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Cheap flights from Manchester to Edinburgh from £48

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — EDI
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Manchester to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in March or September, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Manchester to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Manchester (MAN) to Edinburgh (EDI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£70

One-way from

£48

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£138
easyJet
  • easyJet
  • 25/2-26/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 8h 55m total
  • Manchester to Edinburgh
easyJet
  • easyJet
  • 13/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 45m total
  • Manchester to Edinburgh
High demand for flights, 10% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from Manchester to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Manchester to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Tue 25/219:15MAN - EDI
1 stop2h 55measyJet
Wed 26/215:50EDI - MAN
1 stop6h 00measyJet
Deal found 16/1£70
Sat 1/223:15MAN - EDI
1 stop8h 00mRyanair
Thu 6/212:35EDI - MAN
1 stop5h 40mRyanair
Deal found 17/1£103
Fri 14/207:40MAN - EDI
1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/206:00EDI - MAN
1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1£106
Fri 31/112:40MAN - EDI
1 stop21h 45mRyanair
Mon 3/221:00EDI - MAN
1 stop14h 15mRyanair
Deal found 16/1£126
Thu 24/719:40MAN - EDI
1 stop3h 40mBritish Airways
Sun 27/719:05EDI - MAN
1 stop3h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/1£221
Sat 1/219:45MAN - EDI
1 stop12h 05mAer Lingus
Wed 5/208:20EDI - MAN
1 stop5h 05mAer Lingus
Deal found 17/1£232
Fri 16/517:30MAN - EDI
1 stop4h 15mKLM
Sun 25/506:00EDI - MAN
1 stop4h 20mKLM
Deal found 16/1£253
Fri 12/908:30MAN - EDI
2 stops8h 25mLoganair
Sun 14/914:20EDI - MAN
2 stops5h 00mLoganair
Deal found 16/1£665
Fri 16/510:40MAN - EDI
1 stop5h 50mLufthansa
Mon 26/517:10EDI - MAN
1 stop5h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 16/1£3,972
Sun 19/108:55MAN - EDI
1 stop10h 10mSWISS
Wed 22/112:40EDI - MAN
1 stop5h 25mSWISS
Deal found 17/1£4,554

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ManchesterEdinburgh

MAN - EDI

MANEDI

Manchester

Tue 25/2

19:15-22:10

1 stop2h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 26/2

15:50-21:50

1 stop6h 00m

£70

ManchesterEdinburgh

MAN - EDI

MANEDI

Manchester

Sat 1/2

23:15-07:15

1 stop8h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 6/2

12:35-18:15

1 stop5h 40m

£103

ManchesterEdinburgh

MAN - EDI

MANEDI

Manchester

Fri 14/2

07:40-15:00

1 stop7h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 21/2

06:00-16:45

1 stop10h 45m

£106

ManchesterEdinburgh

MAN - EDI

MANEDI

Manchester

Fri 31/1

12:40-10:25

1 stop21h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 3/2

21:00-11:15

1 stop14h 15m

£126

ManchesterEdinburgh

MAN - EDI

MANEDI

Manchester

Thu 15/5

16:25-20:20

1 stop3h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 25/5

21:05-07:45

1 stop10h 40m

£223

ManchesterEdinburgh

MAN - EDI

MANEDI

Manchester

Sat 1/2

19:45-07:50

1 stop12h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 5/2

08:20-13:25

1 stop5h 05m

£232

ManchesterEdinburgh

MAN - EDI

MANEDI

Manchester

Fri 16/5

17:30-21:45

1 stop4h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 25/5

06:00-10:20

1 stop4h 20m

£253

ManchesterEdinburgh

MAN - EDI

MANEDI

Manchester

Mon 3/3

19:50-12:30

2 stops16h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 10/3

07:20-19:20

2 stops12h 00m

£725

ManchesterEdinburgh

MAN - EDI

MANEDI

Manchester

Fri 16/5

10:40-16:30

1 stop5h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 26/5

17:10-23:05

1 stop5h 55m

£3,972

ManchesterEdinburgh

MAN - EDI

MANEDI

Manchester

Tue 13/5

06:05-12:50

1 stop6h 45m

£48

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Best time to book a flight from Manchester to Edinburgh

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Travel insights for flights from Manchester to Edinburgh

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Manchester to Edinburgh including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Manchester to Edinburgh?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Manchester to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from Manchester to Edinburgh is 60 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Manchester to Edinburgh?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Edinburgh (average of £80). Flying from Manchester to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £105). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAN to EDI?

