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Find the cheapest month to fly from Exeter to Edinburgh

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Exeter to Edinburgh flights are currently cheapest in June.

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Exeter to Edinburgh: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Exeter to Edinburgh below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Edinburgh.

Exeter to Edinburgh: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£121
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time1 hr, 35 mins
Most popular airlineBlue Islands
Average flights per week26

Finding cheap flights from Exeter to Edinburgh: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Exeter to Edinburgh is £121. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 35 minutes is the average flight time from Exeter to Edinburgh.
Blue Islands, Loganair and British Airways fly direct from Exeter to Edinburgh.
As of May 2024, there are 26 flights per week flying from Exeter to Edinburgh.
The cheapest month to fly from Exeter to Edinburgh is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Exeter Airport to Edinburgh Airport on Tuesday, 4 June 2024.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 35 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Edinburgh but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Edinburgh is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Aer Lingus and Loganair offer the cheapest flight tickets to Edinburgh.

Flights from Exeter to Edinburgh

This information is correct as of August 2015

Airlines that fly from Exeter to Edinburgh

Direct flights from Exeter to Edinburgh are served by Flybe, this is one of the busiest routes from Exeter Airport.

Terminal Information

Exeter Airport

You should arrive at Exeter Airport at least one hour before your flight to Edinburgh is scheduled to depart. Flybe have staffed and self-service check in desks in the check in lounge which open 2 hours before departure as well as offering online and automatic mobile check in in advance. If you have hold luggage and have checked in before arriving at the airport you can take your bags to the bag drop desks to check in.

Exeter Airport is a small airport with one terminal and a small selection of shops and places to eat. World Duty Free and WHSmith are the only two shops located in the departures lounge, there is also one restaurant, bar and café for hot meals, snacks and coffee throughout the day.

An executive lounge is available if you wish to upgrade for £17.50 per person. Here you will enjoy views of the runway, complimentary hot drinks, up to two complimentary alcoholic drinks and free Wi-Fi.

Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh Airport is located 8 miles to the west of the city centre of Edinburgh and conveniently located for surrounding destinations in Scotland such as West Lothian, Stirlingshire and Glasgow.

There are a number of onward travel options from Edinburgh Airport including a taxi from outside of the arrivals terminal, bus, tram and car hire. Car hire desks are located in a dedicated car hire centre which is reached via a covered walkway, there are a number of car hire companies available here including Thrifty and Avis. The Airlink 100 bus runs to Edinburgh with stops at Murrayfield, Haymarket, Princes Street and Waverley Bridge, a single ticket costs £4.50. Trams run regularly from Edinburgh Airport to the city centre with an average journey time of 25 minutes, a single ticket costs £5.

Practical Information

When travelling on domestic flights within the UK you will need to provide a valid form of photographic identification. Acceptable forms include a passport, an expired passport which was valid within the last year or a driving licence. Other forms of ID are acceptable although it is advised you confirm this with Flybe before your flight. Children under 16 are not required to show any ID.

What to expect in Edinburgh

After arriving in Edinburgh from Exeter you will find the costs are typically the same although the cost of hotels in Edinburgh may increase during the Fringe Festival. Throughout the year Edinburgh has a cooler climate than Edinburgh with average temperatures consistently lower than Exeter.


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