provides one-stop services via Munich and Frankfurt. You can also get cheap one-stop services via low-cost carrier Ryanair, which offers departures from Edinburgh via Dublin and London Stansted Airport to Cologne.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Edinburgh to Europe?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Edinburgh to Europe.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Edinburgh to Europe?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Edinburgh to Europe is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Edinburgh to Europe?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Edinburgh to Europe with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Edinburgh to Europe?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Edinburgh to Europe up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Edinburgh to Europe

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Edinburgh to Europe? 25% of our users found tickets from Edinburgh to Europe for the following prices or less: Amsterdam £107 one-way - £173 round-trip; Istanbul £362 one-way - £646 round-trip; London £143 one-way - £527 round-trip
  • If you’re looking for cheap flights from Edinburgh to Europe, you should know that low-cost carriers easyJet, Ryanair and Jet2.com collectively fly to more destinations on the continent than all other airlines combined. Such destinations include Alicante, Naples and Krakow.
  • It’s recommended you keep your travel plans fluid to consider airlines offering connections to your destination as a cheaper alternative to flying direct. For instance, Ryanair departures from Edinburgh to Istanbul, connecting at London Stansted Airport (STN), are often cheaper than direct service via Turkish Airlines.
  • Tram service is available from stations at Edinburgh Gateway, Haymarket and Edinburgh Park to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI) and there is ScotRail service out of Edinburgh Waverley Terminal. Bus services include Airlink 100, as well as Skylink 200 and 400 if you prefer.
  • For a few pounds more, you can upgrade to First Class/Business Class and experience travelling like a VIP on flights from Edinburgh to cities in Northern Europe. For instance, Lufthansa and British Airways are two major airlines offering premium service on flights from Edinburgh to Copenhagen Airport (CPH), as well as on departures to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN).
  • Fast-track security passes offer you the most convenient way to escape long queues at airport checkpoints. Passes can be purchased online or at an airport kiosk and the service operates daily from 04:00-20:00. Passengers using Multi-Storey airport parking are automatically eligible, and it’s free for children below the age of two.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Europe

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Edinburgh to Europe? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1569 reviews
7.7Comfort
8.4Crew
7.3Food
7.8Boarding
7.2Entertainment
Airline reviews

The flight was 45 mins late leaving, we sat without a/c for some of this, 2nd Meal was a slice of pizza. Movies were good.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2026
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The flight was 45 mins late leaving, we sat without a/c for some of this, 2nd Meal was a slice of pizza. Movies were good.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

The flight was great, the only reason for middle scores on entertainment and food is that it was a short flight so not included (but snacks were served including alcoholic beverages free of charge). I would definitely recommend KLM.

Was trying to change a flight but told that Canadian and local klm systems do not interact so they could not access my booking. Overall I like klm a lot but if it was important to change flights I would be very frustrated.

KLM is my favourite airline. Never ever let us down.Staff are first class.

Pretty bad. Food was awful. drinks were scarce, as if drinking an extra drink would ruin the airline. attendants were not very helpful. likely Dutch "directedness" (I cannot be bothered). Crammed flight. Entertainment in very minimal dosage. Almost all old movies and series with 1-3 episodes only. Very limited number of options available. Jesus!! it seems you need to bring your own entertainment these days even of flights that are 13 hrs long!! I would and I will avoid in the future!

I travel frequently. The flight was late again... KLM should really try and be on time

The flight itself it was great nice food the crew were very nice and helpful, Checking in from Birmingham wasn't great long queues for bag dropped, And I had my hand luggage case taken away from me even though I requested to have it with me as I had breakables items. I was told I can not because of the length of the flight with no explanation at all no options was given for me to take my fragile items out of my case it was taken away with hold buggage I find the staff member who was checking me in very unpleasant !! Can we please be advise if the rules have changed about the the carry on hand luggage it will be easier to be advise on booking your tickect if we not allowed to take the hand luggage with me. Overall I had a good flight .

I requested wheel chair assistance , it was confirmed via email that inwoood get it but I didn’t get it . The last leg of my trip to Nigeria was the worst.

Boarded and sat on plane for 3.5 hours before taking off, Updates infrequent and no refreshments offered.

I didn't have food, and there was no entertainment as it was a short haul flight, so can't comment on those, The head cabin crew member was addressing the passengers like a telesales person reeling off terms and conditions; we didn't understand a word he was saying. This is the second time this year we have flown with Ryanair, and both times we've had to carry our luggage downstairs to walk to the plane. As were both OAP's this isn't really acceptable. We have another flight booked for September to Lanzarote, so hopefully that will be better.

Smooth journey made good time. The aircraft was littered and did not look very presentable.

Flight was ok until there was a sudden juddering in the plane and a severe sudden loss of height. There were a lot of distressed passengers and not a single word was said by the pilot or crew.

Awful, the plane was on time but Ryan Air chose to use it for another flight that was running late to avoid the 3 hour penalty so our own flight was 1.5 hours late. This meant a 1 am scheduled landing became 2..30 and we missed our car hire which costs us an extra £300 to rebook - bloody shambles

Stuck on run way for 2 hours before takeoff - tractor breakdown

Take off was great but landing is always with a bump.

Miserable staff did not want to be there. Very poor atmosphere boarding. Then just basic flight.

