Cheap flights from Rochester to Edinburgh from £261

Cheap flights from Rochester to Edinburgh from £261

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Wed, Jul 29
Rochester ROCEdinburgh EDI
£261
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Tue, Jul 28
Rochester ROCEdinburgh EDI
£261
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2 stops
Mon, Aug 3
Rochester ROCEdinburgh EDI
£267
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1 stop
Sun, Aug 2
Rochester ROCEdinburgh EDI
£317
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1 stop
Sat, Aug 1
Rochester ROCEdinburgh EDI
£317
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Tue, Jul 28
Rochester ROCEdinburgh EDI
£336
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Sun, Aug 2 – Thu, Aug 6
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£687
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Rochester ROCEdinburgh EDI
£687
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Sat, Aug 1 – Thu, Aug 6
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£687
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Sat, Aug 1 – Thu, Aug 6
Rochester ROCEdinburgh EDI
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Wed, Jul 29 – Sat, Aug 1
Rochester ROCEdinburgh EDI
£691
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How much do flights to Edinburgh cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£261

Cheapest round-trip

£687

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

JetBlue Airways

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
Greater Rochester International
Arrive to
Edinburgh Airport
Average flights per week
294
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 Rochester to Edinburgh

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
RyanairRYRFRNo
TAP PortugalTAPTPNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes
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
8
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Jul
17%
17°C11°C
19 Jul
20°C12°C
Monday
13 Jul
17°C9°C
20 Jul
14%
18°C12°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
13%
18°C10°C
21 Jul
17°C11°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
20°C10°C
22 Jul
22°C9°C
Thursday
16 Jul
21°C10°C
23 Jul
24°C12°C
Friday
17 Jul
23°C12°C
24 Jul
26°C13°C
Saturday
18 Jul
21°C13°C
25 Jul
57%
24°C14°C
The most popular airlines for this route are JetBlue Airways, Ryanair, TAP Portugal, easyJet, and Aer Lingus. Rochester and Edinburgh have 294 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 Rochester?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Rochester and Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Mexico City, New York, Sacramento, Medellín, Cancún, Munich, New Delhi, Liberia, Malta, Abuja, Flint, Kolkata, Málaga, Prague, Los Angeles, Boise, Vienna, Saint Croix.
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 Rochester?
The main airport in Rochester is Greater Rochester International. It is also served by Toronto Pearson International, Billy Bishop Toronto City, Buffalo Niagara International, Syracuse Hancock International, Greater Rochester International, John C. Munro Hamilton International, Region of Waterloo International, Erie International, Niagara Falls International, Elmira/Corning Regional.
What airports are near Edinburgh?
The main airport in Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport. It is also served by Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow, Newcastle, Aberdeen, Inverness, Glasgow Prestwick, Dundee, Durham Tees Valley.
Which airlines fly between Rochester and Edinburgh?
Currently, you can fly between Rochester and Edinburgh with JetBlue Airways, Ryanair, TAP Portugal, easyJet, Aer Lingus.
When’s the best time to travel between Rochester and Edinburgh?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Rochester 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 Rochester and Edinburgh?
Traveling between Rochester 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 Rochester?
There are a number of airports in and around Rochester. The main one is Greater Rochester International and other nearby airports include Toronto Pearson International, Billy Bishop Toronto City, Buffalo Niagara International, Syracuse Hancock International, Greater Rochester International, John C. Munro Hamilton International, Region of Waterloo International, Erie International, Niagara Falls International, Elmira/Corning 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, Aberdeen, Inverness, Glasgow Prestwick, Dundee, Durham Tees Valley.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Rochester and Edinburgh depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Rochester and Edinburgh arrive?
What time do flights between Rochester and Edinburgh depart?
What time do flights between Rochester and Edinburgh arrive?

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