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Chania CHQEdinburgh EDI

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Chania CHQEdinburgh EDI

£77
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Heraklion HEREdinburgh EDI

£92
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Heraklion HEREdinburgh EDI

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Heraklion HEREdinburgh EDI

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Heraklion HEREdinburgh EDI

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Chania CHQEdinburgh EDI

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Chania CHQEdinburgh EDI

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Chania CHQEdinburgh EDI

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Chania CHQEdinburgh EDI

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Chania CHQEdinburgh EDI

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Chania CHQEdinburgh EDI

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Getting from Edinburgh Airport to the city center

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.

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
Santorini (Thira) National
Arrive to
Edinburgh Airport
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
3150 km
Worth visiting
Bamburgh Castle - Ben Nevis - Edinburgh Castle - Edinburgh Royal Mile - Glencoe - Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum - Stirling

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Crete to Edinburgh in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 21.09Tue 22.09Wed 23.09Thu 24.09Fri 25.09Sat 26.09Sun 27.09
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---11------1---
Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Thursday 2 flights
AirlineMon 28.09Tue 29.09Wed 30.09Thu 01.10Fri 02.10Sat 03.10Sun 04.10
1------2---------
---11------1---
Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Thursday 2 flights
AirlineMon 05.10Tue 06.10Wed 07.10Thu 08.10Fri 09.10Sat 10.10Sun 11.10
1------2---------
---11------1---
Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Thursday 2 flights
AirlineMon 12.10Tue 13.10Wed 14.10Thu 15.10Fri 16.10Sat 17.10Sun 18.10
1------2---------
---11------1---
Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Thursday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Crete to Edinburgh

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes
Jet2EXSLSNo
AegeanAEEA3No
SKY expressSEHGQNo

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
264
days per year
Snow days
8
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
27 Sep
81%
14°C10°C
4 Oct
18%
15°C10°C
Monday
28 Sep
11%
15°C8°C
5 Oct
13%
13°C8°C
Tuesday
29 Sep
20%
16°C8°C
6 Oct
14%
15°C8°C
Wednesday
30 Sep
53%
18°C12°C
7 Oct
16%
15°C12°C
Thursday
1 Oct
18%
16°C10°C
8 Oct
17%
16°C10°C
Friday
2 Oct
61%
15°C10°C
9 Oct
21%
14°C9°C
Saturday
3 Oct
32%
16°C10°C
10 Oct
21%
12°C8°C

Travel tips & how to get from Crete to Edinburgh

The cheapest price of a one-way ticket from Crete to Edinburgh is £74. Round trip fares cost between £169 at the lowest and £257 at most.
Travelers usually depart from Santorini (Thira) National, Heraklion International, Chania International, or Sitia Public when they travel from Crete to Edinburgh. The distance between Crete and Edinburgh is 3150 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2, Aegean, and SKY express. Crete 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.

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