Our cheapest offers for flights from East Midlands to Edinburgh
Here you can compare cheap flights from East Midlands (EMA) 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.
Flight schedule from East Midlands (EMA) to Edinburgh (EDI)
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Tips and tricks to help you find cheap flights from East Midlands to Edinburgh
Favourite airline: Aer Lingus
94 % of flights on the route East Midlands – Edinburgh are booked with Aer Lingus.
Aer Lingus
94 %
Loganair
6 %
Cheapest weekday: Tuesday
Flight prices fluctuate during the week. Flights are cheapest on Tuesday by 35 %.
Favourite connection: via Belfast City
Flights with a stopover in Belfast City are the most popular connection for this route.
Route
bookings
1 stopover Belfast City
07h 50min, from £233
81 %
2 stopovers Belfast City London Heathrow
09h 15min, from £471
12 %
1 stopover Belfast City Belfast International
06h 25min, from £316
6 %
Useful information about the flight from East Midlands to Edinburgh
The Jewel of Scotland
The Scottish capital Edinburgh has long been a draw for tourists from all over the world. It's a city with a wealth of culture and history, and it combines remnants of its medieval past with the grandeur of the Georgian era, as well as having a distinctly modern feel, which has been influenced by the contemporary avant-garde.
When go to Edinburgh
The best time to visit Edinburgh in terms of the weather is between May and September, though it can be both wet and windy at any time of the year. The city is world-renowned for its festival season. There are ten official festivals between early August and mid-September, including the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the Edinburgh International Festival. New Year is a big deal in Scotland and "Hogmanay", as it's known locally, is a truly spectacular celebration, enjoyed by people of all ages.
Know Before You Go
Those who wish to stay in Edinburgh over the festival season in Summer are well-advised to book hotels or other accommodation in good time. Sometimes, it can be necessary to book up to a year beforehand as the city can get very crowded with visitors during this busy time. Edinburgh is cheaper to visit than London and prices are roughly at the UK average. A cheap meal will cost around £10 and a pint of beer about £3.50.
Local Information: Getting There, Accommodation and More
Edinburgh airport is located around 10 miles away from the city. The Edinburgh Tramway costs around £5 for an adult single and £8 for an open return, and takes about 35 minutes from the the airport to the city centre. Taking around 25 minutes, the Airlink Express bus service is the fastest of the public transport options, and fairly cheap at roughly £4 for an adult single and around £7 for an open return. At £1.50 or so for a single, the Lothian bus service is cheap but slow, taking one and a half hours. Travellers can find a place to stay in a hostel for about £10 and a 3 star hotel during peak season is around £100 for a double room. In terms of getting around, Edinburgh city centre itself is fairly compact, and most of the major sights and attraction can be reached on foot, though the previously mentioned Lothian bus services run regularly and cost approx. £1.50.
Important flight information
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The route from East Midlands to Edinburgh is served by connecting flights with one stop. These typically take around 4 hours 55 minutes, depending on the layover duration and the connection chosen. If travel time is important to you, pay particular attention to connections with a short stopover.
No, there are currently no direct flights from East Midlands to Edinburgh. However, you can reach Edinburgh with a connecting flight via one stop. Allow extra travel time for the connection and pay particular attention to the length of the layover.
Flights from East Midlands to Edinburgh are available with one stop, operated by, among others, Aer Lingus (via Belfast City). When comparing options, look beyond the price and consider the total travel time and the length of the layover.
As well as East Midlands airport, users also frequently search for flights from London Gatwick, Birmingham and London Stansted to Edinburgh. Alternative departure airports can offer more choice of flight times, airlines or prices. Do also check how accessible each airport is for you.
