Travelling from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
A direct flight from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport takes on average 1 hour 25 minutes. Edinburgh's timezone is UTC+0 — identical to Southampton.
Pack your bags and choose from 19 weekly flights from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
Flying during a popular month like August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Edinburgh (and then seeing more of United Kingdom!) is easy with British Airways. This popular carrier has direct flights from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
If you prefer a stopover for your flight from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. Here are the most popular stopovers between SOU and EDI:
Jersey Airport
Dublin Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
You don't need your passport or a visa for travel within United Kingdom. You will need a valid proof of identity however, such as an ID card or driver's license. Put them on your packing list once you've booked cheap ticket from SOU to EDI.
How to find the cheapest flights from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport is ر.ق. 196. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 395. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To secure cheap flight tickets from SOU to EDI, book your journey 10 months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Use filters to tailor your flights from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Enter your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Handy information about Southampton Airport (SOU)
Southampton Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Southampton. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 19 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 26 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to SOU? If you're on an early flight from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near EDI:
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport to the centre of Edinburgh is around 31 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
June is the busiest month for flights from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Edinburgh in February.
When booking your flight from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Edinburgh, with temperatures ranging from 9 ºC to 20 ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -1 ºC and 7 ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from SOU to EDI sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Edinburgh
Once you've locked in your flights from SOU to EDI, you'll need to find somewhere to stay in Edinburgh. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this top destination:
Edinburgh Castle and Arthur's Seat are just a couple of the popular attractions to put on your Edinburgh to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out National Museum of Scotland.
Complete your Edinburgh trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Edinburgh Airport — next on the list is finding a great place to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Edinburgh.
