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Colchester Castle Museum
Main city museum inside the castle, covering Roman Colchester, local archaeology and later history in a dramatic historic setting.
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Overview: Edinburgh to Colchester flight
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Flights from Edinburgh to Colchester depart on average 39 times per day, taking around 1h 22m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £42 if you book in advance.
There are 25 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:40, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 525 km distance in 1h 15m. October is the cheapest month to fly.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 525 km |
Average flight duration 1h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £42 |
Flights per day 39 |
Direct flights 25 |
Fastest flight 1h 15m |
First flight 5:40 |
Last flight 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 21 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
The cheapest and fastest flights from Edinburgh to Colchester
Showing times and prices for 21 Aug
Cheapest price
£118
Average price
£231
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 18 m
Flights per day
29
Distance
525 km
Cheap tickets
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 £231 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £118.
Fast flights
Of the 29 flights that leave Edinburgh for Colchester every day 28 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 18 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 20 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.
U231319:451h20Edinburgh Airport21:05London Stansted Airport£1181One-way0 changes- U23016:201h20Edinburgh Airport7:40London Luton Airport£1231One-way0 changes
- U281621:151h35Edinburgh Airport22:50London Gatwick Airport£1271One-way0 changes
- U28076:001h40Edinburgh Airport7:40London Gatwick Airport£1271One-way0 changes
- U23076:201h25Edinburgh Airport7:45London Stansted Airport£1281One-way0 changes
- U260418:051h15Edinburgh Airport19:20London Luton Airport£1431One-way0 changes
- U260621:551h15Edinburgh Airport23:10London Luton Airport£1351One-way0 changes
- U231319:451h20Edinburgh Airport21:05London Stansted Airport£1181One-way0 changes
BA146120:151h20Edinburgh Airport21:35London Heathrow Airport£2111One-way0 changes- BA145919:401h20Edinburgh Airport21:00London Heathrow Airport£2121One-way0 changes
Travel Information
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 flight with prices starting from £42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £42, and a train costs an average of £64.
Distance: 525 km
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| Flight | Most popular Train | Coach |
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£62 Average Price Cheapest | £86 Average Price | £71 Average Price |
4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 13m Average total duration 12h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edinburgh to Colchester flight times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Colchester flights for today, Thursday 20 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
Last updated at
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20:40 Edinburgh | 1h15 | 21:55 Colchester | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 21 August | |||||
| U2807 | 6:00 Edinburgh Airport | 1h40 | 7:40 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| BA1465 | 6:20 Edinburgh Airport | 1h35 | 7:55 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| U2301 | 6:20 Edinburgh Airport | 1h20 | 7:40 London Luton Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| U2307 | 6:20 Edinburgh Airport | 1h25 | 7:45 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
 RK 597 | 6:30 Edinburgh Airport | 1h25 | 7:55 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
 BA8711 | 7:00 Edinburgh Airport | 1h40 | 8:40 London City Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| BA8713 | 7:25 Edinburgh Airport | 1h40 | 9:05 London City Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| BA1467 | 8:35 Edinburgh Airport | 1h35 | 10:10 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| BA8703 | 8:50 Edinburgh Airport | 1h30 | 10:20 London City Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| BA1439 | 9:25 Edinburgh Airport | 1h35 | 11:00 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| BA8715 | 9:40 Edinburgh Airport | 1h30 | 11:10 London City Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
 BA4014 · BA4047 | 9:50 Edinburgh Airport | 8h25 | 18:15 London City Airport | 1 change | |
| U2309 | 10:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1h25 | 11:35 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| BA1441 | 10:20 Edinburgh Airport | 1h35 | 11:55 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| BA1443 | 11:30 Edinburgh Airport | 1h35 | 13:05 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| BA1451 | 15:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1h35 | 16:45 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| U2814 | 15:45 Edinburgh Airport | 1h40 | 17:25 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| RK 8604 | 15:45 Edinburgh Airport | 1h25 | 17:10 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| BA1455 | 17:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1h25 | 18:35 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| BA8709 | 17:50 Edinburgh Airport | 1h30 | 19:20 London City Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| U2604 | 18:05 Edinburgh Airport | 1h15 | 19:20 London Luton Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| BA1457 | 18:20 Edinburgh Airport | 1h25 | 19:45 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| U2809 | 19:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1h35 | 20:45 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| BA1459 | 19:40 Edinburgh Airport | 1h20 | 21:00 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| U2313 | 19:45 Edinburgh Airport | 1h20 | 21:05 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| RK 1274 | 19:55 Edinburgh Airport | 2h05 | 22:00 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| BA1461 | 20:15 Edinburgh Airport | 1h20 | 21:35 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| U2816 | 21:15 Edinburgh Airport | 1h35 | 22:50 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of BA Cityflyer to find the best option for your trip from Edinburgh to Colchester.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus, train and flight to find the ideal travel option from Edinburgh to Colchester.
