Cheap flights from Portsmouth to Edinburgh from £42

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 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — EDI
22 Mar — 29 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Portsmouth to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in January or March, booked 21 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday 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 20 February 2026.

Sat 25/412:15
SOU
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EDI
1 stop9h 50m
easyJet
Sun 26/407:05
EDI
-
SOU
1 stop5h 00m
easyJet
Deal found 19/2£92
Fri 24/412:20
SOU
-
EDI
1 stop9h 40m
easyJet
Sun 26/407:05
EDI
-
SOU
1 stop5h 00m
easyJet
Deal found 19/2£99
Fri 5/612:20
SOU
-
EDI
1 stop9h 40m
easyJet
Mon 8/606:40
EDI
-
SOU
1 stop5h 10m
easyJet
Deal found 17/2£134
Sun 5/412:35
SOU
-
EDI
1 stop10h 20m
easyJet
Sun 12/420:40
EDI
-
SOU
1 stop15h 10m
easyJet
Deal found 19/2£148
Thu 30/408:55
SOU
-
EDI
1 stop4h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 30/417:30
EDI
-
SOU
1 stop15h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2£151
Sun 5/410:00
SOU
-
EDI
2 stops23h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 12/423:55
EDI
-
SOU
1 stop8h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2£157
Sat 21/313:55
SOU
-
EDI
2 stops17h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 28/315:20
EDI
-
SOU
2 stops17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2£157
Fri 24/409:25
SOU
-
EDI
2 stops13h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/407:05
EDI
-
SOU
1 stop5h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2£158
Sun 14/612:35
SOU
-
EDI
1 stop10h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 17/619:00
EDI
-
SOU
1 stop13h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2£165
Tue 17/316:05
SOU
-
EDI
1 stop4h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/307:25
EDI
-
SOU
1 stop4h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/2£165
Mon 2/319:55
SOU
-
EDI
2 stops18h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/322:40
EDI
-
SOU
1 stop10h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2£166

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 20 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£92

One-way from

£42

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£275
easyJet
  • easyJet
  • 25/4-26/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 14h 50m total
  • Portsmouth to Edinburgh
easyJet
  • easyJet
  • 10/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 15m total
  • Portsmouth to Edinburgh
High demand for flights, 5% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£3 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Price

SouthamptonEdinburgh

SOU - EDI

SOUEDI

Southampton Eastleigh

Fri 24/4

12:20-22:00

1 stop9h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 26/4

07:05-12:05

1 stop5h 00m

£99

SouthamptonEdinburgh

SOU - EDI

SOUEDI

Southampton Eastleigh

Sat 21/3

13:55-07:35

2 stops17h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 28/3

15:20-08:25

2 stops17h 05m

£157

SouthamptonEdinburgh

SOU - EDI

SOUEDI

Southampton Eastleigh

Wed 6/5

08:55-12:30

1 stop3h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 18/5

06:40-11:50

1 stop5h 10m

£159

SouthamptonEdinburgh

SOU - EDI

SOUEDI

Southampton Eastleigh

Sun 14/6

12:35-22:55

1 stop10h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 17/6

19:00-08:35

1 stop13h 35m

£165

SouthamptonEdinburgh

SOU - EDI

SOUEDI

Southampton Eastleigh

Thu 19/3

16:05-20:30

1 stop4h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 19/3

22:40-08:45

1 stop10h 05m

£170

SouthamptonEdinburgh

SOU - EDI

SOUEDI

Southampton Eastleigh

Tue 17/3

09:20-20:20

2 stops11h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 18/3

07:25-11:55

1 stop4h 30m

£176

SouthamptonEdinburgh

SOU - EDI

SOUEDI

Southampton Eastleigh

Sat 14/3

15:25-22:10

1 stop6h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 20/3

16:45-06:45

1 stop14h 00m

£177

SouthamptonEdinburgh

SOU - EDI

SOUEDI

Southampton Eastleigh

Mon 1/6

12:25-19:45

1 stop7h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 1/7

18:35-11:05

2 stops16h 30m

£188

SouthamptonEdinburgh

SOU - EDI

SOUEDI

Southampton Eastleigh

Fri 7/8

18:05-23:10

1 stop5h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 18/8

05:45-17:35

1 stop11h 50m

£191

SouthamptonEdinburgh

SOU - EDI

SOUEDI

Southampton Eastleigh

Mon 1/6

09:05-23:10

1 stop14h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 1/7

13:10-08:35

1 stop19h 25m

£191

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Portsmouth to Edinburgh

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Portsmouth to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 18 February 2026.

The best time to book flights from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth to Edinburgh?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portsmouth to Edinburgh (average of £17). Flying from Portsmouth to Edinburgh in December is currently the most expensive (average of £33). 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 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 20 February 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Portsmouth to Edinburgh in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 14% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

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 17 February 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Portsmouth to Edinburgh flight should consider departing on Saturday at midday 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 20 February 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.

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Ryanair
6.4
Okay

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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  • 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 3 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.

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    For as low as £99, easyJet can have you in Edinburgh from Portsmouth in 9h 40m. Airlines will cover a distance of 355 mi.

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    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £37 on easyJet. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Loganair from £93 and British Airways from £113 one-way.

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    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £57. While the most popular route (Southampton Eastleigh - Edinburgh Turnhouse) can be booked for £92 on average, our data indicates £124 when flying from Portsmouth to Edinburgh.

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portsmouth to Edinburgh (average of £17). Flying from Portsmouth to Edinburgh in December is currently the most expensive (average of £33). 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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RyanairCheapest£18Average£60FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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easyJetCheapest£29Average£83FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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