Find hourly flight availability from Manchester to Edinburgh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Manchester to Edinburgh is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 30% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Manchester to Edinburgh?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Manchester to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Manchester to Edinburgh flight should consider departing on Saturday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Edinburgh ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Edinburgh when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Edinburgh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Edinburgh. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Edinburgh. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with easyJet, Ryanair and Loganair from Manchester to Edinburgh to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Good
1,339 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

7.4
Good
349 reviews
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

6.9
Okay
1,858 reviews
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

6.9
Okay
5,188 reviews
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

6.8
Okay
7,094 reviews
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Manchester to Edinburgh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve Edinburgh to Manchester flights?

    The main and only airport in Edinburgh that your flight will always depart from is Edinburgh Airport (EDI). Likewise, Manchester has just one airport that your flight will always reach and that is Manchester Airport (MAN). These airports are the only airports that will serve your flights to Manchester from Edinburgh. Passengers can use both direct flights and flights that require up to two stopovers. Manchester Airport lies only 8 miles from Manchester’s city centre. Whereas the distance from Edinburgh Airport to the city centre is just 7 miles. To reach the city centre from Edinburgh Airport (EDI), you simply need to take the Airlink 100 Bus towards Edinburgh and depart at Princes Street (Stop PF). Alternatively, there are other routes like the Tram towards York Place or the X38 Bus towards Edinburgh. Not only are these airports well-located but they also come with good transportation links with popular public transport options like buses, trams, trains, and railways.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Edinburgh to Manchester?

    The flight time to Manchester from Edinburgh is 1h 5min. Direct flights are available from popular airlines like easyJet, KLM, Ryanair, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Iberia, Loganair, and more. You can also find that these airlines serve flights that require either one or two stopovers. Direct flights are the cheaper option of flight between Manchester and Edinburgh. A specific airline can also influence a flight’s price. Direct flights run frequently. As this flight is considered domestic, you will only need to arrive 90min prior to your flight’s departure. Alternatively, if you use a flight with stopovers outside of the UK, you will have to arrive either 2h or 3h beforehand.

  • What are the stopover options between Edinburgh to Manchester?

    A selection of the most popular stopover locations to Manchester from Edinburgh include London Heathrow Airport (LHR), Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), Dublin Airport (DUB), Belfast International Airport (BFS), London City Airport (LCY), Newquay St Mawgan Airport (NQY), Castletown Ronaldsway Airport (IOM), and more. Your stopover location is usually dependent on which airline that you’re flying with and when you choose to travel. You can choose from either one or two possible stopover options. Expect that your flight to vary a lot in duration, depending on the destination of your connecting flight.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Edinburgh to Manchester?

    Passengers who are flying to Manchester from Edinburgh will not need to purchase a visa nor will they need a valid passport. Although a passport is not required, you will need to show proof of legitimate identification to board the flight. Possible identification includes a full or provisional driving licence, as well as others.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Manchester to Edinburgh round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Manchester to Edinburgh round-trip from £70. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Ryanair, from £103, and Ryanair, from £119. These flights start at 52% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Manchester to Edinburgh one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £48 on easyJet. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include British Airways from £60 and Ryanair from £76 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Manchester to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Manchester to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Manchester to Edinburgh?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Manchester to Edinburgh.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Manchester to Edinburgh?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Manchester to Edinburgh by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Manchester to Edinburgh?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Edinburgh (average of £80). Flying from Manchester to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £105). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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