How long is the flight from Glasgow to Edinburgh?

There are many flights that can get you from Glasgow to Edinburgh in 6h 25m. Fly via Ryanair to get the fastest option. The distance from Glasgow to Edinburgh is about 41 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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.

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).

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Glasgow to Edinburgh as you normally would.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Edinburgh from Glasgow?

For a flight from Glasgow 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 0 inbound flights from Glasgow per day. 0 airlines have flights to Edinburgh Turnhouse from Glasgow on a regular basis.

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

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Edinburgh from Glasgow?
For a flight from Glasgow 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 0 inbound flights from Glasgow per day. 0 airlines have flights to Edinburgh Turnhouse from Glasgow on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Glasgow to Edinburgh?
There are many flights that can get you from Glasgow to Edinburgh in 6h 25m. Fly via Ryanair to get the fastest option. The distance from Glasgow to Edinburgh is about 41 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Glasgow to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?
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How can I find direct flights from Glasgow to Edinburgh?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Glasgow to Edinburgh.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Glasgow to Edinburgh?
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