Birmingham BHX to Edinburgh EDI flight with easyJet

Flights from Birmingham to Edinburgh

Flights from Birmingham to Edinburgh only take around 1h 15min, so they’re really short-hop trips. All of them fly directly between the two cities, so there are no stopovers or aircraft changes to deal with on the way. A good few flights are available every day of the week, including weekends, and you’ll have a choice of airlines with which you can book tickets through Omio.

Birmingham to Edinburgh flight time: Daily Departures

There are plenty flights per day from Birmingham to Edinburgh, so you can choose from dozens flights a week. The exact number per day can vary, however, so make sure to check the latest flight schedules here. The first flights are at around 8:45 a.m., with the last ones departing just after 9:00 p.m.

How long is the journey by flight from Birmingham to Edinburgh?

It doesn’t take very long at all to fly from Birmingham to Edinburgh. Almost without exception, every flight operated by every airline that flies on this route takes the same amount to time, which is about 1h 15min. These are all direct flights, which obviously won’t require that you make any aircraft or airline changes when catch them.

Edinburgh Scott Monument Tourist. Source: Shutterstock

What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from Birmingham to Edinburgh?

Departure airport: When flying to Edinburgh from Birmingham you’ll always leave from Birmingham International Airport (BHX). It’s not far from the city centre, and you can take an Avanti West Coast train that leaves Birmingham New Street Station and gets to the airport in about 8min. Otherwise you can board the Line X1 bus from outside Selfridge’s, which takes about 35min. The airport has assisted travel services for those with limited mobility, and also caters well for people with hidden disabilities. Kids can play at the Sky Zone interactive children’s play centre, and there are restaurants, bars, shops and fast-food stores.

Arrival airport: Flights to Edinburgh always land at Edinburgh Airport (EDI). Getting to the city centre once you’ve landed will take you about 17min on Lothian Buses No. 1 line. The buses leave every 15min. You can also take the T50 tram line, operated by Edinburgh Trams, which will take just over 30min. There are many places where you can get something to eat or drink and you can also use the Reserve & Collect online service to pre-buy items from airport stores. Family and limited mobility amenities are also available throughout the terminal.

Which airlines travel from Birmingham to Edinburgh?

easyJet and Ryanair operate virtually all flights from Birmingham to Edinburgh. These are really short-haul flights, and there’s no time difference to speak of between the two, with both airlines making the journey in about 1h 15min.

Both being budget airlines, there isn’t much to choose from between them when it comes to ticket prices either. They both operate direct flights, so you won’t be required to change aircraft on the way, making them both the most convenient way to travel between the two cities by air. Which brings the decision down to when you want to travel. Most easyJet flights are in the early morning, around midday, and again in the late afternoon, which more or less matches peak commuter hours in the UK. Ryanair flights are available twice a day, at noon and again in the late afternoon.

easyJet flights from Birmingham to Edinburgh

All easyJet flights between Birmingham and Edinburgh are direct ones between Birmingham Airport and Edinburgh Airport. These aren’t particularly high speed flights, but due to the relatively short distance between the cities, only take about 1h 15min. There are at least a dozen easyJet flights every day that you can choose from, and the prices are very reasonable, as this is one of the main budget airlines flying in the UK.

Ryanair flights from Birmingham to Edinburgh

Ryanair offers midday and afternoon flights to Edinburgh from Birmingham every day of the week, with about half a dozen available daily. They take around 1h 15min to make the trip, and all flights are direct, so you won’t have to worry about time-consuming stopovers or aircraft changes. These are budget flights, making them very affordable and convenient. You can fly out either just after lunch time, or in the late afternoon if you choose Ryanair.

Flight Birmingham to Edinburgh: Services on Board

Given that both the airlines that fly the route from Birmingham to Edinburgh are budget operators, you won’t get more than the basic services on board to make your trip as efficient and cost-effective as possible. So don’t expect all the bells and whistles on these flights. On the counter side, you’ll only pay budget prices, which makes travelling between these two cities really cost-effective. You can take a bicycle with you as one of your hold luggage items, and you won’t be able to travel with pets on either of these airlines.

The alternative would be to arrange for your pet to travel by some other means, perhaps chaperoned on a train. Both airlines only offer a single class, so you won’t be able to book Business class or First class tickets, or any variations on these. easyJet does offer sandwiches, and sweet or savoury snacks, and there’s no in-flight entertainment available. If you fly with Ryanair, you can pre-order snacks before you board. Neither airline offers on-board assistance for passengers with limited mobility, relying on airport services from the terminal to your seat. Assistance dogs are allowed on both Ryanair and easyJet.

Edinburgh Royal Mile Street. Source: Shutterstock

How to find cheap flight tickets from Birmingham to Edinburgh?

As both airlines flying this route are budget carriers, the best way of finding cheap flight tickets from Birmingham to Edinburgh is to look through the flight schedules on Omio and picking out the cheapest ones you see. We offer real-time schedules allowing you to take advantage of the best deals. To make this work even better for you, be flexible with your departure days and times, as you’ll sometimes be able to pick up last-minute deals as they become available. Another way is to book well in advance, when ticket prices are typically lower as airlines strive to fill their flights as soon as they can, in order to reliably calculate overall fuel economy for a given period.

To Edinburgh by plane—travel tips

Edinburgh is one of the most notable cities in the UK, steeped in centuries of Scottish history. It has many world-famous landmarks, none more so than Edinburgh Castle. Here you can also visit the National War Museum, see the Scottish Crown Jewels and hear the daily One o’Clock Salute, a tradition of firing a cannon to allow ships within earshot to synchronise their clocks, which essential for accurate navigation.

One of the most important buildings in Scottish history is the Palace of Holyroodhouse and next-door Holyrood Abbey. It has played host to Scottish kings since the late 1600s, and is currently the Queen’s official residence in Edinburgh. Overlooking the city is are the Salisbury Crags and Arthur’s Seat, which are the highest points in the area.

You can also take a tour of the now-retired Royal Yacht Britannia, which is a fascinating experience. There’s also the Royal Botanic Garden. Founded in 1670, it’s the second-oldest of its kind in the UK, housing well over 13,000 different plant species, including massive trees from the Himalayan region. For something different, head to Camera Obscura and the World of Illusions, which creates a city panorama using mirrors and lenses, created in the 1850s.

Taking a Flight from Birmingham

Birmingham Airport is 10 km southeast of Birmingham city centre. You can take a train from Birmingham New Street station to Birmingham International station, and then get the free AirRail Link to the airport. Services run between 5:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. every day. Bus 97A runs from Birmingham 24 hours a day, and the 900 bus operates during the daytime. Services depart every 20-30 minutes and the journey takes around 25 minutes. A taxi journey will take 20 minutes but can be quite expensive if there is traffic.

Flying into Edinburgh

Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland. The city is most famous for the Edinburgh International Festival and the Fringe, held over three weeks every August. It is dedicated to the performing arts and brings thousands of visitors to the city each year. Travellers arrive at Edinburgh Airport, 9 km west of the city centre. The Airlink 100 express bus goes to central Edinburgh, as does bus No.35, which leaves every 10-15 minutes. The express bus takes 30 minutes while No.35 takes an hour to reach Edinburgh's city centre. The N22 night bus operates seven days a week, departing every 30 minutes between 12:47 a.m. and 4:17 a.m. and taking between 25-30 minutes to arrive in the centre. You can get a tram that stops at Haymarket train station, or at Princes Street, one of the main roads in the city. There is also a taxi rank at the airport with cabs and people carriers available, which can be booked before your flight.