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Cheapest return flight
£104
Typical prices: £218-£287
easyJet
Fri 19/10Mon 22/10
SOU - EDI • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£163
Typical prices: £222-£289
Loganair
Sat 24/11Tue 27/11
SOU - EDI • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Loganair. Average duration is 1h 45m
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 24 weeks in advance save around 35% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 9% price drop
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Top stopover airports
Cheapest • Avg £138 (return)
Shortest trip • 4h 08m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Southampton to Edinburgh (SOU-EDI)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Southampton to Edinburgh

Mon, 19 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct
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12:25 - 22:15SOU  Southampton Eastleigh-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
9h 50m1 stop Belfast Intl
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22:25 - 14:50EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-SOU Southampton Eastleigh
16h 25m1 stop Belfast Intl
£104easyJet
Sat, 10 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct
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12:15 - 09:20SOU  Southampton Eastleigh-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
21h 05m1 stop Belfast Intl
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07:05 - 12:05EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-SOU Southampton Eastleigh
5h 00m1 stop Belfast Intl
£106easyJet
Sat, 10 Oct - Mon, 12 Oct
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12:15 - 09:20SOU  Southampton Eastleigh-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
21h 05m1 stop Belfast Intl
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06:40 - 11:50EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-SOU Southampton Eastleigh
5h 10m1 stop Belfast Intl
£110easyJet
Wed, 14 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:55 - 12:30SOU  Southampton Eastleigh-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
3h 35m1 stop Belfast City
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08:15 - 11:45EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-SOU Southampton Eastleigh
3h 30m1 stop Belfast Intl
£119Multiple Airlines
Wed, 14 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct
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08:55 - 12:30SOU  Southampton Eastleigh-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
3h 35m1 stop Belfast City
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:00 - 11:45EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-SOU Southampton Eastleigh
4h 45m1 stop Belfast Intl
£126Multiple Airlines
Tue, 13 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:55 - 17:50SOU  Southampton Eastleigh-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
8h 55m1 stop Belfast City
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:00 - 11:45EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-SOU Southampton Eastleigh
4h 45m1 stop Belfast Intl
£126Multiple Airlines
Tue, 24 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov
Loganair Logo
19:55 - 21:40SOU  Southampton Eastleigh-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
1h 45mdirect
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06:35 - 08:25EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-SOU Southampton Eastleigh
1h 50mdirect
£163Loganair
Tue, 27 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov
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19:55 - 21:40SOU  Southampton Eastleigh-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
1h 45mdirect
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06:35 - 08:25EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-SOU Southampton Eastleigh
1h 50mdirect
£200Loganair
Tue, 24 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov
British Airways Logo
19:55 - 21:40SOU  Southampton Eastleigh-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
1h 45mdirect
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06:35 - 08:25EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-SOU Southampton Eastleigh
1h 50mdirect
£216British Airways
Tue, 27 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov
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19:55 - 21:40SOU  Southampton Eastleigh-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
1h 45mdirect
British Airways Logo
06:35 - 08:25EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-SOU Southampton Eastleigh
1h 50mdirect
£270British Airways
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Southampton to Edinburgh flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Southampton to Edinburgh with more confidence.

How much is a return flight from Southampton to Edinburgh?

Return flights from Southampton to Edinburgh start at £104. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from £218 to £287. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £104 on easyJet.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Southampton to Edinburgh?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Southampton to Edinburgh and is 4% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 8% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

•August is the cheapest month to fly from Southampton to Edinburgh at £225 return.
•September (£282) and February (£280) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 25% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Southampton to Edinburgh the cheapest?

Flights from Southampton to Edinburgh are cheapest 24 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 35% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Southampton to Edinburgh

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Tara Craig

Tara Craig

Expert on Loganair

Tara Craig has been a journalist for 17 years, focusing on aviation for more than a decade. She has covered everything from how airports accommodate disabled passengers to the emergence of electric air taxis. Tara is constantly travelling and finds it hard to stop noticing things – good and bad – about the air travel experience.

Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Expert on British Airways

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

Key details for Southampton to Edinburgh flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

£59
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 14% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (14% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Southampton to Edinburgh

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Your Southampton to Edinburgh flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Southampton to Edinburgh?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 08:30 and lands at 10:15
    • Latest: departs at 20:50 and lands at 22:35.

    The flight takes about 1h 45m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Southampton to Edinburgh?

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

  • How long is a flight from Southampton to Edinburgh?

    A direct flight from Southampton to Edinburgh takes 1h 45m, covering 355 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Southampton to Edinburgh?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Southampton to Edinburgh flight?

    Return flights from Southampton to Edinburgh range from £218 to £287, with an average of £246 over the past 12 months. Anything below £218 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Southampton to Edinburgh flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 38% above the route average of £246. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Southampton to Edinburgh?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £138 return via Belfast Intl (BFS), compared with £250 for direct.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Southampton to Edinburgh?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £20–£20 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Southampton to Edinburgh?

