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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 Faro to Edinburgh depart on average 25 times per day, taking around 3h 22m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £29 if you book in advance.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:30, the last at 21:55. The fastest flight covers the 2135 km distance in 3h 20m. December is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 2135 km |
Average flight duration 3h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Flights per day 25 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 3h 20m |
First flight 0:30 |
Last flight 21:55 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 3 days |
Cheapest price on 07 Sept
£36
Average ticket price on 07 Sept
£351
Fastest journey on 07 Sept
3 h 20 m
Average journey duration on 07 Sept
5 h 8 m
Flights on 07 Sept
63
Distance
2135 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Faro to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Faro to Edinburgh will cost around £351 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £36.
On Mon 07 Sept, we found 63 flights from Faro to Edinburgh, including 2 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 2135 km distance in an average of 5 h 8 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .
The slowest flights will take 6 h 50 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 5668
LS770
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KL1586 · KL923
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KL1586 · KL923
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BA507+
BA8700
FR 5668
LS770
BA513 · BA1458
BA513 · BA1460
BA511 · BA1456Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Faro to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £116 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 22m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £116, while a coach costs an average of £166.
Distance: 2135 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£116 Average Price Cheapest | £166 Average Price | £301 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 52h 16m Average total duration 51h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 30h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Faro to Edinburgh:
A flight is £50 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Faro to Edinburgh costing on average £166.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Coach takes on average 51h 46m.
The table below shows live departures for Faro to Edinburgh flights for today, Sunday 6 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LH2651 · LH125 · LH960 | 16:45 Faro Airport | 19h20 | 12:05 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
BA515 · BA1466 | 17:55 Faro Airport | 5h05 | 23:00 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
KL931+ KL3282 | 18:55 Faro Airport | 21h15 | 16:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
KL923+ KL3282 | 18:55 Faro Airport | 13h35 | 8:30 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA1436+ BA2663 | 18:55 Faro Airport | 12h45 | 7:40 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
KL933+ KL3282 | 18:55 Faro Airport | 28h15 | 23:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
KL927+ KL3282 | 18:55 Faro Airport | 17h25 | 12:20 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA2663+ BA8700 | 18:55 Faro Airport | 13h20 | 8:15 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
LX8269+ LX786+ SN2063 | 19:00 Faro Airport | 16h50 | 11:50 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
LX8269 · LX8292 | 19:00 Faro Airport | 13h45 | 8:45 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA517 · BA1436 | 19:10 Faro Airport | 12h30 | 7:40 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA517+ BA8700 | 19:10 Faro Airport | 13h05 | 8:15 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
| Monday 7 September | |||||
Normal+ KL1584 · KL933 | 1:30 Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 21h40 | 23:10 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
Normal+ KL1584 · KL933 | 1:30 Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 21h40 | 23:10 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
Normal+ KL1584 · KL933 | 1:30 Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 21h40 | 23:10 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
Normal+ KL1580 · KL933 | 1:30 Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 21h40 | 23:10 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
Normal+ KL1580 · KL933 | 1:30 Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 21h40 | 23:10 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
Normal+ KL1580 · KL933 | 1:30 Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 21h40 | 23:10 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
Normal+ KL1584 · KL933 | 1:45 Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 21h25 | 23:10 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
Normal+ KL1584 · KL933 | 1:45 Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 21h25 | 23:10 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
Normal+ KL1584 · KL933 | 1:45 Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 21h25 | 23:10 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
Normal+ KL1580 · KL933 | 1:45 Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 21h25 | 23:10 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
Normal+ KL1580 · KL933 | 1:45 Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 21h25 | 23:10 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
Normal+ KL1580 · KL933 | 1:45 Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 21h25 | 23:10 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
LH2524+ LH6993 · LH6973 | 6:05 Faro Airport | 10h25 | 16:30 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1169 · LH964+ LH6973 | 6:05 Faro Airport | 17h00 | 23:05 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
