Travelling from Hamburg to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
Hamburg Airport (HAM) is Hamburg's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Hamburg to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) jetting off from here.
1 hour 53 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from Hamburg to Edinburgh Airport.
The timezone in Edinburgh is UTC+0, which is 1 hour behind Hamburg. Edinburgh Airport is located in Edinburgh.
Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is the most popular route. There are 4 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you prefer a later start to the day, take the last flight with Ryanair at 21:35. Choose the first HAM to EDI departure with Ryanair UK Ltd at 15:45 if you want to get going earlier.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Hamburg to EDI.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like June. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights. After checking in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
You can book a direct flight from Hamburg to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) leaving from Hamburg Airport (HAM).
You can lock in a direct flight from Hamburg to Edinburgh Airport with Ryanair. This top airline offers services from HAM.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even tour another city. When searching for flights from Hamburg to EDI departing from Hamburg Airport (HAM), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
HAM is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Hamburg. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy travel app will give you the quickest route and your public transport options.
Booked an early flight from Hamburg to Edinburgh Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near Hamburg Airport:
About Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Consider booking a hotel close to EDI if you're catching a late flight from Hamburg to Edinburgh Airport. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
From Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 31 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Hamburg to Edinburgh Airport is $89. The cheapest price for a return flight is $212. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find flight tickets from Hamburg to EDI, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Finding flight tickets from Hamburg to Edinburgh Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across every month and land a great deal.
Set up a Price Alert and keep an eye on changes on this route through push notifications or email. You'll know straight away when prices drop. Good timing makes all the difference when searching for flight tickets from Hamburg to EDI.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from Hamburg to Edinburgh Airport. Enter your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
The best time to fly from Hamburg to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
June is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Hamburg to Edinburgh Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Edinburgh, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
Before locking in your flight from Hamburg to EDI, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Edinburgh, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC to 20ºC.
Travel in January if you want to explore when it's cooler. Temperatures average between -1ºC and 7ºC. However, this city promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Hamburg to Edinburgh Airport.
More about Edinburgh
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Edinburgh right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Hamburg to Edinburgh Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland are major attractions which should be on any good Edinburgh itinerary.
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