Travelling from Newquay Airport (NQY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Newquay Airport to Edinburgh Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.
Newquay and Edinburgh share the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
To ensure you catch your NQY to EDI flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Flying into Edinburgh (and then seeing more of the United Kingdom!) is easy with Ryanair UK Ltd. This popular carrier has direct flights from Newquay Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Ryanair UK Ltd on this route.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Newquay Airport to Edinburgh Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between NQY and EDI:
Dublin Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
Belfast City Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Newquay Airport (NQY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
$57 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Newquay Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. Return flights start from $108. These fares may change based on availability.
Book one month before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from NQY to EDI.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Newquay Airport to Edinburgh Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from NQY to EDI.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Newquay Airport to Edinburgh Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Newquay Airport (NQY)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Newquay Airport, 70% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Newquay to Newquay Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to NQY? If you've booked an early flight from Newquay Airport to Edinburgh Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Reserve a hotel close to EDI if you're on a late Newquay Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Edinburgh Airport rental car and explore Edinburgh and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Hertz are well-known companies to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Edinburgh Airport around one week before travelling.
When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The quietest month for a flight from Newquay Airport to Edinburgh Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Edinburgh based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Before locking in your flight from Newquay Airport to Edinburgh Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Edinburgh, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC to 20ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from NQY to EDI in January. Temperatures average 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 discovered after you've seen Edinburgh. Around 290 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Birmingham is another must-experience destination in the United Kingdom and is around 402 kilometres south of Edinburgh. No journey is complete without experiencing Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.