Airlines: easyJet, BA Cityflyer from Edinburgh to ColchesterFind the best flights between Edinburgh to Colchester with Omio's travel partners easyJet, BA Cityflyer from £42. We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.
BA Cityflyer
About
BA Cityflyer is a British regional airline and a wholly-owned subsidiary of British Airways, operating under BA's branding and flight numbers. Its main base is London City Airport, from which it operates a network of domestic and European routes. The airline primarily uses a fleet of Embraer 190 aircraft, which are suited for London City's short runway and steep approach. While focusing on the financial market, BA Cityflyer has expanded into leisure destinations. Unlike mainline British Airways flights, BA Cityflyer offers a complimentary bar service in economy class on its London City services.
Luggage & cancellation policy
BA Cityflyer frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
1 cabin bag (40x30x15cm) + 1 personal item
Additional luggage
23kg checked baggage can be purchased
Cancellation Policy
Full refund available up to 24 hours after booking if travel is more than 3 weeks away
Pregnant on board
Up to end of 36th week for single pregnancy, end of 32nd week for multiple pregnancy. Medical certificate required after 28th week
Unaccompagned minor
Available for ages 5-11, must be booked at least 72 hours before departure
Amenities on board the airplane
Wifi
USB plugs
Accessibility
BA CityFlyer provides assistance for passengers with reduced mobility. Pre-notification is required.
Pets
Small pets in cabin, max 6kg including carrier
Entertaiment on board
easyJet
About
easyJet is a British multinational low-cost airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN). It’s the largest UK-based carrier based on the number of passengers carried. easyJet flies to over 150 destinations across Europe and North Africa, making it a popular budget airline for travelers. To keep fares as low as possible, easyJet tickets are non-refundable and no complimentary snacks are provided onboard. All fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for carry-on luggage and checked luggage. syn p easyJet is a British multinational budget airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN) and the largest UK-based airline based on the number of passengers carried. easyJet flies to more than 150 destinations in Europe and North Africa, making it a very popular low-cost carrier for travelers. To keep fares as low as possible, tickets are non-refundable, and no complimentary snacks are served onboard. All easyJet fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for travelers bringing hand luggage and checked luggage.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 15m
Cheapest Price
£38
Luggage included
Only small under seat bag (45x36x20 cm) included
Additional luggage
Hold luggage up to 23kg can be purchased
Cancellation Policy
Flights can be changed up to 2 hours before departure for a fee plus fare difference; no refunds unless flights are cancelled by easyJet
Pregnant on board
Expectant mothers can fly up to the end of week 35 for single pregnancies, end of week 32 for multiple pregnancies. Medical certificate required if beyond week 28
Unaccompagned minor
Children aged 5-14 can travel as unaccompanied minors for a fee of £37 per child per flight
Amenities on board the airplane
Wifi
USB plugs
Accessibility
easyJet provides special assistance for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair assistance and support for hidden disabilities through the Sunflower lanyard scheme
Complete guide to Colchester
Things to do in Colchester
Discover the best of Colchester — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Colchester trip today.
- Recommended
The Natural History Museum
Natural history museum in a former church, with displays on Essex wildlife, geology and environment, suited to families and curious visitors.
- Recommended
Hollytrees Museum
Museum charting the city’s social history, from everyday objects to changing local life, housed in a restored historic building.
- Must visit
Castle Park
Central park beside the castle with lawns, mature trees and Roman remains. Ideal for a stroll, picnic or pause between sights.
- Recommended
High Street
Historic main street lined with shops and civic buildings, useful for exploring the town centre and taking in everyday city life.
