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Cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Edinburgh from £72

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 19/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FRA — EDI
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in March or September, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Frankfurt to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Frankfurt (FRA) 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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£153

One-way from

£72

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£222

Good one-way deal

£294 or less
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 24/5-7/6
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 55m total
  • Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh
Aer Lingus
  • Aer Lingus
  • 19/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 20m total
  • Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£17 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh Turnhouse.

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Cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Frankfurt to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 April 2025.

Thu 6/1122:10FRA - EDI
Nonstop2h 05mLufthansa
Sun 9/1106:00EDI - FRA
Nonstop1h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 29/4£148
Fri 26/917:15FRA - EDI
1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/906:15EDI - FRA
Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£161
Fri 21/1120:10FRA - EDI
1 stop18h 50measyJet
Mon 24/1114:10EDI - FRA
1 stop17h 10measyJet
Deal found 29/4£162
Sat 13/918:20FRA - EDI
1 stop24h 40mSWISS
Mon 22/919:40EDI - FRA
1 stop19h 00mSWISS
Deal found 29/4£174
Fri 19/919:35FRA - EDI
1 stop23h 05mBrussels Airlines
Wed 24/912:40EDI - FRA
1 stop6h 55mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 29/4£186
Mon 15/921:45FRA - EDI
1 stop13h 15mAustrian Airlines
Tue 23/910:45EDI - FRA
1 stop19h 45mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 29/4£194
Thu 25/917:55FRA - EDI
1 stop4h 50mKLM
Thu 2/1006:00EDI - FRA
1 stop4h 00mKLM
Deal found 29/4£200
Sat 3/507:05FRA - EDI
1 stop15h 10mAir France
Thu 8/506:00EDI - FRA
1 stop15h 05mAir France
Deal found 29/4£201
Thu 14/820:30FRA - EDI
1 stop24h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 21/813:55EDI - FRA
1 stop4h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 29/4£210
Wed 11/620:40FRA - EDI
1 stop12h 20mAer Lingus
Mon 16/613:30EDI - FRA
1 stop5h 25mAer Lingus
Deal found 29/4£220
Fri 19/919:10FRA - EDI
1 stop4h 55mBritish Airways
Mon 22/909:25EDI - FRA
1 stop12h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/4£254

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Edinburgh that are best for you.

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Frankfurt

Fly to

Edinburgh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Frankfurt am MainEdinburgh

FRA - EDI

FRAEDI

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 24/5

21:50-22:45

Nonstop1h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 7/6

18:00-21:00

Nonstop2h 00m

£153

Frankfurt am MainEdinburgh

FRA - EDI

FRAEDI

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 26/9

17:15-08:45

1 stop16h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 28/9

06:15-09:15

Nonstop2h 00m

£161

Frankfurt am MainEdinburgh

FRA - EDI

FRAEDI

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 13/9

18:20-18:00

1 stop24h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 22/9

19:40-15:40

1 stop19h 00m

£174

Frankfurt am MainEdinburgh

FRA - EDI

FRAEDI

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 19/5

20:10-13:40

1 stop18h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 26/5

14:10-08:20

1 stop17h 10m

£178

Frankfurt am MainEdinburgh

FRA - EDI

FRAEDI

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 19/9

19:35-17:40

1 stop23h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 24/9

12:40-20:35

1 stop6h 55m

£186

Frankfurt am MainEdinburgh

FRA - EDI

FRAEDI

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 15/9

21:45-10:00

1 stop13h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 23/9

10:45-07:30

1 stop19h 45m

£194

Frankfurt am MainEdinburgh

FRA - EDI

FRAEDI

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 25/9

17:55-21:45

1 stop4h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 2/10

06:00-11:00

1 stop4h 00m

£200

Frankfurt am MainEdinburgh

FRA - EDI

FRAEDI

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 8/6

19:55-10:45

1 stop15h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 13/6

06:00-17:45

1 stop10h 45m

£205

Frankfurt am MainEdinburgh

FRA - EDI

FRAEDI

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 14/8

20:30-20:20

1 stop24h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 21/8

13:55-19:45

1 stop4h 50m

£210

Frankfurt am MainEdinburgh

FRA - EDI

FRAEDI

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 11/6

20:40-08:00

1 stop12h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 16/6

13:30-19:55

1 stop5h 25m

£220

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Best time to book a flight from Frankfurt to Edinburgh

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Edinburgh

How far ahead should I book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Edinburgh?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Frankfurt to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

Booking 58 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Edinburgh. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Edinburgh?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £105). 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 FRA to EDI?

Find hourly flight availability from Frankfurt 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 30 April 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Edinburgh at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 13% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Edinburgh ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Edinburgh when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Edinburgh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

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 30 April 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, Austrian Airlines and SWISS from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Frankfurt to Edinburgh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Edinburgh from Frankfurt am Main?

    For a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh, you will be flying into Turnhouse. Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is just 6.8 mi from the center of the city. Turnhouse is the only Edinburgh airport and it handles 4 inbound flights from Frankfurt am Main per day. 1 airline has flights to Edinburgh Turnhouse from Frankfurt am Main on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Edinburgh round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Edinburgh round-trip from £153. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are SWISS, from £174, and easyJet, from £178. Users have found that Lufthansa is 35% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Edinburgh one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £72 on Aer Lingus. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include easyJet from £83 and Lufthansa from £99 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Edinburgh?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Edinburgh are TAP AIR PORTUGAL (96%), Lufthansa (93%) and LOT (93%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Edinburgh?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £137. While the most popular route (Frankfurt am Main - Edinburgh Turnhouse) can be booked for £89 on average our data indicates £313 when flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Edinburgh.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Edinburgh?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £105). 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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