Flying from Bangkok to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): What you need to know
Edinburgh is seven hours behind Bangkok. Edinburgh Airport is located in Edinburgh, which runs on the UTC+0 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Bangkok to EDI.
Travelling over a peak time like February? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Bangkok to EDI that include a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between BKK and EDI include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
BKK is about 31 kilometres from central Bangkok. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Bangkok to Edinburgh Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Of the departures from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport, 73% touch down on time at their destination.
Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
DMK is around 24 kilometres from central Bangkok. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Bangkok to EDI flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 60%.
About Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Reserve a hotel close to EDI if you have a late flight from Bangkok to Edinburgh Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
To get the best deal, book your vehicle around one week ahead of your Bangkok to Edinburgh Airport flight.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport to the centre of Edinburgh is roughly 11 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a taxi, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times may vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
R 4,228 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Edinburgh Airport. A return flight starts from R 11,786. These prices can change depending on demand.
To find cheap flights from Bangkok to EDI, book early. Airlines usually offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
Affordable Bangkok to Edinburgh Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
Spend less time searching for cheap plane tickets from Bangkok to EDI by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Bangkok to Edinburgh Airport. Pick the flight times, carriers and stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Bangkok to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning the timing of your trip. December is the quietest month to visit Edinburgh. July is when most people book flights from Bangkok to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
Book a Bangkok to EDI plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Edinburgh to range from 9ºC (48ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Bangkok to Edinburgh Airport in January when temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Edinburgh
Start your Edinburgh trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Edinburgh Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle and Castle Rock are top sights which should be on any good Edinburgh itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Edinburgh. Around 290 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Preston is another well-known destination in the United Kingdom and is around 241 kilometres south of Edinburgh. No journey is complete without visiting Brockholes, Avenham and Miller Parks and Samlesbury Hall.
