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Cheap flights from Portsmouth to Edinburgh from £40

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 12/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — EDI
27 Jan — 3 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from Portsmouth to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in February or March, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Portsmouth to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portsmouth (P0R) 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 22 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£71

One-way from

£40

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£226
easyJet
  • easyJet
  • 3/3-5/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 14h 00m total
  • Portsmouth to Edinburgh
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  • 12/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 30m total
  • Portsmouth to Edinburgh
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£3 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Portsmouth to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portsmouth to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 January 2025.

Mon 3/312:25SOU - EDI
1 stop9h 20measyJet
Wed 5/307:00EDI - SOU
1 stop8h 40measyJet
Deal found 21/1£73
Tue 18/208:55SOU - EDI
1 stop8h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/210:50EDI - SOU
1 stop8h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£142
Thu 20/208:55SOU - EDI
1 stop7h 20mAer Lingus
Thu 27/215:20EDI - SOU
1 stop4h 20mAer Lingus
Deal found 21/1£187
Mon 3/319:55SOU - EDI
Nonstop1h 25mLoganair
Wed 5/306:45EDI - SOU
Nonstop1h 25mLoganair
Deal found 21/1£194
Tue 18/219:55SOU - EDI
Nonstop1h 25mBritish Airways
Tue 25/206:45EDI - SOU
Nonstop1h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 21/1£203
Sat 10/517:35SOU - EDI
1 stop4h 10mKLM
Tue 13/517:15EDI - SOU
1 stop15h 35mKLM
Deal found 21/1£208
Thu 6/308:10SOU - EDI
1 stop5h 15mAurigny Air
Mon 10/314:05EDI - SOU
1 stop17h 35mAurigny Air
Deal found 21/1£347

Find flights from Portsmouth to Edinburgh within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Portsmouth 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 22 January 2025.

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SouthamptonEdinburgh

SOU - EDI

SOUEDI

Southampton Eastleigh

Mon 3/3

12:25-21:45

1 stop9h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 5/3

07:00-15:40

1 stop8h 40m

£73

SouthamptonEdinburgh

SOU - EDI

SOUEDI

Southampton Eastleigh

Tue 18/2

08:55-17:45

1 stop8h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 25/2

10:50-18:55

1 stop8h 05m

£142

SouthamptonEdinburgh

SOU - EDI

SOUEDI

Southampton Eastleigh

Thu 20/2

08:55-16:15

1 stop7h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 27/2

15:20-19:40

1 stop4h 20m

£187

SouthamptonEdinburgh

SOU - EDI

SOUEDI

Southampton Eastleigh

Mon 3/3

19:55-21:20

Nonstop1h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 5/3

06:45-08:10

Nonstop1h 25m

£194

SouthamptonEdinburgh

SOU - EDI

SOUEDI

Southampton Eastleigh

Tue 18/2

19:55-21:20

Nonstop1h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 25/2

06:45-08:10

Nonstop1h 25m

£203

SouthamptonEdinburgh

SOU - EDI

SOUEDI

Southampton Eastleigh

Sat 10/5

17:35-21:45

1 stop4h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 13/5

17:15-08:50

1 stop15h 35m

£208

SouthamptonEdinburgh

SOU - EDI

SOUEDI

Southampton Eastleigh

Thu 6/3

08:10-13:25

1 stop5h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 10/3

14:05-07:40

1 stop17h 35m

£347

SouthamptonEdinburgh

SOU - EDI

SOUEDI

Southampton Eastleigh

Wed 12/2

16:10-21:40

1 stop5h 30m

£40

SouthamptonEdinburgh

SOU - EDI

SOUEDI

Southampton Eastleigh

Tue 11/2

19:25-07:50

1 stop12h 25m

£91

SouthamptonEdinburgh

SOU - EDI

SOUEDI

Southampton Eastleigh

Wed 12/2

16:10-22:10

2 stops6h 00m

£93

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Best time to book a flight from Portsmouth to Edinburgh

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Travel insights for flights from Portsmouth to Edinburgh

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Portsmouth to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from Portsmouth to Edinburgh is 37 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 Portsmouth to Edinburgh?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portsmouth to Edinburgh (average of £80). Flying from Portsmouth 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 P0R to EDI?

Find hourly flight availability from Portsmouth 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 22 January 2025.

When flying from Portsmouth to Edinburgh, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Portsmouth to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 21 January 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Portsmouth to Edinburgh flight should consider departing on Wednesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday 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 22 January 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with easyJet and Loganair from Portsmouth to Edinburgh by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

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
1,341 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

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.

Aer Lingus
7.1
Good
1,082 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

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.

easyJet
6.9
Okay
1,859 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

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.

British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,834 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Edinburgh from Portsmouth?

    Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Portsmouth to Edinburgh. You should not have trouble finding flights to Turnhouse from Portsmouth; the airport handles an average of 9 inbound flights from Portsmouth per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 8 airlines have flights to the Edinburgh airport from Portsmouth. It is only a 6.8 mi journey from Turnhouse (EDI) to Edinburgh’s city center.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £40 on easyJet. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Aer Lingus from £91 and Loganair from £98 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Portsmouth to Edinburgh?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Portsmouth to Edinburgh on time: Qantas Airways (76%), Qatar Airways (73%), British Airways (72%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Portsmouth to Edinburgh?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £38. While the most popular route (Southampton Eastleigh - Edinburgh Turnhouse) can be booked for £72 on average our data indicates £194 when flying from Portsmouth to Edinburgh.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portsmouth to Edinburgh (average of £80). Flying from Portsmouth 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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Top 8 airlines flying from Portsmouth to Edinburgh

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Portsmouth to Edinburgh. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 22 January 2025.
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RyanairCheapest£23Average£53FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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easyJetCheapest£32Average£87FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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RyanairCheapest£36Average£63FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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easyJetCheapest£62Average£89FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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British AirwaysCheapest£67Average£158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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FinnairCheapest£83Average£100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£178Average£241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LoganairCheapest£187Average£235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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