Travelling from Melbourne to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) jetting off from here.
Edinburgh is 11 hours behind Melbourne. Edinburgh Airport is located in Edinburgh, which operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Melbourne to EDI. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Finding a stopover on your flight from Melbourne to EDI is simple. Whether you're eager to potentially save money on your fare or discover a new city, just deselect 'Direct flights only' to explore your options. A popular stop when leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Dubai Airport (DXB).
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will give you the best route and available public transport options.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Edinburgh Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
About Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Edinburgh Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near EDI instead:
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 31 minutes.
It typically takes 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Pick up a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Edinburgh Airport from ج.م. 21,806 or travel return from just ج.م. 55,891. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from Melbourne to EDI. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the departure date.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool to compare the prices of tickets from Melbourne to Edinburgh Airport across the entire month. The lowest fares are marked in green, so you can quickly pick a flight your budget will love.
Sign into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. We'll notify you right away if the price has dropped. It's easy to do, and it'll save you from searching for cheap flight tickets from Melbourne to EDI every day.
Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne to Edinburgh Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
June is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Edinburgh Airport. To skip the crowds, plan your trip to Edinburgh in February when it's quieter.
When booking your flight from Melbourne to EDI, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Edinburgh, with the temperature ranging from 9ºC to 20ºC.
Visit in January if you want to explore when it's cooler. Average temperatures range between -1ºC and 7ºC. However, this destination delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Melbourne to Edinburgh Airport.
More about Edinburgh
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Edinburgh right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Edinburgh Airport:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland are essential stops on your Edinburgh itinerary.
Complete your Edinburgh trip with a car rental
Grab the keys to one of our car rentals in Edinburgh and see the sights at your own pace. Easily compare prices from trusted rental companies in one place after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Melbourne to Edinburgh Airport.
