Cheapest airlines flights from Birmingham to Edinburgh

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Birmingham to Edinburgh, including easyJet, easyJet has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Birmingham to Edinburgh according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Birmingham to Edinburgh in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$21, and round-trip direct flights start at US$42.

Displayed flight fares from Birmingham to Edinburgh are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Birmingham to Edinburgh Flight Details

The distance between Birmingham and Edinburgh is about 403.21 km. The average flying time from Birmingham to Edinburgh is around 2 hours 58 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$21
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$42
Cheapest monthSeptember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance403.21 km
Average flight time2 hours 58 minutes
Popular airlineeasyJet
Flight statistics for the Birmingham–Edinburgh route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Birmingham to Edinburgh

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Birmingham to Edinburgh?

The average price of one-way flights from Birmingham to Edinburgh purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Birmingham to Edinburgh is December, with an average price of US$44; while the month with the highest flight price is usually April, with an average price of up to US$64.

US$64
US$54
US$44
US$34
    Cheapest
  • US$45
    Mar
  • US$64
    Apr
  • US$56
    May
  • US$53
    Jun
  • US$45
    Jul
  • US$45
    Aug
  • US$56
    Sep
  • US$62
    Oct
  • US$59
    Nov
  • US$44
    Dec
  • US$48
    Jan
  • US$52
    Feb

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Birmingham to Edinburgh?

The average price of round-trip flights from Birmingham to Edinburgh purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for round-trip flights from Birmingham to Edinburgh are found during March, with an average price of US$66. Conversely, the highest prices are found during November, with an average price of up to US$193.

US$193
US$130
US$66
US$3
  • US$66
    Mar
  • US$104
    Apr
  • US$101
    May
  • US$111
    Jun
  • US$120
    Jul
  • US$161
    Aug
  • US$93
    Sep
  • US$137
    Oct
  • US$193
    Nov
  • US$101
    Dec
  • US$142
    Jan
  • US$101
    Feb

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Birmingham to Edinburgh?

Average weekly flight prices from Birmingham to Edinburgh by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Birmingham to Edinburgh is Monday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Saturday, as prices are usually highest then.

US$67
US$59
US$50
US$42
  • US$50
    Mon
  • US$50
    Tue
  • US$54
    Wed
  • US$60
    Thu
  • US$64
    Fri
  • US$67
    Sat
  • US$55
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Birmingham to Edinburgh (BHX-EDI)?

    Based on Trip.com data, easyJet offers one-way fares as low as US$21 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. BHX to EDI on Wed, Mar 25), while easyJet offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$42 departing on Mon, Mar 23 and returning on Thu, Mar 26.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Birmingham to Edinburgh with the following airlines, including: easyJet Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 2 hours 58 minutes to fly from Birmingham to Edinburgh.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Birmingham to Edinburgh is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 22 flight per week flying from Birmingham to Edinburgh. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: easyJet: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- U2340 (21:51) easyJet: S/M/T/W/T/-/S -- U2342 (17:57) easyJet: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- U2338 (13:03)
  • To find best deals on flights from Birmingham to Edinburgh, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Mar 25, with one-way flights priced at just US$21.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is easyJet.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Edinburgh travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Birmingham to Edinburgh is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Birmingham to Edinburgh on March 9, 2026 with easyJet, with prices starting at US$16.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Edinburgh, with Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport (BHX-EDI) is by far the most common option on this route: Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
  • The time difference between Edinburgh and Birmingham is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Read before Taking Flights from Birmingham to Edinburgh

Looking for cheap flights from Birmingham to Edinburgh? At Trip.com, you can compare prices and secure the best deals. A popular choice with travellers, many people fly from Birmingham to Edinburgh to experience the city’s exciting culture, history and myth. Travel from Birmingham to Edinburgh takes just over 1 hour 25 mins, meaning you can be touching down in the beautiful United Kingdom city in no time at all. Prices start at just £20, and with a range of airlines offering regular flights throughout the year, it’s easy to find tickets from Birmingham to Edinburgh to suit you.

How to find cheap flights from Birmingham to Edinburgh

Save your money for when you’re there with cheap flights from Birmingham to Edinburgh. You can find the best deals by being flexible with your travel dates and times, booking flights in advance, making sure you browse in incognito mode and checking for any hidden costs prior to booking.

Airlines that fly from Birmingham to Edinburgh

British Airways, easyJet are just some of the airlines that offer direct flights from Birmingham to Edinburgh.

Flight distance & Flight time from Birmingham to Edinburgh

Lying a distance of 246 miles miles from Birmingham, flights to Edinburgh take approximately 1 hour 25 mins.

Departure from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh

Birmingham Airport is easy to get to from the city centre. From Birmingham New Street Station, you can get a direct train to the airport in just 10-15 minutes, with tickets starting from around £3.10. The station also offers a free Air-Rail Link which will take you from the station to the airport passenger terminal in a couple of minutes. Another option is to get the National Express coach from Birmingham Coach Station which takes 25 minutes and costs around £4.10. Alternatively, there are a range of local buses that connect the city centre with the airport, with tickets available to buy onboard from just £3.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Birmingham to Edinburgh

How many flights fly from Birmingham to Edinburgh daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Birmingham to Edinburgh within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Birmingham to Edinburgh is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Saturday.

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5
Highest
16
Mon
12
Tue
15
Wed
11
Thu
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