Cheap flights from Portsmouth to Edinburgh from £54

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 20/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — EDI
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Portsmouth to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in March or February, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Portsmouth to Edinburgh

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Portsmouth to Edinburgh flight deals. Data was last updated 17 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£106

One-way from

£54

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£235
easyJet
  • easyJet
  • 9/10-10/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 12h 25m total
  • Portsmouth to Edinburgh
easyJet
  • easyJet
  • 20/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 3h 50m total
  • Portsmouth to Edinburgh
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£12 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 September 2025

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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 17 September 2025.

Thu 9/1015:05SOU - EDI
1 stop7h 40measyJet
Fri 10/1007:00EDI - SOU
1 stop4h 45measyJet
Deal found 16/9£106
Mon 17/1108:55SOU - EDI
1 stop13h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1118:30EDI - SOU
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£125
Fri 26/912:25SOU - EDI
1 stop5h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/923:35EDI - SOU
1 stop8h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9£131
Tue 9/1208:55SOU - EDI
1 stop13h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1217:55EDI - SOU
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£133
Tue 14/1015:45SOU - EDI
1 stop8h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/1019:15EDI - SOU
1 stop12h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9£134
Fri 7/1119:00SOU - EDI
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/1122:30EDI - SOU
1 stop13h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9£143
Fri 31/1012:20SOU - EDI
1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/1122:55EDI - SOU
1 stop9h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9£148
Sun 19/1016:00SOU - EDI
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/1023:25EDI - SOU
1 stop9h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9£155
Fri 3/1012:15SOU - EDI
1 stop5h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/1007:05EDI - SOU
1 stop7h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/9£155

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Depart

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Price

SouthamptonEdinburgh

SOU - EDI

SOUEDI

Southampton Eastleigh

Thu 9/10

15:05-22:45

1 stop7h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 10/10

07:00-11:45

1 stop4h 45m

£106

SouthamptonEdinburgh

SOU - EDI

SOUEDI

Southampton Eastleigh

Fri 3/10

12:15-17:35

1 stop5h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 4/10

07:05-14:50

1 stop7h 45m

£155

SouthamptonEdinburgh

SOU - EDI

SOUEDI

Southampton Eastleigh

Fri 10/10

12:15-15:50

1 stop3h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 12/10

06:25-11:25

1 stop5h 00m

£161

SouthamptonEdinburgh

SOU - EDI

SOUEDI

Southampton Eastleigh

Thu 30/10

09:30-22:15

1 stop12h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 6/11

14:40-19:40

1 stop5h 00m

£164

SouthamptonEdinburgh

SOU - EDI

SOUEDI

Southampton Eastleigh

Fri 31/10

12:20-18:45

1 stop6h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 7/11

06:45-08:45

2 stops26h 00m

£170

SouthamptonEdinburgh

SOU - EDI

SOUEDI

Southampton Eastleigh

Fri 3/10

12:15-22:10

1 stop9h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 5/10

06:25-11:25

1 stop5h 00m

£173

SouthamptonEdinburgh

SOU - EDI

SOUEDI

Southampton Eastleigh

Mon 13/10

12:10-06:50

2 stops18h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 14/10

14:50-19:30

1 stop4h 40m

£174

SouthamptonEdinburgh

SOU - EDI

SOUEDI

Southampton Eastleigh

Sat 27/9

16:25-23:10

1 stop6h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 29/9

23:35-08:15

1 stop8h 40m

£176

SouthamptonEdinburgh

SOU - EDI

SOUEDI

Southampton Eastleigh

Mon 1/12

08:55-14:05

1 stop5h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 2/12

09:35-15:35

1 stop6h 00m

£180

SouthamptonEdinburgh

SOU - EDI

SOUEDI

Southampton Eastleigh

Tue 9/12

09:20-22:25

2 stops13h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 11/12

07:45-08:45

2 stops25h 00m

£180

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 15/9

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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 12 September 2025.

The best time to book flights from Portsmouth to Edinburgh is 79 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portsmouth to Edinburgh (average of £77). Flying from Portsmouth to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £102). 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 17 September 2025.

When flying from Portsmouth to Edinburgh, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 14 September 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Portsmouth to Edinburgh flight should consider departing on Wednesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday 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 17 September 2025.
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.

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.
Ryanair
6.2
Okay

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Related info for your journey

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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 8 inbound flights from Portsmouth per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 7 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 £106, easyJet can have you in Edinburgh from Portsmouth in 7h 40m. 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: China Southern (82%), Cathay Pacific (71%), Qantas Airways (69%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Portsmouth to Edinburgh?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £56. While the most popular route (Southampton Eastleigh - Edinburgh Turnhouse) can be booked for £106 on average, our data indicates £195 when flying from Portsmouth to Edinburgh.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portsmouth to Edinburgh (average of £77). Flying from Portsmouth to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £102). 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£14Average£60FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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easyJetCheapest£27Average£81FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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RyanairCheapest£38Average£64FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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easyJetCheapest£56Average£85FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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British AirwaysCheapest£70Average£153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapest£161Average£231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LoganairCheapest£177Average£224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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