Cheap flights from Exeter to Edinburgh from £133

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 29/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EXT — EDI
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Exeter to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in March or April, booked 22 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Exeter to Edinburgh

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

Cheapest flights from Exeter to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Exeter to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 January 2026.

Mon 2/221:10
EXT
-
EDI
1 stop16h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/207:45
EDI
-
EXT
1 stop4h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1£151
Fri 13/320:35
EXT
-
EDI
1 stop17h 00m
Ryanair
Fri 20/308:40
EDI
-
EXT
1 stop11h 30m
Ryanair
Deal found 27/1£163
Fri 13/320:35
EXT
-
EDI
1 stop17h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/306:45
EDI
-
EXT
2 stops13h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1£172
Sun 15/317:20
EXT
-
EDI
1 stop5h 50m
KLM
Wed 18/305:50
EDI
-
EXT
1 stop11h 00m
KLM
Deal found 25/1£174
Fri 6/208:10
EXT
-
EDI
2 stops14h 35m
Ryanair
Mon 9/210:05
EDI
-
EXT
1 stop10h 40m
Ryanair
Deal found 25/1£188
Tue 24/217:20
EXT
-
EDI
1 stop26h 45m
KLM
Tue 3/317:00
EDI
-
EXT
1 stop23h 50m
KLM
Deal found 27/1£205
Tue 9/609:00
EXT
-
EDI
1 stop8h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/611:00
EDI
-
EXT
Nonstop1h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1£210

Find flight deals from Exeter to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Exeter (EXT) 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 28 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£163

One-way from

£133

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£232

Good round-trip deal

£244 or less

Good one-way deal

£110 or less
Ryanair
  • Ryanair
  • 13/3-20/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 30m total
  • Exeter to Edinburgh
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 29/3
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 45m total
  • Exeter to Edinburgh
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£6 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£2 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Exeter to Edinburgh Turnhouse.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Exeter to Edinburgh Turnhouse.

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from Exeter 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 28 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Exeter to Edinburgh that are best for you.

Fly from

Exeter

Fly to

Edinburgh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ExeterEdinburgh

EXT - EDI

EXTEDI

Exeter

Fri 13/3

20:35-13:35

1 stop17h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 20/3

08:40-20:10

1 stop11h 30m

£163

ExeterEdinburgh

EXT - EDI

EXTEDI

Exeter

Fri 13/3

20:35-11:55

2 stops15h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 20/3

06:45-20:10

2 stops13h 25m

£186

ExeterEdinburgh

EXT - EDI

EXTEDI

Exeter

Tue 24/2

17:20-20:05

1 stop26h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/3

17:00-16:50

1 stop23h 50m

£205

ExeterEdinburgh

EXT - EDI

EXTEDI

Exeter

Tue 9/6

09:00-17:50

1 stop8h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 10/6

11:00-12:50

Nonstop1h 50m

£210

ExeterEdinburgh

EXT - EDI

EXTEDI

Exeter

Fri 27/2

07:25-22:50

1 stop15h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/3

08:00-12:20

1 stop4h 20m

£221

ExeterEdinburgh

EXT - EDI

EXTEDI

Exeter

Sun 7/6

09:00-17:50

1 stop8h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 10/6

11:00-12:50

Nonstop1h 50m

£231

ExeterEdinburgh

EXT - EDI

EXTEDI

Exeter

Thu 9/7

13:25-15:10

Nonstop1h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 11/7

11:20-13:10

Nonstop1h 50m

£236

ExeterEdinburgh

EXT - EDI

EXTEDI

Exeter

Sun 7/6

14:30-16:15

Nonstop1h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 10/6

11:00-12:50

Nonstop1h 50m

£248

ExeterEdinburgh

EXT - EDI

EXTEDI

Exeter

Sun 29/3

14:30-16:15

Nonstop1h 45m

£133

ExeterEdinburgh

EXT - EDI

EXTEDI

Exeter

Sun 1/2

14:30-16:15

Nonstop1h 45m

£183

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 26/1

Best time to book a flight from Exeter to Edinburgh

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Edinburgh from Exeter with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Exeter to Edinburgh

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Exeter to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 23 January 2026.

The best time to book flights from Exeter to Edinburgh is 22 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 Exeter to Edinburgh?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Exeter to Edinburgh (average of £28). Flying from Exeter to Edinburgh in May is currently the most expensive (average of £47). 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 EXT to EDI?

Find hourly flight availability from Exeter 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 28 January 2026.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 12% on flights from Exeter to Edinburgh by exploring options for tickets at midday.

