Cheap flights from Des Moines to Edinburgh from £275

Cheap flights from Des Moines to Edinburgh from £275

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Mon, Aug 10
Des Moines DSMEdinburgh EDI
£275
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Mon, Aug 10
Des Moines DSMEdinburgh EDI
£303
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Mon, Aug 10
Des Moines DSMEdinburgh EDI
£309
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Mon, Aug 10
Des Moines DSMEdinburgh EDI
£326
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Mon, Aug 10 – Sat, Aug 15
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£711
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Mon, Aug 10 – Sat, Aug 15
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£774
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Fri, Aug 7 – Tue, Aug 11
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£789
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Fri, Aug 7 – Tue, Aug 11
Des Moines DSMEdinburgh EDI
£794
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Sat, Aug 8 – Tue, Aug 11
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Thu, Aug 6 – Tue, Aug 11
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How much do flights to Edinburgh cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£275

Cheapest round-trip

£711

Average round-trip

£863

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
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 Des Moines to Edinburgh

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Allegiant AirAAYG4No
Aer LingusEINEINo
RyanairRYRFRNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No

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 Jul
17%
17°C11°C
19 Jul
20°C12°C
Monday
13 Jul
17°C9°C
20 Jul
14%
18°C12°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
13%
18°C10°C
21 Jul
17°C11°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
20°C10°C
22 Jul
22°C9°C
Thursday
16 Jul
21°C10°C
23 Jul
24°C12°C
Friday
17 Jul
23°C12°C
24 Jul
26°C13°C
Saturday
18 Jul
21°C13°C
25 Jul
57%
24°C14°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Allegiant Air, Aer Lingus, Ryanair, easyJet, and JetBlue Airways. Des Moines 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 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, Kirksville Regional, Southeast Iowa Regional, Mason City Municipal, Fort Dodge Regional, Waterloo Regional, Sioux Gateway.
What airports are near Edinburgh?
The main airport in Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport. It is also served by Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow, Newcastle, Aberdeen, Inverness, Glasgow Prestwick, Dundee, Durham Tees Valley.
Which airlines fly between Des Moines and Edinburgh?
Currently, you can fly between Des Moines and Edinburgh with Allegiant Air, Aer Lingus, Ryanair, easyJet, JetBlue Airways.
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, Kirksville Regional, Southeast Iowa Regional, Mason City Municipal, Fort Dodge Regional, Waterloo Regional, 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, Aberdeen, Inverness, Glasgow Prestwick, Dundee, Durham Tees Valley.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Des Moines and Edinburgh depart?
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What time do flights between Des Moines and Edinburgh depart?
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