Flights from Dublin to Edinburgh: Journey Details

Direct flights from Dublin to Edinburgh are operated by Ryanair and Aer Lingus, with nine departures a day and a flight time of just over 2.5 hours. Departures are from around 6:00 a.m., until just after 7:30 p.m. Other airlines, such as British Airways, Flybe and Lufthansa offer routes that involve connections and journey times of 7 hours or more.

Taking a Flight from Dublin

Flights from Dublin to Edinburgh depart from Dublin International Airport, located 10 km North of the city. Links between the airport and Dublin are operated by Aircoach and Dublin Bus, taking around 45 minutes for the transfer. Car rentals and taxis are also available at the airport. Dublin's public transport system is made up of local buses, operated by Dublin Bus, and the LUAS light-rail network.

Flying into Edinburgh

Scotland's capital, Edinburgh, is a charming city popular as a short-break destination. The imposing Edinburgh Castle, home to the annual Tattoo, towers over the city, while Prince's Street leading from the castle is home to high-end shopping, hotels and restaurants. Edinburgh's architecture is a blend of the medieval, with elegant Georgian crescents and modern buildings of steel and glass. Flights from Dublin to Edinburgh land at Edinburgh International Airport, located 9 km from the capital and linked by the Edinburgh Tramway and frequent Airlink Express Buses. These take around 30 minutes for the journey. Car rental desks and taxi ranks are located at the airport. First and Lothian Buses serve the city centre and the suburbs, while the NightBus route runs hourly throughout the night. The city is also served by suburban trains and the city's new tram system.