Birmingham to Edinburgh flights
Edinburgh lies 395 km (245 mi) north of Birmingham, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 15 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Birmingham | Edinburgh | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 1.2 million | 514,990 |
| Elevation | 149 m (489 ft) | 66 m (217 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Nearest large airport | BHX, 11 km out | EDI, 11 km out |
| Postal codes | B1–B99 | EH1–EH9 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Birmingham
Birmingham is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Birmingham Airport (BHX), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 10,013-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are East Midlands Airport (EMA, 55 km), Manchester Airport (MAN, 100 km).
Arriving in Edinburgh
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 |
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Staying in Edinburgh
Our booking partner lists 2,102+ places to stay in Edinburgh (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 816 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (370), and 46 are five-star. Across 706 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 858,596 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Edinburgh from Birmingham?
395 km (245 mi) in a straight line, north of Birmingham.
How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Edinburgh by air?
About 1 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Birmingham and Edinburgh?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Which airports are used for Birmingham to Edinburgh flights?
Typically Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI); Edinburgh also has GLA, PIK, DND.
Where can I stay in Edinburgh?
Our booking partner lists 2,102+ places to stay in Edinburgh, bookable on this site.
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.