Cheap flights from Des Moines to Edinburgh from £327

Cheap flights from Des Moines to Edinburgh from £327

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3 stops
Fri, Jun 12
Des Moines DSMEdinburgh EDI
£327
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Fri, Jun 12
Des Moines DSMEdinburgh EDI
£329
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3 stops
Thu, Jun 11
Des Moines DSMEdinburgh EDI
£382
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2 stops
Thu, Jun 11
Des Moines DSMEdinburgh EDI
£404
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3 stops
Mon, Jun 15
Des Moines DSMEdinburgh EDI
£407
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Mon, Jun 15
Des Moines DSMEdinburgh EDI
£426
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Fri, Jun 12 – Thu, Jun 18
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£712
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Fri, Jun 12 – Thu, Jun 18
Des Moines DSMEdinburgh EDI
£726
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Fri, Jun 12 – Thu, Jun 18
Des Moines DSMEdinburgh EDI
£728
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2 stops
Fri, Jun 12 – Thu, Jun 18
Des Moines DSMEdinburgh EDI
£737
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Fri, Jun 12 – Wed, Jun 17
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£842
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Fri, Jun 12 – Wed, Jun 17
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How much do flights to Edinburgh cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£327

Cheapest round-trip

£712

Average round-trip

£840

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Allegiant Air

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
Des Moines International
Arrive to
Edinburgh Airport
Average flights per week
275
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 Des Moines to Edinburgh

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Allegiant AirAAYG4No
RyanairRYRFRNo
Aer LingusEINEINo
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
WestJetWJAWSNo

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
24 May
21°C11°C
31 May
24°C13°C
Monday
25 May
22°C9°C
1 Jun
20°C13°C
Tuesday
26 May
20°C10°C
2 Jun
75%
16°C12°C
Wednesday
27 May
16°C9°C
3 Jun
88%
14°C9°C
Thursday
28 May
19°C8°C
4 Jun
88%
13°C9°C
Friday
29 May
26°C12°C
5 Jun
85%
13°C5°C
Saturday
30 May
23°C13°C
6 Jun
86%
12°C10°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Allegiant Air, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, JetBlue Airways, and WestJet. Des Moines and Edinburgh have 275 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 Des Moines?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Des Moines and Las Vegas, Nashville, Phoenix, Istanbul, Austin, Santa Ana, Orlando, Guadalajara, Tampa, Houston, Sarasota, Shanghai, Winnipeg, Montreal, Kathmandu, Punta Gorda, Malé, Boston, Monrovia, Mexico City.
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.
What airports are near Des Moines?
The main airport in Des Moines is Des Moines International. It is also served by Des Moines International, Eppley Airfield, The Eastern Iowa, Southeast Iowa Regional, Kirksville Regional, Fort Dodge Regional, Waterloo Regional, Mason City Municipal, Sioux Gateway.
What airports are near Edinburgh?
The main airport in Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport. It is also served by Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow, Newcastle, Inverness, Aberdeen, Glasgow Prestwick, Durham Tees Valley, Dundee.
Which airlines fly between Des Moines and Edinburgh?
Currently, you can fly between Des Moines and Edinburgh with Allegiant Air, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, JetBlue Airways, WestJet.
When’s the best time to travel between Des Moines and Edinburgh?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Des Moines 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 Des Moines and Edinburgh?
Traveling between Des Moines 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 Des Moines?
There are a number of airports in and around Des Moines. The main one is Des Moines International and other nearby airports include Des Moines International, Eppley Airfield, The Eastern Iowa, Southeast Iowa Regional, Kirksville Regional, Fort Dodge Regional, Waterloo Regional, Mason City Municipal, Sioux Gateway
How many airports are there near Edinburgh?
There are a number of airports in and around Edinburgh. The main one is Edinburgh Airport and other nearby airports include Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow, Newcastle, Inverness, Aberdeen, Glasgow Prestwick, Durham Tees Valley, Dundee.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Des Moines and Edinburgh depart?
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