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The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Naples to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Naples to Edinburgh will cost around £154 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £118.
To travel from Naples to Edinburgh you need to make at least 3 changes.
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Flights from Naples to Edinburgh depart on average 55 times per day, taking around 4h 31m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 03:55, the last at 22:45. The fastest flight covers the 2105 km distance in 3h 10m. March is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 2105 km |
Average flight duration 4h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Flights per day 55 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 3h 10m |
First flight 3:55 |
Last flight 22:45 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 56 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Naples to Edinburgh.
The table below shows live departures for Naples to Edinburgh flights for tomorrow, Wednesday 11 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Regionale 21404 · Regionale 20395+ KL1604 · KL929 | 4:00 Naples Centrale | 17h00 | 20:00 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
Regionale 21404 · Regionale 20395+ KL1606 · KL933 | 4:00 Naples Centrale | 20h05 | 23:05 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
Regionale 5840 · Regionale 20421+ KL1604 · KL929 | 4:10 Naples Centrale | 16h50 | 20:00 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
Regionale 21040 · Regionale 5840 · Regionale 20421+ KL1604 | 4:31 Naples Centrale | 16h29 | 20:00 Edinburgh Airport | 4 changes | |
Regionale 21040 · Regionale 5840 · Regionale 20421+ KL1606 | 4:31 Naples Centrale | 19h34 | 23:05 Edinburgh Airport | 4 changes | |
Regionale 21040 · Regionale 5840 · Regionale 20421+ KL1604 | 4:31 Naples Centrale | 19h34 | 23:05 Edinburgh Airport | 4 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9606+ Leonardo express 4580+ KL1604 · KL929 | 5:09 Naples Centrale | 15h51 | 20:00 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9606+ Leonardo express 4580+ KL1604 · KL933 | 5:09 Naples Centrale | 18h56 | 23:05 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9606+ KL1606 · KL933+ Leonardo express 4580 | 5:09 Naples Centrale | 18h56 | 23:05 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8502+ KL1604 · KL929+ Leonardo express 4582 | 5:24 Naples Centrale | 15h36 | 20:00 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8502+ KL1606 · KL933+ Leonardo express 4582 | 5:24 Naples Centrale | 18h41 | 23:05 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8502+ KL1604 · KL933+ Leonardo express 4582 | 5:24 Naples Centrale | 18h41 | 23:05 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8334+ Regionale 20630 · Regionale 20417+ KL1606 | 5:45 Naples Centrale | 18h20 | 23:05 Edinburgh Airport | 4 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8334+ Regionale 20630 · Regionale 20417+ KL1604 | 5:45 Naples Centrale | 15h15 | 20:00 Edinburgh Airport | 4 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8334+ Regionale 20630 · Regionale 20417+ KL1604 | 5:45 Naples Centrale | 18h20 | 23:05 Edinburgh Airport | 4 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9406+ Leonardo express 4586+ KL1604 · KL929 | 6:09 Naples Centrale | 14h51 | 20:00 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9406+ KL1606 · KL933+ Leonardo express 4586 | 6:09 Naples Centrale | 17h56 | 23:05 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9406+ KL1604 · KL933+ Leonardo express 4586 | 6:09 Naples Centrale | 17h56 | 23:05 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
Regionale 21060 · Regionale 12512 · Regionale 20447+ KL1606 | 6:19 Naples Centrale | 17h46 | 23:05 Edinburgh Airport | 4 changes | |
Regionale 21060 · Regionale 12512 · Regionale 20447+ KL1606 | 6:19 Naples Centrale | 27h21 | 8:40 Edinburgh Airport | 4 changes | |
Regionale 21060 · Regionale 12512 · Regionale 20447+ KL1608 | 6:19 Naples Centrale | 27h21 | 8:40 Edinburgh Airport | 4 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9612+ KL1604 · KL929+ Leonardo express 4588 | 6:30 Naples Centrale | 14h30 | 20:00 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9516+ Leonardo express 4590+ KL1604 · KL929 | 6:40 Naples Centrale | 14h20 | 20:00 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9516+ KL1606 · KL933+ Leonardo express 4590 | 6:40 Naples Centrale | 17h25 | 23:05 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9616+ KL1604 · KL929+ Leonardo express 4592 | 6:55 Naples Centrale | 14h05 | 20:00 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9616+ KL1604 · KL933+ Leonardo express 4592 | 6:55 Naples Centrale | 17h10 | 23:05 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9616+ KL1606 · KL933+ Leonardo express 4592 | 6:55 Naples Centrale | 17h10 | 23:05 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9490+ Leonardo express 4594+ KL1604 · KL933 | 7:09 Naples Centrale | 16h56 | 23:05 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9490+ KL1604 · KL929+ Leonardo express 4594 | 7:09 Naples Centrale | 13h51 | 20:00 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9490+ KL1606 · KL933+ Leonardo express 4594 | 7:09 Naples Centrale | 16h56 | 23:05 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8506+ KL1604 · KL929+ Leonardo express 4700 | 7:30 Naples Centrale | 13h30 | 20:00 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
