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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh? Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh flights are currently cheapest in January.

Direct flights from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh

Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Edinburgh.

Frankfurt to Edinburgh: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$169
Cheapest month to flyJanuary
Average flight time2 hrs, 4 mins
Most popular airlineLufthansa
Average flights per week79

Finding cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh is $170. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 4 minutes is the average flight time from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh.
Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines and LOT fly direct from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh.
There are 79 flights per week flying from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh, as of October 2024.
The cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh is usually October 2024.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Edinburgh Airport on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 4 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Edinburgh but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Edinburgh is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Aer Lingus and Lufthansa offer the cheapest flight tickets to Edinburgh.

Traveling from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Frankfurt Airport to Edinburgh Airport is 2 hours 1 minute. Edinburgh's timezone is UTC+0, making Edinburgh 1 hour behind Frankfurt.

  • Choose from 26 weekly flights from Frankfurt Airport to Edinburgh Airport. The 05:55 departure with Lufthansa is the earliest available between FRA and EDI. Lufthansa operates the latest service of the day at 22:15.

  • Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

  • Lufthansa is your gateway to exploring Edinburgh (and maybe even some other great parts of United Kingdom!). Look through the direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to Edinburgh Airport offered by this popular carrier.

  • If you want a stopover for your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Edinburgh Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. Here are the popular stopovers between FRA and EDI:

    • Birmingham International Airport

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • London City Airport

  • To find out whether you need a visa to enter United Kingdom, check with your airline and the local consulate or embassy. They'll give you all the necessary information, including additional travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from FRA to EDI.

How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt Airport to Edinburgh Airport is $106. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $170. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.

  • To secure cheap tickets from FRA to EDI, book your trip 10 months before the departure date.

  • June is the cheapest month for tickets from Frankfurt Airport to Edinburgh Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.

  • Sign into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. We'll notify you right away if there's a better deal on this route. It's simple to do, and it'll save you the hassle of checking for cheap tickets from FRA to EDI every day.

  • Use filters to tailor your flights from Frankfurt Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Simply select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.

Handy information about Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

  • Traveling from central Frankfurt to Frankfurt Airport takes about 37 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometers in 21 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Got an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to Edinburgh Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near FRA:

Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh

  • Edinburgh Airport is approximately 14 kilometers from the center of Edinburgh. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 31 minutes.

  • Getting there on public transport typically takes 40 minutes.

When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Edinburgh Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Edinburgh. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.

  • The warmest month in Edinburgh is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC and 20ºC. Book your flights from Frankfurt Airport to Edinburgh Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap tickets from FRA to EDI sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

More about Edinburgh

  • As soon as you've booked your flights from FRA to EDI, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in Edinburgh. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this exciting city:

  • There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland are top sights which should feature on any good Edinburgh itinerary.

Complete your Edinburgh trip with hotels and a car rental

  • You've booked your cheap ticket to Edinburgh Airport — next on the list is finding a great stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Edinburgh.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.