| Outbound | Return | Airlines | Shop | Baggage | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best option Birmingham Edinburgh | Outbound 18/08/26 direct U20334 01h 10min | Return 17/09/26 direct U20331 01h 15min |  easyJet |  | £52 | ||
| Birmingham Edinburgh | Outbound 22/06/26 1 Stopover (BHD) EI3647, EI3658 04h 05min | Return 24/06/26 1 Stopover (BHD) EI3659, EI3640 12h 10min |  Aer Lingus Irish Airlines |  | £294 | ||
| Birmingham Edinburgh | Outbound 13/07/26 direct U20336 01h 05min | Return 24/07/26 direct U20331 01h 15min | easyJet | | £55 | ||
| Birmingham Edinburgh | Outbound 13/07/26 direct U20917 01h 10min | Return 24/07/26 direct U20331 01h 15min | easyJet |  | £57 | ||
| Birmingham Edinburgh | Outbound 13/07/26 direct U20336 01h 05min | Return 24/07/26 direct U20331 01h 15min | easyJet |  | ? | £59 | |
| Birmingham Edinburgh | Outbound 22/06/26 direct U20336 01h 05min | Return 24/06/26 direct U20331 01h 15min | easyJet |  | ? | £62 | |
| Birmingham Edinburgh | Outbound 06/07/26 direct U20336 01h 05min | Return 03/08/26 direct U20331 01h 15min | easyJet |  | £64 | ||
| Birmingham Edinburgh | Outbound 13/07/26 direct U20336 01h 05min | Return 24/07/26 direct U20331 01h 15min | easyJet |  | £67 | ||
| Birmingham Edinburgh | Outbound 22/06/26 direct U20336 01h 05min | Return 24/06/26 direct U20331 01h 15min | easyJet |  | £69 | ||
| Birmingham Edinburgh | Outbound 03/08/26 direct U20917 01h 10min | Return 20/08/26 direct U20331 01h 15min | easyJet |  | £70 |
Stops
- Direct flight
Airline
- easyJet
- Aer Lingus Irish Airlines
- KLM
Tips and tricks to help you find cheap flights from Birmingham to Edinburgh
Favourite airline: easyJet
The majority of passengers on the route Birmingham – Edinburgh prefer to fly with easyJet.
easyJet
56 %
KLM
21 %
Aer Lingus
18 %
Cheapest weekday: Friday
Choosing the right day of the week is worthwhile as prices of flights on this route are cheapest on Friday.
Direct flights are cheaper
Flights with a stopover are on average £259.00 more expensive than direct flights.
non stop flight
1 stop
01h 00min
12h 10min
45 £
304 £
The favourite connection is non-stop
55 % of travellers decide to book a direct flight on this route.
Route
bookings
Direct flights
01h 00min, from 45 £
55 %
1 stopover Amsterdam Schiphol
12h 10min, from 304 £
23 %
1 stopover Belfast City
07h 35min, from 328 £
20 %
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
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Flight information: Birmingham - Edinburgh
| Outbound and return from | 52,00 £ |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Departure airport - Destination country | Birmingham - United Kingdom |
Alternative routes to United Kingdom
- Flight Birmingham - Newquay from 101 £
- Flight Birmingham - Glasgow from 46 £
- Flight Birmingham - Belfast from 59 £
- Flight Birmingham - Inverness from 61 £
- Flight Birmingham - London Heathrow from 154 £
- Flight Birmingham - London City from 213 £
- Flight Birmingham - Belfast City from 79 £
- Flight Birmingham - Guernsey from 129 £
- Flight Birmingham - Isle of Man from 159 £
Alternative flights to Edinburgh
- Flight London Heathrow - Edinburgh from 67 £
- Flight Bristol - Edinburgh from 49 £
- Flight East Midlands - Edinburgh from 95 £
- Flight Belfast - Edinburgh from 28 £
- Flight London Gatwick - Edinburgh from 94 £
- Flight Southampton - Edinburgh from 143 £
- Flight London - Edinburgh from 33 £
- Flight London Stansted - Edinburgh from 33 £
- Flight Belfast City - Edinburgh from 58 £
- Flight London Luton - Edinburgh from 63 £
Popular destinations for onward travel
- Flight Edinburgh - Prague from 108 £
- Flight Edinburgh - Munich from 136 £
- Flight Edinburgh - Berlin from 53 £
- Flight Edinburgh - Malta from 93 £
- Flight Edinburgh - Dublin from 47 £
- Flight Edinburgh - Cork from 81 £
- Flight Edinburgh - Faro from 76 £
- Flight Edinburgh - Krakow from 81 £
- Flight Edinburgh - Copenhagen from 51 £
- Flight Edinburgh - Nice from 118 £
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- Flight Birmingham - Toulouse from 86 £
- Flight Birmingham - Marrakech from 95 £
- Flight Birmingham - Faro from 72 £
- Flight Birmingham - Berlin from 61 £
- Flight Birmingham - Cork from 61 £
- Flight Birmingham - Malta from 88 £
- Flight Birmingham - Belfast from 59 £
- Flight Birmingham - Inverness from 61 £
- Flight Birmingham - Paris from 86 £
- Flight Birmingham - Amsterdam from 62 £