Travelling from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Frankfurt Airport to Edinburgh Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours.
Edinburgh's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Edinburgh one hour behind Frankfurt.
Take your pick of 26 weekly Frankfurt Airport to Edinburgh Airport flights. The 10:55 departure with Lufthansa is the earliest flight available. Lufthansa operates the last service of the day at 22:15.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your FRA to EDI flight.
Flying during a peak time such as April? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Edinburgh (and then seeing more of United Kingdom!) is a breeze with Lufthansa. This popular airline offers direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with Lufthansa on this route.
With an impressive 85.27% of services arriving on schedule, Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier for FRA to EDI flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Frankfurt Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between FRA and EDI:
Birmingham International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
London City Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Rs27,834 is the best price for a one-way Frankfurt Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs48,332. These fares may change based on availability.
To secure cheap tickets from FRA to EDI, book your journey seven months ahead of your planned departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Edinburgh Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Landing cheap flights from FRA to EDI is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Frankfurt Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
Handy information about Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Of all flights departing from Frankfurt Airport, 67.47% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Frankfurt Airport from central Frankfurt, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to FRA? If you're boarding an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to Edinburgh Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Reserve a hotel close to EDI if you're on a late Frankfurt Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up an Edinburgh Airport rental car and explore Edinburgh and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Hertz are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Edinburgh Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Edinburgh. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The quietest month for a flight from Frankfurt Airport to Edinburgh Airport is January, while June is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Edinburgh based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Edinburgh Airport for July if you'd like to go to Edinburgh during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 9ºC and 20ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap tickets from FRA to EDI sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Edinburgh. Around 402 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If there's time to check out another side of United Kingdom, consider Glasgow, about 64 kilometres west of Edinburgh. Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum are among the biggest draws.
