Flying from Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
Edinburgh is five hours 30 minutes behind Bengaluru and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your BLR to EDI flight.
Travelling during a peak month like November? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bengaluru Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BLR and EDI:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Munich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Bengaluru Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight is $656. A return plane ticket right now is $1,122. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BLR to EDI if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Bengaluru Airport to Edinburgh Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across every month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from BLR to EDI.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Bengaluru Airport to Edinburgh Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Bengaluru Airport (BLR)
BLR is located at Kial Road, Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 56030.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Bengaluru Airport, data shows 71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Bengaluru to Bengaluru Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to BLR? If you're boarding an early flight from Bengaluru Airport to Edinburgh Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Consider staying in a hotel close to EDI if you're catching a late Bengaluru Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Edinburgh Airport rental car and explore Edinburgh and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Hertz are top outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Edinburgh Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
From Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
July is the most popular month for flights from Bengaluru Airport to Edinburgh Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Edinburgh in March.
The warmest month in Edinburgh is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC and 20ºC. Lock in your flights from Bengaluru Airport to Edinburgh Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BLR to EDI sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've seen Edinburgh. Around 290 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Birmingham is another favourite destination in the United Kingdom and is around 402 kilometres south of Edinburgh. No journey is complete without visiting Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.