Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Tangier

March stands out as the cheapest month on this route, offering lower fares before the peak summer season begins. Prices typically rise through August and settle again by October, with November, December, January, and February showing moderate options outside the winter holiday rush. Book early for March departures to secure seats before spring demand increases, and plan around weekday schedules where midweek flights often carry lighter loads than weekend departures.

Vueling Airlines anchors the schedule on this route, followed by Easyjet and Jet2 which keep base fares competitive. Norwegian International, Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Transavia France, Turkish Airlines, and British Airways round out the available options. Every carrier requires a connection through an intermediate hub since direct flights are unavailable. Fares vary by operator, with some charging separately for checked luggage and seat selection while others bundle these amenities into standard tickets.

Arriving late in the day changes your ground transport options significantly, as evening flights land at Boukhalef when public transit frequency drops and taxi availability becomes limited. The airport sits roughly thirty kilometres northeast of Tangier, making pre-booked transfers or hired cars more reliable after dark. Daytime arrivals allow you to catch regular buses or shared shuttles into the city centre, where you can easily reach the medina and harbour districts before settling in for the night.

Currency

MAD (DH)

Power sockets

Type C, E · 127 V

Language

Standard Moroccan Tamazight, Arabic

Emergency number

112, 15, 19

Driving side

right

Calling code

+212

Internet domain

.ma

Population of Tangier

1.3 M (2024)

Time zone

UTC+00 (Africa/Casablanca)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Verify connection times carefully when booking separate tickets, as missed transfers leave you stranded without a backup itinerary on this route.
• Confirm baggage allowances and fees with your specific carrier before packing, since low-cost fares rarely include checked luggage by default.
• Check passport validity and visa requirements for Morocco well in advance of departure to avoid denied boarding at the check-in desk.
• Review seasonal weather patterns in Tangier if you are travelling outside March, as winter rains can affect coastal transport schedules.