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Sat, Mar 14
Lisbon LISEdinburgh EDI
£40
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Sat, Mar 7
Lisbon LISEdinburgh EDI
£56
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1 stop
Wed, Mar 11
Lisbon LISEdinburgh EDI
£60
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1 stop
Sun, Mar 15
Lisbon LISEdinburgh EDI
£61
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Wed, Mar 4
Lisbon LISEdinburgh EDI
£63
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Thu, Mar 12
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£64
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Wed, Mar 11 – Sat, Mar 14
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Wed, Mar 4 – Mon, Mar 9
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Sat, Mar 14 – Tue, Mar 17
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Sat, Mar 14 – Wed, Mar 18
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Thu, Mar 5 – Mon, Mar 9
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How much do flights to Edinburgh cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£40

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£64

Cheapest round-trip

£95

Average round-trip

£138

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

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
Lisbon Portela
Arrive to
Edinburgh Airport
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
1959 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 Lisbon to Edinburgh in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 09.02Tue 10.02Wed 11.02Thu 12.02Fri 13.02Sat 14.02Sun 15.02
easyJet
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Ryanair
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 16.02Tue 17.02Wed 18.02Thu 19.02Fri 20.02Sat 21.02Sun 22.02
easyJet
---1---1------1
Ryanair
1---------11---
Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 23.02Tue 24.02Wed 25.02Thu 26.02Fri 27.02Sat 28.02Sun 01.03
easyJet
---1---1------1
Ryanair
1---------11---
Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 02.03Tue 03.03Wed 04.03Thu 05.03Fri 06.03Sat 07.03Sun 08.03
easyJet
---1---1------1
Ryanair
1---------11---
Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Lisbon to Edinburgh

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes
TAP PortugalTAPTPNo
KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLMKLNo
Aer LingusEINEINo

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
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

Edinburgh travel tips

For traditional Scottish kilts and subcultural clothing, head to Cockburn Street in Edinburgh

Head to Cockburn Street in Old Town for a kilt, traditional musical instruments, or subcultural clothing for punks and rockers. Another popular place to shop for Scottish-themed souvenirs is The Royal Mile, near the castle.

Visit the National Library in Edinburgh for free to see letters written by Charles Dickens and Walter Scott

The National Library of Edinburgh is a great way to spend time for free and fun. Here you can explore ancient maps or look at clothes, things, and originals of works and letters by Walter Scott, Lord Byron, and Charles Darwin.

Try an extraordinary black pudding served for breakfast in many cafes in Edinburgh

Black pudding is not a dessert at all, as you might think. It is made from lard and cereals with the addition of pork or beef blood and spices. This dish is served with a variety of side dishes, from traditional bean stew to fruit cuts. This pudding is one of the most popular breakfast options in Edinburgh.

The distance between Lisbon and Edinburgh is 1959 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, easyJet, TAP Portugal, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, and Aer Lingus. Lisbon 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

How long does it take to travel from Lisbon to Edinburgh?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lisbon and Edinburgh takes around 3.3 hours.
What is the flight distance between Lisbon and Edinburgh?
The flight distance between Lisbon and Edinburgh is 1959 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Lisbon and Edinburgh?
Several carriers operate flights between Lisbon and Edinburgh. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Ryanair, easyJet.
What are the most popular routes to and from Lisbon?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Lisbon and London, Manchester, Barcelona, Paris, Madrid, Bristol, Madeira Islands, Amsterdam, Belfast, Rome, Warsaw, Tel Aviv, Funchal, Glasgow, Birmingham, Copenhagen, Budapest, Ponta Delgada, Bucharest, Prague.
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 Lisbon?
The main airport in Lisbon is Lisbon Portela. It is also served by Lisbon Portela, Faro, Badajoz.
What airports are near Edinburgh?
The main airport in Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport. It is also served by Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow, Newcastle, Glasgow Prestwick, Aberdeen, Inverness, Durham Tees Valley, Dundee.
Which airlines fly between Lisbon and Edinburgh?
Currently, you can fly between Lisbon and Edinburgh with Ryanair, easyJet, TAP Portugal, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Aer Lingus.
When’s the best time to travel between Lisbon and Edinburgh?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Lisbon 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.
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