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Cheap flights from Portsmouth 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 19/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — EDI
18 Aug — 25 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Portsmouth to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in January or April, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Portsmouth to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portsmouth to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 July 2026.

Fri 9/1012:20
SOU
-
EDI
1 stop10h 45m
easyJet
Mon 12/1006:40
EDI
-
SOU
1 stop5h 10m
easyJet
Deal found 16/7£89
Sat 3/1012:15
SOU
-
EDI
1 stop9h 50m
easyJet
Sun 4/1007:05
EDI
-
SOU
1 stop5h 00m
easyJet
Deal found 17/7£102
Sat 29/812:15
SOU
-
EDI
1 stop9h 50m
easyJet
Sun 30/808:10
EDI
-
SOU
1 stop3h 55m
easyJet
Deal found 16/7£117
Wed 2/919:30
SOU
-
EDI
1 stop12h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/907:05
EDI
-
SOU
1 stop5h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7£127
Fri 16/1012:20
SOU
-
EDI
1 stop10h 45m
easyJet
Sun 18/1007:05
EDI
-
SOU
1 stop5h 00m
easyJet
Deal found 16/7£128
Sat 1/812:15
SOU
-
EDI
1 stop19h 25m
easyJet
Mon 3/806:40
EDI
-
SOU
1 stop5h 10m
easyJet
Deal found 14/7£132
Fri 9/1014:30
SOU
-
EDI
2 stops18h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 12/1020:10
EDI
-
SOU
2 stops16h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7£135
Fri 7/812:20
SOU
-
EDI
1 stop10h 45m
easyJet
Mon 10/806:40
EDI
-
SOU
1 stop5h 10m
easyJet
Deal found 16/7£139

Find flight deals from Portsmouth to Edinburgh

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Portsmouth to Edinburgh flight deals. Data was last updated 19 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£89

One-way from

£40

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£232
easyJet
  • easyJet
  • 9/10-12/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 55m total
  • Portsmouth to Edinburgh
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easyJet
  • easyJet
  • 19/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 50m total
  • Portsmouth to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (£3 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Portsmouth 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 19 July 2026.
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

SouthamptonEdinburgh

SOU - EDI

SOUEDI

Southampton Eastleigh

Fri 9/10

12:20-23:05

1 stop10h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 12/10

06:40-11:50

1 stop5h 10m

£89

SouthamptonEdinburgh

SOU - EDI

SOUEDI

Southampton Eastleigh

Sat 3/10

12:15-22:05

1 stop9h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 4/10

07:05-12:05

1 stop5h 00m

£102

SouthamptonEdinburgh

SOU - EDI

SOUEDI

Southampton Eastleigh

Sat 29/8

12:15-22:05

1 stop9h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 30/8

08:10-12:05

1 stop3h 55m

£131

SouthamptonEdinburgh

SOU - EDI

SOUEDI

Southampton Eastleigh

Fri 7/8

12:20-23:05

1 stop10h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 10/8

06:40-11:50

1 stop5h 10m

£139

SouthamptonEdinburgh

SOU - EDI

SOUEDI

Southampton Eastleigh

Fri 25/9

12:20-23:05

1 stop10h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 3/10

07:00-11:45

1 stop4h 45m

£157

SouthamptonEdinburgh

SOU - EDI

SOUEDI

Southampton Eastleigh

Tue 1/9

18:10-16:40

2 stops22h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 6/9

07:05-12:05

1 stop5h 00m

£158
Fastest return journey

SouthamptonEdinburgh

SOU - EDI

SOUEDI

Southampton Eastleigh

Fri 11/9

19:55-21:40

Nonstop1h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 14/9

06:35-08:25

Nonstop1h 50m

£219

SouthamptonEdinburgh

SOU - EDI

SOUEDI

Southampton Eastleigh

Tue 6/10

15:00-16:45

Nonstop1h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 7/10

17:35-19:25

Nonstop1h 50m

£220

SouthamptonEdinburgh

SOU - EDI

SOUEDI

Southampton Eastleigh

Sat 15/8

10:15-12:00

Nonstop1h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 19/8

06:35-08:25

Nonstop1h 50m

£227

SouthamptonEdinburgh

SOU - EDI

SOUEDI

Southampton Eastleigh

Thu 3/9

15:00-16:45

Nonstop1h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 4/9

06:35-08:25

Nonstop1h 50m

£239

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Best time to book a flight from Portsmouth to Edinburgh

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Cheapflights Insights

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from P0R to EDI?

Find hourly flight availability from Portsmouth 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 19 July 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Portsmouth to Edinburgh in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 5% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Portsmouth to Edinburgh?

What is the cheapest day to fly from Portsmouth to Edinburgh?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Portsmouth to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 11 July 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Portsmouth to Edinburgh flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 19 July 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM,easyJet, andBritish Airways from Portsmouth to Edinburgh have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,541 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,541 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,541 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
easyJet
6.9
Okay
1,916 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,541 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,126 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,541 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Ryanair
6.5
Okay
KLM
7.8
Good
1,541 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth?

    Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Portsmouth to Edinburgh. You should not have trouble finding flights to Turnhouse from Portsmouth; the airport handles an average of 4 inbound flights from Portsmouth per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights to the Edinburgh airport from Portsmouth. It is only a 6.8 mi journey from Turnhouse (EDI) to Edinburgh’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Portsmouth to Edinburgh?

    For as low as £89, easyJet can have you in Edinburgh from Portsmouth in 10h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 355 mi.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Portsmouth to Edinburgh on time: Japan Airlines (79%), Cathay Pacific (78%), China Southern (75%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Portsmouth to Edinburgh?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £59. While the most popular route (Southampton Eastleigh - Edinburgh Turnhouse) can be booked for £89 on average, our data indicates £165 when flying from Portsmouth to Edinburgh.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Portsmouth 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.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Portsmouth to Edinburgh

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Portsmouth 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 19 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RyanairCheapest£19Average£55FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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easyJetCheapest£31Average£83FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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RyanairCheapest£36Average£71FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest£92Average£202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapest£176Average£210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LoganairCheapest£191Average£245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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