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Flight deals from East Midlands Airport to Edinburgh Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from East Midlands Airport to Edinburgh Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $153. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Edinburgh.$153 per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 Apr, returning Sat, 18 Apr.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from East Midlands on Mon, 13 Apr, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Sat, 18 Apr, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $153, select.

Edinburgh.$161 per passenger.Departing Fri, 8 May, returning Tue, 12 May.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from East Midlands on Fri, 8 May, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 12 May, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $161, select.

Edinburgh.$165 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Apr, returning Wed, 6 May.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from East Midlands on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 6 May, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $165, select.

Edinburgh.$189 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Jun, returning Sat, 6 Jun.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from East Midlands on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Sat, 6 Jun, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $189, select.

Edinburgh.$199 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 May, returning Wed, 3 Jun.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from East Midlands on Fri, 1 May, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $199, select.

Edinburgh.$213 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Mar, returning Fri, 27 Mar.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from East Midlands on Fri, 20 Mar, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Fri, 27 Mar, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $213, select.

Edinburgh.$252 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug, returning Thu, 27 Aug.Return flight with Ryanair and easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from East Midlands on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $252, select.

Edinburgh.$268 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep, returning Wed, 9 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair and easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from East Midlands on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $268, select.

Edinburgh.$274 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul, returning Mon, 17 Aug.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from East Midlands on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $274, select.

Edinburgh.$282 per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 Jul, returning Thu, 16 Jul.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from East Midlands on Thu, 9 Jul, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 16 Jul, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $282, select.

Edinburgh.$290 per passenger.Departing Tue, 31 Mar, returning Wed, 1 Apr.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from East Midlands on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $290, select.

Edinburgh.$339 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Jun, returning Fri, 3 Jul.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from East Midlands on Fri, 26 Jun, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $339, select.

Edinburgh.$355 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Oct, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from East Midlands on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $355, select.

Edinburgh.$1,020 per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 Jan, returning Tue, 26 Jan.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from East Midlands on Sat, 23 Jan, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,020, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from East Midlands to Edinburgh

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like East Midlands to Edinburgh flights are currently cheapest in April.

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Direct flights from East Midlands to Edinburgh

East Midlands to Edinburgh: Alternative routes

Compare routes from East Midlands to Edinburgh below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Edinburgh.

Nottingham to Edinburgh: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$153
Cheapest month to fly	April
Average flight time	45 mins
Most popular airline	Maersk Air Cargo
Average flights per week	1

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Finding cheap flights from East Midlands to Edinburgh: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from East Midlands to Edinburgh?

The best price we found for a return flight from East Midlands to Edinburgh is $153. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from East Midlands to Edinburgh?

45 minutes is the average flight time from East Midlands to Edinburgh.

Which airlines fly direct from East Midlands to Edinburgh?

Maersk Air Cargo flies direct from East Midlands to Edinburgh.

How many flights are there a week from East Midlands to Edinburgh?

As of March 2026, there is one flight per week flying from East Midlands to Edinburgh.

When is the cheapest time to fly from East Midlands to Edinburgh?

The cheapest month to fly from East Midlands to Edinburgh is usually April.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from East Midlands Airport to Edinburgh Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from East Midlands Airport to Edinburgh Airport on Monday, 13 April 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from East Midlands Airport to Edinburgh Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 45 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Edinburgh?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Edinburgh but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Edinburgh?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Edinburgh is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from East Midlands Airport to Edinburgh with?

Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Edinburgh.

Travelling from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know

Nottingham and Edinburgh are in the same timezone, UTC+0.
Your EMA to EDI flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from East Midlands Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between EMA and EDI:
- Jersey Airport
- Dublin Airport
- J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice

How to find the cheapest flights from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way East Midlands Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight is $77. A return fare right now is $153. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from EMA to EDI if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from East Midlands Airport to Edinburgh Airport across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from EMA to EDI is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when there's a better deal.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from East Midlands Airport to Edinburgh Airport.

Handy information about East Midlands Airport (EMA)

75.1% of flights departing from East Midlands Airport land at their destination on schedule.
East Midlands Airport is around 23 kilometres from central Nottingham. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
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Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Consider staying in a hotel close to EDI if you have a late East Midlands Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Hit the road running by picking up an Edinburgh Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Edinburgh and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Edinburgh Airport around one week before your trip.

Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh

Edinburgh Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from the centre of Edinburgh. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
It takes around 40 minutes to get there using public transport.

When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

The quietest month for a flight from East Midlands Airport to Edinburgh Airport is January, while June is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Edinburgh based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from East Midlands Airport to Edinburgh Airport for July if you want to explore Edinburgh during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 9ºC and 20ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EMA to EDI in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC and 7ºC then.

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Glasgow is another well-known destination in United Kingdom and is around 64 kilometres west of Edinburgh. No trip is complete without seeing Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum.