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National Museum of Scotland
National museum covering science, design, world cultures and Scottish history. Excellent for varied collections and a dramatic central hall.
Flights from Amsterdam to Edinburgh depart on average 51 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £76 but you can travel from only £68 by coach.
There are 6 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:10, the last at 22:40. The fastest flight covers the 659 km distance in 1h 25m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 659 km |
Average flight duration 2h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £76 |
Flights per day 51 |
Direct flights 6 |
Fastest flight 1h 25m |
First flight 5:10 |
Last flight 22:40 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 77 days |
Cheapest price
£127
Average price
£484
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 28 m
Flights per day
61
Distance
659 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Amsterdam to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam to Edinburgh will cost around £484 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £127.
Of the 61 flights that leave Amsterdam for Edinburgh every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 659 km distance in an average of 1 h 28 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
The slowest flights will take 1 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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U23302
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AF1641 · AF1886
BA441 · BA1466
KL927
KL923
KL931
KL933
U23304Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £68. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £68, and a train costs an average of £470.
Distance: 659 km
Most popular Flight | Train | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£137 Average Price | £470 Average Price | £123 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 32m Average total duration 9h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 29m Average total duration 21h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Edinburgh flights for today, Thursday 27 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AF8373+ AF1486 | 6:55 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 10h35 | 16:30 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
AF8373+ AF1686 | 6:55 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h45 | 10:40 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
AF8373+ AF1886 | 6:55 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 15h00 | 20:55 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
OS320 · OS209+ OS7309 | 7:00 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 11h15 | 17:15 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
OS320+ OS207+ OS7309 | 7:00 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 11h15 | 17:15 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
AF5473+ AF1686 | 7:25 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h15 | 10:40 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
AF5473+ AF1886 | 7:25 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 14h30 | 20:55 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
AF5473+ AF1486 | 7:25 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 10h05 | 16:30 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA445 · BA1448 | 7:45 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h10 | 11:55 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
LH1003 · LH960 | 8:00 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h15 | 12:15 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
KL923 | 8:05 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h25 | 8:30 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AF1241 · AF1486 | 9:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h55 | 16:30 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
AF1241 · AF1886 | 9:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 12h20 | 20:55 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
KL925 | 9:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h35 | 10:15 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
OS312+ OS213+ OS7213 | 9:55 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 13h50 | 22:45 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
OS312+ OS215+ OS7213 | 9:55 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 13h50 | 22:45 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
OS312+ OS217+ OS7213 | 9:55 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 13h50 | 22:45 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
LH987 · LH962 | 10:00 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 8h15 | 17:15 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
LH987 · LH106 · LH2524 | 10:00 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h25 | 16:25 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
LH987 · LH108 · LH2524 | 10:00 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h25 | 16:25 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
U23302 | 10:10 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h30 | 10:40 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA429 · BA1450 | 10:15 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h25 | 14:40 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
AF1341 · AF1486 | 10:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h50 | 16:30 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
AF1341 · AF1886 | 10:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 11h15 | 20:55 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
LH2303 · LH2524 | 11:10 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h15 | 16:25 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
LH2303 · LH107 · LH962 | 11:10 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h05 | 17:15 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
LH989 · LH962 | 11:15 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h00 | 17:15 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA431 · BA1454 | 11:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h30 | 16:05 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA431 · BA1450 | 11:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h05 | 14:40 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
AZ107+ LH235 · LH964 | 11:55 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 11h50 | 22:45 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
KL927 | 11:55 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h25 | 12:20 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AZ107+ LH237 · LH964 | 11:55 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 11h50 | 22:45 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
AZ107 · LH5101+ LH964 | 11:55 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 11h50 | 22:45 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
AF5474+ AF1486 | 12:30 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h00 | 16:30 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
