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How much do flights to Edinburgh cost?
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
Key info about flying to Edinburgh
Check-in for a flight from Shanghai to Edinburgh
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryanair | RYR | FR | No |
| China Eastern Airlines | CES | MU | Yes |
| easyJet | EZY | U2 | Yes |
| Hainan Airlines | CHH | HU | Yes |
| Air China | CCA | CA | Yes |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
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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