LH964+ LH6973 · LH6953 | 6:05 Faro Airport | 17h00 | 23:05 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1167 · LH964+ LH6973 | 6:05 Faro Airport | 17h00 | 23:05 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
LH964+ LH6965 · LH6973 | 6:05 Faro Airport | 17h00 | 23:05 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
LX8269 · LX8290 | 9:10 Faro Airport | 9h45 | 18:55 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
Normal+ KL1586 · KL923 | 9:30 Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 23h00 | 8:30 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
Normal+ KL1586 · KL923 | 9:30 Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 23h00 | 8:30 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
Normal+ KL1586 · KL931 | 9:30 Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 30h40 | 16:10 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
Normal+ KL1586 · KL931 | 9:30 Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 30h40 | 16:10 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
Normal+ BA507+ BA8700 | 9:30 Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 22h45 | 8:15 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
Normal+ KL1586 · KL923 | 9:45 Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 22h45 | 8:30 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
Normal+ KL1586 · KL923 | 9:45 Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 22h45 | 8:30 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
Normal+ KL1586 · KL931 | 9:45 Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 30h25 | 16:10 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
Normal+ KL1586 · KL931 | 9:45 Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 30h25 | 16:10 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
Normal+ BA507+ BA8700 | 9:45 Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 22h30 | 8:15 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
FR 5668 | 10:20 Faro Airport | 3h20 | 13:40 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LS770 | 11:05 Faro Airport | 3h25 | 14:30 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA511 · BA1458 | 11:10 Faro Airport | 7h35 | 18:45 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA511 · BA1456 | 11:10 Faro Airport | 6h50 | 18:00 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA511+ BA8710 | 11:10 Faro Airport | 9h10 | 20:20 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA511+ BA8714 | 11:10 Faro Airport | 10h00 | 21:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
LH964+ LH6953 · LH6937 | 11:15 Faro Airport | 11h50 | 23:05 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1169 · LH964+ LH6937 | 11:15 Faro Airport | 11h50 | 23:05 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
BA8714+ BA2661 | 11:35 Faro Airport | 9h35 | 21:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA1464+ BA2661 | 11:35 Faro Airport | 10h20 | 21:55 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA1460+ BA2661 | 11:35 Faro Airport | 8h05 | 19:40 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA8710+ BA2661 | 11:35 Faro Airport | 8h45 | 20:20 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal+ KL1586 · KL923 | 11:45 Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 20h45 | 8:30 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
Normal · Normal+ SN3820 · SN2063 | 11:45 Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 24h05 | 11:50 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
Normal · Normal+ KL1586 · KL931 | 11:45 Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 28h25 | 16:10 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
Normal · Normal+ KL1586 · KL927 | 11:45 Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 24h35 | 12:20 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
Normal · Normal+ KL1586 · KL931 | 12:00 Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 28h10 | 16:10 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
Normal · Normal+ KL1586 · KL923 | 12:00 Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 20h30 | 8:30 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
Normal · Normal+ SN3820 · SN2063 | 12:00 Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 23h50 | 11:50 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
Normal · Normal+ KL1586 · KL927 | 12:00 Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 24h20 | 12:20 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
SN3802 · SN2063 | 12:10 Faro Airport | 23h40 | 11:50 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA513 · BA1458 | 13:10 Faro Airport | 5h35 | 18:45 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA513 · BA1460 | 13:10 Faro Airport | 6h30 | 19:40 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA513+ BA8714 | 13:10 Faro Airport | 8h00 | 21:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA513+ BA8718 | 13:10 Faro Airport | 8h30 | 21:40 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
LH1499 · LH964 | 15:25 Faro Airport | 7h40 | 23:05 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
LH1499+ OS220 · OS345 | 15:25 Faro Airport | 18h35 | 10:00 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Faro 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 Faro to Edinburgh flights use the Faro Airport to Edinburgh Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Faro and Edinburgh airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Faro Airport is 3 km from Faro city centre. Public transport options include:
Faro 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 arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Faro Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Faro 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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