Flying from Paris to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): What you need to know
When searching for your flight from Paris to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), there's a good range of airports you can jet off from. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are Paris's main options.
Around 1 hour 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Paris to Edinburgh Airport flight.
Edinburgh Airport is located in Edinburgh. The city runs on the UTC+0 timezone and is one hour behind Paris.
With 34 direct flights a week between the two airports, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is the most popular route. EasyJet operates the earliest flight at 7:15am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before jetting off, the last departure from CDG to EDI is with easyJet at 10:40pm.
Your flight from Paris to EDI won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Paris to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) take off from this terminal.
When jetting out of CDG, you can take a direct flight from Paris to Edinburgh Airport with Air France.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between CDG and EDI is Air France.
Air France is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
Travelling from central Paris to CDG takes around 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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When it comes to the on-time performance of Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, 65% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
You can book a direct Paris to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) plane ticket out of Paris Orly Airport (ORY). Decide if leaving from ORY is a better fit for your trip.
Transavia France has direct flights from Paris to EDI departing from ORY. Book your favourite seat and reach your destination in a single journey.
On the ORY to EDI route, Transavia France is the preferred choice for many passengers.
The top carrier for punctuality is Transavia France. Its Paris Orly Airport to Edinburgh Airport flights land without delay 75.0% of the time.
You can reach ORY from central Paris in approximately 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes to travel the 14 kilometres or so.
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Flights from Paris Orly Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 80% of them landing as planned.
The address for ORY is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Begin your trip at Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) and fly straight to your destination without any stops. You can book direct flights from Paris to Edinburgh Airport from here.
Buckle up and take off from BVA with Ryanair. This trusted airline offers direct Paris to EDI plane tickets.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between BVA and EDI is Ryanair.
Ryanair is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.
The journey to BVA from the centre of Paris is around 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 88 kilometres or so.
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The on-time performance rate of BVA is 71%. In other words, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive as planned.
You'll find Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Have a late flight from Paris to Edinburgh Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near EDI and turn out the lights sooner:
For the best deal, reserve your ride around one week ahead of your Paris to Edinburgh Airport flight.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
The centre of Edinburgh is roughly 11 kilometres from Edinburgh Airport. Travel times by car hire or taxi will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of time.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Edinburgh Airport is RM73. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM164. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Paris to EDI. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
Affordable Paris to Edinburgh Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Paris to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
July is when most people book flights from Paris to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). Plan your visit to Edinburgh in December for a more low-key escape.
Book a Paris to EDI plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Edinburgh to range from 9ºC (48ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Paris to Edinburgh Airport in January when temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Edinburgh
Start your Edinburgh trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Paris to Edinburgh Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Your trip to Edinburgh won't be complete without checking out the sights. Attractions worth exploring include Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle and Castle Rock.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen Edinburgh. Around 290 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Around 241 kilometres south of Edinburgh, Preston is another essential stop in the United Kingdom. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Brockholes, Avenham and Miller Parks and Samlesbury Hall.
