Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Essaouira Airport (ESU): what you need to know
Essaouira's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Essaouira one hour ahead of Edinburgh.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your EDI to ESU flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Essaouira Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between EDI and ESU include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport
Marseille Provence Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Essaouira Airport (ESU)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Essaouira Airport flight is R 1,571. A return fare right now is R 3,385. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from EDI to ESU if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Edinburgh Airport to Essaouira Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from EDI to ESU couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Essaouira Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
67.94% of flights taking off from Edinburgh Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near EDI? If you're boarding an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Essaouira Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Essaouira Airport (ESU)
Book a hotel close to ESU if you're taking a late Edinburgh Airport to Essaouira Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up an Essaouira Airport rental car and discover Essaouira and beyond with your own set of wheels. Aircar, Budget and FoxCar are leading providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Essaouira Airport about two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Essaouira Airport (ESU) to central Essaouira
From Essaouira Airport, Essaouira is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Essaouira Airport (ESU)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Essaouira Airport. March is the most popular month to visit Essaouira. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Essaouira Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Essaouira, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from EDI to ESU in January. Temperatures average between 10ºC (50ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of Morocco
Casablanca is just one of the many places in Morocco waiting to be explored after you've experienced Essaouira. Around 306 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Hassan II Mosque, La Sqala and Square of Mohammed V.
Rabat is another standout destination in Morocco and is around 386 kilometres north-east of Essaouira. No journey is complete without dropping by Hassan Tower, Chellah and Royal Palace of Rabat.
