Our cheapest offers for flights from Birmingham to Edinburgh

Here you can compare cheap flights from Birmingham (BHX) to Edinburgh (EDI) for one-way or return trips. The following offers were searched for and found on idealo during the last few days. Or start your own flight search to Edinburgh. Prices and availability may change at any time.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Best option Birmingham Edinburgh	Outbound 16/07/25 direct U20336 01h 05min	Return 02/08/25 direct U20331 01h 15min	easyJet		£66
Birmingham Edinburgh Pay attention to transfer at connecting flight	Outbound 02/05/25 1 Stopover (DUB) FR0665, FR0808 07h 40min	Return 19/05/25 direct U20331 01h 15min	Ryanair		£114
Birmingham Edinburgh	Outbound 02/05/25 1 Stopover (DUB) EI0277, EI3258 23h 35min	Return 19/05/25 1 Stopover (DUB) EI3257, EI0276 04h 15min	Aer Lingus Irish Airlines		£318
Birmingham Edinburgh	Outbound 08/06/25 direct U20336 01h 05min	Return 27/06/25 direct U20331 01h 15min	easyJet		£67
Birmingham Edinburgh	Outbound 08/06/25 direct U20336 01h 05min	Return 27/06/25 direct U20331 01h 15min	easyJet		£70
Birmingham Edinburgh	Outbound 08/06/25 direct U20336 01h 05min	Return 27/06/25 direct U20922 01h 10min	easyJet		£80
Birmingham Edinburgh	Outbound 16/07/25 direct U20336 01h 05min	Return 02/08/25 direct U20331 01h 15min	easyJet		£88
Birmingham Edinburgh	Outbound 16/07/25 direct U20336 01h 05min	Return 02/08/25 direct U20331 01h 15min	easyJet	?	£89
Birmingham Edinburgh	Outbound 02/05/25 direct EC0921 01h 05min	Return 19/05/25 direct U20335 01h 10min	easyJet Europe	?	£93
Birmingham Edinburgh	Outbound 11/09/25 direct U20332 01h 05min	Return 15/09/25 direct U20918 01h 10min	easyJet		£95

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Useful information about the flight from Birmingham to Edinburgh

A city of contrasts

Edinburgh consists of a medieval Old Town with cobbled streets and the New Town with its Georgian avenues, shops, gardens and relaxing cafés and restaurants. Scotland's capital is said to be built on seven hills and boasts some panoramic views from its peaks. The city is home to Arthur's Seat, an extinct volcano in Holyrood Park. Edinburgh Castle sits on a hilltop and looms over the city. Edinburgh is also home to Scotland's crown jewels and the Stone of Destiny that was traditionally used in the coronation of Scottish rulers.

Best Edinburgh travel times

This city can be wet and windy all year round. However, the best weather is between May and September when days can be warm and sunny.

Preparatory travel information

Book accommodation a year in advance if planning to visit during the festival season. At Edinburgh Festival time the city is extremely busy.
The cost of living in Edinburgh can be less expensive than London. Prices are approximately average for the UK. An inexpensive meal in a restaurant or café will cost about £10 and a beer costs about £3.50.

Arriving in Edinburgh, getting around and hotels

Transport from Edinburgh airport to the city centre is straightforward. The airport is situated 10 miles from the city centre and the Edinburgh Tramway takes 35 minutes for the journey from airport to central Edinburgh. The price is about £5 for an adult single journey and £8 or so for an open return ticket. The Airlink express takes 25 minutes, at an approximate price of £4 for a single fare and an open return of £7 or thereabouts. There is a bus service but it is slow. The Lothian bus number 35 takes takes 1 h 35 minutes to travel from the airport to central Edinburgh. The cost is approximately £1.50 for a single journey.

Important flight information

Flight information: Birmingham - Edinburgh

Outbound and return from	£65.59
Flight duration	min. 01:15
Return flight duration	min. 01:15
Distance	403 km
Flights per week	52
Departure airport	Airport Birmingham (BHX)
Arrival airport	Airport Edinburgh (EDI)
Destination country	Flights to United Kingdom

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