AF5474+ AF1886 | 12:30 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 9h25 | 20:55 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA8712 · BA8460 | 13:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h15 | 18:50 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA1456+ BA8460 | 13:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h00 | 18:35 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA8706 · BA8460 | 13:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h35 | 17:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
AF1641 · AF1886 | 14:10 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h45 | 20:55 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
AF1741 · AF1886 | 14:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h15 | 20:55 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA433 · BA1460 | 14:55 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h40 | 19:35 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA433 · BA1456 | 14:55 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h40 | 18:35 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
KL931 | 15:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h30 | 16:10 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA8454 · BA8718 | 16:20 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h20 | 21:40 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA8710 · BA8454 | 16:20 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h00 | 20:20 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA8454 · BA8714 | 16:20 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h50 | 21:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
AF5478+ AF1886 | 16:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h20 | 20:55 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
AF8345+ AF1886 | 17:50 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h05 | 20:55 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA437 · BA1464 | 17:50 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h20 | 22:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA437 · BA1466 | 17:50 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h15 | 23:05 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA1466+ BA8456 | 18:15 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h50 | 23:05 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA8456 · BA8718 | 18:15 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h25 | 21:40 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA8456 · BA8714 | 18:15 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3h55 | 21:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
U23304 | 18:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h30 | 19:10 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH997 · LH964 | 18:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h05 | 22:45 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA439 · BA1464 | 18:45 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h25 | 22:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA439 · BA1466 | 18:45 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h20 | 23:05 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA443 · BA1466 | 19:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h25 | 23:05 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
LX735+ LX8290 | 20:05 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 12h35 | 7:40 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
AF1441 · AF1686 | 20:20 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 15h20 | 10:40 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
KL933 | 21:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h30 | 22:10 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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National museum covering science, design, world cultures and Scottish history. Excellent for varied collections and a dramatic central hall.
Major art gallery with Scottish and international works from the Renaissance to the late nineteenth century, beside Princes Street Gardens.
Contemporary art gallery in a converted schoolhouse, known for thoughtful exhibitions by Scottish and international artists near the Royal Mile.
Historic street linking the castle and Holyroodhouse, lined with closes, shops and public buildings. Ideal for first-time visitors on foot.
Extinct volcano with popular walking routes and broad views over the city and coast. A rewarding outdoor escape close to the centre.
Large public gardens below the castle, good for a break between Old and New Town sights, with monuments, lawns and seasonal planting.
A rich Scottish soup of smoked haddock, potatoes and onions, closely associated with east coast cooking and widely enjoyed in Edinburgh.
Scotland’s iconic savoury pudding of sheep’s offal, oats and spices, traditionally served with neeps and tatties at Burns suppers.
A classic Scottish dessert of raspberries, whipped cream, honey and toasted oats, often linked with soft fruit from eastern Scotland.
Elegant dining room serving refined Scottish tasting menus focused on seasonal produce in a calm central setting.
Popular traditional restaurant near the Castle, specialising in haggis, game and hearty Scottish comfort food.
Stylish brasserie and oyster bar with Scottish seafood, shellfish and classic dishes in a grand city-centre space.
Moderate for the UK. Rooms and dining are pricier in peak season, but buses are affordable and budget eats are easy to find.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. Cafés and pubs usually do not expect tips.
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Edinburgh Airport -> St Andrew Square
Business travellers and holidaymakers are able to take their pick of at least 45 non-stop flights from Amsterdam to Edinburgh each week. Approximately 18 of these are provided by easyJet. Planes depart for Edinburgh International Airport (EDI) at regular intervals from Amsterdam Schipol Airport (AMS), and the average journey time is around one and a half hours.
EasyJet is one of the main providers of direct flights from Amsterdam to Edinburgh. Passengers can also choose from a host of international and economy carriers that includes KLM, Etihad Airways, Ryanair and Lufthansa.
On average, direct flights from Amsterdam to Edinburgh take just over one and half hours. EasyJet is often one of the top three fastest options, with journey times of just under 90 minutes. Travellers choosing flights from Amsterdam to Edinburgh with either one or two stops en-route at airports such as Bristol, London Gatwick, or Paris Charles de Gaulle can expect to be in the air for longer.
There are around eight direct flights from Amsterdam to Edinburgh during the day, including two to three provided by easyJet. Take off times are fairly evenly spaced out, allowing travellers to choose from morning, afternoon, or evening departures.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Amsterdam to Edinburgh by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Amsterdam to Edinburgh flights use the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Edinburgh Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Amsterdam and Edinburgh airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 3 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in various locations throughout the airport.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol: Elevators, ramps.
Edinburgh Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Edinburgh Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Airport: Ramps, assistance.
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