- Must visit
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 Copenhagen to Edinburgh depart on average 71 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:05, the last at 23:35. The fastest flight covers the 983 km distance in 1h 50m. March is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 983 km |
Average flight duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Flights per day 71 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 1h 50m |
First flight 0:05 |
Last flight 23:35 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 91 days |
Cheapest price
£41
Average price
£399
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
3 h 14 m
Flights per day
58
Distance
983 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Copenhagen to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Copenhagen to Edinburgh will cost around £399 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £41.
Of the 58 flights that leave Copenhagen for Edinburgh every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 983 km distance in an average of 3 h 14 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h .
The slowest flights will take 4 h 15 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 2675
KL1276 · KL933
KL1274 · KL933
KL1270 · KL931
KL1266 · KL931
SK2513
FR 2675
KL1268 · KL927
KL1276 · KL933
BA817 · BA1466Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.0 - 2.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £633.
Distance: 983 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Train |
|---|---|---|
£77 Average Price Cheapest | £166 Average Price | £649 Average Price |
5h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 33h 20m Average total duration 32h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 27h 28m Average total duration 26h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
2.9 - 5.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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 Copenhagen to Edinburgh flights for today, Friday 31 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KL1266 · KL927 | 6:00 Copenhagen Airport | 7h20 | 12:20 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
LH2447 · LH95 · LH960 | 6:00 Copenhagen Airport | 7h05 | 12:05 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1266 · KL931 | 6:00 Copenhagen Airport | 11h10 | 16:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
KL1266 · KL925 | 6:00 Copenhagen Airport | 5h15 | 10:15 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
AF1351 · AF1686 | 6:05 Copenhagen Airport | 5h35 | 10:40 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
AF1351 · AF1486 | 6:05 Copenhagen Airport | 11h25 | 16:30 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
LH833 · LH960 | 6:30 Copenhagen Airport | 6h35 | 12:05 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
SN2268 · SN2611+ LH962 | 6:50 Copenhagen Airport | 11h15 | 17:05 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
OS990 · OS183+ LH2524 | 7:00 Copenhagen Airport | 10h25 | 16:25 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
OS990+ OS207+ OS7309 | 7:00 Copenhagen Airport | 11h05 | 17:05 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
OS990 · OS209+ OS7309 | 7:00 Copenhagen Airport | 11h05 | 17:05 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
BA823 · BA1450 | 7:25 Copenhagen Airport | 7h55 | 14:20 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA823 · BA1458 | 7:25 Copenhagen Airport | 12h25 | 18:50 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA823 · BA1456 | 7:25 Copenhagen Airport | 11h10 | 17:35 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA823+ BA8706 | 7:25 Copenhagen Airport | 10h45 | 17:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA823 · BA1460 | 7:25 Copenhagen Airport | 13h00 | 19:25 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
KL2857+ KL927 | 8:10 Copenhagen Airport | 5h10 | 12:20 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
KL2857+ KL931 | 8:10 Copenhagen Airport | 9h00 | 16:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
AF4581+ AF1486 | 8:25 Copenhagen Airport | 9h05 | 16:30 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
LH2439 · LH2524 | 8:40 Copenhagen Airport | 8h45 | 16:25 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
DY933 · DY1354 | 9:20 Copenhagen Airport | 24h25 | 8:45 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
DY933 · DY1356 | 9:20 Copenhagen Airport | 10h10 | 18:30 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
KL1268 · KL931 | 9:25 Copenhagen Airport | 7h45 | 16:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
KL1268 · KL927 | 9:25 Copenhagen Airport | 3h55 | 12:20 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
OS992 · OS211+ OS7309 | 9:40 Copenhagen Airport | 8h25 | 17:05 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
OS992 · OS139+ LX8292 | 9:40 Copenhagen Airport | 9h30 | 18:10 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
LX1267+ LX8292 | 9:40 Copenhagen Airport | 9h30 | 18:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
LX1267+ LH1189 · LH962 | 9:40 Copenhagen Airport | 8h25 | 17:05 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
LH825 · LH1190+ LX8292 | 10:10 Copenhagen Airport | 9h00 | 18:10 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
LH825 · LH108 · LH2524 | 10:10 Copenhagen Airport | 7h15 | 16:25 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
LH825 · LH962 | 10:10 Copenhagen Airport | 7h55 | 17:05 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
AF1751 · AF1486 | 10:10 Copenhagen Airport | 7h20 | 16:30 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA813+ BA8714 | 11:00 Copenhagen Airport | 11h10 | 21:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA813 · BA1456 | 11:00 Copenhagen Airport | 7h35 | 17:35 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA813 · BA1464 | 11:00 Copenhagen Airport | 12h00 | 22:00 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA813 · BA1460 | 11:00 Copenhagen Airport | 9h25 | 19:25 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA813 · BA1458 | 11:00 Copenhagen Airport | 8h50 | 18:50 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA813+ BA8706 | 11:00 Copenhagen Airport | 7h10 | 17:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA813 · BA1466 | 11:00 Copenhagen Airport | 13h00 | 23:00 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
KL1270 · KL931 | 11:30 Copenhagen Airport | 5h40 | 16:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
KL1270 · KL933 | 11:30 Copenhagen Airport | 11h40 | 22:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
AF1151 · AF1886 | 12:20 Copenhagen Airport | 9h35 | 20:55 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
