Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY): what you need to know
Sunshine Coast's timezone is UTC+10, making Sunshine Coast ten hours ahead of Edinburgh.
Your EDI to MCY flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak time such as June? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
Currently, $1,585 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $2,859. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from EDI to MCY, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from EDI to MCY by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Edinburgh Airport, data shows 67.94% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Edinburgh Airport from central Edinburgh, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near EDI:
Arriving at Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
Consider staying in a hotel near MCY if you have a late Edinburgh Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Sunshine Coast Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, Apex or East Coast and experience the lesser-explored corners of Sunshine Coast and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Sunshine Coast Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to central Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast Airport to the centre of Sunshine Coast has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
It takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport. January is the busiest month to visit Sunshine Coast. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport for January if you want to visit Sunshine Coast during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 28ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from EDI to MCY in July. Temperatures average between 11ºC and 20ºC then.
Explore more of Australia
You've seen Sunshine Coast, now it's time to explore other corners of Australia. Travel around 113 kilometres south to Brisbane to tick off its popular sights. From South Bank Parklands to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Story Bridge, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Gold Coast is another standout destination in Australia and is around 177 kilometres south of Sunshine Coast. No journey is complete without seeing SkyPoint Observation Deck, PCYC Gold Coast and Holiday Holiday.
