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Cheapest time to fly from Ottawa to Edinburgh

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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Flight Duration17 hoursFlights between Ottawa and Edinburgh take, on average, 17 hours minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£430Cheapest price for a flight between Ottawa and Edinburgh found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportOttawa Macdonald-Cartier International AirportWhen flying from Ottawa to Edinburgh

Destination airportEdinburgh AirportFor the route from Ottawa to Edinburgh

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

One-way average Price£699The average price for a flight Ottawa - Edinburgh at Opodo is £699, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookJulyAccording to real data August is the most popular time to book a flight to Edinburgh when departing from Ottawa

Distance: 3,107 mi

Ottawa airports

Edinburgh airports

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

Book your Ottawa to Edinburgh flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Ottawa 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 £430, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Ottawa to Edinburgh takes roughly 9 h and 33 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Ottawa–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 Ottawa to Edinburgh

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

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

When you fly from Ottawa to Edinburgh the average price is £699. 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 Ottawa to Edinburgh at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Ottawa to Edinburgh is 430 £. 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 Ottawa to Edinburgh?

The most popular months to book a flight from Ottawa to Edinburgh are August, September and February, based on the searches of our customers.

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

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

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

The total flight time between Ottawa and Edinburgh is of around 17 hours on average, considering an average distance of 3,106.63 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 Ottawa?

While in Ottawa temperatures can reach an average of 20º 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 -9º ºC average in Ottawa.

Which are the airlines with flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh?

Westjet

Lufthansa
Air Canada

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