Travelling from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Antalya Airport to Edinburgh Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 5 minutes.
Edinburgh's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Edinburgh three hours behind Antalya.
Flights from AYT to EDI start at 08:45 — the earliest with SunExpress. The latest departure is at 23:55 with Jet2. In total, you can take your pick of ten weekly Antalya Airport to Edinburgh Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to catch your AYT to EDI flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from Antalya Airport to Edinburgh Airport, so jetting to Edinburgh (and then discovering more of the United Kingdom!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is SunExpress.
The most punctual carrier that offers AYT to EDI flights is SunExpress. Its services land as planned 79.31% of the time.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Antalya Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between AYT and EDI:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Vienna Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
At the moment, R 1,130 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Antalya Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,680. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from AYT to EDI, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Antalya Airport to Edinburgh Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from AYT to EDI by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Antalya Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
Handy information about Antalya Airport (AYT)
Of all flights departing from Antalya Airport, 75% touch down on time at their destination.
Antalya Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Antalya. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to AYT? If you're boarding an early flight from Antalya Airport to Edinburgh Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Antalya Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near EDI instead:
Pick up a Edinburgh Airport rental car and explore Edinburgh and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Hertz are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Edinburgh Airport around one week in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
From Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
July is the busiest month for flights from Antalya Airport to Edinburgh Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Edinburgh in March.
Book your flight from Antalya Airport to Edinburgh Airport for July if you'd like to explore Edinburgh during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from AYT to EDI in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Edinburgh has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United Kingdom you'll want to see. About 290 kilometres south of Edinburgh, a trip to Manchester will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
If there's time to check out another corner of the United Kingdom, consider Birmingham, roughly 402 kilometres south of Edinburgh. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience are key highlights.