Portsmouth to Edinburgh flight with easyJet

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Overview: Portsmouth to Edinburgh flight

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Flights from Portsmouth to Edinburgh depart on average 40 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.

There are 29 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:45, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 590 km distance in 1h 15m. May 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
590 km
Average flight duration
1h 25m
Cheapest ticket price
£22
Flights per day
40
Direct flights
29
Fastest flight
1h 15m
Cheapest month to travel
May
First flight
05:45
Last flight
23:55
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 Portsmouth to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for 22 Nov

Cheapest price

£31

Average price

£71

Fastest journey

1 h 15 m

Average duration

1 h 19 m

Flights per day

5

Distance

590 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Portsmouth to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Portsmouth to Edinburgh will cost around £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £31.

Fast flights

Of the 5 flights that leave Portsmouth for Edinburgh 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 590 km distance in an average of 1 h 19 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.

Ryanair
17:501h20
Portsmouth
19:10Edinburgh
£311One-way
0 changes
Ryanair
06:501h20
Portsmouth
08:10Edinburgh
£591One-way
0 changes
easyJet
06:151h20
Portsmouth
07:35Edinburgh
£741One-way
0 changes
easyJet
15:551h15
Portsmouth
17:10Edinburgh
£841One-way
0 changes
Ryanair
14:151h20
Portsmouth
15:35Edinburgh
£1091One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Portsmouth to Edinburgh

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, and a train costs an average of £77.

Distance: 590 km

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Flight
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Coach
Train

£80

Average Price

£62

Average Price

Cheapest

£131

Average Price

4h 25m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 25m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

13h 26m

Average total duration

12h 56m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

7h 48m

Average total duration

7h 18m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1.8 - 3.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.6 - 1.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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Live departures

Portsmouth to Edinburgh flight times

The table below shows live departures for Portsmouth to Edinburgh flights for today, Friday 21 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.

Last updated at 10:52
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
british_airwaysBA144611:20 London Heathrow Airport
1h30
12:50 Edinburgh Airport0 changesdirect
lufthansaLH905 · LH96211:30 London Heathrow Airport
5h35
17:05 Edinburgh Airport1 change
swissLX319+edelweiss_airLX829012:05 London Heathrow Airport
7h00
19:05 Edinburgh Airport1 change
british_airwaysBA144812:15 London Heathrow Airport
1h30
13:45 Edinburgh Airport0 changesdirect
easyjetU231212:25 London Stansted Airport
1h25
13:50 Edinburgh Airport0 changesdirect
helveticLX457+edelweiss_airLX829013:30 London City Airport
5h35
19:05 Edinburgh Airport1 change
swissLX333+edelweiss_airLX829013:45 London Heathrow Airport
5h20
19:05 Edinburgh Airport1 change
ba_cityflyerBA871614:05 London City Airport
1h20
15:25 Edinburgh Airport0 changesdirect
loganairBA7810 · BA401514:40 London Heathrow Airport
6h10
20:50 Edinburgh Airport1 change
easyjetU281114:50 London Gatwick Airport
1h30
16:20 Edinburgh Airport0 changesdirect
easyjetU230414:50 London Luton Airport
1h20
16:10 Edinburgh Airport0 changesdirect
british_airwaysBA145215:05 London Heathrow Airport
1h30
16:35 Edinburgh Airport0 changesdirect
ryanair_ukRK 127315:20 London Stansted Airport
1h25
16:45 Edinburgh Airport0 changesdirect
ba_cityflyerBA870615:45 London City Airport
1h15
17:00 Edinburgh Airport0 changesdirect
british_airwaysBA145416:10 London Heathrow Airport
1h30
17:40 Edinburgh Airport0 changesdirect
easyjetU231416:25 London Stansted Airport
1h15
17:40 Edinburgh Airport0 changesdirect
loganairBA410616:30 Southampton Airport
1h25
17:55 Edinburgh Airport0 changesdirect
loganairLM032616:30 Southampton Airport
1h25
17:55 Edinburgh Airport0 changesdirect
british_airwaysBA1408+emerald_airlines_irelandBA888816:30 London Heathrow Airport
3h15
19:45 Edinburgh Airport1 change
british_airwaysBA145617:15 London Heathrow Airport
1h30
18:45 Edinburgh Airport0 changesdirect
easyjetU281317:45 London Gatwick Airport
1h30
19:15 Edinburgh Airport0 changesdirect
ba_cityflyerBA870818:05 London City Airport
1h20
19:25 Edinburgh Airport0 changesdirect
easyjetU281518:55 London Gatwick Airport
1h30
20:25 Edinburgh Airport0 changesdirect
british_airwaysBA146018:55 London Heathrow Airport
1h25
20:20 Edinburgh Airport0 changesdirect
ryanair_ukRK 981718:55 London Stansted Airport
1h25
20:20 Edinburgh Airport0 changesdirect
ba_cityflyerBA871019:10 London City Airport
1h20
20:30 Edinburgh Airport0 changesdirect
ba_cityflyerBA871419:45 London City Airport
1h15
21:00 Edinburgh Airport0 changesdirect
loganairLM032820:00 Southampton Airport
1h25
21:25 Edinburgh Airport0 changesdirect
loganairBA410820:00 Southampton Airport
1h25
21:25 Edinburgh Airport0 changesdirect
easyjetU230620:05 London Luton Airport
1h15
21:20 Edinburgh Airport0 changesdirect
easyjetU231620:40 London Stansted Airport
1h15
21:55 Edinburgh Airport0 changesdirect
british_airwaysBA146421:05 London Heathrow Airport
1h25
22:30 Edinburgh Airport0 changesdirect
ryanair_ukRK 113221:35 Bournemouth Airport
1h25
23:00 Edinburgh Airport0 changesdirect
easyjetU231821:45 London Stansted Airport
1h15
23:00 Edinburgh Airport0 changesdirect
Saturday 22 November
easyjet06:15 Portsmouth
1h20
07:35 Edinburgh0 changesdirect
ryanair06:50 Portsmouth
1h20
08:10 Edinburgh0 changesdirect
easyjet07:00 Portsmouth
1h30
08:30 Edinburgh0 changesdirect

