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Cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Dublin

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle 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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Airlines that fly from Edinburgh to Dublin
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 1.19 EUR
1 EUR = 0.84 GBP
Last checked on Sat 07/11
Distance: 218 mi
Edinburgh airports
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)How far from city centre: 6 mi
Dublin airports
Dublin Airport (DUB)How far from city centre: 6 mi

Find cheap flights from Edinburgh to Dublin

Edinburgh to Dublin flights take just over an hour, short enough for a city break.

Aer Lingus and Ryanair fly the route direct from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB), about six miles north of the city centre, where Ryanair uses Terminal 1 and Aer Lingus Terminal 2.

Both airlines fly it all year, so there is a choice of departure times in every season.

When to fly to Dublin

Dublin has a temperate oceanic climate, so expect mild weather year-round, with average temperatures from 4°C in winter to 20°C in summer.

Summer brings long daylight hours, festivals and outdoor activities. Spring and autumn are milder and less crowded, good for the city's historic sites and streets. Winter can be chilly, but the pubs are cosy and the city is festive.

Arriving in Dublin: from the airport to the city

From Dublin Airport (DUB), the Dublin Express (routes 782 and 784) departs directly from the terminal exits, reaching central locations like O'Connell Street and Temple Bar in around 30 minutes.

Dublin Bus routes 16 and 41 offer a budget-friendly option, or you can take a licensed taxi from the ranks outside both terminals.

Things to do in Dublin

Popular experiences on a Dublin city break from Edinburgh include the Guinness Storehouse, a walk along the South Wall and an evening in Temple Bar. Trinity College holds the Book of Kells, and Dublin Castle covers much of the city's heritage. For a quieter afternoon, Phoenix Park is a vast green space in the capital.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Edinburgh to Dublin

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Edinburgh to Dublin?
When you fly from Edinburgh to Dublin the average price is £71. 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 Edinburgh to Dublin at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Edinburgh to Dublin is 14 £. 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 Edinburgh to Dublin?
The most popular months to book a flight from Edinburgh to Dublin are January, April and September, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Edinburgh to Dublin?
The best time of the year to go to Dublin when flying from Edinburgh 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 Dublin from Edinburgh in terms of searches from our customer, followed by November and June. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, April and January are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Edinburgh - Dublin.
How long does the flight take to go from Edinburgh to Dublin?
The total flight time between Edinburgh and Dublin is of around 1 h and 4 m on average, considering an average distance of 217.75 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 Dublin compared to Edinburgh?
While in Edinburgh temperatures can reach an average of 15º ºC in summer, Dublin can experience temperatures up to 15º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 5º ºC in Dublin, compared to the 4º ºC average in Edinburgh.

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