Cheap flights from Edinburgh
Last updated 29 October 2026 · by the HopCheap team
Edinburgh is Scotland's busiest airport, with Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2 and Wizz Air across Europe, and Emirates, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines for one-stop travel further afield. The tram runs straight into the city centre.
✦ Search live fares: “Cheap flights from Edinburgh next month”Where can I fly cheaply from Edinburgh?
These destinations have had direct or easy one-stop routes from Edinburgh. Airlines change schedules every season, so use the live search to check what's flying on your dates.
Europe
- Barcelona – best May–June and September–October
- Malaga – best April–June and September–October
- Alicante – best April–June and September–October
- Palma, Mallorca – best May–June and September
- Tenerife – best October–May
- Lisbon – best March–June and September–October
- Porto – best May–June and September
- Faro & the Algarve – best April–June and September–October
- Krakow – best May–June and September
- Budapest – best April–June and September–October
- Prague – best May–June and September
- Malta – best April–June and September–October
- Athens – best April–June and September–October
- Dubrovnik – best May–June and September
- Rome – best April–May and late September–October
- Venice – best March–May and October–November
- Vienna – best April–June and September–October
- Amsterdam – best April–May and September
- Dublin – best May–September
- Copenhagen – best May–September
- Geneva & the Alps – best January–March
- Salzburg – best December
- Rovaniemi (Lapland) – best January–March
Turkey
- Istanbul – best April–May and September–October
- Antalya – best May–June and September–October
- Dalaman (Fethiye & Marmaris) – best May–June and September–October
- Bodrum – best May–June and September
North Africa
- Marrakech – best March–May and October–November
- Agadir – best October–April
- Fes – best March–May and October–November
- Hurghada – best October–April
- Sharm el-Sheikh – best October–April
Middle East
What are the cheapest winter sun trips from Edinburgh?
Good-value winter sun options include Malaga, Alicante, Tenerife, Faro & the Algarve, Malta, Marrakech. The cheapest weeks are usually in January, early March and November, outside half-term.
✦ Search live fares: “Winter sun from Edinburgh under £200”What are the cheapest city breaks from Edinburgh?
Popular low-cost city breaks include Lisbon, Porto, Krakow, Budapest, Prague, Athens. Weekends cost more than midweek, and January to March is usually the cheapest time.
How can I save money flying from Edinburgh?
- Pre-book airport parking or use public transport – turn-up parking is expensive.
- Take an empty water bottle to fill up after security.
- Fly hand luggage only and check in online to avoid airport fees.
- Compare nearby airports: see all UK airports and our guide to the cheapest UK airport for Europe.
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- Weekend breaks under £100 from the UK: how to do it
Frequently asked questions
Where can I fly cheaply from Edinburgh?
Popular budget routes from Edinburgh include Barcelona, Malaga, Alicante, Palma, Mallorca, Tenerife, Lisbon. Check live fares, as schedules change by season.
When are flights from Edinburgh cheapest?
Usually midweek and outside UK school holidays – January to March and November are often the cheapest months.
We don't quote fixed prices because fares change constantly – the search buttons fetch current fares. Entry rules can change: always check GOV.UK before you travel.