Flying from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
Around 1 hour is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Stornoway Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
Stornoway and Edinburgh are in the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Take your pick of six weekly Stornoway Airport to Edinburgh Airport flights. The 11:30 departure with Loganair is the earliest flight you can take. Loganair operates the last service of the day at 16:45.
Give yourself enough time to catch your SYY to EDI flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Loganair has direct flights from Stornoway Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Edinburgh — and maybe even more of United Kingdom if you have time.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Loganair on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Currently, RM685 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Stornoway Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM1,386. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Book eight months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from SYY to EDI.
Organise your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Stornoway Airport to Edinburgh Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from SYY to EDI by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Stornoway Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
Handy information about Stornoway Airport (SYY)
Central Stornoway to Stornoway Airport is approximately 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a trip time of around 20 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near SYY. Whether you've booked an early flight from Stornoway Airport to Edinburgh Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Book a hotel close to EDI if you're catching a late Stornoway Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an Edinburgh Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz and see more of Edinburgh and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Edinburgh Airport about one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
June is the busiest month for flights from Stornoway Airport to Edinburgh Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Edinburgh in January.
The warmest month in Edinburgh is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Lock in your flights from Stornoway Airport to Edinburgh Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SYY to EDI in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Edinburgh is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom waiting to be discovered. About 402 kilometres south of Edinburgh, a trip to Birmingham will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Around 64 kilometres west of Edinburgh, Glasgow is another favourite stop in United Kingdom. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum.