Cheap flights from Birmingham to Edinburgh

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Birmingham to Edinburgh and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $68
easyJet Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Sun, Jun 7
The cheapest round-trip flight from Birmingham to Edinburgh is currently $68
Cheapest one-way flight $24
easyJet Nonstop 2 hr Fri, Jun 26
The cheapest one-way flight from Birmingham to Edinburgh is currently $24
Last-minute weekend getaway $120
easyJet Nonstop 2 hr Fri, May 8 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Birmingham to Edinburgh is currently $120
Cheapest business class flights $1,062
British Airways, Aer Lingus 2 stops 10 hr Thu, Jul 23 — Mon, Jul 27
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Birmingham to Edinburgh is currently $1,062
Fastest flight 1 hr 5 min The fastest nonstop flight from Birmingham to Edinburgh takes 1 hr 5 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Birmingham to Edinburgh is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $55–135
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $80–260

Popular airlines from Birmingham to Edinburgh

  • easyJet
    Nonstop
    from $68
    Typical price: $60–130
    17 weekly nonstop flights
    BHX - EDI Every day
  • Aer Lingus
    Typical price: $240–455
    186 weekly connecting flights
    BHX - EDI Every day
  • KLM
    from $329
    Typical price: $300–600
    60 weekly connecting flights
    BHX - EDI Every day
  • Air France
    from $3,719
    Typical price: $3,600–3,750
    40 weekly connecting flights
    BHX - EDI Every day
  • Jet2
    21 weekly connecting flights
    BHX - EDI Every day
  • Lufthansa
    from $1,083
    Typical price: $1,100–6,400
    21 weekly connecting flights
    BHX - EDI Every day

Popular airports near Birmingham

  • Birmingham Airport (BHX)
    Birmingham United Kingdom 27 min 6 mi
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR)
    London United Kingdom 2 hr 2 min 92 mi
  • London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
    London United Kingdom 2 hr 38 min 117 mi
  • London Stansted Airport (STN)
    London United Kingdom 2 hr 11 min 99 mi

Popular airports near Edinburgh

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    Edinburgh United Kingdom 30 min 7 mi
  • Manchester Airport (MAN)
    Manchester United Kingdom 4 hr 23 min 183 mi
  • Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
    Newcastle upon Tyne United Kingdom 2 hr 27 min 86 mi
  • Glasgow Airport (GLA)
    Glasgow United Kingdom 1 hr 21 min 48 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Birmingham to Edinburgh

The cheapest flights from Birmingham to Edinburgh are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $55 to $135.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Birmingham to Edinburgh recently found on Google Flights was with easyJet from $68. The cheapest one-way flight was with easyJet from $24.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest easyJet flight from Birmingham to Edinburgh is $68, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
  • The cheapest KLM flight from Birmingham to Edinburgh is $329, flying from Jun 20 to Jun 21.
  • The cheapest Air France flight from Birmingham to Edinburgh is $3,719, flying from May 7 to May 10.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Birmingham to Edinburgh is $1,083, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 6.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Birmingham to Edinburgh starts at $68 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $24 and departs on Fri, Jun 26.
1 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from Birmingham to Edinburgh.
Most people visit May–Aug, when weather is mild and warm, and in Dec. Summer brings arts celebrations including the International Film Festival (Jun), Jazz and Blues Festival (Jul) and Art Festival (Jul-Aug). The city is packed in Aug for the popular Edinburgh International Festival and Edinburgh Festival Fringe, presenting new art, theatre, music and street performances. Key winter (Nov–Mar) events include Hogmanay (New Year’s Eve) and Burns Night (Jan 25). Winter days are short, cold and rainy.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Birmingham to Edinburgh.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Birmingham to Edinburgh really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Birmingham to Edinburgh.

In terms of nonstop flights, easyJet is the most popular. easyJet offers 17 nonstop flights per week. easyJet flies from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) .

In terms of flights, Aer Lingus is the most popular. Aer Lingus offers 186 connecting flights per week. Aer Lingus flies from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) .

Other popular airlines flying from Birmingham to Edinburgh are:
  • KLM offers 60 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) .
  • Air France offers 40 connecting flights per week. Air France flies from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) .
  • Jet2 offers 21 connecting flights per week. Jet2 flies from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) .
  • Lufthansa offers 21 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Birmingham and Edinburgh.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Birmingham to Edinburgh recently found on Google Flights was with easyJet from $68. The cheapest one-way flight was with easyJet from $24.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest easyJet flight from Birmingham to Edinburgh is $68, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
  • The cheapest KLM flight from Birmingham to Edinburgh is $329, flying from Jun 20 to Jun 21.
  • The cheapest Air France flight from Birmingham to Edinburgh is $3,719, flying from May 7 to May 10.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Birmingham to Edinburgh is $1,083, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 6.
easyJet flies direct from Birmingham to Edinburgh.
  • There are 17 easyJet direct flights from Birmingham to Edinburgh per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Birmingham and Edinburgh at price $120 is offered by easyJet from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.
easyJet flies direct from Birmingham to Edinburgh.
  • There are 17 easyJet direct flights from Birmingham to Edinburgh per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Birmingham to Edinburgh on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Birmingham and Edinburgh start at $68 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7 with easyJet.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Birmingham to Edinburgh, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Birmingham and Edinburgh start at $1,062 from Thu, Jul 23 to Mon, Jul 27 with British Airways, Aer Lingus.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Birmingham and Edinburgh start at $68 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7.
To book business class trips from Birmingham to Edinburgh, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Birmingham and Edinburgh starts at $120 from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11 with easyJet.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Birmingham and Edinburgh at price $120 is offered by easyJet from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from Birmingham to Edinburgh, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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