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2 stops
Sat, Jul 4
Seattle SEAEdinburgh EDI
£250
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2 stops
Tue, Jun 30
Seattle SEAEdinburgh EDI
£273
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2 stops
Mon, Jun 29
Seattle SEAEdinburgh EDI
£275
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2 stops
Tue, Jun 30
Seattle SEAEdinburgh EDI
£281
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2 stops
Sat, Jul 4
Seattle SEAEdinburgh EDI
£299
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Sat, Jul 4
Seattle SEAEdinburgh EDI
£305
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Sat, Jul 4 – Wed, Jul 8
Seattle SEAEdinburgh EDI
£701
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Sat, Jul 4 – Thu, Jul 9
Seattle SEAEdinburgh EDI
£733
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2 stops
Sat, Jul 4 – Wed, Jul 8
Seattle SEAEdinburgh EDI
£739
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1 stop
Sat, Jul 4 – Wed, Jul 8
Seattle SEAEdinburgh EDI
£753
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2 stops
Sat, Jul 4 – Thu, Jul 9
Seattle SEAEdinburgh EDI
£769
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Sat, Jul 4 – Thu, Jul 9
Seattle SEAEdinburgh EDI
£806
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How much do flights to Edinburgh cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£250

Cheapest round-trip

£701

Average round-trip

£850

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

easyJet

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
Seattle–Tacoma International
Arrive to
Edinburgh Airport
Average flights per week
400
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 Seattle to Edinburgh

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
easyJetEZYU2Yes
WestJetWJAWSNo
Air FranceAFRAFNo
RyanairRYRFRNo
Alaska AirlinesASAASNo

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
14 Jun
36%
16°C6°C
21 Jun
12%
17°C8°C
Monday
15 Jun
67%
15°C6°C
22 Jun
19°C8°C
Tuesday
16 Jun
90%
16°C10°C
23 Jun
41%
17°C12°C
Wednesday
17 Jun
84%
17°C11°C
24 Jun
26%
18°C10°C
Thursday
18 Jun
62%
19°C9°C
25 Jun
15%
19°C8°C
Friday
19 Jun
31%
16°C13°C
26 Jun
73%
14°C10°C
Saturday
20 Jun
17°C10°C
27 Jun
92%
11°C10°C
Travelers usually depart from Seattle–Tacoma International, Boeing Field, or Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base when they travel from Seattle to Edinburgh. The most popular airlines for this route are easyJet, WestJet, Air France, Ryanair, and Alaska Airlines. Seattle 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

What are the most popular routes to and from Seattle?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Seattle and London, Mexico City, New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Guadalajara, Calgary, Phoenix, San Francisco, Dallas, Chicago, Honolulu, San Diego, Ontario, Glasgow, Belfast, Denver, Istanbul, Kahului, Washington, D.C..
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.
Which airports are there in Seattle?
Seattle is mainly served by Seattle–Tacoma International. But there are other airports nearby, including Boeing Field, Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base.
What airports are near Seattle?
The main airport in Seattle is Seattle–Tacoma International. It is also served by Vancouver International, Portland International, Abbotsford International, Bellingham International, Paine Field Everett, Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre, Pangborn Memorial, Yakima Air Terminal, Victoria Inner Harbour SPB.
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, Durham Tees Valley, Dundee.
Which airlines fly between Seattle and Edinburgh?
Currently, you can fly between Seattle and Edinburgh with easyJet, WestJet, Air France, Ryanair, Alaska Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Seattle and Edinburgh?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Seattle 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 Seattle and Edinburgh?
Traveling between Seattle 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 Seattle?
There are a number of airports in and around Seattle. The main one is Seattle–Tacoma International and other nearby airports include Vancouver International, Portland International, Abbotsford International, Bellingham International, Paine Field Everett, Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre, Pangborn Memorial, Yakima Air Terminal, Victoria Inner Harbour SPB
How many airports are there near Edinburgh?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Seattle and Edinburgh depart?
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