Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Naples

Book a few weeks ahead rather than at the last minute, and aim for October if you want the lowest fares — the weather is still pleasant and the summer crowds have gone. Winter months from November through February tend to be calmer too. Watch out for school holidays in the UK and Italian public holidays, when demand on this route picks up. Midweek departures are often lighter than Friday and Saturday flights, when weekenders fill the planes.

Ryanair is the main low-cost option here, flying direct from Edinburgh to Capodichino with a bare fare that covers little beyond your seat. EasyJet Europe, Vueling Airlines and Malta Air also run low-cost models — pay attention to cabin bag rules, since that is where the real difference in price hides. On the full-service side, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines connects via Amsterdam, while BA CityFlyer, Iberia Express, Norwegian and Emerald Airlines round out the mix, some direct and some with a stop. What is included differs a lot: checked baggage, seat choice and even a small cabin bag can cost extra on the budget carriers but come as standard with the legacy ones.

Before you land, sort out how you will reach the centre — Capodichino Airport sits close to Naples but is not connected by metro, so most travellers take a bus shuttle or a taxi into town. The bus is the usual budget choice and drops you near the main station. If you are heading on to the Amalfi coast, the ferry piers or the Circumvesuviana train from the central station are your next steps. Keep an eye on your belongings on arrival, as with any large Italian station area.

Currency

EUR (€)

Power sockets

Type C, F, L · 230 V

Language

Italian

Emergency number

112, 113, 115

Driving side

right

Calling code

+39

Internet domain

.it

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Naples

913 k (2023)

Time zone

UTC+01 (Europe/Rome)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check entry requirements for Italy before you book, including how long your passport must stay valid.
• Confirm which Edinburgh terminal your flight leaves from, so you arrive at the right one.
• Read the baggage rules carefully on low-cost carriers like Ryanair and EasyJet Europe, since cabin bags are often not included.
• If you book connecting flights on separate tickets, leave enough time between them in case the first is delayed.
• Compare October against the summer months on the price calendar to see how much seasonality moves the fare.
• Decide early whether you want a direct flight or a cheaper connection through Amsterdam or another hub.