Intercity 510+ Regionale 20439+ KL1606 · KL933 | 7:31 Naples Centrale | 16h34 | 23:05 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
Intercity 510+ Regionale 20439+ KL1608 · KL923 | 7:31 Naples Centrale | 26h09 | 8:40 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9520+ KL1606 · KL923+ Leonardo express 4600 | 7:45 Naples Centrale | 25h55 | 8:40 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9520+ BA553 · BA1456+ Leonardo express 4600 | 7:45 Naples Centrale | 11h25 | 18:10 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9520+ KL1606 · KL933+ Leonardo express 4600 | 7:45 Naples Centrale | 16h20 | 23:05 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9414+ KL1606 · KL923+ Leonardo express 4602 | 8:09 Naples Centrale | 25h31 | 8:40 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9414+ KL1606 · KL933+ Leonardo express 4602 | 8:09 Naples Centrale | 15h56 | 23:05 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9414+ KL1608 · KL923+ Leonardo express 4602 | 8:09 Naples Centrale | 25h31 | 8:40 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9622+ Leonardo express 4596+ KL1608 · KL923 | 8:25 Naples Centrale | 25h15 | 8:40 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9622+ KL1606 · KL933+ Leonardo express 4596 | 8:25 Naples Centrale | 15h40 | 23:05 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9622+ KL1606 · KL923+ Leonardo express 4596 | 8:25 Naples Centrale | 25h15 | 8:40 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9524+ KL1606 · KL933+ Leonardo express 4682 | 8:40 Naples Centrale | 15h25 | 23:05 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9524+ KL1606 · KL923+ Leonardo express 4682 | 8:40 Naples Centrale | 25h00 | 8:40 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9524+ KL1608 · KL923+ Leonardo express 4682 | 8:40 Naples Centrale | 25h00 | 8:40 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9310+ Leonardo express 4604+ KL1606 · KL923 | 8:55 Naples Centrale | 24h45 | 8:40 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9310+ Leonardo express 4604+ KL1606 · KL933 | 8:55 Naples Centrale | 15h10 | 23:05 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9310+ KL1608 · KL923+ Leonardo express 4604 | 8:55 Naples Centrale | 24h45 | 8:40 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
Regionale 21400 · Regionale 20467+ KL1608 · KL923 | 9:35 Naples Centrale | 24h05 | 8:40 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
Regionale 21400 · Regionale 20467+ KL1606 · KL923 | 9:35 Naples Centrale | 24h05 | 8:40 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
Regionale 21400 · Regionale 20467+ KL1606 · KL933 | 9:35 Naples Centrale | 14h30 | 23:05 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9628+ KL1606 · KL933+ Leonardo express 4612 | 9:55 Naples Centrale | 14h10 | 23:05 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9628+ KL1608 · KL923+ Leonardo express 4612 | 9:55 Naples Centrale | 23h45 | 8:40 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9628+ KL1606 · KL923+ Leonardo express 4612 | 9:55 Naples Centrale | 23h45 | 8:40 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9630+ KL1606 · KL933+ Leonardo express 4576 | 10:30 Naples Centrale | 13h35 | 23:05 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
Intercity 590+ Regionale 20475+ KL1608 · KL923 | 10:31 Naples Centrale | 23h09 | 8:40 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
Intercity 590+ Regionale 20475+ KL1606 · KL933 | 10:31 Naples Centrale | 13h34 | 23:05 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9632+ Leonardo express 4618+ KL1606 · KL923 | 10:55 Naples Centrale | 22h45 | 8:40 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9632+ Leonardo express 4618+ KL1606 · KL933 | 10:55 Naples Centrale | 13h10 | 23:05 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9632+ KL1608 · KL923+ Leonardo express 4618 | 10:55 Naples Centrale | 22h45 | 8:40 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9420+ Leonardo express 4620+ KL1606 · KL933 | 11:10 Naples Centrale | 12h55 | 23:05 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9420+ Leonardo express 4620+ KL1608 · KL923 | 11:10 Naples Centrale | 22h30 | 8:40 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9420+ KL1606 · KL923+ Leonardo express 4620 | 11:10 Naples Centrale | 22h30 | 8:40 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
Regionale 21072 · Regionale 12564 · Regionale 20489+ KL1608 | 11:20 Naples Centrale | 26h10 | 12:30 Edinburgh Airport | 4 changes | |
Regionale 21072 · Regionale 12564 · Regionale 20489+ KL1608 | 11:20 Naples Centrale | 22h20 | 8:40 Edinburgh Airport | 4 changes | |
