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Cheapest time to fly from Bristol to Edinburgh

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration1 h and 15 mFlights between Bristol and Edinburgh take, on average, 1 h and 15 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£17Cheapest price for a flight between Bristol and Edinburgh found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportBristol AirportWhen flying from Bristol to Edinburgh

Destination airportEdinburgh AirportFor the route from Bristol to Edinburgh

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Bristol to Edinburgh

Airlines flying this routeEasyjetAirline(s) with flights between Bristol to Edinburgh

One-way average Price£96The average price for a flight Bristol - Edinburgh at Opodo is £96, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data October is the most popular time to book a flight to Edinburgh when departing from Bristol

Airlines that fly from Bristol to Edinburgh

Distance: 312 mi

Bristol airports

Bristol Airport (BRS)How far from city centre: 6 mi

Edinburgh airports

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)How far from city centre: 6 mi

Find cheap flights from Bristol to Edinburgh

Bristol to Edinburgh flights are a direct domestic hop flown by easyJet all year, landing at Edinburgh Airport (EDI), west of the city centre. You leave from Bristol Airport (BRS), 12.9km south-west of Bristol city centre. A driving licence or a passport can serve as photo ID on this domestic flight.

Cheap flights from Bristol to Edinburgh start from £17, based on purchases made on Opodo in recent days.

Departing from Bristol: airports and terminals

Bristol Airport (BRS) lies 12.9km south-west of Bristol city centre and serves as the main airport for South West England. The A1 Airport Flyer bus runs to the terminal from Bristol Temple Meads station.

easyJet flies direct to the Scottish capital from Bristol. Flights leave from the main terminal, where the departure lounge has shops and restaurants for the wait before boarding.

Other airlines at Bristol include KLM, Aer Lingus, Ryanair, Jet2.com, TUI Airways and Loganair, mainly for European and holiday routes.

Arriving in Edinburgh: from the airport to the city

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) lies west of the city centre. The Airlink 100 bus runs direct to Waverley Bridge, next to Edinburgh Waverley station, while the tram runs through to Princes Street. Taxis and private hire vehicles wait at the pick-up points just outside the terminal.

Things to do in Edinburgh

Edinburgh Castle dominates the skyline from its position on Castle Rock. The Royal Mile runs down from the castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, lined with traditional pubs and stone closes.

Edinburgh's other highlights include:

Arthur's Seat: a steep walk in Holyrood Park, with views across the city and the Firth of Forth from the summit
the Old Town and the New Town: the contrast between the medieval Old Town and the neoclassical New Town is much of the city's pull
the National Museum of Scotland: collections on Scottish history, science and culture on Chambers Street
Calton Hill: a short climb from the east end of Princes Street to monuments and a classic view over the city

When to visit Edinburgh

Edinburgh is at its busiest in August, when the Edinburgh Festival Fringe fills the city with shows. At New Year, Hogmanay brings street parties and fireworks to the city centre.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Bristol to Edinburgh

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Bristol to Edinburgh?

When you fly from Bristol to Edinburgh the average price is £96. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Bristol to Edinburgh at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Bristol to Edinburgh is 17 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Bristol to Edinburgh?

The most popular months to book a flight from Bristol to Edinburgh are October, November and March, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Bristol to Edinburgh?

The best time of the year to go to Edinburgh when flying from Bristol depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Edinburgh from Bristol in terms of searches from our customer, followed by November and October. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, April, May and March are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Bristol - Edinburgh.

How long does the flight take to go from Bristol to Edinburgh?

The total flight time between Bristol and Edinburgh is of around 1 h and 15 m on average, considering an average distance of 312.24 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Edinburgh compared to Bristol?

While in Bristol temperatures can reach an average of 17º ºC in summer, Edinburgh can experience temperatures up to 15º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 4º ºC in Edinburgh, compared to the 5º ºC average in Bristol.

Which airports have flights between Bristol and Edinburgh?

The main airport route flying between Bristol and Edinburgh is: Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport(EDI). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Bristol to Edinburgh?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Bristol to Edinburgh are:

Easyjet.

Aer Lingus

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