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How much do flights to Edinburgh cost?
Getting from Edinburgh Airport to the city center
Fastest options: Airlink 100 express bus and tram. Best value: Lothian Buses and tram.
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) | exploring Scotland |
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
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Istanbul to Edinburgh in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 06.04 | Tue 07.04 | Wed 08.04 | Thu 09.04 | Fri 10.04 | Sat 11.04 | Sun 12.04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 18 total | Daily flights: 2.57 average | Most flights: Saturday 3 flights |
| Airline | Mon 13.04 | Tue 14.04 | Wed 15.04 | Thu 16.04 | Fri 17.04 | Sat 18.04 | Sun 19.04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 17 total | Daily flights: 2.43 average | Most flights: Monday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 20.04 | Tue 21.04 | Wed 22.04 | Thu 23.04 | Fri 24.04 | Sat 25.04 | Sun 26.04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 17 total | Daily flights: 2.43 average | Most flights: Monday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 27.04 | Tue 28.04 | Wed 29.04 | Thu 30.04 | Fri 01.05 | Sat 02.05 | Sun 03.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 17 total | Daily flights: 2.43 average | Most flights: Monday 2 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Istanbul to Edinburgh
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pegasus | PGT | PC | No |
| easyJet | EZY | U2 | Yes |
| Ryanair | RYR | FR | No |
| Turkish Airlines | THY | TK | No |
| Wizz Air | WZZ | W6 | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Edinburgh
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 5°C | 1°C |
| February | 6°C | 2°C |
| March | 8°C | 2°C |
| April | 11°C | 3°C |
| May | 13°C | 6°C |
| June | 16°C | 8°C |
| July | 18°C | 10°C |
| August | 17°C | 10°C |
| September | 15°C | 9°C |
| October | 12°C | 7°C |
| November | 8°C | 4°C |
| December | 6°C | 2°C |
14 day forecast
Edinburgh travel tips
If you are coming to Edinburgh in the summer, make sure you have booked your accommodation in advance
During the summer, Edinburgh hosts two major festivals, the International Festival and the Fringe. During this period, the cost of hotels and apartments in Edinburgh rises dramatically. In addition, many hotels are completely sold out. Therefore, if you are travelling to Edinburgh in the summer, book your accommodation in advance.
Learn how Scotch whiskey is made at The Scotch Whiskey Heritage Center in Edinburgh
Scotland is the birthplace of Scotch whiskey. When you are in Edinburgh, take a few hours to visit The Scotch Whiskey Heritage Center, which is at the top of the Royal Mile. Here you can sign up for a tour, learn about the history of whiskey and distillation methods, as well as taste the best whiskeys, and buy a bottle or two at affordable prices.
Visit the Harry Potter locations on a day trip around Edinburgh
If you're a Harry Potter fan, head from Edinburgh to the Lochaber area. For example, you can see the railroad on the high Victorian Glenfinnan Viaduct bridge that the Hogwarts Express raced across. Or admire the Loch Shiel lake, over which Harry Potter flew a hippogriff in the Prisoner of Azkaban movie. Other filming locations in the area include Loch Arkaig, Loch Eilt, Loch Morar, Steall Falls, Rannoch Moor, and others.
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