Traveling from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
On average, direct flights from Birmingham International Airport to Edinburgh Airport take 1 hour 4 minutes. Edinburgh and Birmingham share the same timezone (UTC+0), meaning you won't need to adjust your watch after you arrive.
Flights from Birmingham International Airport to Edinburgh Airport start at 05:45 — the earliest with easyJet. The latest flight is the 21:45 service with easyJet. Overall, there are 49 services every week between BHX and EDI.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Getting to Edinburgh (and exploring more of United Kingdom!) is easy with easyJet. This popular carrier runs direct flights from Birmingham International Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
To break up your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, consider adding a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' and find a destination that interests you. Popular stopovers on the BHX - EDI route include:
Dublin Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Belfast International Airport
No need to bring your passport or a visa for travel within United Kingdom. You will need a valid form of identification however, like an ID card or driver's license. Make sure they're on your packing list once you've got your cheap ticket from BHX to EDI.
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Edinburgh Airport is C$29. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$89. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flight tickets from BHX to EDI if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Birmingham International Airport to Edinburgh Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Birmingham International Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Birmingham. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 23 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 48 minutes.
After a handy hotel near BHX? If you're boarding an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Birmingham International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near EDI:
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport to central Edinburgh is around 31 minutes in a car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
It'll take around 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
June is the most popular month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Edinburgh in February.
Book your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Edinburgh Airport for July if you'd like to visit Edinburgh during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 9ºC and 20ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from BHX to EDI sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Edinburgh
Once you've locked in your flights from BHX to EDI, you'll need to find somewhere to stay in Edinburgh. Make one of these options your base for exploring this city:
Edinburgh Castle and Arthur's Seat are just the start of the top attractions to add to your Edinburgh to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out National Museum of Scotland.
Complete your Edinburgh trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Edinburgh Airport — now it's time to find a great place to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Edinburgh.