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Dublin to Edinburgh Flight Overview

The distance between Dublin and Edinburgh is approximately 337.19km. The average flight time between Dublin and Edinburgh is 1 hour 17 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in January. November is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
£15
Ryanair Ryanair DUB-EDI 1h 10m · Direct Thu, Oct 8
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Cheapest return
£29
Ryanair Ryanair DUB-EDI 1h 10m · Direct Fri, Aug 21 - Wed, Aug 26
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Recommended airlines
Ryanair Ryanair Cheapest · From £15 Aer Lingus Aer Lingus Most booked
Best time to book
January
Cheapest
January
Peak season for travel
Route details
337.19km
Flight distance
1h 17m
Average flight time

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Dublin to Edinburgh over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from £15 and round-trip tickets from £29.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        DUB 22:20
        1h 10m
        Direct
        EDI 23:30
        Dublin - Edinburgh | Fri, Aug 21 | Ryanair
        EDI 07:20
        1h 5m
        Direct
        DUB 08:25
        Edinburgh - Dublin | Wed, Aug 26 | Ryanair
        £29 £78
        63% off
        63% off
        £78 £29
      • DUB 16:25
        1h 5m
        Direct
        EDI 17:30
        Dublin - Edinburgh | Tue, Aug 25 | Ryanair
        EDI 06:15
        1h 5m
        Direct
        DUB 07:20
        Edinburgh - Dublin | Tue, Sep 1 | Ryanair
        £29 £78
        63% off
        63% off
        £78 £29
      • DUB 18:30
        1h 10m
        Direct
        EDI 19:40
        Dublin - Edinburgh | Wed, Aug 26 | Ryanair
        EDI 06:15
        1h 5m
        Direct
        DUB 07:20
        Edinburgh - Dublin | Tue, Sep 1 | Ryanair
        £29 £78
        63% off
        63% off
        £78 £29
      • DUB 06:10
        1h 10m
        Direct
        EDI 07:20
        Dublin - Edinburgh | Thu, Sep 17 | Ryanair
        EDI 22:00
        1h 5m
        Direct
        DUB 23:05
        Edinburgh - Dublin | Tue, Sep 22 | Ryanair
        £29
        63% off
        £78 £29
      • DUB 06:20
        1h 10m
        Direct
        EDI 07:30
        Dublin - Edinburgh | Mon, Aug 31 | Ryanair
        EDI 21:25
        1h 5m
        Direct
        DUB 22:30
        Edinburgh - Dublin | Mon, Aug 31 | Ryanair
        £29
        63% off
        £78 £29
      • DUB 06:05
        1h 5m
        Direct
        EDI 07:10
        Dublin - Edinburgh | Fri, Sep 25 | Ryanair
        EDI 16:05
        1h 5m
        Direct
        DUB 17:10
        Edinburgh - Dublin | Wed, Sep 30 | Ryanair
        £29
        63% off
        £78 £29
      • DUB 06:20
        1h 10m
        Direct
        EDI 07:30
        Dublin - Edinburgh | Mon, Sep 21 | Ryanair
        EDI 22:00
        1h 5m
        Direct
        DUB 23:05
        Edinburgh - Dublin | Tue, Sep 29 | Ryanair
        £29
        63% off
        £78 £29
      • DUB 05:45
        1h 10m
        Direct
        EDI 06:55
        Dublin - Edinburgh | Wed, Sep 23 | Ryanair
        EDI 22:00
        1h 5m
        Direct
        DUB 23:05
        Edinburgh - Dublin | Tue, Sep 29 | Ryanair
        £29
        63% off
        £78 £29
      • DUB 16:25
        1h 5m
        Direct
        EDI 17:30
        Dublin - Edinburgh | Tue, Oct 6 | Ryanair
        EDI 22:00
        1h 5m
        Direct
        DUB 23:05
        Edinburgh - Dublin | Tue, Oct 13 | Ryanair
        £29
        63% off
        £78 £29
      • DUB 20:55
        1h 10m
        Direct
        EDI 22:05
        Dublin - Edinburgh | Thu, Aug 27 | Ryanair
        EDI 23:55
        1h 5m
        Direct
        DUB 01:00
        Edinburgh - Dublin | Fri, Aug 28 | Ryanair
        £70
        10% off
        £78 £70
      • DUB 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        EDI 14:00
        Dublin - Edinburgh | Mon, Aug 17 | Normal Airline
        EDI 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        DUB 16:00
        Edinburgh - Dublin | Wed, Aug 19 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        DUB 06:10
        1h 10m
        Direct
        EDI 07:20
        Dublin - Edinburgh | Thu, Oct 8 | Ryanair
        £15 £17
        12% off
        12% off
        £17 £15
      • DUB 16:25
        1h 5m
        Direct
        EDI 17:30
        Dublin - Edinburgh | Tue, Oct 6 | Ryanair
        £15 £17
        12% off
        12% off
        £17 £15
      • DUB 20:30
        1h 5m
        Direct
        EDI 21:35
        Dublin - Edinburgh | Tue, Sep 8 | Ryanair
        £15 £17
        12% off
        12% off
        £17 £15
      • DUB 22:20
        1h 10m
        Direct
        EDI 23:30
        Dublin - Edinburgh | Fri, Oct 9 | Ryanair
        £15
        12% off
        £17 £15
      • DUB 06:20
        1h 10m
        Direct
        EDI 07:30
        Dublin - Edinburgh | Mon, Aug 31 | Ryanair
        £15
        12% off
        £17 £15
      • DUB 05:45
        1h 10m
        Direct
        EDI 06:55
        Dublin - Edinburgh | Wed, Oct 7 | Ryanair
        £15
        12% off
        £17 £15
      • DUB 22:20
        1h 10m
        Direct
        EDI 23:30
        Dublin - Edinburgh | Fri, Oct 2 | Ryanair
        £15
        12% off
        £17 £15
      • DUB 05:45
        1h 10m
        Direct
        EDI 06:55
        Dublin - Edinburgh | Wed, Aug 19 | Ryanair
        £15
        12% off
        £17 £15
      • DUB 06:20
        1h 10m
        Direct
        EDI 07:30
        Dublin - Edinburgh | Mon, Sep 21 | Ryanair
        £15
        12% off
        £17 £15
      • DUB 06:10
        1h 10m
        Direct
        EDI 07:20
        Dublin - Edinburgh | Thu, Sep 17 | Ryanair
        £15
        12% off
        £17 £15
      • DUB 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        EDI 14:00
        Dublin - Edinburgh | Mon, Aug 17 | Normal Airline
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Airlines operating flights from Dublin to Edinburgh

