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Cheap flights from Cologne to Edinburgh from £40

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 19/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CGN — EDI
17 Jan — 24 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cologne Köln/Bonn to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in January or December, booked 21 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Cologne to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cologne to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 December 2025.

Fri 19/1208:45CGN - EDI
Nonstop1h 45mEurowings
Sun 21/1215:50EDI - CGN
Nonstop1h 40mEurowings
Deal found 16/12£138
Fri 19/1208:45CGN - EDI
Nonstop1h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/1210:00EDI - CGN
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£192
Sat 20/1219:55CGN - EDI
2 stops18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/1215:50EDI - CGN
Nonstop1h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£211
Fri 26/1218:20CGN - EDI
1 stop5h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1218:30EDI - CGN
2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£220
Tue 30/1220:55CGN - EDI
2 stops21h 05mRyanair
Sun 4/122:45EDI - CGN
2 stops25h 10mRyanair
Deal found 17/12£227
Tue 23/1206:50CGN - EDI
1 stop7h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/106:45EDI - CGN
2 stops13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£237

Find flight deals from Cologne to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cologne (CGN) to Edinburgh (EDI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 18 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£84

One-way from

£40

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£150
26/1-29/1
  • 26/1-29/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 30m total
  • Cologne to Edinburgh
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  • Ryanair
  • 19/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 20m total
  • Cologne to Edinburgh
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£2 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cologne to Edinburgh that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cologne to Edinburgh that are best for you.

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CologneEdinburgh

CGN - EDI

CGNEDI

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 15/1

07:05-19:40

1 stop13h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 22/1

07:45-14:50

1 stop6h 05m

£85

CologneEdinburgh

CGN - EDI

CGNEDI

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Fri 27/2

15:45-22:45

1 stop8h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/3

15:50-18:30

Nonstop1h 40m

£121

CologneEdinburgh

CGN - EDI

CGNEDI

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 3/5

15:10-16:00

Nonstop1h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 12/5

06:20-18:20

1 stop11h 00m

£156

CologneEdinburgh

CGN - EDI

CGNEDI

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Fri 10/4

09:50-10:40

Nonstop1h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 12/4

16:40-19:25

Nonstop1h 45m

£167

CologneEdinburgh

CGN - EDI

CGNEDI

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 7/6

15:10-16:00

Nonstop1h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 18/6

14:35-17:20

Nonstop1h 45m

£175

CologneEdinburgh

CGN - EDI

CGNEDI

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 4/6

08:15-09:05

Nonstop1h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 8/6

13:30-16:15

Nonstop1h 45m

£176

CologneEdinburgh

CGN - EDI

CGNEDI

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 3/6

11:20-14:30

1 stop4h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 17/6

13:35-23:20

2 stops8h 45m

£176

CologneEdinburgh

CGN - EDI

CGNEDI

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sat 28/3

15:45-22:50

1 stop8h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 4/4

06:15-11:20

1 stop4h 05m

£204

CologneEdinburgh

CGN - EDI

CGNEDI

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Fri 9/1

16:35-20:20

1 stop4h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 12/1

15:15-16:10

1 stop23h 55m

£206

CologneEdinburgh

CGN - EDI

CGNEDI

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Tue 27/1

17:05-21:55

1 stop5h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 30/1

09:55-15:40

1 stop4h 45m

£206

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Best time to book a flight from Cologne to Edinburgh

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Cologne to Edinburgh?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cologne to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 12 December 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cologne to Edinburgh is 21 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cologne to Edinburgh?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cologne to Edinburgh (average of £17). Flying from Cologne to Edinburgh in December is currently the most expensive (average of £55). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CGN to EDI?

Find hourly flight availability from Cologne to Edinburgh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Cologne to Edinburgh in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 83% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Cologne to Edinburgh flight route?

    The Cologne Köln/Bonn to Edinburgh Turnhouse flight path was viewed by 2 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Cologne to Edinburgh?

    Departing from Cologne to Edinburgh will take you 1h 50m. The distance from Cologne to Edinburgh is about 556 mi. All flights are typically direct.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Cologne to Edinburgh?

    Consider Smartwings (100%), Eurowings (75%) or Eurowings (0%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Cologne to Edinburgh.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cologne to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cologne to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cologne to Edinburgh?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cologne to Edinburgh.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cologne to Edinburgh?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cologne to Edinburgh by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cologne to Edinburgh?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cologne to Edinburgh (average of £17). Flying from Cologne to Edinburgh in December is currently the most expensive (average of £55). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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