Flying from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Edinburgh Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 20 minutes.
Edinburgh is one hour behind Rome and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Flights from FCO to EDI start from 11:10 — the first with Jet2. The latest departure is at 16:55 with Jet2. In total, you can take your pick of three weekly Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Edinburgh Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your FCO to EDI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Edinburgh (and then exploring more of United Kingdom!) is a cinch with Jet2. This popular airline has direct flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
Jet2 tops the list for bookings on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for FCO to EDI flights is Jet2.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Edinburgh Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between FCO and EDI:
Cologne Bonn Airport
Beauvais-Tille Airport
London City Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
At the moment, R 1,140 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,334. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from FCO to EDI.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Edinburgh Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from FCO to EDI.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
Handy information about Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
When it comes to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport's on-time performance, data shows 70.57% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Rome. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near FCO. Whether you're taking an early flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Edinburgh Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
If you're landing on a late Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near EDI:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an Edinburgh Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz to explore Edinburgh and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Edinburgh Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
From Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
June is the most popular month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Edinburgh Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Edinburgh in January.
When booking your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Edinburgh Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Edinburgh, with the temperature ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FCO to EDI in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've seen Edinburgh. Around 402 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Around 64 kilometres west of Edinburgh, Glasgow is another favourite stop in United Kingdom. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum.