Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle Walk
4.9/52h 15m
Walk the cobbles of the Royal Mile to the Castle, where Crown Jewels and centuries of Scottish drama await.
UK typical return
£45
Average return fare
Lowest tracked
£29.93
Observed October 2026
Cheapest UK month
October
Typically £45 return
Departures
Flights from the UK
| From | Typical return | Cheapest month |
|---|---|---|
| Teesside | £45 | — |
| Glasgow Prestwick | £45 | — |
| London | £51.04 | November |
| Belfast International | £53.13 | — |
| Southend-on-Sea | £55.70 | — |
| Newquay Cornwall | £62.01 | June |
| Bournemouth | £65.63 | October |
| Birmingham | £67.18 | October |
The experiences
What to do in Edinburgh
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Underground Whisky Tasting in the Old Town
4.9/51h 30m
Descend into a hidden Old Town vault to taste whiskies from every Scottish region, stories flowing as freely.
Best of Edinburgh: Small Group Walking Tour (Max 10, 3 Hours)
4.9/53 hours
Commence your holiday in Edinburgh by joining our intimate Small Group Tour, a unique blend of exploring hidden gems and must-visit sites.…
Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highlands Small Group Tour from Edinburgh
4.9/512 hours
Departing Edinburgh, travel north into Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, with a relaxed morning refreshment stop in the…
Original Harry Potter Locations: Guided Walking Tour in Edinburgh
4.9/52 hours
Come on this Harry Potter themed walking tour of Edinburgh. Get sorted into your House and test your Potter knowledge. Walk in the…
Islander Harris Tweed® Mini Satchel Making Workshop
4.8/51h 30m
In a 90-minute hands-on session, craft your own custom Harris Tweed® handbag from scratch. Choose your bag's body color, select a unique…
Timing
Best time to fly to Edinburgh
Months without an observation use the route typical.
| Month | Typical return fare |
|---|---|
| January | £46.63 |
| February | £51.81 |
| March | £64.39 |
| April | £54.63 |
| May | £58.38 |
| June | £52.63 |
| July | £53.25 |
| August | £50 |
| September | No data |
| October | £45.18 |
| November | £49.69 |
| December | £47.73 |
Before you go
Questions
When is the cheapest time to fly to Edinburgh from the UK?
Fares to Edinburgh are typically lowest in January, averaging £49.13 return. Since airlines shift prices without warning, Route & Room tracks UK departures 24/7, publishing verified price cuts directly to our members.
What is considered a good price for a return flight to Edinburgh?
Route & Room has verified return flights to Edinburgh as low as £30.04, compared to typical market fares of £45. Anything under £40 is a strong price, and we filter out self-transfers and grueling layovers before publishing.
Which UK airports fly to Edinburgh?
We track departures from Belfast City, Belfast International, Southend-on-Sea, London, Bournemouth, Birmingham, Bristol and Glasgow to Edinburgh.
Sources & verification
Fares are observed, not guaranteed. Read how we verify fares.