Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Gibraltar

While there are no direct flights from Edinburgh to Gibraltar, there are plenty of connecting options. British Airways, Air France, KLM, Brussels Airlines, and easyJet all offer connecting flights with one stop. British Airways is the main airline that flies this route, and with a couple of the flights, you'll have to change from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) for your onward flight to Gibraltar. Passengers can expect connecting flights from Edinburgh to Gibraltar to have layovers in London, Paris, Amsterdam, or Brussels.

Passengers who are EU nationals will not require a passport on their Edinburgh to Gibraltar flight but will need valid identification. All other nationalities will require a passport. It is recommended by airlines flying internationally that passengers arrive at least two hours, preferably three, before their departure time.

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) offers secure long-stay parking that is a five-minute shuttle ride from the airport. If you're short on time, the airport offers the option of booking a FastTrack pass, which will get you through to your gate much quicker. There is a food court before you go through security, and once you've cleared security, you have more options for shops and restaurants. Accessorize, Boss, and Brora offer a wide assortment of clothes and accessories, and there is AeroSpa for last-minute beauty treatments. All Bar One offers a place for a drink and some great food, and you have AMT Coffee serving 100 percent British Coffee.

Gibraltar International Airport (GIB) has one terminal for both arrivals and departures. There is free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal and a small range of both shops and restaurants. There are ATMs dispensing Gibraltar pounds and currency exchanges in the terminal, although British pounds are also accepted throughout Gibraltar. There is also a VIP lounge that economy passengers can pay a fee to access. Just outside the arrivals hall is the taxi queue. A ride to Gibraltar's centre will only take couple of minutes, as it is just half a mile away. The Number 5 bus also takes passengers to the town centre. Car hire to your Gibraltar hotel is another option.

Weather in Gibraltar

When you travel from Edinburgh to Gibraltar, you can enjoy Gibraltar's advantageous location on the Mediterranean, which gives it a mild climate throughout the year. In winter, daily highs hover around 15 °C. November, December, and January are the months that experience the most rainfall. As the off-peak season, this is the best time to buy cheap flights from Edinburgh to Gibraltar. In the spring and autumn months, temperatures will remain around 20 °C during the day. Summers are warm, with daily highs close to 30 °C and plenty of sunshine.

What to Expect When Arriving in Gibraltar

All cheap flights from Edinburgh to Gibraltar will land in the international section of the terminal. There is a single immigration desk for both EU and non-EU citizens. After clearing immigration, proceed to baggage claim where you'll be able to find the taxi queue directly outside the exit doors. There's also a bus station within walking distance. As bus tickets can sell out quickly, it's best to book them before you depart from Edinburgh. Visitors will notice that costs for things, like a meal for two, will be fairly similar in price. Both the U.K. and Gibraltar have a 1:1 exchange rate for British pounds sterling and Gibraltar pounds.