- Recommended
Dutch Quarter
Characterful district of timber-framed houses and narrow streets, known for its historic atmosphere and photogenic townscape.
- Gluten-free
Colchester Oysters
Native Colchester oysters, served raw or dressed. They have been harvested locally since Roman times and are the town’s best-known traditional food.
- Gluten-free
Smoked Eel
Smoked eel from the Essex coast and estuaries, traditionally cured and smoked for a rich flavour tied to local fishing heritage.
- Gluten-free
Essex Clanger
A traditional Essex bake made with potatoes, onions and pork or beef, slowly cooked until soft. It is a longstanding county comfort food.
Le Talbooth
Fine dining restaurant in Dedham Vale near Colchester, known for polished British cooking and a refined countryside setting.
Church Street Tavern
Established restaurant serving modern British dishes and seafood in a smart yet relaxed setting near the town centre.
Timbers
Popular casual venue for brunch, coffee and seasonal plates, with a friendly atmosphere and strong local reputation.
British pound sterling (£)
Moderate for England: hotels and dining cost less than London, but more than smaller UK towns. Buses are reasonable; central sightseeing is mostly low cost.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-15 for fast food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- £18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £50+ per person for upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- £2.80-4 for cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is sometimes included. If not, tip about 10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped 10%. Cafés usually do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
FAQs: Edinburgh to Colchester flights
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Colchester 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 Colchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap plane tickets from Edinburgh to Colchester can start from as little as £42 when you book in advance. The average flight ticket price for Edinburgh to Colchester is £62; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by plane from Edinburgh to Colchester is 1h 15m to travel the 525 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest flight from Edinburgh to Colchester leaves at 5:40. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest flight from Edinburgh to Colchester leaves at 23:55.
Yes, there are 25 direct flights a day from Edinburgh to Colchester with easyJet, BA Cityflyer. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct flights.
When taking a flight from Edinburgh to Colchester, you can count on easyJet, BA Cityflyer for the best way to get you to Colchester. You can also check all possible airlines who offer a service between Edinburgh and Colchester and compare the amenities they offer before buying a plane ticket.
Flights from Edinburgh to Colchester generally leave from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport .Edinburgh Airport is away from Edinburgh city centre and London Heathrow Airport is 23 km from Colchester city centre.
The cheapest month for a flight from Edinburgh to Colchester is October.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Edinburgh and Colchester including taking a coach, train and flight.
Since neither Edinburgh nor Colchester are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
There is no time difference between Edinburgh and Colchester .
For domestic flights we recommend to arrive 1.5 to 2 hours before departure. Please check the website of your departure airport if in doubt. Some airports may offer booking time slots for security checks or offer additional information on when to get there based on time of day.
Most airlines permit carry-on bags that fit within specific dimensions (e.g., 22 x 14 x 9 inches or 56 x 36 x 23 cm), including handles and wheels. Bags must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.
Many airlines impose weight limits, commonly ranging between 7 kg (15 lbs) and 12 kg (26 lbs). Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you. Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
The list of items prohibited on an airplane varies by country and airline, but in general, the following items are not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage: Weapons and self-defence items, sharp objects, flammable materials, explosives, toxic substances, or liquids over 100ml (except for medications and baby essentials). In checked baggage, firearms (without authorization), explosives, large lithium batteries, and hazardous chemicals are prohibited. Electronic cigarettes must be in carry-on bags, while alcohol and dry ice have restrictions. Always check with your airline for specific regulations.
popular airports
Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Colchester
Most Edinburgh to Colchester flights use the Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Colchester airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Departure airports in Edinburgh
Arrival airports in Colchester
Which Edinburgh airport do flights to Colchester leave from?
Flights from Edinburgh to Colchester depart from Edinburgh Airport. The airport is from Edinburgh city centre at Edinburgh EH12 9DN, United Kingdom.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)Edinburgh EH12 9DN, United Kingdom
City-centre transport
Getting to Edinburgh Airport from Edinburgh city centre
Bus909, 900 · 25m · £6 · every ~3 min
TramT50, Edinburgh York Place - Edinburgh Airport · 32m · £11 · every ~35 min
Edinburgh Airport airport facilities and services
Edinburgh Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal, offering multiple currencies.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Airport: Ramps, assistance.
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