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There are a couple of airlines that operate direct flights between Exeter and Edinburgh, and these are usually some of the cheapest flights. If you're taking a flight with one stop, there are a couple that includes baggage transfer, while others require self-transfer. Aer Lingus and British Airways both offer flights with a stop at Dublin Airport (DUB) en route. Loganair and British Airways also operate flights with two stops along the way, in Glasgow and Southampton.

You'll find three different ways to get to the city centre from Edinburgh Airport, including by bus, tram or taxi. Taking a taxi is quick and convenient but also the most costly; the trip will take around 25min. You can catch the Airlink 100 Express bus from the D Stop in the Edinburgh Airport bus terminal, which will take you to Waverley Train Station in around 30min. The tram stop is located on the ground floor and will take around 35min.

Unfortunately, there are no on-site hotels at the airport, but there are a few close by that'll provide free transfer if you book with them and request it. A couple of these hotels include Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport and DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh Airport.

Each airline is different, so we would suggest confirming with them first. Aer Lingus, for example, allows economy-class ticket holders one 20 kg bag; anything above that must be paid for. Business-class and first-class ticket holders will be allowed 30 kg and 40 kg respectively.

Only Loganair operates flights between Exeter and Edinburgh.

Flights from Exeter to Edinburgh usually depart from Exeter (EXT) and arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI).

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

• Loganair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

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

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $265 round-trip via Dublin (DUB), compared to $352 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $25–$30 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The ATR 72-201 / 202 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by British Airways and Loganair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

One-stop flights from Exeter to Edinburgh most commonly connect through:

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 73% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) - 24% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) - 4% of one-stop connections

Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the Exeter to Edinburgh route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $319 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $363, a difference of $44. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Exeter to Edinburgh flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Edinburgh are Edinburgh Waverley Station, The Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. These are among the most viewed places in Edinburgh on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 1:25 pm and lands at 3:10 pm
• Latest: departs at 2:30 pm and lands at 4:15 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 45m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 22% above the route average of $346. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Exeter to Edinburgh takes 1h 45m, covering 360 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.

Flying via Dublin (DUB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 33m, compared with 8h 40m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 10h 23m via London Heathrow (LHR).

Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $8 for economy cars. Top options include:
· GREEN MOTION
· DRIVALIA
· Alamo
· Europcar
· Budget

Round-trip flights from Exeter to Edinburgh range from $308 to $385, with an average of $346 over the past 12 months. Anything below $308 counts as a good deal.