Journey information
Overview: Edinburgh to Colchester flight
Distance 525 km |
Average flight duration 1h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Flights per day 33 |
Direct flights 23 |
Fastest flight 1h 15m |
Cheapest month to travel July |
First flight 05:45 |
Last flight 23:55 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Edinburgh to Colchester
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£78
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 25 m
Flights per day
5
Distance
525 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Edinburgh to Colchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Colchester will cost around £78 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £28.
Of the 5 flights that leave Edinburgh for Colchester every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 525 km distance in an average of 1 h 25 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
The slowest flights will take 1 h 45 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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Compare coach, train and flight for Edinburgh to Colchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Colchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £41, and a train costs an average of £44.
Distance: 525 km
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| Flight | Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£65 Average Price | £93 Average Price | £65 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration 5h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 36m Average total duration 13h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edinburgh to Colchester flight times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:20 Edinburgh | 1h25 | 06:45 Colchester | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:35 Edinburgh | 1h25 | 07:00 Colchester | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:35 Edinburgh | 1h25 | 14:00 Colchester | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:15 Edinburgh | 1h20 | 21:35 Colchester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Airlines: easyJet, Cityflyer (British Airways 2), British Airways from Edinburgh to ColchesterFind the best flights between Edinburgh to Colchester with Omio's travel partners easyJet, Cityflyer (British Airways 2), British Airways from £27. We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.
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FAQs: Edinburgh to Colchester flights

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Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Colchester
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in the terminal, including WHSmith and World Duty Free.
- Short-term parking near the terminal, approximately 5.4€ (£4.50) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including Aspire and No1 Lounge.
- Located in the main terminal, near baggage claim.
- Bus: Airlink 100, Skylink 200, Skylink 300
- Tram: Edinburgh Trams
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