Question 1

What’s the fastest stopover option from Southampton to Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Geneva (GVA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 5h 45m.

Question 2

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Southampton to Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

Belfast (BFS) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £156.

Question 3

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Southampton to Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 69% of one-stop itineraries from Southampton to Edinburgh on Cheapflights.

Question 4

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Southampton to Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Geneva (GVA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 13m.

Question 5

How popular is this Southampton to Edinburgh flight route?

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This flight path from Southampton Eastleigh to Edinburgh Turnhouse was viewed by 1,636 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 6

How long is the flight from Southampton to Edinburgh?

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Airlines like easyJet fly from Southampton to Edinburgh in about 10h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Southampton and Edinburgh is about 355 mi.

Question 7

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Southampton to Edinburgh round-trip?

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Flying on easyJet is currently your cheapest option to Edinburgh, with prices starting at £45. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Ryanair and KLM, with the lowest prices starting at £46 and £162, respectively. These flights start at 79% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 8

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

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The best time to book flights from Southampton to Edinburgh is 37 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.

Question 9

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

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Southampton to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from Southampton 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.

Question 10

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

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Southampton 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.

Question 11

Weekly flight availability from Southampton to Edinburgh

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The most flights from SOU to EDI are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

Question 12

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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.

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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).

Question 14

What are the cheapest flights from Southampton to Edinburgh?

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While on average a flight from Southampton to Edinburgh is generally £204, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £113. When looking at the most popular route, (Southampton Eastleigh - Edinburgh Turnhouse), you can expect to pay £86 for that flight.

Question 15

What are the most reliable airlines from Southampton to Edinburgh?

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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 Southampton to Edinburgh on time: Loganair (70%), British Airways (70%), Blue Islands (69%).

Question 16

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Southampton to Edinburgh?

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British Airways, KLM and Loganair are the most popular airlines when flying from Southampton to Edinburgh.

Question 17

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Southampton to Edinburgh?

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Leaving on a Sunday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 17% on the overall cost on flights from Southampton to Edinburgh.

Question 18

How far in advance should I book a flight from Southampton to Edinburgh?

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When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 59 days in advance, which can save you up to 169% on flights from Southampton to Edinburgh compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 59 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at £61. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from £120.

Question 19

What is the cheapest month to fly from Southampton to Edinburgh?

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The best pricing can be found in the month of January. Prices to Edinburgh from Southampton average £55. You can even find prices in January for less than £55, as users have found deals to Edinburgh from as low as £19. The month of August appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Edinburgh from Southampton. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 40%.

Question 20

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

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When flying from Southampton to Edinburgh, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 8% versus a flight in the evening.

Question 21

What airports do I use to fly from Southampton to Edinburgh?

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Booking a flight from Southampton Eastleigh (SOU) to Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is your only option if you wish to fly from Southampton to Edinburgh. On a typical day, there are 11 flights from Eastleigh to Turnhouse, all of which are around 1h 20m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 5 airlines when you book a flight from Eastleigh to Edinburgh.

Question 22

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

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

Question 23

How can I find direct flights from Southampton to Edinburgh?

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

Question 24

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Southampton 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.

Question 25

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Southampton to Edinburgh?

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When you search for this flight from Southampton to Edinburgh, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Question 26

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Southampton to Edinburgh?

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Edinburgh from Southampton by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 27

Can Cheapflights find flights from Southampton to Edinburgh with no change fees?

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Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Southampton to Edinburgh flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Question 28

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Southampton to Edinburgh become cheaper?

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Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from Southampton to Edinburgh on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

Round-trip from	£86
One-way from	£86
Popular in	September
Cheapest in	March
Average price	£237
Good round-trip deal	£222 or less
Good one-way deal	£123 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
easyJet	Cheapest£45	Average£96	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time86%	Search easyJet flights
Ryanair	Cheapest£46	Average£60	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Ryanair flights
KLM	Cheapest£162	Average£215	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
British Airways	Cheapest£173	Average£223	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Loganair	Cheapest£177	Average£225	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search Loganair flights

Cheap flights from Southampton to Edinburgh from £86

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 18/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Southampton Eastleigh to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in March or February, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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