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Edinburgh. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Edinburgh. Reviews last updated 28 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, easyJet, andBritish Airways from Exeter to Edinburgh by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Exeter to Edinburgh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve Exeter to Edinburgh flights?

    When you fly to Edinburgh from Exeter, your departure and destination airports will be the same no matter which route or airline you choose for your trip. You’ll fly out of Exeter Airport (EXT) in the Clyst Honiton district of Devon. This is the main airport serving the counties of southwest England, including Somerset and Dorset as well. It’s only about 5.5 miles away from the centre of Exeter and will take you about 10min by car or taxi. The public transport option is to take the Line 56 bus, which will get you to the airport in just under 25min. In Edinburgh, you’ll land at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), located about 8 miles from the city centre. It's a busier airport, one of the two major international airports in Scotland, along with Glasgow International Airport. To get from there to Edinburgh city centre, you can hire a car or hail a taxi, which will take just under 30min along the A8. Alternatively, there’s a No. 100 bus that takes about 25min. Finally, you can take a T50 tram, which also takes about 30min to get to the centre of Edinburgh.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Exeter to Edinburgh?

    There are direct flights from Exeter to Edinburgh, all operated by Loganair, Scotland’s national carrier airline. These fast direct flights can save you up to 11h on your total travel time compared to the other flights that make stopovers at other airports en route. They’re also by far the most common flights that you can book, so you’ll have no trouble getting a ticket pretty much all year round.

  • What are the stopover options between Exeter to Edinburgh?

    There are a couple of stopover options on the route between Exeter Airport and Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport, both of which are operated by Loganair. These involve making two stopovers in the UK in-between. The first departs from Exeter for a quick hop across to the Channel Islands to land at Saint Peter Jersey Airport (JER). Then it flies to Birmingham Airport (BHX) before continuing to Edinburgh. The other leaves Exeter Airport for Glasgow International Airport (GLA), then swings back to Southampton Eastleigh Airport (SOU), and flies from there to Edinburgh Turnhouse.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Exeter to Edinburgh?

    While you won’t need a passport or a visa to fly from Exeter to Scotland, as they’re both part of the UK, you will still need to present some form of photographic identification when you arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport; so you might want to bring your passport, anyway. Alternatively, you can use your driving licence, which might be more convenient.

  • How popular is this Exeter to Edinburgh flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Exeter to Edinburgh?

    Ryanair and KLM can get you from Exeter to Edinburgh in just under 17h. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 45m. The distance from Exeter to Edinburgh is about 360 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Exeter to Edinburgh round-trip?

    Currently priced at £37, easyJet will fly you from Exeter to Edinburgh and back. In addition to easyJet, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from KLM and Loganair - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £168 and £181, respectively. Users have found that easyJet is 83% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    Consider Loganair (59%), British Airways (59%) or Blue Islands (0%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Exeter to Edinburgh.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Exeter to Edinburgh?

    On average you can expect to pay £194 for a flight from Exeter to Edinburgh. The cheapest flight overall is £110 while the most popular route, (Exeter - Edinburgh Turnhouse) is currently priced at £157.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Exeter 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 Exeter to Edinburgh?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Exeter to Edinburgh (average of £28). Flying from Exeter to Edinburgh in May is currently the most expensive (average of £47). 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.

See more FAQs

Travelling to a place near Edinburgh?

Book flights to Edinburgh if you plan to visit one of these locations
Stirling
Hamilton
Perth
Pitlochry
St. Andrews
Falkirk
Dunfermline
Glenrothes
Motherwell
Dunkeld
Livingston
Berwick-Upon-Tweed
Peebles
Hawick
Melrose
Kelso
Grangemouth
Aberfeldy
Auchterarder
Callander

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Fly from Exeter to Edinburgh on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Exeter to Edinburgh. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 28 January 2026.

Top 4 airlines flying from Exeter to Edinburgh

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Exeter to Edinburgh. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 28 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
easyJetCheapest£37Average£67FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Search easyJet flights
KLMCheapest£168Average£215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search KLM flights
LoganairCheapest£181Average£236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Search Loganair flights
British AirwaysCheapest£185Average£213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Search British Airways flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Exeter to Edinburgh?

900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Edinburgh from Exeter today with Cheapflights!

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Exeter to Edinburgh?

Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Exeter to Edinburgh for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Exeter to Edinburgh with no change fees?

Need flexible booking options for your flight to Edinburgh from Exeter? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Exeter to Edinburgh become cheaper?

Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Exeter to Edinburgh flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.