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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Edinburgh Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $605. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Edinburgh.$579 per passenger.Departing Sat, Oct 24, returning Tue, Nov 3.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Sat, Oct 24, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departing from Edinburgh on Tue, Nov 3, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $579, select.

Edinburgh.$605 per passenger.Departing Thu, Aug 13, returning Thu, Aug 20.Round-trip flight with Lufthansa and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Thu, Aug 13, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departing from Edinburgh on Thu, Aug 20, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $605, select.

Edinburgh.$624 per passenger.Departing Sat, Jul 18, returning Tue, Jul 28.Round-trip flight with Breeze Airways and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Breeze Airways, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Sat, Jul 18, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departing from Edinburgh on Tue, Jul 28, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $624, select.

Edinburgh.$625 per passenger.Departing Sat, Aug 22, returning Fri, Sep 4.Round-trip flight with KLM and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Sat, Aug 22, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departing from Edinburgh on Fri, Sep 4, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $625, select.

Edinburgh.$640 per passenger.Departing Tue, Sep 8, returning Fri, Sep 18.Round-trip flight with Icelandair and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, Sep 8, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departing from Edinburgh on Fri, Sep 18, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $640, select.

Edinburgh.$681 per passenger.Departing Thu, Oct 1, returning Sat, Oct 10.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Thu, Oct 1, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departing from Edinburgh on Sat, Oct 10, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $681, select.

Edinburgh.$687 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jul 29, returning Tue, Aug 4.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Wed, Jul 29, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departing from Edinburgh on Tue, Aug 4, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $687, select.

Edinburgh.$736 per passenger.Departing Sat, Sep 26, returning Sat, Oct 3.Round-trip flight with Icelandair and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Sat, Sep 26, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departing from Edinburgh on Sat, Oct 3, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $736, select.

Edinburgh.$755 per passenger.Departing Sat, Aug 22, returning Sat, Dec 12.Round-trip flight with Icelandair and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Sat, Aug 22, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departing from Edinburgh on Sat, Dec 12, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $755, select.

Edinburgh.$791 per passenger.Departing Fri, Feb 5, returning Fri, Feb 12.Round-trip flight with Icelandair and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Fri, Feb 5, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departing from Edinburgh on Fri, Feb 12, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $791, select.

Edinburgh.$810 per passenger.Departing Thu, Nov 12, returning Sat, Nov 21.Round-trip flight with Breeze Airways and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Breeze Airways, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Thu, Nov 12, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departing from Edinburgh on Sat, Nov 21, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $810, select.

Edinburgh.$866 per passenger.Departing Tue, May 4, returning Wed, May 19.Round-trip flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, May 4, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departing from Edinburgh on Wed, May 19, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $866, select.

Edinburgh.$883 per passenger.Departing Sat, Sep 12, returning Fri, Jan 1.Round-trip flight with Icelandair and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Sat, Sep 12, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departing from Edinburgh on Fri, Jan 1, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $883, select.

Edinburgh.$886 per passenger.Departing Tue, Apr 13, returning Thu, Apr 22.Round-trip flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, Apr 13, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departing from Edinburgh on Thu, Apr 22, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $886, select.

Edinburgh.$887 per passenger.Departing Mon, Mar 29, returning Mon, Apr 12.Round-trip flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Mon, Mar 29, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Finnair, departing from Edinburgh on Mon, Apr 12, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $887, select.

Edinburgh.$897 per passenger.Departing Thu, Dec 3, returning Thu, Dec 10.Round-trip flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Thu, Dec 3, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departing from Edinburgh on Thu, Dec 10, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $897, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh / Durham to Edinburgh

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Raleigh / Durham to Edinburgh flights are currently cheapest in August.

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Raleigh / Durham to Edinburgh: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Raleigh / Durham to Edinburgh below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Edinburgh.

Durham to Edinburgh: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$579
Cheapest month to fly	October

Finding cheap flights from Raleigh / Durham to Edinburgh: Frequently asked questions

How much are round-trip flights from Raleigh / Durham to Edinburgh?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Raleigh / Durham to Edinburgh is $579. 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.

Which airlines fly direct from Raleigh / Durham to Edinburgh?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Raleigh / Durham to Edinburgh. But we found flights with one or more stops from $579.

How many flights are there a week from Raleigh / Durham to Edinburgh?

There are no flights flying from Raleigh / Durham to Edinburgh, as of July 2026.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Raleigh / Durham to Edinburgh?

The cheapest month to fly from Raleigh / Durham to Edinburgh is usually October.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Edinburgh Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Edinburgh Airport on Saturday, October 24, 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Edinburgh Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Raleigh / Durham Airport and Edinburgh Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I find the best flight deal to Edinburgh?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Edinburgh?

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.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly with from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Edinburgh?

Currently, Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Edinburgh.

Traveling from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know

Edinburgh is five hours ahead of Durham and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your RDU to EDI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between RDU and EDI:
- New York Newark Airport
- Washington Dulles Airport
- Reykjavik Keflavik Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

$220 is the lowest price for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. A return flight starts from $579. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from RDU to EDI. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for a flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from RDU to EDI.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Edinburgh Airport.

Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)

When it comes to the on-time performance of Raleigh / Durham Airport, data shows 78% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Raleigh / Durham Airport from central Durham, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to RDU? If you've booked an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Edinburgh Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

If you're coming in on a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near EDI:
Go where the road takes you with a Edinburgh Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz and chase adventure across Edinburgh and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Edinburgh Airport about one week before your departure date.

Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh

Edinburgh Airport is approximately 13 kilometers from the center of Edinburgh. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It takes around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.

When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

The quietest month for a flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Edinburgh Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Edinburgh based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Edinburgh Airport for July if you want to explore Edinburgh during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RDU to EDI sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of the United Kingdom

Manchester is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Edinburgh. Around 290 kilometers away to the south, check out popular attractions including Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Around 402 kilometers south of Edinburgh, Birmingham is another favorite stop in the United Kingdom. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.