You can choose from 3 airlines flying from Dublin to Edinburgh, including Aer Lingus, Ryanair and British Airways. Ryanair currently offers the cheapest direct ticket on this route.
Aer Lingus logo Aer Lingus
Ryanair logo Ryanair
British Airways logo British Airways
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Dublin to Edinburgh according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Dublin to Edinburgh

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Dublin to Edinburgh?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from Dublin to Edinburgh in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Dublin to Edinburgh is January, with an average price of £35. The most expensive month is usually November, with average prices reaching £64.

£64
£50
£35
£21
    Cheapest
  • £58
    Aug
  • £41
    Sep
  • £54
    Oct
  • £64
    Nov
  • £55
    Dec
  • £35
    Jan
  • £57
    Feb
  • £52
    Mar
  • £41
    Apr
  • £58
    May
  • £54
    Jun
  • £56
    Jul

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Dublin to Edinburgh?

Average price of return flights from Dublin to Edinburgh purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

Based on Trip.com's historical data, February is often the cheapest month for fly from Dublin to Edinburgh, with an average price of £59. October is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as £137.

£137
£98
£59
£20
    Cheapest
  • £106
    Aug
  • £117
    Sep
  • £137
    Oct
  • £117
    Nov
  • £82
    Dec
  • £86
    Jan
  • £59
    Feb
  • £95
    Mar
  • £73
    Apr
  • £94
    May
  • £115
    Jun
  • £92
    Jul

During the Summer bank holiday, which day is cheapest to fly from Dublin to Edinburgh?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Dublin to Edinburgh during Summer bank holiday in the Trip.com database over the past three days.

Summer bank holiday is scheduled for Aug 31. The lowest flight fares from Dublin to Edinburgh are available on Aug 30, starting from £15.

£40
£28
£15
£3
    Cheapest
  • £40
    27
    Aug
  • £19
    28
  • £18
    29
  • £15
    30
  • £40
    31
  • £17
    1
    Sep
  • £32
    2

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Dublin (DUB) to Edinburgh (EDI)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Ryanair offers one-way fares as low as £15 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. DUB to EDI on Thu, Oct 8), while Ryanair offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from £29 departing on Fri, Aug 21 and returning on Wed, Aug 26.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Dublin to Edinburgh with the following airlines, including: Aer Lingus Ryanair British Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 17 minutes to fly from Dublin (DUB) to Edinburgh (EDI).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Dublin to Edinburgh is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 146 flight per week flying from Dublin to Edinburgh. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: British Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- BA8996 (12:30) British Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- BA8946 (10:38)
  • To find best deals on flights from Dublin to Edinburgh, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Oct 8, with one-way flights priced at just £15.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Ryanair.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Edinburgh travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Dublin to Edinburgh is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Dublin to Edinburgh on August 26, 2026 with Ryanair, with prices starting at £15.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Edinburgh, with Dublin Airport to Edinburgh Airport (DUB-EDI) is by far the most common option on this route: Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
  • The time difference between Edinburgh and Dublin is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Dublin to Edinburgh is £105. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Dublin to Edinburgh is £172. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Dublin and Edinburgh, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Ryanairare the most popular budget airlines flying from Dublin to Edinburgh. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

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

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
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