Manchester to Edinburgh flight with British Airways

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Journey information

Overview: Manchester to Edinburgh flight

United Kingdom

Flights from Manchester to Edinburgh depart on average 16 times per day, taking around 6h 46m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at €90 but you can travel from only €13 by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from €13

Distance

281 km

Average flight duration

6h 46m

Cheapest ticket price

€90

Flights per day

Airlines

Fastest flight

3h 35m

Cheapest month to travel

August

First flight

06:00

Last flight

21:30

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from €13

The cheapest and fastest flights from Manchester to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for May 14

Cheapest price

€463

Average price

€753

Fastest journey

3 h 25 m

Average duration

4 h 5 m

Flights per day

Distance

282 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Manchester to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Manchester to Edinburgh will cost around €753 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €463.

Fast flights

It's difficult to get from Manchester to Edinburgh without transferring at least once.

BA7808 · BA4015

05:00PM3h50

Manchester Airport (MAN)

08:50PMEdinburgh Airport (EDI)

€4631One-way

1 transfer

BA1387 · BA1444

09:20AM7h05

Manchester Airport (MAN)

04:25PMEdinburgh Airport (EDI)

€6611One-way

1 transfer

BA1399 · BA1440

04:05PM6h10

Manchester Airport (MAN)

10:15PMEdinburgh Airport (EDI)

€6611One-way

1 transfer

BA1375 · BA1458

02:00PM6h25

Manchester Airport (MAN)

08:25PMEdinburgh Airport (EDI)

€6611One-way

1 transfer

BA1399 · BA1458

04:05PM4h20

Manchester Airport (MAN)

08:25PMEdinburgh Airport (EDI)

€6611One-way

1 transfer

Live departures

Manchester to Edinburgh flight times

Showing flights for today, Tuesday, May 13

Last updated at 1:26 AM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
BA1385 · BA1438	6:00 AM Manchester Airport (MAN)	3h40	9:40 AM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	1 transfer
BA1385 · BA1436	6:00 AM Manchester Airport (MAN)	4h45	10:45 AM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	1 transfer
BA1383 · BA1442	6:55 AM Manchester Airport (MAN)	5h25	12:20 PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	1 transfer
BA1383 · BA1436	6:55 AM Manchester Airport (MAN)	3h50	10:45 AM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	1 transfer
BA1387 · BA1442	7:40 AM Manchester Airport (MAN)	4h40	12:20 PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	1 transfer
BA1387 · BA1446	7:40 AM Manchester Airport (MAN)	6h00	1:40 PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	1 transfer
BA1389 · BA1452	11:25 AM Manchester Airport (MAN)	6h00	5:25 PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	1 transfer
BA1389+BA8712	11:25 AM Manchester Airport (MAN)	6h15	5:40 PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	1 transfer
BA1389 · BA1448	11:25 AM Manchester Airport (MAN)	4h15	3:40 PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	1 transfer
BA1375 · BA1452	1:10 PM Manchester Airport (MAN)	4h15	5:25 PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	1 transfer
BA1375 · BA1460	1:10 PM Manchester Airport (MAN)	5h30	6:40 PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	1 transfer
BA1375+BA8710	1:10 PM Manchester Airport (MAN)	6h10	7:20 PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	1 transfer
BA1373 · BA1456	2:30 PM Manchester Airport (MAN)	4h55	7:25 PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	1 transfer
BA1373+BA8718	2:30 PM Manchester Airport (MAN)	6h10	8:40 PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	1 transfer
BA1373 · BA1460	2:30 PM Manchester Airport (MAN)	4h10	6:40 PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	1 transfer
BA1399 · BA1456	3:05 PM Manchester Airport (MAN)	4h20	7:25 PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	1 transfer
BA1399 · BA1460	3:05 PM Manchester Airport (MAN)	3h35	6:40 PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	1 transfer
BA1397 · BA1440	5:45 PM Manchester Airport (MAN)	3h55	9:40 PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	1 transfer
This is the last flight of the day.

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How far in advance should I book flight tickets from Manchester to Edinburgh?

The best time to book your flight from Manchester to Edinburgh is 49 days before departure. See how prices for flights change on the Manchester to Edinburgh route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Manchester to Edinburgh per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your flight from Manchester to Edinburgh.

Flights

from €545

Trains

from €53

Buses

from €20

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Airlines: British Airways Manchester to Edinburgh

You can travel by flight from Manchester to Edinburgh with British Airways for as low as €83. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

British Airways (BA) is the flag carrier airline of the United Kingdom with its headquarters in London near its main hub at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Known as a full-service global airline, BA offers low fares year-round to destinations around the globe and flies to and from centrally-located airports. Its extensive global route network includes more than 170 destinations in nearly 80 countries throughout Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa and Australia. BA is also the second largest airline based in the UK in terms of its fleet size and number of passengers carried.

British Airways from Manchester to Edinburgh flight information:

Average Duration: 3 h 25 min
Cheapest Price: €83

FAQs: Manchester to Edinburgh Flight

FAQs: Take a flight from Manchester to Edinburgh hassle-free. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Edinburgh.

Cheap plane tickets from Manchester to Edinburgh can start from as little as €89 when you book in advance. The average flight ticket price for Manchester to Edinburgh is €228; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The flight time from Manchester to Edinburgh is on average 3 h 25 min for the 281 km long journey, but the time it takes to go to Edinburgh from Manchester by flight can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The earliest flight from Manchester to Edinburgh leaves at 06: 00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The latest flight from Manchester to Edinburgh leaves at 21: 45.

There are 16 flights a day from Manchester to Edinburgh which require at least one change with British Airways. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer flights.

Take the Manchester to Edinburgh flight with British Airways. However, it's always good to check out all possible airlines for the trip from Manchester to Edinburgh as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

The cheapest month to travel from Manchester to Edinburgh by plane is January.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Manchester and Edinburgh including taking a train, coach or flight.