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How much do flights to Edinburgh cost?
Getting from Edinburgh Airport to the city center
Fastest options: Airlink 100 express bus and tram. Best value: Lothian Buses and tram.
Transport Option | Typical time | Typical cost | Frequency | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
30-35 min | £7 – £7.50; single fare; return available | every 7–10 min (traffic dependent) | direct to Princes Street | |
25-35 min | £5.50 – £6; single fare; return available | every 10 min (traffic dependent) | Waverley Station direct | |
35-50 min | £2 – £2.20; standard bus fare | every 15–20 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
20-40 min | £25 – £40; metered; varies by traffic | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door with luggage | |
20-40 min | £18 – £35; varies with demand | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | app-based convenience | |
20-35 min | £40 – £70; pre-booked; fixed price | pre-booked (traffic dependent) | groups and families | |
20-40 min | £30 – £80; per day; varies by provider | on-demand (traffic dependent) | exploring Scotland |
Notes:
- Prices in GBP; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- The Edinburgh Tram runs directly from the airport to York Place via Haymarket and Princes Street.
- Airlink 100 operates 24 hours with reduced night service; Skylink buses offer cheaper fares with more stops.
- Taxis are metered; ride-hailing prices vary with demand. Road traffic can significantly affect journey times.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to Edinburgh
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Chicago to Edinburgh in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 10.08 | Tue 11.08 | Wed 12.08 | Thu 13.08 | Fri 14.08 | Sat 15.08 | Sun 16.08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 14 total | Daily flights: 2 average | Most flights: Monday 1 flights |
| Airline | Mon 17.08 | Tue 18.08 | Wed 19.08 | Thu 20.08 | Fri 21.08 | Sat 22.08 | Sun 23.08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 15 total | Daily flights: 2.14 average | Most flights: Tuesday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 24.08 | Tue 25.08 | Wed 26.08 | Thu 27.08 | Fri 28.08 | Sat 29.08 | Sun 30.08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1 | 1 | --- | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 13 total | Daily flights: 1.86 average | Most flights: Monday 1 flights |
| Airline | Mon 31.08 | Tue 01.09 | Wed 02.09 | Thu 03.09 | Fri 04.09 | Sat 05.09 | Sun 06.09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | --- | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 14 total | Daily flights: 2 average | Most flights: Sunday 2 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Chicago to Edinburgh
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryanair | RYR | FR | No |
| Aer Lingus | EIN | EI | No |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | KLM | KL | No |
| JetBlue Airways | JBU | B6 | No |
| Air France | AFR | AF | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Edinburgh
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 5°C | 1°C |
| February | 6°C | 2°C |
| March | 8°C | 2°C |
| April | 11°C | 3°C |
| May | 13°C | 6°C |
| June | 16°C | 8°C |
| July | 18°C | 10°C |
| August | 17°C | 10°C |
| September | 15°C | 9°C |
| October | 12°C | 7°C |
| November | 8°C | 4°C |
| December | 6°C | 2°C |
14 day forecast
Edinburgh travel tips
Take an umbrella and a warm sweater to Edinburgh
Edinburgh often has bad weather. The proximity of the sea often causes fog (haar in Scottish) and cool winds. It's never really hot in Edinburgh: the average air temperature in July is +18 Celsius, +12 Celsius in October, +6 Celsius in November, and +10 Celsius in April. Sunny days are rather rare in Edinburgh, so be sure to take an umbrella and some warm clothes with you.
Prefer pubs to regular restaurants in Edinburgh
Scotland is primarily about pubs. You can either drink a glass of beer in them or have a tasty and cheap lunch. The average price for the main course in pubs is £6-8 (€7-9). The portions are very large and flavoured with real Scottish culinary culture.
Enjoy paintings by Rubens and Monet at the Scottish National Gallery in Edinburgh
The Scottish National Gallery is not inferior to many European museums and contains many paintings by Rubens, Santi, Monet, and Van Gogh. Moreover, the entrance to the museum is free any day of the week! Another place for art lovers is the Scottish Portrait Gallery, where you can admire self-portraits of famous artists and exhibitions of photographers.
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