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

• Earliest: departs at 06:30 and lands at 09:41
• Latest: departs at 21:45 and lands at 00:56.

The flight takes about 3h 11m.

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

A direct flight from Rome to Edinburgh takes 3h 11m, covering 1,201 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 Rome to Edinburgh range from £130 to £238, with an average of £176 over the past 12 months. Anything below £130 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 10% above the £176 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at £168 return and stopover options via London Stansted (STN) at £161.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £23–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-way fares from Rome to Edinburgh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £26, which is 77% below the typical average for this route.

Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging £33 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Budget

Flights from Rome to Edinburgh may depart from several airports in Rome area, including Rome Ciampino (CIA) and Rome Fiumicino (FCO). Flights usually arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI).

Evening 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 Rome to Edinburgh route, 23% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 50m.

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

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 48% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 8% of one-stop connections
• London Stansted (STN) – 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Rome to Edinburgh. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £168 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £215, a difference of £48.

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

2 airlines operate flights between Rome and Edinburgh. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Ryanair
• Jet2

Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 17m, compared to 5h 30m via London Heathrow (LHR) and 6h 30m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Edinburgh is 1 hour behind Rome (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 Rome to Edinburgh flights:

• 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:

• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Jet2: a cabin bag in Economy class class
• Ryanair: a cabin bag in Economy class class

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