Travelling from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Birmingham International Airport to Edinburgh Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.
Birmingham and Edinburgh are in the UTC+0 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Take your pick of 49 weekly Birmingham International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flights. The 07:00 departure with easyJet is the earliest you can take. EasyJet operates the latest service of the day at 21:35.
Leave plenty of time to catch your BHX to EDI flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
EasyJet offers direct flights from Birmingham International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Edinburgh — and maybe even more of United Kingdom if your schedule allows.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is easyJet.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BHX and EDI:
Belfast International Airport
Dublin Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
R 449 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 1,117. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from BHX to EDI, reserve your trip nine months before your planned departure.
Organise your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BHX to EDI by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Birmingham International Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
When it comes to Birmingham International Airport's on-time performance, 65.48% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Birmingham International Airport from central Birmingham, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near BHX. Whether you're catching an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Edinburgh Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
If you're getting in on a late Birmingham International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near EDI:
Explore without limits with an Edinburgh Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz and venture far and wide through Edinburgh and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Edinburgh Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Edinburgh. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
June is the busiest month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Edinburgh in January.
When reserving your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Edinburgh, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BHX to EDI in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Edinburgh has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom you'll want to see. Around 402 kilometres south of Edinburgh, a trip to Birmingham will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Glasgow is another sought-after destination in United Kingdom and is around 64 kilometres west of Edinburgh. No journey is complete without dropping by Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum.