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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh from £284

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 27/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — EDI
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£555

One-way from

£284

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£708
8/4-15/4
  • 8/4-15/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 48h 44m total
  • Ottawa to Edinburgh
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27/5
  • 27/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 25m total
  • Ottawa to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£75 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Tue 8/409:25YOW - EDI
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 15/407:40EDI - YOW
2 stops21h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£555
Tue 27/505:55YOW - EDI
1 stop23h 10mWestJet
Fri 6/609:40EDI - YOW
2 stops19h 42mWestJet
Deal found 20/2£579
Sat 29/315:11YOW - EDI
1 stop11h 54mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/412:30EDI - YOW
1 stop26h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2£597
Sun 6/420:55YOW - EDI
2 stops29h 25mAir Canada
Sun 13/409:00EDI - YOW
1 stop11h 09mAir Canada
Deal found 20/2£634
Sat 15/318:20YOW - EDI
1 stop15h 30mAir France
Sun 30/306:00EDI - YOW
1 stop14h 25mAir France
Deal found 21/2£672
Tue 8/417:15YOW - EDI
1 stop12h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 15/406:00EDI - YOW
1 stop14h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 20/2£676
Wed 30/717:15YOW - EDI
2 stops14h 20mKLM
Sat 16/806:00EDI - YOW
2 stops14h 05mKLM
Deal found 21/2£2,199

Find flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Ottawa

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Edinburgh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Tue 8/4

09:25-17:40

2 stops27h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 15/4

07:40-00:09

2 stops21h 29m

£555

OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Tue 27/5

05:55-10:05

1 stop23h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/6

09:40-00:22

2 stops19h 42m

£579

OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Sat 29/3

06:25-09:35

2 stops23h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 8/4

12:30-14:04

2 stops30h 34m

£597

OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Sun 6/4

20:55-07:20

2 stops29h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 13/4

09:00-15:09

1 stop11h 09m

£634

OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Sat 15/3

18:20-13:50

1 stop15h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 30/3

06:00-15:25

1 stop14h 25m

£672

OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Tue 8/4

17:15-10:45

1 stop12h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 15/4

06:00-15:05

1 stop14h 05m

£676

OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Wed 30/7

17:15-12:35

2 stops14h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 16/8

06:00-15:05

2 stops14h 05m

£2,199

OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Tue 27/5

14:10-19:35

2 stops24h 25m

£284

OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Mon 28/4

16:00-09:35

2 stops36h 35m

£532

OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Tue 29/4

11:35-11:15

2 stops18h 40m

£539

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Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to Edinburgh

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Travel insights for flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Ottawa to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

The best time to book flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh is 65 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 Ottawa to Edinburgh?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from Ottawa 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 YOW to EDI?

Find hourly flight availability from Ottawa 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 21 February 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh as you normally would.

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 21 February 2025.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

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.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

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.

Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
654 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

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.

Air France
7.4
Good
1,449 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

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.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,761 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

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.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,834 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

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 Ottawa to Edinburgh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh round-trip from £579. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from £597, and Air Canada, from £634. WestJet is priced at 27% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Ottawa to Edinburgh are Turkish Airlines (£532), Aer Lingus (£539), and Air Canada (£587).

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa 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 Ottawa to Edinburgh?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from Ottawa 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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