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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh from £279

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 1/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — EDI
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£664

One-way from

£279

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£830
Air France
  • Air France
  • 15/3-30/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 50m total
  • Ottawa to Edinburgh
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1/3
  • 1/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 55m total
  • Ottawa to Edinburgh
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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 17 January 2025.

Sun 19/117:20YOW - EDI
1 stop12h 20mAir France
Sun 26/106:00EDI - YOW
1 stop14h 10mAir France
Deal found 15/1£585
Sun 19/117:20YOW - EDI
2 stops17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/106:00EDI - YOW
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1£602
Sun 19/110:30YOW - EDI
2 stops16h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 26/109:25EDI - YOW
2 stops16h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/1£604
Fri 6/605:55YOW - EDI
1 stop23h 10mWestJet
Thu 19/611:30EDI - YOW
1 stop17h 52mWestJet
Deal found 16/1£678
Sat 15/318:20YOW - EDI
2 stops14h 15mKLM
Sun 30/306:00EDI - YOW
2 stops14h 25mKLM
Deal found 16/1£704
Thu 7/814:25YOW - EDI
2 stops11h 55mAir Canada
Fri 15/809:00EDI - YOW
2 stops13h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 16/1£800
Sat 15/218:10YOW - EDI
2 stops42h 00mLufthansa
Thu 20/212:55EDI - YOW
2 stops31h 08mLufthansa
Deal found 17/1£979
Fri 18/416:45YOW - EDI
2 stops44h 55mSWISS
Sun 4/519:35EDI - YOW
3 stops28h 27mSWISS
Deal found 16/1£1,014

Find flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh within your budget

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OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Sat 15/3

18:20-10:35

1 stop12h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 30/3

11:30-15:05

1 stop32h 35m

£664

OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Fri 6/6

05:55-10:05

1 stop23h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 19/6

11:30-00:22

1 stop17h 52m

£678

OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Sat 15/3

18:20-12:35

2 stops14h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 30/3

11:30-15:05

1 stop32h 35m

£682

OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Sat 15/3

18:20-12:35

2 stops14h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 30/3

06:00-15:25

2 stops14h 25m

£704

OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Sun 27/4

06:00-10:35

2 stops23h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 4/5

11:30-21:09

2 stops38h 39m

£736

OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Fri 18/4

11:00-07:20

2 stops15h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 4/5

09:00-23:07

2 stops19h 07m

£840

OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Fri 18/4

16:45-18:40

2 stops44h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 4/5

19:35-19:02

3 stops28h 27m

£1,014

OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Sat 1/3

18:55-07:50

2 stops55h 55m

£279

OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Fri 30/5

05:55-10:05

1 stop23h 10m

£328

OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Mon 28/4

16:00-09:35

2 stops36h 35m

£545

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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 10 January 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 £80). 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 17 January 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 17 January 2025.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
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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.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
Check prices

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.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,598 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
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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.

Air France
7.4
Good
1,487 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
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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.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,969 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
Check prices

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.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,925 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
Check prices

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 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 £664. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are WestJet, from £678, and KLM, from £704. Air France is priced at 19% 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 WestJet (£328), Turkish Airlines (£545), and Air France (£600).

  • 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 £80). 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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