Flights to Edinburgh
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Edinburgh is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,392 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Glasgow Airport (GLA, 78 km), Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK, 100 km), Dundee Airport (DND, 57 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Airport | EDI | 11 km (7 mi) | 8,392 ft | 135 ft |
| Glasgow Airport | GLA | 78 km (48 mi) | 8,730 ft | 26 ft |
| Glasgow Prestwick Airport | PIK | 100 km (62 mi) | 9,800 ft | 65 ft |
| Dundee Airport (regional) | DND | 57 km (35 mi) | 4,593 ft | 17 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 8,392 ft, EDI handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 135 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Edinburgh
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh to London | United Kingdom | 534 km (332 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Edinburgh to Berlin | Germany | 1,141 km (709 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Edinburgh to Paris | France | 874 km (543 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Edinburgh to Hamburg | Germany | 886 km (550 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Edinburgh to Stockholm | Sweden | 1,314 km (816 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Edinburgh to Munich | Germany | 1,328 km (825 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Edinburgh to Milan | Italy | 1,452 km (902 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Edinburgh to Prague | Czechia | 1,341 km (833 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Edinburgh to Birmingham | United Kingdom | 395 km (245 mi) | about 1 h 15 min |
| Edinburgh to Copenhagen | Denmark | 983 km (611 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Edinburgh to Oslo | Norway | 931 km (578 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Edinburgh to Köln | Germany | 872 km (542 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Edinburgh to Dublin | Ireland | 351 km (218 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Edinburgh to Brussels | Belgium | 755 km (469 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Edinburgh to Rotterdam | The Netherlands | 673 km (418 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Edinburgh to Turin | Italy | 1,430 km (889 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Edinburgh to Amsterdam | The Netherlands | 659 km (410 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Edinburgh to Wrocław | Poland | 1,435 km (892 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Edinburgh to Frankfurt am Main | Germany | 1,023 km (636 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Edinburgh to Düsseldorf | Germany | 841 km (523 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Edinburgh to Stuttgart | Germany | 1,155 km (718 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Edinburgh to Gothenburg | Sweden | 941 km (585 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Edinburgh to Moscow | Russia | 2,510 km (1,560 mi) | about 3 h 58 min |
| Edinburgh to Harbin | China | 7,776 km (4,832 mi) | about 10 h 43 min |
| Edinburgh to Changchun | China | 7,912 km (4,916 mi) | about 10 h 54 min |
| Edinburgh to Saint Petersburg | Russia | 2,003 km (1,245 mi) | about 3 h 19 min |
| Edinburgh to Ürümqi | China | 6,160 km (3,828 mi) | about 8 h 39 min |
| Edinburgh to Toronto | Canada | 5,338 km (3,317 mi) | about 7 h 36 min |
| Edinburgh to Almaty | Kazakhstan | 5,601 km (3,480 mi) | about 7 h 56 min |
| Edinburgh to Sapporo | Japan | 8,512 km (5,289 mi) | about 11 h 40 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Edinburgh?
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is the closest large airport at 11 km (7 mi). The others, GLA, PIK, DND, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is EDI from Edinburgh city centre?
11 km (7 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Edinburgh on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.