Skyscanner home

Cheap Flights from Glasgow Prestwick (PIK) to Edinburgh (EDI)

Compare Glasgow Prestwick to Edinburgh flight deals

Find the cheapest month or even day of the year to fly to Edinburgh

Book the best Edinburgh fare with no extra fees

Flight deals from Glasgow Prestwick to Edinburgh

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Glasgow Prestwick to Edinburgh? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Edinburgh.£117 per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Mar, returning Fri, 13 Mar.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Glasgow Prestwick on Sun, 8 Mar, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Fri, 13 Mar, arriving in Glasgow Prestwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £117, select.
Edinburgh.£124 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Apr, returning Wed, 22 Apr.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Glasgow Prestwick on Wed, 15 Apr, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 22 Apr, arriving in Glasgow Prestwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £124, select.
Edinburgh.£157 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Jun, returning Sat, 6 Jun.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Glasgow Prestwick on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Sat, 6 Jun, arriving in Glasgow Prestwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £157, select.
Edinburgh.£173 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Feb, returning Mon, 2 Mar.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Glasgow Prestwick on Mon, 23 Feb, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Mon, 2 Mar, arriving in Glasgow Prestwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £173, select.
Edinburgh.£257 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Apr, returning Sat, 2 May.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Glasgow Prestwick on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Sat, 2 May, arriving in Glasgow Prestwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £257, select.
Edinburgh.£265 per passenger.Departing Sun, 5 Jul, returning Tue, 7 Jul.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Glasgow Prestwick on Sun, 5 Jul, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 7 Jul, arriving in Glasgow Prestwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £265, select.
Edinburgh.£293 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 May, returning Mon, 25 May.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Glasgow Prestwick on Wed, 20 May, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Mon, 25 May, arriving in Glasgow Prestwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £293, select.
Edinburgh.£334 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Jun, returning Sat, 18 Jul.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Glasgow Prestwick on Sat, 20 Jun, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Sat, 18 Jul, arriving in Glasgow Prestwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £334, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Glasgow Prestwick to Edinburgh

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Glasgow Prestwick to Edinburgh flights are currently cheapest in March.
Feb
Find prices
Mar
from £117
Apr
from £124
May
from £293
Jun
from £157
Jul
from £265
Aug
Find prices
Sep
Find prices
Oct
Find prices
Nov
Find prices
Dec
Find prices
Jan
Find prices

Glasgow Prestwick to Edinburgh: Alternative routes

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

Edinburgh

7 miles from central Edinburgh
ClosestCheapest
from £117
Search flights

Dundee

35 miles from central Edinburgh
Search flights

Glasgow Intl

48 miles from central Edinburgh
Search flights

Glasgow to Edinburgh: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£117
Cheapest month to flyMarch

Check out these Edinburgh hotels

Ready to plan your stay? Other travellers rate these Edinburgh hotels for cleanliness, service and location.
The Bridge Inn
1.92 miles from Edinburgh
£137
Per night
Dakota Edinburgh
2.67 miles from Edinburgh
£94
Per night
Norton House Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh
1.43 miles from Edinburgh
£235
Per night
The Bridge Inn
1.92 miles from Edinburgh
£137
Per night
Dakota Edinburgh
2.67 miles from Edinburgh
£94
Per night
Norton House Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh
1.43 miles from Edinburgh
£235
Per night
Explore top-rated hotels

Finding cheap flights from Glasgow Prestwick to Edinburgh: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Glasgow Prestwick to Edinburgh is £117. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Glasgow Prestwick to Edinburgh. But we found flights with one or more stops from £117.
As of February 2026, there are no flights flying from Glasgow Prestwick to Edinburgh.
The cheapest month to fly from Glasgow Prestwick to Edinburgh is usually March.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Edinburgh Airport on Sunday, 8 March 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Glasgow Prestwick Airport and Edinburgh Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Edinburgh.

Flying from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know

  • Glasgow and Edinburgh share the same timezone, UTC+0.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your PIK to EDI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.

  • Travelling during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Edinburgh Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between PIK and EDI include:

    • Alicante-Elche Airport

    • Palma de Mallorca Airport

    • Malaga Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • £46 is the lowest price for a one-way Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. A return flight starts from £117. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.

  • To score cheap tickets from PIK to EDI, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.

  • The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Edinburgh Airport across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.

  • Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from PIK to EDI by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Edinburgh Airport.

Handy information about Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)

  • 76.7% of flights taking off from Glasgow Prestwick Airport reach their destination on time.

  • Glasgow Prestwick Airport is around 30 miles from central Glasgow. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Expect a journey time of about 55 minutes on public transport.

  • Catching an early flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Edinburgh Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near PIK:

Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • Book a hotel near EDI if you're catching a late Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:

  • Pick up an Edinburgh Airport rental car and discover Edinburgh and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Hertz are leading providers you can book with here.

  • Booking your vehicle from Edinburgh Airport around one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.

Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh

  • Edinburgh Airport to the centre of Edinburgh has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 9 miles away.

  • It typically takes 40 minutes to get there using public transport.

When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Edinburgh Airport is January, while June is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Edinburgh based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.

  • The warmest month in Edinburgh is July, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Lock in your flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Edinburgh Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.

  • January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PIK to EDI around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of United Kingdom

  • Birmingham is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be explored after you've experienced Edinburgh. Around 250 miles away to the south, top sights here include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.

  • Around 40 miles west of Edinburgh, Glasgow is another favourite stop in United Kingdom. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum.

Plan the rest of your trip from Glasgow to Edinburgh

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.