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Flight deals from East Midlands to Edinburgh

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 $169. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Edinburgh.$166 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct, returning Wed, 21 Oct.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from East Midlands on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $166, select.

Edinburgh.$169 per passenger.Departing Sun, 9 Aug, returning Sun, 23 Aug.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from East Midlands on Sun, 9 Aug, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $169, select.

Edinburgh.$177 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Oct, returning Thu, 12 Nov.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from East Midlands on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $177, select.

Edinburgh.$180 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Sep, returning Thu, 10 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from East Midlands on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $180, select.

Edinburgh.$182 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug, returning Thu, 3 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair and easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from East Midlands on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $182, select.

Edinburgh.$191 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Nov, returning Thu, 12 Nov.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from East Midlands on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $191, select.

Edinburgh.$197 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Sat, 1 Aug.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from East Midlands on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $197, select.

Edinburgh.$220 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Thu, 30 Jul.Return flight with Ryanair and easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from East Midlands on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $220, select.

Edinburgh.$225 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Nov, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from East Midlands on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $225, select.

Edinburgh.$229 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Dec, returning Thu, 10 Dec.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from East Midlands on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $229, select.

Edinburgh.$235 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 Aug, returning Thu, 12 Nov.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from East Midlands on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $235, select.

Edinburgh.$257 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from East Midlands on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $257, select.

Edinburgh.$309 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Wed, 16 Dec.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from East Midlands on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $309, select.

Edinburgh.$389 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug, returning Tue, 27 Oct.Return flight with Ryanair and Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from East Midlands on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $389, select.

Edinburgh.$416 per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Dec, returning Sun, 3 Jan.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from East Midlands on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Sun, 3 Jan, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $416, select.

Edinburgh.$707 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Aug, returning Sat, 2 Jan.Return flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from East Midlands on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Edinburgh on Sat, 2 Jan, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $707, 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 October.

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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	$166
Cheapest month to fly	October
Average flight time	1 hr, 10 mins
Most popular airline	TUI
Average flights per week	1

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 $166. 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?

1 hour and 10 minutes is the average flight time from East Midlands to Edinburgh.

Which airlines fly direct from East Midlands to Edinburgh?

TUI flies direct from East Midlands to Edinburgh.

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

As of July 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 October.

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 Wednesday, 14 October 2026.

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

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 10 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.

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

Nottingham and Edinburgh are in the same timezone, UTC+0.
Leave plenty of time to make your EMA to EDI flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from East Midlands Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between EMA and EDI:
- Dublin Airport
- Krakow Airport
- Jersey Airport

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 $79. A return ticket right now is $166. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from EMA to EDI, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for a flight from East Midlands Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
Snapping up cheap flights from EMA to EDI is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from East Midlands Airport to Edinburgh Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about East Midlands Airport (EMA)

83% of flights leaving East Midlands Airport land at their destination on time. With its strong on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when setting off from EMA.
Central Nottingham to East Midlands Airport is approximately 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
You can expect a trip time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from East Midlands Airport to Edinburgh Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near EMA:

Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

If you're coming in on a late East Midlands Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near EDI:
Grab a Edinburgh Airport rental car and discover Edinburgh and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Hertz are popular providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Edinburgh Airport around one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.

Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh

Edinburgh Airport to the centre of Edinburgh has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

July is the most popular month for flights from East Midlands Airport to Edinburgh Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Edinburgh in March.
Lock in your flight from East Midlands Airport to Edinburgh Airport for July if you'd like to visit Edinburgh during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 9ºC and 20ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EMA to EDI in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC and 7ºC then.

Explore more of the United Kingdom

Manchester is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Edinburgh. Around 290 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Birmingham is another essential stop in the United Kingdom and is around 402 kilometres south of Edinburgh. No trip is complete without experiencing Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.