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2 stops
Thu, Mar 5
Dubai SHJEdinburgh EDI

£129
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Wed, Mar 4
Dubai SHJEdinburgh EDI

£138
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2 stops
Sat, Mar 7
Dubai SHJEdinburgh EDI

£149
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2 stops
Wed, Mar 4
Dubai DXBEdinburgh EDI

£151
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2 stops
Wed, Mar 4
Dubai SHJEdinburgh EDI

£153
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Tue, Mar 3
Dubai DXBEdinburgh EDI

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2 stops
Wed, Mar 4 – Sat, Mar 7
Dubai SHJEdinburgh EDI

£280
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2 stops
Wed, Mar 4 – Sat, Mar 7
Dubai SHJEdinburgh EDI

£292
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2 stops
Wed, Mar 4 – Sat, Mar 7
Dubai DXBEdinburgh EDI

£298
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1 stop
Tue, Mar 3 – Sat, Mar 7
Dubai DXBEdinburgh EDI

£301
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1 stop
Tue, Mar 3 – Sun, Mar 8
Dubai DXBEdinburgh EDI

£312
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Dubai DXBEdinburgh 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
Dubai International
Arrive to
Edinburgh Airport
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
5783 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 Dubai to Edinburgh in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 02.02Tue 03.02Wed 04.02Thu 05.02Fri 06.02Sat 07.02Sun 08.02
1------1------1
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 09.02Tue 10.02Wed 11.02Thu 12.02Fri 13.02Sat 14.02Sun 15.02
11111---1
Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 16.02Tue 17.02Wed 18.02Thu 19.02Fri 20.02Sat 21.02Sun 22.02
111---111
Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 23.02Tue 24.02Wed 25.02Thu 26.02Fri 27.02Sat 28.02Sun 01.03
---1---1111
Weekly flights: 5 totalDaily flights: 0.71 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Dubai to Edinburgh

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
PegasusPGTPCNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes
Air ArabiaABYG9No
Wizz AirWZZW6No

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
Travelers usually depart from Dubai International, Sharjah International, Dubai Bus Station, or Al Maktoum International when they travel from Dubai to Edinburgh. The distance between Dubai and Edinburgh is 5783 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, Pegasus, easyJet, Air Arabia, and Wizz Air. Dubai 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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