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Airlines: easyJet, British Airways, Azul from Portsmouth to EdinburghFind the best flights between Portsmouth to Edinburgh with Omio's travel partners easyJet, British Airways, Azul from £22. We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

British Airways

About
British Airways (BA) is the United Kingdom’s flag carrier airline with headquarters in London near its main hub at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). BA is the second largest UK-based airline in terms of fleet size and number of passengers carried. Known as a full-service global airline, British Airways offers year-round low fares to destinations worldwide and flies to and from centrally-located airports. Its extensive global route network includes more than 170 destinations in nearly 80 countries throughout Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa and Australia. syn p British Airways (BA) is the flag carrier airline of the United Kingdom with its headquarters in London near its main hub at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Known as a full-service global airline, BA offers low fares year-round to destinations around the globe and flies to and from centrally-located airports. Its extensive global route network includes more than 170 destinations in nearly 80 countries throughout Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa and Australia. BA is also the second largest airline based in the UK in terms of its fleet size and number of passengers carried.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 15m
Cheapest Price
£66
British Airways frequency
10 a day
Luggage included
Economy Basic includes 1 cabin bag (max 23kg, 56x45x25cm) plus 1 personal item (40x30x15cm)
Additional luggage
Additional checked bags can be purchased, with prices varying by route and fare class
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policy depends on ticket type - Basic tickets non-refundable, Flexible tickets can be cancelled for a full refund
Pregnant on board
Travel permitted until end of 36th week for single pregnancies, end of 32nd week for multiple pregnancies. Medical clearance required after 28th weeks
Unaccompagned minor
Young flyers aged 5-11 can travel alone using British Airways' Skyflyer Solo service. Service must be booked in advance and is available on most routes
Amenities on board the airplane
Wifi
Food sold onboard
USB plugs
Accessibility
British Airways provides assistance for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair assistance and special assistance through airports.
Pets
Pets travel in the hold except assistance dogs. Advance booking required. Only cats and dogs accepted on most routes
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
£36
easyJet frequency
9 a day
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

Azul

About
Loganair, established in 1962, is Scotland's largest regional airline, headquartered at Glasgow Airport. It primarily operates domestic flights within the United Kingdom, serving over 40 destinations, including remote island communities. Known for its \lifeline services,\" Loganair connects isolated areas and even operates the world's shortest scheduled flight between Westray and Papa Westray. The airline also uniquely uses Barra Airport, where flights land on a tidal beach. Loganair has a diverse fleet, including smaller aircraft like the Britten-Norman Islander, and offers a frequent flyer program called Clan Loganair."
Luggage & cancellation policy
Azul frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
1 piece of cabin baggage (40x35x18cm) plus 1 personal item
Additional luggage
Hold luggage can be purchased, 15kg or 23kg options available
Cancellation Policy
Non-refundable tickets unless flex fare purchased. Changes allowed with fee.
Pregnant on board
Passengers can fly up to the end of 36th week for single pregnancies, end of 32nd week for multiple pregnancies
Unaccompagned minor
Young persons aged 12-16 can travel unaccompanied. Children aged 5-11 must use Meet and Assist service
Amenities on board the airplane
USB plugs
Accessibility
Loganair provides assistance for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair assistance and special assistance for boarding and disembarking
Pets
Small pets allowed in cabin, larger dogs in hold. Must be booked in advance

FAQs: Portsmouth to Edinburgh flights

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portsmouth 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.

FAQs
Cheap plane tickets from Portsmouth to Edinburgh can start from as little as £30 when you book in advance. The average flight ticket price for Portsmouth to Edinburgh is £78; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The flight time from Portsmouth to Edinburgh is on average 1 h 15 min   for the 365 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go to Edinburgh from Portsmouth by flight can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The earliest flight from Portsmouth to Edinburgh leaves at 03: 15. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest flight from Portsmouth to Edinburgh leaves at 22: 50.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Portsmouth to Edinburgh without having to change trains with easyJet or British Airways. There are 32 direct flights from Portsmouth to Edinburgh each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
For the best Portsmouth to Edinburgh flight to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with easyJet or British Airways. However, it's always good to check all possible airlines with services to Edinburgh from Portsmouth to compare what amenities they may offer.
The cheapest month for a flight from Portsmouth to Edinburgh is January.
You have options as you can travel to Edinburgh from Portsmouth 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.

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Important Stations and Airports in Portsmouth and Edinburgh

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Amenities at airport
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
ShowerShower
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
information
carConnection
Car connection
A8, Exit for Eastfield Road
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Shops in the terminal, including WHSmith and World Duty Free.
Parking
Parking
  • Short-term parking near the terminal, approximately 5.4€ (£4.50) per hour.
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Ramps, assistance.
WC
WC
  • Available throughout the airport.
Shower
Shower
  • Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Lounges available, including Aspire and No1 Lounge.
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main terminal, near baggage claim.
Public transport options for Edinburgh Airport
  • Bus: Airlink 100, Skylink 200, Skylink 300
  • Tram: Edinburgh Trams

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