Regionale 21072 · Regionale 12564 · Regionale 20489+ LX1733 | 11:20 Naples Centrale | 23h05 | 9:25 Edinburgh Airport | 4 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9634+ KL1608 · KL923+ Leonardo express 4622 | 11:30 Naples Centrale | 22h10 | 8:40 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9634+ KL1606 · KL923+ Leonardo express 4622 | 11:30 Naples Centrale | 22h10 | 8:40 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9634+ KL1606 · KL933+ Leonardo express 4622 | 11:30 Naples Centrale | 12h35 | 23:05 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9636+ KL1606 · KL923+ Leonardo express 4624 | 11:55 Naples Centrale | 21h45 | 8:40 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9636+ KL1608 · KL923+ Leonardo express 4624 | 11:55 Naples Centrale | 21h45 | 8:40 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9636+ KL1606 · KL933+ Leonardo express 4624 | 11:55 Naples Centrale | 12h10 | 23:05 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9422+ Leonardo express 4704+ KL1608 · KL923 | 12:10 Naples Centrale | 21h30 | 8:40 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9422+ LH237 · LH964+ Leonardo express 4704 | 12:10 Naples Centrale | 12h10 | 23:20 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9422+ BA557 · BA1464+ Leonardo express 4704 | 12:10 Naples Centrale | 10h50 | 22:00 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
Regionale 21076 · Regionale 12530 · Regionale 20501+ KL1608 | 12:20 Naples Centrale | 25h10 | 12:30 Edinburgh Airport | 4 changes | |
Regionale 21076 · Regionale 12530 · Regionale 20501+ KL1608 | 12:20 Naples Centrale | 21h20 | 8:40 Edinburgh Airport | 4 changes | |
Regionale 21076 · Regionale 12530 · Regionale 20501+ LX1733 | 12:20 Naples Centrale | 22h05 | 9:25 Edinburgh Airport | 4 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9638+ KL1608 · KL923+ Leonardo express 4626 | 12:30 Naples Centrale | 21h10 | 8:40 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
Intercity 700+ Regionale 12572 · Regionale 20495+ KL1608 | 12:33 Naples Centrale | 21h07 | 8:40 Edinburgh Airport | 4 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9540+ KL1608 · KL923+ Leonardo express 4628 | 12:40 Naples Centrale | 21h00 | 8:40 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9640+ Leonardo express 4630+ KL1608 · KL927 | 12:55 Naples Centrale | 24h35 | 12:30 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9640+ KL1608 · KL923+ Leonardo express 4630 | 12:55 Naples Centrale | 20h45 | 8:40 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9640+ LH237 · LH964+ Leonardo express 4630 | 12:55 Naples Centrale | 11h25 | 23:20 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
Regionale 21080 · Regionale 12582 · Regionale 20509+ AF1405 | 13:20 Naples Centrale | 22h10 | 10:30 Edinburgh Airport | 4 changes | |
Intercity 596+ Regionale 20493+ KL1608 · KL927 | 13:36 Naples Centrale | 23h54 | 12:30 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
Intercity 596+ Regionale 20493+ KL1608 · KL923 | 13:36 Naples Centrale | 20h04 | 8:40 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9544+ KL1608 · KL923+ Leonardo express 4636 | 13:40 Naples Centrale | 20h00 | 8:40 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9320+ Leonardo express 4638+ KL1608 · KL923 | 13:55 Naples Centrale | 19h45 | 8:40 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9320+ LX1733+ LX8290+ Leonardo express 4638 | 13:55 Naples Centrale | 20h30 | 9:25 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9320+ KL1608 · KL927+ Leonardo express 4638 | 13:55 Naples Centrale | 23h35 | 12:30 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9426+ KL1608 · KL927+ Leonardo express 4640 | 14:10 Naples Centrale | 23h20 | 12:30 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9426+ LX1733+ Leonardo express 4640+ LX8290 | 14:10 Naples Centrale | 20h15 | 9:25 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9426+ KL1608 · KL923+ Leonardo express 4640 | 14:10 Naples Centrale | 19h30 | 8:40 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9646+ Leonardo express 4642+ KL1608 · KL923 | 14:30 Naples Centrale | 19h10 | 8:40 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9646+ KL1608 · KL927+ Leonardo express 4642 | 14:30 Naples Centrale | 23h00 | 12:30 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9588+ KL1608 · KL923+ Leonardo express 4644 | 14:40 Naples Centrale | 19h00 | 8:40 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9648+ KL1608 · KL923+ Leonardo express 4646 | 15:00 Naples Centrale | 18h40 | 8:40 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9428+ Leonardo express 4648+ KL1608 · KL927 | 15:10 Naples Centrale | 22h20 | 12:30 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9428+ KL1608 · KL923+ Leonardo express 4648 | 15:10 Naples Centrale | 18h30 | 8:40 Edinburgh Airport | 3 changes | |
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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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Most Naples to Edinburgh flights use the Naples International Airport to Edinburgh Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Naples and Edinburgh airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Naples International Airport is 6 km from Naples city centre. Public transport options include:
Naples International 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 Naples International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Naples International Airport: Elevators.
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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