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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 Brussels to Edinburgh depart on average 34 times per day, taking around 2h 58m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:10, the last at 22:30. The fastest flight covers the 755 km distance in 1h 45m. March is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 755 km |
Average flight duration 2h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Flights per day 34 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 1h 45m |
First flight 5:10 |
Last flight 22:30 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 42 days |
Cheapest price
£86
Average price
£281
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
3 h 43 m
Flights per day
54
Distance
755 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Brussels to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels to Edinburgh will cost around £281 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £86.
Of the 54 flights that leave Brussels for Edinburgh every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 755 km distance in an average of 3 h 43 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
The slowest flights will take 4 h 35 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.
FR 7323
BA387 · BA1464
BA387 · BA1466
BA391 · BA1442
BA385 · BA1456
FR 7323
KL1700 · KL923
LH5569+
LH960
BA385 · BA1450
LH5589+
LH964Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £459.
Distance: 755 km
Most popular Flight | Train | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£61 Average Price Cheapest | £460 Average Price | £110 Average Price |
4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 36m Average total duration 6h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 58m Average total duration 19h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
2.3 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions |
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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 Brussels 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 |
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9301+ KL931 | 5:53 Brussels-Midi | 11h17 | 16:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
9301+ KL927 | 5:53 Brussels-Midi | 7h27 | 12:20 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
9301+ BA431 · BA1454 | 5:53 Brussels-Midi | 11h12 | 16:05 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1700 · KL927 | 6:20 Brussels Airport | 7h00 | 12:20 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
KL1700 · KL925 | 6:20 Brussels Airport | 4h55 | 10:15 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
KL1700 · KL923 | 6:20 Brussels Airport | 3h10 | 8:30 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
9303+ KL931 | 7:53 Brussels-Midi | 9h17 | 16:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
9303+ U23304 | 7:53 Brussels-Midi | 12h17 | 19:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
9303+ BA8460 · BA8706 | 7:53 Brussels-Midi | 10h17 | 17:10 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1702 · KL927 | 8:05 Brussels Airport | 5h15 | 12:20 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
KL1702 · KL931 | 8:05 Brussels Airport | 9h05 | 16:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
LH5569+ LH960 | 8:35 Brussels Airport | 4h40 | 12:15 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
9309+ BA439 · BA1464 | 8:53 Brussels-Midi | 14h17 | 22:10 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
9309+ KL931 | 8:53 Brussels-Midi | 8h17 | 16:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
9309+ U23304 | 8:53 Brussels-Midi | 11h17 | 19:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
9315+ KL933 | 9:53 Brussels-Midi | 13h17 | 22:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
9315+ U23304 | 9:53 Brussels-Midi | 10h17 | 19:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
9315+ KL931 | 9:53 Brussels-Midi | 7h17 | 16:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
KL1704 · KL931 | 10:25 Brussels Airport | 6h45 | 16:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA385 · BA1454 | 10:50 Brussels Airport | 6h15 | 16:05 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA385 · BA1462 | 10:50 Brussels Airport | 10h30 | 20:20 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA385+ BA8712 | 10:50 Brussels Airport | 9h00 | 18:50 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA385+ BA8714 | 10:50 Brussels Airport | 11h20 | 21:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA385 · BA1464 | 10:50 Brussels Airport | 12h20 | 22:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA385+ BA8706 | 10:50 Brussels Airport | 7h20 | 17:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA385 · BA1442 | 10:50 Brussels Airport | 7h20 | 17:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA385 · BA1450 | 10:50 Brussels Airport | 4h50 | 14:40 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA385+ BA8718 | 10:50 Brussels Airport | 11h50 | 21:40 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA385 · BA1456 | 10:50 Brussels Airport | 8h45 | 18:35 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA385 · BA1460 | 10:50 Brussels Airport | 9h45 | 19:35 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA385+ BA8710 | 10:50 Brussels Airport | 10h30 | 20:20 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
9321+ BA439 · BA1464 | 10:53 Brussels-Midi | 12h17 | 22:10 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
9321+ KL933 | 10:53 Brussels-Midi | 12h17 | 22:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
