Lisbon → Edinburgh
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Direct flights from Lisbon to Edinburgh
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Key info about flying to Edinburgh
Depart from
Lisbon Portela
Arrive to
Edinburgh Airport
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
Airlines that fly from Lisbon to Edinburgh
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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
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 |
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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.
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