Cheapest
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The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Dublin to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
3 h 25 m
Average
4 h 19 m
Flights per day
15
Distance
351 km
It's difficult to get from Dublin to Edinburgh without transferring at least once.
351 km | |
3 h 25 min | |
€162 (€162) | |
No | |
BA Cityflyer, Aer Lingus, British Airways or Ryanair |
Flights from Dublin to Edinburgh cover the 351 km long trip taking on average 3 h 25 min with our travel partners like BA Cityflyer, Aer Lingus, British Airways or Ryanair. You can get the cheapest plane tickets for this journey for as low as €29, but the average price of plane tickets is €162. Travellers depart most frequently from Dublin Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
Ryanair and British Airways flights will get you between Dublin and Edinburgh from €29. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best flight times and tickets for your trip.
Ryanair is one of the most popular budget airlines in Europe offering cheap flights all over the continent. Founded in Ireland, Ryanair makes it easy to hop on a plane and fly to popular European destinations quickly and affordably. This low-cost airline is known for operating direct flights to smaller or secondary airports usually outside major cities to keep costs down. All Ryanair fare types include allowance of one small personal bag; additional fees tend to apply for bringing carry-on luggage and checked luggage.
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.
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.
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.
Flights from Dublin to Edinburgh generally leave from Dublin Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
Dublin Airport is 15 km away from Dublin city centre and Edinburgh Airport is 13.5 km from Edinburgh city centre.
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