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)
Book a hotel close to EDI if you're catching a late flight from Frankfurt Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
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.