9321+ U23304 | 10:53 Brussels-Midi | 9h17 | 19:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
SN2063 | 11:10 Brussels Airport | 1h40 | 11:50 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
9329+ U23304 | 12:22 Brussels-Midi | 7h48 | 19:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
9329+ BA439 · BA1464 | 12:22 Brussels-Midi | 10h48 | 22:10 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
9329+ KL933 | 12:22 Brussels-Midi | 10h48 | 22:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
LH5627+ LH2524 | 12:45 Brussels Airport | 4h40 | 16:25 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
9439+ KL933 | 13:53 Brussels-Midi | 9h17 | 22:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
9339+ KL933 | 13:53 Brussels-Midi | 9h17 | 22:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
9439+ BA439 · BA1464 | 13:53 Brussels-Midi | 9h17 | 22:10 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1706 · KL933 | 15:10 Brussels Airport | 8h00 | 22:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA387 · BA1464 | 15:50 Brussels Airport | 7h20 | 22:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA387 · BA1466 | 15:50 Brussels Airport | 8h15 | 23:05 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA387+ BA8714 | 15:50 Brussels Airport | 6h20 | 21:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA387+ BA8718 | 15:50 Brussels Airport | 6h50 | 21:40 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA387 · BA1462 | 15:50 Brussels Airport | 5h30 | 20:20 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA387 · BA1460 | 15:50 Brussels Airport | 4h45 | 19:35 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
9351+ KL933 | 15:53 Brussels-Midi | 7h17 | 22:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
FR 7323 | 16:20 Brussels South Charleroi Airport | 1h45 | 17:05 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH5589+ LH964 | 19:30 Brussels Airport | 4h15 | 22:45 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA391 · BA1438 | 21:15 Brussels Airport | 12h10 | 8:25 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA391+ BA8700 | 21:15 Brussels Airport | 12h00 | 8:15 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
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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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Passengers have their choice of several daily flights from Brussels to Edinburgh. Many airlines operate along this route including budget airline Ryanair, and national carriers Brussels Airlines, British Airways, KLM, and Lufthansa. There are a handful of direct flights each day run by Brussels Airlines and Ryanair, and these have the fastest flight times overall. Flying between these capital cities takes between 1 hour and 40 minutes and 4 hours and 55 minutes.
Direct flights from Brussels to Edinburgh are operated by major UK budget airline Ryanair and national carrier of Belgium, Brussels Airlines. While the direct flights are fastest, additional, indirect routes are available from national carriers British Airways, KLM, and Lufthansa.
Flying from Brussels to Edinburgh takes between 1 hour and 40 minutes and 4 hours and 55 minutes. The fastest flights are typically direct, however on weekends there may only be 1 or 2 direct flights available. The fastest indirect flights are very efficient, taking between 3 hours and 5 minutes and 3 hours and 15 minutes with KLM, stopping over briefly in Amsterdam.
There are usually between 1 and 5 direct flights from Brussels to Edinburgh every day of the week. These are less frequent on weekends, where passengers may choose an indirect route instead, of which there are an additional 3 to 4 available with a flight time under 5 hours.
Departure airport: Flights depart Brussels from either Brussels Airport, or the less centrally located Brussels South Charleroi Airport. Passengers travelling from central Brussels to Brussels Airport can take the train, which arrives directly under the airport, making the journey in 17 minutes. South Charleroi is roughly 2 hours away from central Brussels via the train and bus. Both airports offer short and long term parking and amenities for passengers.
Arrival airport: Flights arrive at Edinburgh Airport, which is a roughly 30 minute journey East to central Edinburgh on the AirLink train. The train station is right at the airport, and the airport itself provides free Wi-Fi access, car hire and currency exchange facilities, as well as a wide range of shopping and dining opportunities.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels 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 Brussels to Edinburgh flights use the Brussels Airport to Edinburgh Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Brussels and Edinburgh airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Brussels Airport is 1 km from Brussels city centre. Public transport options include:
Brussels 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 departures and arrivals areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Brussels Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brussels Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Brussels South Charleroi Airport is 5 km from Brussels city centre. Public transport options include:
Brussels South Charleroi 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Brussels South Charleroi Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brussels South Charleroi Airport: Ramps, assistance.
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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