Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bern Airport (BRN): what you need to know
Bern is one hour ahead of Edinburgh and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your EDI to BRN flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Choose a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Bern Airport. Palma de Mallorca Airport is a popular stopover on the EDI to BRN route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bern Airport (BRN)
Right now, C$250 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Bern Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$815. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from EDI to BRN if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when looking for a flight from Edinburgh Airport to Bern Airport.
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Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Bern Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
67.94% of flights leaving from Edinburgh Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Edinburgh Airport from central Edinburgh, it takes around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 40 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Bern Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to EDI:
Arriving at Bern Airport (BRN)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Edinburgh Airport to Bern Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BRN instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Bern Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sixt, Hertz or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Bern and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Bern Airport about two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Bern Airport (BRN) to central Bern
Bern Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Bern. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Bern Airport (BRN)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Bern Airport. September is the busiest month to visit Bern. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Bern Airport for July if you want to explore Bern during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -9ºC (16ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from EDI to BRN sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've seen Bern, now it's time to discover other corners of Switzerland. Journey around 97 kilometres north-east to Zurich to check off its leading sights. From Bahnhofstrasse to Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another corner of Switzerland, head for Basel, roughly 72 kilometres north of Bern. Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises are among the biggest draws.