Airlines Flying from Dublin to Edinburgh

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Flight Information from Dublin to Edinburgh

Cheapest one-way flight price £20
Cheapest return ticket price £41
Off-season travel month May
Peak season for travel March
Flight distance 337.19km
Average flight time 1 hour 15 minutes
Popular airline Aer Lingus

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FAQ

  • When are flight tickets from Dublin (DUB) to Edinburgh (EDI) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Dublin to Edinburgh based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the cheapest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
  • How much are flights from Dublin (DUB) to Edinburgh (EDI) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around £204.
  • How long is the flight from Dublin (DUB) to Edinburgh (EDI)?

    It takes about 1 hour 15 minutes to fly from Dublin (DUB) to Edinburgh (EDI).
  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Dublin (DUB) to Edinburgh (EDI)?

    Airlines with flights from Dublin (DUB) to Edinburgh (EDI): Qatar Airways, Ryanair, British Airways and Aer Lingus.
  • How many airports in Edinburgh (EDI)?

    There are 1 airport(s) in Edinburgh (EDI): Edinburgh Airport.

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Flights Dublin to Edinburgh



How to Search for Cheap flights from Dublin to Edinburgh
How and when to buy cheap flights?
On the hunt for those cheap tickets and great travel deals? Actually, there are plenty of ways to go about it. For instance, use the best flight search engine, like Trip.com, to compare prices and filter through all the flights on offer; Travel during the low season, which for this route, flights Dublin to Edinburgh, is May; Be flexible with the date and time of your flight, e.g. choose early morning or late in the evening flights for lower rates; and know which days of the week to book, e.g. according to Trip.com, the lowest flight prices are usually on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

About Airport
Airports providing direct flights Dublin to Edinburgh
Departing from Dublin, direct flights take off from Dublin Airport (DUB).

Airport in Edinburgh
The only main airport in Edinburgh is Edinburgh International Airport (EDI).

How to get to the airport in Dublin?
Departing from Dublin Airport for flights Dublin to Edinburgh, there are several easy transport options for passengers to get from the city centre to the airport.
For buses, up to 1,000 buses and coaches travel each day to Dublin Airport bus zones. For example, Aircoach connects the airport and numerous stops across central Dublin, including Temple Bar and O'Connell Street.

Airport and terminal information in Dublin
Flights to Edinburgh will take off from Dublin's only airport, Dublin Airport (DUB). Situated about 10 km or 6 miles from downtown Dublin, visitors can quickly transfer between the airport and downtown via many transport options. As Ireland's largest airport, the DUB has two passenger terminals for all domestic and international flights. Terminal 1 handles mainly short-distance flights within Ireland and to European destinations while Terminal 2 is a base for long-haul flights between Europe and the United States.

How to get downtown from the airport in Edinburgh?
Travellers from flights Dublin to Edinburgh will arrive at Edinburgh Airport (EDI). The fastest ways to transfer from the airport to the city centre are by taxi, private transfer or car. On average, a taxi ride to central Edinburgh takes around 30 minutes and costs roughly £20 in normal traffic conditions. Instead, travel by bus is a more budget-friendly option. For example, the Airlink 100 Express Bus takes about 25 minutes and costs £4.50 one-way or take the Skylink 200 and 300 for transfer between the EDI and other parts of Edinburgh. A tram is a third option for only £6.50 one-way.
Airport and terminal information in Edinburgh
As Scotland's busiest and the 6th busiest airport in the U.K., Edinburgh International Airport (EDI) is located around 9.3 km or 5.8 miles west of the city centre. Each year over 15 million passengers travel through the EDI. There is only one passenger terminal, and about 37 airlines offer flights to more than 150 destinations worldwide.

About Airlines
Which airlines providing the route?
Many flagship and budget airlines offer around 65 flights Dublin to Edinburgh per week. For example, Aer Lingus, British Airways and Ryanair. The most popular airline for this route is Aer Lingus, which operates 15 non-stop flights from Dublin to Edinburgh. Additional airlines also offer this route with one stopover, e.g. EasyJet and Lufthansa.
Fastest direct flight
Depending on the day of the week, at least three airlines offer daily direct flights Dublin to Edinburgh. The fastest direct flight has a flight time of only 1 hour, which Ryanair offers at least one a day. Otherwise, Aer Lingus and British Airways also operate shorter flights Dublin to Edinburgh of about 1 hour 10 minutes flight time most days of the week.

Cheapest flight
According to Trip.com, the lowest price for flights Dublin to Edinburgh direct is only £9, and flights Dublin to Edinburgh return can be purchased for as low as £22.
Flight duration and distance
The average flight time for flights Dublin to Edinburgh is 1 hour 12 minutes. The shortest duration is only 1 hour, and the longest for direct flights Dublin to Edinburgh is 1 hour 20 minutes.

Earliest and latest flights
The earliest flight departs from Dublin (DUB) at 06:25 and arrives in Edinburgh (EDI) at 07:25. The latest flight departs from Dublin (DUB) at 21:20 and arrives in Edinburgh (EDI) at 22:20.

About Edinburgh
Located on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth, in Scotland's Central Belt, Edinburgh has been Scotland's capital city since at least the 15th century. There's plenty of history, culture, music and city pride in town for visitors to enjoy. Check out the Edinburgh Travel Guide for more travel experiences, tips, and places to eat and stay. Also, look at these great offers and discounted Edinburgh tours and tickets.

Tourist attractions in Edinburgh
As the seat of the Scottish Government, there are many iconic palaces and government buildings for visitors to wander through, e.g. the Scottish Parliament and Palace of Holyroodhouse. Fancy a spot of hiking? Visitors can get a spectacular view of the city from the top of Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat, Salisbury Crags and Calton Hill. Take a stroll and browse the local shops and cafes along two of the most famous streets in town, Princes Street and the Royal Mile. Edinburgh is also a city full of exciting and visit-worthy museums. So, stop by the People's Story Museum, the Writer's Museum, the National Museum of Scotland, the Scottish National Portrait Gallery, etc. That's not all. There are many other unique attractions to spend a day or two, such as the Edinburgh Zoo, St. Giles Cathedral and the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE).
Popular hotels in Edinburgh
There's so much to see in Edinburgh, where to stay for a first-time visitor can be difficult. Here are Trip.com's top recommendations for Best Hotels in Edinburgh. Or perhaps you prefer to be pampered in 5-star hotels, and then Trip.com's lists of Top 10 Edinburgh Hotels and Best Luxury Hotels in Edinburgh are there for you.

Best time to visit Edinburgh
For the best weather of mostly sunny days and the warmest temperature, head to Edinburgh in the summer months of June through August. Although there's a chance for rain year-round in Scotland, the rainiest months are November to January, so avoid it if possible. If you want to save money on your trip, the best or cheapest time to visit Edinburgh is from November 1 to December 12 or from December 26 to mid-March.

TransportationDurationPrice (one-way)
Taxi20 minsApprox. 24-38 Euros
Bus45 mins3.3 Euros
Aircoach30 mins7 Euros