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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Bristol to Edinburgh:

• Earliest: departs at 6:10 am and lands at 7:27 am
• Latest: departs at 9:40 pm and lands at 10:57 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 17m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Bristol to Edinburgh.

A nonstop flight from Bristol to Edinburgh takes 1h 17m, covering 316 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Bristol to Edinburgh range from $92 to $178, with an average of $124 over the past 12 months. Anything below $92 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 31% above the $124 route average. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $114 round-trip via Dublin (DUB), compared to $124 for nonstop.

easyJet is the only airline operating Bristol to Edinburgh flights. 84% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $28–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by easyJet. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Bristol to Edinburgh flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Bristol to Edinburgh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $29, which is 66% below the typical average for this route.

Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $45 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Budget

Flights from Bristol to Edinburgh usually depart from Bristol (BRS) and arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Bristol to Edinburgh route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 41m.

Connecting flights from Bristol to Edinburgh most commonly pass through:

• Dublin (DUB) - 60% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 40% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 35% on flights from Bristol to Edinburgh. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $104 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $159, a difference of $55.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only easyJet operates flights between Bristol and Edinburgh.

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 37m, compared with 9h 19m via Dublin (DUB).

Some of the most popular sights in Edinburgh are Edinburgh Castle, St. Andrew Square and Easter Road Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Edinburgh on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Bristol to Edinburgh flights:

• easyJet: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

If you prefer having your own personal transport, you can arrange a pick-up or drop-off by the Car Hire Centre at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport. Once you find the directions to the Multi-Story Car Pak, just follow the walkway to the centre. Many well-known providers offer car hire, including Europcar, Enterprise and AVIS.

Avanti and Transpennine Express are among a handful of mainline rail providers operating service to Edinburgh Waverley, the city’s central terminal. You can also get tram transport multiple times per hour to other central locations like Haymarket and York Place.

Unfortunately, you won’t find any accommodation on the Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport premises, but if you’re seeking an affordable place to sleep, there are a few hotels right on its doorstep. Hampton by Hilton is a short walk away, and the free airport shuttle only takes two minutes to arrive at Doubletree by Hilton Edinburgh Airport. Moxy Edinburgh Airport is another option to consider.

As Scotland’s first city, Edinburgh offers a comprehensive transport network by air, land and sea. You can travel by road, rail or bus west to Glasgow and north to Stirling, Dundee, or Perth. Inverness is the most northern city in the UK, and it only takes about 3h 30min to drive there from Edinburgh.