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3 stops
Sat, Feb 21
Cincinnati CVGEdinburgh EDI
£184
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Sat, Feb 21
Cincinnati CVGEdinburgh EDI
£198
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Sun, Feb 22
Cincinnati CVGEdinburgh EDI
£199
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Sat, Feb 21
Cincinnati CVGEdinburgh EDI
£205
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Sun, Feb 22
Cincinnati CVGEdinburgh EDI
£221
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Tue, Feb 17
Cincinnati CVGEdinburgh EDI
£263
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£433
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Sat, Feb 21 – Sat, Feb 28
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Cincinnati CVGEdinburgh EDI
£450
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Cincinnati CVGEdinburgh EDI
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How much do flights to Edinburgh cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£184

Cheapest round-trip

£433

Average round-trip

£574

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Frontier Airlines

Getting from Edinburgh Airport to the city center

Fastest options: Airlink 100 express bus and tram. Best value: Lothian Buses and tram.

Edinburgh is served by Edinburgh Airport (EDI), located 13 km west of the city center. A variety of airport transfers to city center destinations are available, including tram, express bus, local bus, taxi, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. The Edinburgh Tram provides a direct link to the city center and connects to the main railway station. Journey times and costs vary depending on the transport option, time of day, and traffic conditions.

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)

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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

Depart from
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International
Arrive to
Edinburgh Airport
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Bamburgh Castle - Ben Nevis - Edinburgh Castle - Edinburgh Royal Mile - Glencoe - Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum - Stirling

Check-in for a flight from Cincinnati to Edinburgh

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
RyanairRYRFRNo
Aer LingusEINEINo
Spirit AirlinesNKSNKNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Edinburgh

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January5°C1°C
February6°C2°C
March8°C2°C
April11°C3°C
May13°C6°C
June16°C8°C
July18°C10°C
August17°C10°C
September15°C9°C
October12°C7°C
November8°C4°C
December6°C2°C
Hottest Month
18°C
July
Coldest month
1°C
January
Sunny days
262
days per year
Snow days
6
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
8 Feb
96%
8°C5°C
15 Feb
89%
2°C0°C
Monday
9 Feb
89%
7°C3°C
16 Feb
71%
4°C0°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
88%
8°C6°C
17 Feb
86%
4°C-1°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
89%
8°C6°C
18 Feb
85%
1°C-1°C
Thursday
12 Feb
87%
8°C5°C
19 Feb
82%
2°C-4°C
Friday
13 Feb
87%
3°C2°C
20 Feb
4°C-4°C
Saturday
14 Feb
4°C-1°C
21 Feb
8°C5°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Frontier Airlines, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, Spirit Airlines, and easyJet. Cincinnati and Edinburgh have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Edinburgh, consider visiting Bamburgh Castle, Ben Nevis, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Royal Mile, Glencoe, Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, and Stirling.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Cincinnati?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cincinnati and London, Orlando, New York, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, Las Vegas, Miami, Cancún, San José, Dallas, Medellín, Denver, Phoenix, Charleston, Mexico City, Los Angeles, Houston, San Francisco, Paris, Toronto.
What are the most popular routes to and from Edinburgh?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Edinburgh and London, Belfast, Bournemouth, Dublin, Athens, Istanbul, Tirana, Düsseldorf, Barcelona, Copenhagen, Marrakesh, Prague, Paris, Madrid, Bucharest, Warsaw, Chișinău, Tel Aviv, New York, Newquay.
Which airports are there in Cincinnati?
Cincinnati is mainly served by Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International. But there are other airports nearby, including Cincinnati Municipal Lunken.
What airports are near Cincinnati?
The main airport in Cincinnati is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International. It is also served by Indianapolis International, John Glenn Columbus International, Louisville International, Blue Grass, Fort Wayne International, Rickenbacker International, Dayton International, Tri-State.
What airports are near Edinburgh?
The main airport in Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport. It is also served by Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow, Newcastle, Glasgow Prestwick, Aberdeen, Inverness, Durham Tees Valley, Dundee.
Which airlines fly between Cincinnati and Edinburgh?
Currently, you can fly between Cincinnati and Edinburgh with Frontier Airlines, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, Spirit Airlines, easyJet.
When’s the best time to travel between Cincinnati and Edinburgh?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Cincinnati and Edinburgh, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Cincinnati and Edinburgh?
Traveling between Cincinnati and Edinburgh, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Cincinnati?
There are a number of airports in and around Cincinnati. The main one is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International and other nearby airports include Indianapolis International, John Glenn Columbus International, Louisville International, Blue Grass, Fort Wayne International, Rickenbacker International, Dayton International, Tri-State
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