Flights from Manchester to Edinburgh

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Cheapest time to fly from Manchester to Edinburgh

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of November. 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 Duration12 h and 15 mFlights between Manchester and Edinburgh take, on average, 12 h and 15 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£740Cheapest price for a flight between Manchester and Edinburgh found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportManchester-Boston Regional AirportWhen flying from Manchester to Edinburgh

Destination airportEdinburgh AirportFor the route from Manchester to Edinburgh

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

One-way average Price£820The average price for a flight Manchester - Edinburgh at Opodo is £820, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookMayAccording to real data April is the most popular time to book a flight to Edinburgh when departing from Manchester

Distance: 3,055 mi

Manchester airports

Edinburgh airports

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

Book your Manchester to Edinburgh flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Manchester to Edinburgh (United Kingdom) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £740, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Manchester to Edinburgh takes roughly 8 h and 41 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Manchester–Edinburgh route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Arrival airport: Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

The weather in Edinburgh

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Edinburgh, temperatures average around 18ºC in the warmest months and roughly 1ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 19ºC
Lows: down to 1ºC
Hottest month: July
Coldest month: December
Driest month: April
Wettest month: October

Tips for cheaper flights from Manchester to Edinburgh

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Manchester to Edinburgh:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Edinburgh. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Manchester to Edinburgh

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

When you fly from Manchester to Edinburgh the average price is £820. 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 Manchester to Edinburgh at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Manchester to Edinburgh is 740 £. 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 Manchester to Edinburgh?

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

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

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

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

The total flight time between Manchester and Edinburgh is of around 12 h and 15 m on average, considering an average distance of 3,055.26 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

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