Amazed at huge number of people who hadn’t booked cabin bags with big troller cases and rucksacks, not being stopped, what’s the point in following rules or paying more if you don't have to bother?

The boarding process was fast and easy , but the airport sign was not up on the board, so it was hard to know the correct gate , on the airplane there was NO Snacks and NO water …. Everything needs to be purchase …. It’s not worthy for the price we paid !

I’ve always flew with Ryan, but never again I’ll always fly with easyJet

There was no useful information given regarding the flight back to the UK from Tenerife. This despite the week publicised problems around the EES system and the delays caused to boarding. This aspect of the customer experience could have been much better.

Fast boarding, smooth takeoff and landing. plenty of space in seats. Excellent air-conditioning on a hot day. Perfect experience

Whole way through - far more professional and slick than I expected

Sitting on the last row in between the aisle and a massive person, all people going to the bathroom bumped into me including the flight attendants.

The best budget airline in Europe. Flight was on time, crew friendly and worked hard during flight and were able to meet our needs. Only downside (not the airline's fault), there were no rear steps.

It was transportation nothing more. I will give a positive rating over Ryanair. We missed our Ryanair flight the night before and received rude and unconcerned treatment from the Ryanair customer service. It was late. We were very tired and stressed after doing our best to get to the airport. The so called customer service ladies were completely unconcerned from the start. Aside from that, the flight to London seemed to be their opportunity for advertising. No time to relax as attendants were constantly in the aisle selling. I will never fly Ryanair again!!

Boarding could be better. To get through your gate but to be stood in a corridor for 20 minutes is not great.

Not great! Rude staff in London and the worse baggage reclaim I’ve ever seen. Great staff in flight but doubt I’ll fly with them again

Staff had been really impolite at the boarding area and for both ways charged high extra fees without a reason. For the check-in luggage which was measured 3.5 kg and was confirmed by the stuff to cost 40 € , 60 Euros had been purchased from our credit card. When confronted staff did call us both liars and claimed to never have announced anything. Flight back , when not wanting to press a backpack in a measuring metal instead of hand measuring , staff got angry that one did not follow her order, which was than escalated by the team. Although carrying a baby anyways staff did not offer any help in the unreasonable process and than charged again extra money. Cabine crew has been friendly but this experience LL lead to not booking easy jet at all in the future. Check in process in Edinburgh anyways chaotic,to the family check-in and disabled check-in everybody else was guided for check in process, so people just getting in between each other, not possible to monitor your own stuff.

Great flight, great crew, decent food. Premium Economy was very comfortable. I compare this flight to the one we took on BA from DC to London: Like a different airline. The food was atrocious, the crew aloof, and the cabin not as comfortable. Based on that first flight we said we'd avoid BA, but the return trip changed our minds.

delayed more than an hour with very poor boarding and service

Absolutely the best airline for service and comfort by far! I only wish I could fly with them domestically!

The crew on the flight were not particularly pleasant and fluid restriction was an issue. I was not allowed to fill my water bottle. Crew didn't check on passengers other than meal service.

No WiFi working on either flight. No leg room at all, the seat in front of me left dents in my knees. If I put the tray down, it was so low it was propped up by my knees. (I’m only 182.9 cm) I’m usually cool on planes, but the planes were both hot during taxi and take-off.

we had to walk up stairs to get into the plane--no jetways. Perhaps that's a problem not with the airline but with facilities at Heathrow, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. But it was inconvenient.

On time. Clean. Efficient. Just what is required for the short hop.

No longer a premium carrier and no better than the low cost .

BA have long since lost their way. They are a budget airline without the budget fares. Everything from booking to boarding to flying to arrival is just plain ordinary. I fly BA if the only alternative is Ryanair who are even worse. Otherwise we fly KLM or Lufthansa who are so much better.

Denied boarding passes for connecting flight. Missed connection as a result. Customer services T5 Heathrow airport vile, arrogant people who lied to us and threatened us.

Flight delayed but lack on information at the airport - only knew from looking at flight radar Other people queuing ages before a plane was there as staff not informing them of delays Usual issues with boarding people haphazard What is the point of priority when they don’t stick to it and all held like cattle just before getting on plane

The flight was on time, great value and very helpful crew. This direct flight was the most convenient I ever had coming to Sarajevo over the years. Will definitely use this flight again in the future without hesitation.

Very late to leave, poor communication on expected departure time and when boarding actually started.

Cheap flight but I didn't like the almost one hour delay because of paperwork!!!!

Gate is far at Leeds Bradford Airport. However, as the flight was less than half full, it was calm and not stressful. Great take off and landing. Friendly staff

Boarding was started early and we were lined up in. A glass tunnel on the tarmac we were left standing there for an hour with no information the flight left and arrived 30 mins late

It was great. We arrived a few minutes late but the crew were concert and kind about it. It was a nice smooth fly thanks be to Jesus. I prayed for smooth flight and Yahuwah answered my prayer.

We bought tickets for £30 from kayak but we paid £55 for check in to rayan , they slaught us

Flight was delayed so long we missed our second flight. Entire trip had to be cancelled. Ryanair refused to help us.

After you made us check-in I tried to add a suitcase in the internet and also to get help by chet. Nothing work and we pay 60 pounds at Airport. Comper to Easyjet to do the same, was easy and customer friendly.

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