    The ATR 72-201 / 202 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Loganair and British Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Southampton to Edinburgh spread across the day?

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

  • Have flight prices from Southampton to Edinburgh changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £104 to £646. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Southampton to Edinburgh looking right now?

    One-way fares from Southampton to Edinburgh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £85, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI)?

    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

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Southampton to Edinburgh?

    Flights from Southampton to Edinburgh usually depart from Southampton Eastleigh (SOU) and arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Southampton to Edinburgh pass through?

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

    • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 46% of one-stop connections
    • Belfast Intl (BFS) – 41% of one-stop connections
    • Belfast City (BHD) – 5% of one-stop connections
    • Dublin (DUB) – 5% of one-stop connections

    Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Southampton to Edinburgh?

    On the Southampton to Edinburgh route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 12%. Saturday is the cheapest day at £237 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £267 – a £30 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • Which airlines are available on the route from Southampton to Edinburgh?

    Only Loganair operates flights between Southampton and Edinburgh.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Southampton to Edinburgh?

    Flying via Belfast City (BHD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 08m, compared to 5h 04m via London Heathrow (LHR) and 5h 06m via Dublin (DUB).

  • What popular places can I visit in Edinburgh?

    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.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Southampton to Edinburgh flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Loganair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • British Airways: 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.

  • How can I get from Edinburgh Airport to the city centre?

    It’s easy to travel from the airport to the city centre, with there being several options available. Take the tram, which takes around 30 minutes in total and departs regularly between the early morning and late evening. Alternatively, you can drive there in a similar time, via the A8 towards Edinburgh. You can also get the Airlink 100 bus, which takes in the region of 40 minutes.

  • Which hotels are at Southampton Airport?

    If you’ve got an early flight to catch, you can stay at hotels near Southampton Airport, so you’re not in a rush before your flight. Ellington Lodge at The Concorde is one such hotel, which is about a 3 minute drive from the terminal building.

  • What special assistance is available at Edinburgh Airport?

    When landing at Edinburgh Airport, you’ll be pleased to know that special assistance is available for anyone requiring it. If you request a lanyard, the staff at the airport will recognise you need additional help. Staff can help you from the plane through to the arrivals lounge, including assisting you with baggage claim. If you have a hearing impairment, you can use SignLive, which provides on-demand video remote interpreting at the airport.

  • When I arrive at Edinburgh Airport, can I fast track through passport control?

    You can speed up your journey through passport control by using the fastTRACK service. This is available to passengers that are 18 years of age and older. Upon arrival, just hop into the fastTRACK lane; the rest is easy.

Your guide to booking Southampton to Edinburgh flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average £237 – about £30 less than Sunday (11% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 24 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 35% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Southampton to Edinburgh trip for August. Fares historically average £225 return in that month – typically £57 less than the most expensive month, which is September (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Belfast Intl Airport (BFS) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages £138 return on this route – about £111 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport.
    - Moxy Edinburgh Airport
    - DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh Airport
    - Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Airport by IHG
  • Put your feet up before you fly, at The Spitfire Lounge in Southampton Airport (SOU). At the lounge, where you can enjoy benefits such as a range of food and drinks, quiet spaces and free wi-fi.
  • From Edinburgh Airport (EDI), it’s easy to travel to nearby cities. You can get to Livingston, Falkirk or Dunfermline in about 25 minutes by car, meaning the airport provides you with great access to other parts of the country as well as the city centre.
  • Southampton Airport is very easy to reach from the centre of the city, with South Western Railway completing the journey in about 7 minutes. If you’re driving, it takes a little bit longer at around 13 minutes, via the A335.
  • If you’re travelling with a mobility issue, you can request assistance at Southampton Airport before your departure. It is suggested you call the airline that you’re flying with at least 48 hours before you depart, so they can ensure a member of staff is on hand to help upon your arrival.
  • If you’re in a hurry, you can opt for the fast-track service at Southampton Airport security. You’ll need to purchase your fast-track ticket before you get to the airport, for a fee of around £4; this will let you pass through security in around 5 minutes.
  • If you are travelling with your baby at Southampton Airport, you can make use of the baby-care rooms, which can be found on the main concourse.

Prefer to fly direct from Southampton to Edinburgh?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Southampton Eastleigh Airport to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Southampton Eastleigh to Edinburgh Turnhouse

Monday

Loganair

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Tuesday

Loganair

Loganair

Wednesday

Loganair

Loganair

Thursday

Loganair

Loganair

Friday

Loganair

Loganair

Saturday

Loganair

Loganair

Sunday

Loganair

Loganair

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Direct returns

Edinburgh Turnhouse to Southampton Eastleigh

Monday

Loganair

Loganair

Tuesday

Loganair

Loganair

Wednesday

Loganair

Loganair

Thursday

Loganair

Loganair

Friday

Loganair

Loganair

Saturday

Loganair

Loganair

Sunday

Loganair

Loganair

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