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Flight deals from Exeter to Edinburgh

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Exeter to Edinburgh? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Edinburgh.R 1,888 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Aug.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Exeter on Wed, 20 Aug, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,888, select.
Edinburgh.R 1,941 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Jun.One-way flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Exeter on Tue, 10 Jun, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,941, select.
Edinburgh.R 1,985 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Sep.One-way flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Exeter on Wed, 10 Sep, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,985, select.
Edinburgh.R 1,999 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Jul.One-way flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Exeter on Tue, 15 Jul, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,999, select.
Edinburgh.R 2,132 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 Nov.One-way flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Exeter on Thu, 13 Nov, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,132, select.
Edinburgh.R 2,252 per passenger.Departing Sun, 12 Oct.One-way flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Exeter on Sun, 12 Oct, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,252, select.
Edinburgh.R 2,503 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Oct.One-way flight with Loganair.Outbound direct flight with Loganair departs from Exeter on Tue, 14 Oct, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,503, select.
Edinburgh.R 2,503 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Sep.One-way flight with Loganair.Outbound direct flight with Loganair departs from Exeter on Sat, 20 Sep, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,503, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Exeter to Edinburgh

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Exeter to Edinburgh flights are currently cheapest in August.
May
from R 2,617
Jun
from R 1,941
Jul
from R 1,999
Aug
from R 1,888
Sep
from R 1,985
Oct
from R 2,252
Nov
from R 2,132
Dec
from R 2,519
Jan
from R 2,522
Feb
from R 2,519
Mar
Find prices
Apr
from R 3,789

Direct flights from Exeter to Edinburgh

Exeter to Edinburgh: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Exeter to Edinburgh below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Edinburgh.

Exeter to Edinburgh: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,888
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time1 hr, 36 mins
Most popular airlineBlue Islands
Average flights per week19

Finding cheap flights from Exeter to Edinburgh: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Exeter to Edinburgh is R 3,925. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 36 minutes is the average flight time from Exeter to Edinburgh.
Blue Islands, Loganair and British Airways fly direct from Exeter to Edinburgh.
As of May 2025, there are 19 flights per week flying from Exeter to Edinburgh.
The cheapest month to fly from Exeter to Edinburgh is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Exeter Airport to Edinburgh Airport on Tuesday, 15 July 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 36 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Edinburgh but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Edinburgh is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Aer Lingus and Loganair offer the cheapest flight tickets to Edinburgh.

Flying from Exeter International Airport (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know

  • Jump on a direct flight from Exeter International Airport to Edinburgh Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.

  • Exeter and Edinburgh are both in the UTC+0 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.

  • Flights from EXT to EDI start at 12:00 — the earliest with Loganair. The latest departure is at 16:25 with Loganair. In total, you can choose from five weekly Exeter International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flights.

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your EXT to EDI flight.

  • During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.

  • Jetting into Edinburgh (and then exploring more of United Kingdom!) is a cinch with Loganair. This popular airline has direct flights from Exeter International Airport to Edinburgh Airport.

  • Loganair has the highest passenger demand on this route.

  • We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Exeter International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between EXT and EDI include:

    • Dublin Airport

    • George Best Belfast City Airport

    • Jersey Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Exeter International Airport (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Exeter International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight is R 1,888. A round-trip fare is currently R 3,925. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

  • Book seven months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from EXT to EDI.

  • Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Exeter International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.

  • You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from EXT to EDI.

  • Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Exeter International Airport to Edinburgh Airport.

Handy information about Exeter International Airport (EXT)

  • Of all flights leaving Exeter International Airport, 61.22% land on time at their destination.

  • To get to Exeter International Airport from central Exeter, it takes about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.

  • Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near EXT. Whether you're catching an early flight from Exeter International Airport to Edinburgh Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:

Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • Reserve a hotel close to EDI if you have a late Exeter International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:

  • Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an Edinburgh Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz and see more of Edinburgh and beyond.

  • Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Edinburgh Airport around one week ahead of your departure.

Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh

  • Edinburgh Airport to the centre of Edinburgh has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.

  • It takes around 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • June is the busiest month for flights from Exeter International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Edinburgh in January.

  • Lock in your flight from Exeter International Airport to Edinburgh Airport for July if you want to go to Edinburgh during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EXT to EDI in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.

Explore more of United Kingdom

  • Edinburgh is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom just waiting to be explored. About 402 kilometres south of Edinburgh, a visit to Birmingham will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.

  • If you're eager to discover another major stop in United Kingdom, consider Glasgow, roughly 64 kilometres west of Edinburgh. Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum are key reasons to visit.

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