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3 stops
Sun, May 3
Columbus CMHEdinburgh EDI
£263
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Thu, Apr 30
Columbus CMHEdinburgh EDI
£294
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3 stops
Mon, May 4
Columbus CMHEdinburgh EDI
£350
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2 stops
Thu, Apr 30
Columbus CMHEdinburgh EDI
£356
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2 stops
Fri, May 1
Columbus CMHEdinburgh EDI
£356
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2 stops
Mon, May 4
Columbus CMHEdinburgh EDI
£391
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3 stops
Sun, May 3 – Sat, May 9
Columbus CMHEdinburgh EDI
£551
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Mon, May 4 – Sat, May 9
Columbus CMHEdinburgh EDI
£638
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2 stops
Mon, May 4 – Sat, May 9
Columbus CMHEdinburgh EDI
£671
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Mon, May 4 – Sat, May 9
Columbus CMHEdinburgh EDI
£688
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Wed, Apr 29 – Mon, May 4
Columbus CMHEdinburgh EDI
£910
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How much do flights to Edinburgh cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£263

Cheapest round-trip

£551

Average round-trip

£815

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Spirit 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
John Glenn Columbus 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 Columbus to Edinburgh

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Spirit AirlinesNKSNKNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes
RyanairRYRFRNo
KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLMKLNo
Aer LingusEINEINo

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
8
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Apr
91%
10°C5°C
19 Apr
76%
12°C8°C
Monday
13 Apr
86%
10°C2°C
20 Apr
79%
12°C6°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
51%
13°C2°C
21 Apr
85%
11°C6°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
87%
14°C8°C
22 Apr
12°C7°C
Thursday
16 Apr
88%
14°C8°C
23 Apr
13°C5°C
Friday
17 Apr
81%
14°C8°C
24 Apr
16°C6°C
Saturday
18 Apr
89%
12°C9°C
25 Apr
88%
10°C7°C
Travelers usually depart from John Glenn Columbus International, or Rickenbacker International when they travel from Columbus to Edinburgh. The most popular airlines for this route are Spirit Airlines, easyJet, Ryanair, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, and Aer Lingus. Columbus 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 Columbus?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Columbus and London, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Glasgow, New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Toronto, Istanbul, Medellín, São Paulo, Tampa, Fort Myers, Dallas, Charleston, Lima, Chicago, Seattle, Houston, Madrid.
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 Columbus?
Columbus is mainly served by John Glenn Columbus International. But there are other airports nearby, including Rickenbacker International, Columbus Air Force Base.
What airports are near Columbus?
The main airport in Columbus is John Glenn Columbus International. It is also served by Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, Cleveland Hopkins International, Pittsburgh International, Akron–Canton, Fort Wayne International, Yeager, Dayton International, Toledo Express, Tri-State, North Central West Virginia.
What airports are near Edinburgh?
The main airport in Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport. It is also served by Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow, Newcastle, Inverness, Glasgow Prestwick, Aberdeen, Durham Tees Valley, Dundee.
Which airlines fly between Columbus and Edinburgh?
Currently, you can fly between Columbus and Edinburgh with Spirit Airlines, easyJet, Ryanair, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Aer Lingus.
When’s the best time to travel between Columbus and Edinburgh?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Columbus 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 Columbus and Edinburgh?
Traveling between Columbus 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 Columbus?
There are a number of airports in and around Columbus. The main one is John Glenn Columbus International and other nearby airports include Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, Cleveland Hopkins International, Pittsburgh International, Akron–Canton, Fort Wayne International, Yeager, Dayton International, Toledo Express, Tri-State, North Central West Virginia
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