Flying from Frankfurt to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): What you need to know
Frankfurt is home to two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Frankfurt to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flying out of Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours. That's the average time for a direct Frankfurt to Edinburgh Airport flight.
Edinburgh Airport is located in Edinburgh. The city is in the UTC+0 timezone and is one hour behind Frankfurt.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is the most popular route. There are 18 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you prefer to head out later, take the last flight with Lufthansa at 10:20pm. Go for the first FRA to EDI departure with Lufthansa at 10:50am if you'd rather get going earlier.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Frankfurt to EDI.
Heading off during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
You can find a direct flight from Frankfurt to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) departing from Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
When departing from FRA, you can catch a direct flight from Frankfurt to Edinburgh Airport with Lufthansa.
Most travellers prefer to book seats with Lufthansa between FRA and EDI.
Lufthansa sets the standard for punctuality. An exceptional 85.27% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
Located around 14 kilometres from central Frankfurt, FRA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Frankfurt to Edinburgh Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Frankfurt Airport:
67.47% of flights that leave from Frankfurt Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Split up your flight from Frankfurt to Edinburgh Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Popular stopovers between Frankfurt - Hahn Airport and EDI are:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Stansted Airport (STN)
Bristol Airport (BRS)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Frankfurt to HHN in around 2 hours 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 121 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Frankfurt to EDI flight? Unwind in a hotel near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport before your break officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Frankfurt - Hahn Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 53.13%.
About Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Have a late flight from Frankfurt to Edinburgh Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near EDI and get cosy, quick:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an Edinburgh Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Edinburgh and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride around one week in advance of your Frankfurt to Edinburgh Airport flight.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
Central Edinburgh is around 11 kilometres from Edinburgh Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions, so do a little research before your trip.
It takes around 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
R 1,069 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Edinburgh Airport. Return flights start at R 2,186. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
To snap up cheap flights from Frankfurt to EDI, book your ticket one month ahead of your planned departure.
Plan your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on Frankfurt to Edinburgh Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
June is when most people book flights from Frankfurt to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). Plan your visit to Edinburgh in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
When booking your Frankfurt to EDI plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Edinburgh, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
January has temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Frankfurt to Edinburgh Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Edinburgh
Start your Edinburgh trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Frankfurt to Edinburgh Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
You'll find loads of things to do in Edinburgh when you're ready to go sightseeing. Make your way to Edinburgh Castle followed by Crown Jewels and Шотландия.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've done Edinburgh, now it's time to explore other parts of the United Kingdom. Journey about 290 kilometres south to Manchester to tick off its popular sights. From Manchester United Museum and Stadium Tour to The Homes of Football and Chinatown, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 241 kilometres south of Edinburgh, Preston is another favourite stop in the United Kingdom. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Brockholes Nature Reserve, Avenham and Miller Parks and Japanese Garden.
