Cheap flights from Lexington to Edinburgh from £329

Cheap flights from Lexington to Edinburgh from £329

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2 stops
Sun, May 3
Lexington LEXEdinburgh EDI
£329
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Mon, May 4
Lexington LEXEdinburgh EDI
£371
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3 stops
Thu, Apr 30
Lexington LEXEdinburgh EDI
£403
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2 stops
Thu, Apr 30
Lexington LEXEdinburgh EDI
£433
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2 stops
Thu, Apr 30
Lexington LEXEdinburgh EDI
£434
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Sun, May 3
Lexington LEXEdinburgh EDI
£497
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3 stops
Fri, May 1 – Thu, May 7
Lexington LEXEdinburgh EDI
£690
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Sun, May 3 – Sun, May 10
Lexington LEXEdinburgh EDI
£691
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2 stops
Thu, Apr 30 – Thu, May 7
Lexington LEXEdinburgh EDI
£707
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2 stops
Sun, May 3 – Sun, May 10
Lexington LEXEdinburgh EDI
£711
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2 stops
Fri, May 1 – Thu, May 7
Lexington LEXEdinburgh EDI
£716
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How much do flights to Edinburgh cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£329

Cheapest round-trip

£690

Average round-trip

£886

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Aer Lingus

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
Blue Grass
Arrive to
Edinburgh Airport
Average flights per week
213
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 Lexington to Edinburgh

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Aer LingusEINEINo
RyanairRYRFRNo
Allegiant AirAAYG4No
easyJetEZYU2Yes
United AirlinesUALUANo

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 Apr
91%
10°C5°C
19 Apr
76%
12°C8°C
Monday
13 Apr
86%
10°C2°C
20 Apr
79%
12°C6°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
51%
13°C2°C
21 Apr
85%
11°C6°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
87%
14°C8°C
22 Apr
12°C7°C
Thursday
16 Apr
88%
14°C8°C
23 Apr
13°C5°C
Friday
17 Apr
81%
14°C8°C
24 Apr
16°C6°C
Saturday
18 Apr
89%
12°C9°C
25 Apr
88%
10°C7°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Aer Lingus, Ryanair, Allegiant Air, easyJet, and United Airlines. Lexington and Edinburgh have 213 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 Lexington?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Lexington and London, Las Vegas, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, Calgary, Sarasota, San Francisco, Richmond, Amsterdam, Panglao, Cape Town, Mauritius Island, Honolulu, Guatemala City, Munich, Boston, Appleton, Banjul, Kathmandu, Vilnius.
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 Lexington?
The main airport in Lexington is Blue Grass. It is also served by Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, Indianapolis International, Louisville International, Blue Grass, Rickenbacker International, Dayton International, Tri-State, Owensboro–Daviess County Regional.
What airports are near Edinburgh?
The main airport in Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport. It is also served by Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow, Newcastle, Glasgow Prestwick, Inverness, Aberdeen, Durham Tees Valley, Dundee.
Which airlines fly between Lexington and Edinburgh?
Currently, you can fly between Lexington and Edinburgh with Aer Lingus, Ryanair, Allegiant Air, easyJet, United Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Lexington and Edinburgh?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Lexington 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 Lexington and Edinburgh?
Traveling between Lexington 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 Lexington?
There are a number of airports in and around Lexington. The main one is Blue Grass and other nearby airports include Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, Indianapolis International, Louisville International, Blue Grass, Rickenbacker International, Dayton International, Tri-State, Owensboro–Daviess County Regional
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, Glasgow Prestwick, Inverness, Aberdeen, Durham Tees Valley, Dundee.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Lexington and Edinburgh depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Lexington and Edinburgh arrive?
What time do flights between Lexington and Edinburgh depart?
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