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

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 07:50
• Latest: departs at 22:50 and lands at 00:40.

The flight takes about 1h 50m.

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

A direct flight from Paris to Edinburgh takes 1h 50m, covering 545 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Paris to Edinburgh range from £102 to £212, with an average of £146 over the past 12 months. Anything below £102 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 8% above the £146 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £130 return via Oslo Gardermoen (OSL), compared with £147 for direct.

Air France is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while easyJet has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Paris to Edinburgh flights are:

• Air France: 80% on time
• easyJet: 71% on time
• Ryanair: 69% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 75% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £16–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Paris to Edinburgh flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, Afternoon flights for 17%, and Evening flights for 16%.

One-way fares from Paris to Edinburgh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £47, which is 47% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flights from Paris to Edinburgh may depart from several airports in Paris area, including Paris Beauvais-Tille (BVA), Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Paris-Le Bourget (LBG) and Paris Orly (ORY). Flights usually arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

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 Paris to Edinburgh route, 25% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 45m.

One-stop flights from Paris to Edinburgh most commonly connect through:

• London Heathrow (LHR) – 49% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) – 24% of one-stop connections
• London Luton (LTN) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Berlin Brandenburg (BER) – 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Paris to Edinburgh. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £141 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £155, a difference of £14.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between Paris and Edinburgh. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• easyJet
• Air France
• Transavia France
• Ryanair

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 28m, compared to 4h 44m via London Heathrow (LHR) and 5h 10m via Zurich (ZRH).

Edinburgh is 1 hour behind Paris (British Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Edinburgh are Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, Edinburgh Castle, and Usher Hall. These are among the most viewed places in Edinburgh on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Paris to Edinburgh flights:

• easyJet: offers free seat selection
• Air France: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Ryanair: 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
• Air France: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

You can access Paris Orly Airport easily by public transport. The RER B (Réseau Express Régional B), a commuter rail line, runs from the city centre to Orly Airport via Gare du Nord, Saint-Michael-Notre-Dame, and Denfert-Rochereau. From Denfert-Rochereau, you can connect to Orly Airport with the OrlyBus, an express bus service. Alternatively, if you continue on the RER B for an extra stop, you can get to the airport with OrlyVal, a free shuttle that connects the station with airport terminals 1, 2, and 4.

You can access Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport by taxi or public transport. You can book your taxi online with either Alpha Taxis or G7, which can take you directly to your terminal. Public transport options include the Airport Roissy Bus, Bus 350, Bus 351, or the train line RER B. The Roissy Bus is an express service departing from Opera and Gare du Nord and is the fastest route to all three terminals.

If you arrive in Edinburgh late in the evening, you may consider staying at an airport hotel. For example, the Hampton by Hilton hotel is steps away from the arrival terminal and includes free wifi and breakfast. Another option is The Doubletree by Hilton, which you can get to with a 2min airport shuttle. The Doubletree provides meeting rooms, a pool, a spa, and a fitness room.

You have several choices to get to the city from the airport. The Airlink 100 bus offers direct transport to the city centre, while the Skylinkbusses connect you to places all over Edinburgh (north, south, and west) with lines 200, 300, and 400. Another option is the tram. It runs through the centre of Edinburgh and departs every 7min between 07:00 and 19:00 and every 15min at earlier and later times. Finally, if you want to travel by train, you can get to the central stations like Haymarket, Edinburgh Park Central, and Edinburgh Gateway.