Flying from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Lisbon Airport to Edinburgh Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 15 minutes.
Edinburgh's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Lisbon.
Flights from LIS to EDI start from 09:50 — the first with easyJet. The last service of the day is at 20:50 with Ryanair. Overall, there are five weekly Lisbon Airport to Edinburgh Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your LIS to EDI flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Edinburgh (and then seeing more of the United Kingdom!) is a snap with easyJet. This popular airline has direct flights from Lisbon Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with easyJet on this route.
Among carriers operating LIS to EDI flights, easyJet has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Lisbon Airport to Edinburgh Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between LIS and EDI include:
London Heathrow Airport
London Gatwick Airport
London Stansted Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
C$74 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Lisbon Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. Return flights start from C$149. These fares can change based on availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LIS to EDI if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Lisbon Airport to Edinburgh Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Landing cheap flights from LIS to EDI is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Lisbon Airport to Edinburgh Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Lisbon Airport (LIS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Lisbon Airport, data shows 56% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Lisbon Airport from central Lisbon, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near LIS? If you've booked an early flight from Lisbon Airport to Edinburgh Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Consider staying in a hotel close to EDI if you're on a late Lisbon Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Edinburgh Airport rental car and explore Edinburgh and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Hertz are popular providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Edinburgh Airport about one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
July is the busiest month for flights from Lisbon Airport to Edinburgh Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Edinburgh in March.
The warmest month in Edinburgh is July, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Lock in your flights from Lisbon Airport to Edinburgh Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from LIS to EDI in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Edinburgh is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the United Kingdom just waiting to be discovered. Around 290 kilometres south of Edinburgh, a trip to Manchester will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Birmingham is another essential stop in the United Kingdom and is around 402 kilometres south of Edinburgh. No journey is complete without seeing Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.