Travelling from Sumburgh to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
Start your adventure at Sumburgh Airport (LSI), the main airport in Sumburgh. Look for flights from Sumburgh to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) that leave from this base.
The average length of a direct flight from Sumburgh to Edinburgh Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.
Edinburgh (where Edinburgh Airport is located) and Sumburgh share the UTC+0 timezone. With no time difference, coordinating plans between the cities is hassle-free.
The busiest route is from Sumburgh Airport (LSI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), with 10 direct weekly services. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from LSI to EDI is the 08:50 Loganair option. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 19:15 with Loganair.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Sumburgh to EDI.
Popular months like July or other peak periods mean bigger queues and potential delays. Get a head start by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Sumburgh
Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
You can jump on a direct flight from Sumburgh to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) departing from Sumburgh Airport (LSI).
If you plan to leave from LSI, you can take a direct flight from Sumburgh to Edinburgh Airport with Loganair.
From central Sumburgh, LSI is approximately 2 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or check the official airport website to work out the best way to arrive at the terminal.
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About Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Consider booking a hotel near EDI if you're taking a late flight from Sumburgh to Edinburgh Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
From Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 31 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sumburgh to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
For a one-way ticket from Sumburgh to Edinburgh Airport, Rs52,688 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip from just Rs110,858. These are the lowest fares right now but may change depending on availability.
To secure cheap tickets from Sumburgh to EDI, reserve your trip 1 month ahead of your planned departure.
You'll snag the biggest savings on your tickets from Sumburgh to Edinburgh Airport if you take off in October. Take it one step further and use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the cheapest day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Sumburgh to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
June is the most popular month for flights from Sumburgh to Edinburgh Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Edinburgh in February when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Edinburgh is July, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC and 20ºC. Book your flights from Sumburgh to EDI in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap flights from Sumburgh to Edinburgh Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Edinburgh
Start your Edinburgh trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Sumburgh to Edinburgh Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Edinburgh itinerary.
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