AF1151 · AF1486 | 12:20 Copenhagen Airport | 5h10 | 16:30 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
LH827 · LH962 | 12:25 Copenhagen Airport | 5h40 | 17:05 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
D83502 | 13:35 Copenhagen Airport | 1h55 | 14:30 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
KL1272 · KL933 | 14:45 Copenhagen Airport | 8h25 | 22:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
LX1271+ LH1197 · LH964 | 15:00 Copenhagen Airport | 9h05 | 23:05 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
KL2855+ KL933 | 15:25 Copenhagen Airport | 7h45 | 22:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
DY941 · DY1354 | 15:30 Copenhagen Airport | 18h15 | 8:45 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
DY941 · DY1356 | 15:30 Copenhagen Airport | 4h00 | 18:30 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA817 · BA1466 | 16:20 Copenhagen Airport | 7h40 | 23:00 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA817 · BA1464 | 16:20 Copenhagen Airport | 6h40 | 22:00 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
KL1274 · KL933 | 16:30 Copenhagen Airport | 6h40 | 22:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
FR 3759 | 17:00 Copenhagen Airport | 2h00 | 18:00 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
SK1408 · SK2545 | 17:05 Copenhagen Airport | 27h25 | 19:30 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
LH4083+ LH121 · LH964 | 17:10 Copenhagen Airport | 6h55 | 23:05 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
SK2513 | 17:25 Copenhagen Airport | 2h00 | 18:25 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA819 · BA1464 | 17:40 Copenhagen Airport | 5h20 | 22:00 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA819 · BA1466 | 17:40 Copenhagen Airport | 6h20 | 23:00 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
KL2853+ KL933 | 18:15 Copenhagen Airport | 4h55 | 22:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
SK1430 · SK2545 | 19:00 Copenhagen Airport | 25h30 | 19:30 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
KL1276 · KL933 | 19:10 Copenhagen Airport | 4h00 | 22:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
LH831 · LH964 | 19:20 Copenhagen Airport | 4h45 | 23:05 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA821 · BA1440 | 21:15 Copenhagen Airport | 12h15 | 8:30 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
SK1410 · SK2545 | 21:25 Copenhagen Airport | 23h05 | 19:30 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
SK1428 · SK2545 | 23:10 Copenhagen Airport | 21h20 | 19:30 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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Edinburgh Airport -> St Andrew Square
Edinburgh is a lively metropolis in Scotland, known for its vibrant nightlife and classical architecture. Every year, millions of visitors travel to Scotland's capital city to see the iconic Edinburgh castle and visit some of the best festivals in the world. The cities of Copenhagen and Edinburgh are separated by a flight distance of approximately 1,000 kilometers, making flights from Copenhagen to Edinburgh quick and convenient. There are numerous flights that ply the Copenhagen-Edinburgh route, including both direct and indirect services. The average flight time from Copenhagen to Edinburgh is around one hour and 50 minutes.
Airlines that fly from Copenhagen to Edinburgh include Sun Air, Ryanair, Lufthansa, Norwegian, British Airways, easyJet, and Brussels Airlines. The three airlines that provide direct flights from Copenhagen to Edinburgh are Sun Air, Ryanair, and easyJet. The major airline on this route is Sun Air, operating the greatest number of flights on this route. Other airlines operate indirect flights on this route with one or more layovers.
It takes an average flight time of one hour 50 minutes to travel the 1,000 kilometer distance between Copenhagen and Edinburgh. Connecting flights from Copenhagen to Edinburgh will take around three to four hours to arrive, depending on the waiting time of the flight and the destination of the stopover city.
There are about 13 direct flights from Copenhagen to Edinburgh available every week. On average, there are about four direct flights scheduled to fly from Copenhagen to Edinburgh daily. The number of flight times in a day will change depending on the day of the week and season. The cheapest day to fly from Copenhagen to Edinburgh is on Mondays, and the cheapest month is in May.
Departure airport: flights from Copenhagen to Edinburgh depart from Copenhagen Airport. It lies eight kilometers south of Copenhagen city center, on the island of Amager. Transport from the city center to the airport includes train, metro, taxi, bus, and car rental services. Train services are the cheapest and fastest way to get to the airport, with journey times of around 20 minutes. metro line M2 connects the city center to the airport and passengers can expect a journey time of around 15 minutes. Travelers using taxi services to the airport can expect to reach their destination in 20 minutes, but the price is considerably higher than public transport. Facilities at the airport include ATMs, currency exchange, duty-free shopping, restaurants, bars, passenger lounges, and free WiFi.
Arrival airport: flights on this route land at Edinburgh Airport. It is located 9.3 kilometers west of Edinburgh city center. Airport transfer services are available to transport passengers to their hotels in around 25 minutes from the airport. Airlink (service 100) Express bus travels to and from the airport with a journey time of approximately 20 minutes. Passengers opting for a taxi to the city center should expect a traveling time of around 15 minutes, depending on the traffic. A tram to the city center from the airport will take close to 35 minutes, running every eight to 12 minutes. Facilities at the airport include restaurants, passenger lounges, ATMs, currency exchange services, and free WiFi throughout. Car rental services are also available in the airport.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen to Edinburgh flights use the Copenhagen Airport to Edinburgh Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Copenhagen and Edinburgh airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Copenhagen Airport is 3 km from Copenhagen city centre. Public transport options include:
Copenhagen 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 Terminal 2 and 3.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Copenhagen Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Copenhagen Airport: Elevators, 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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