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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Trieste

Looking for cheap flights from Edinburgh to Trieste means you will always make at least one connection, as no direct service operates on this route. Every journey begins at Edinburgh's only airport, where you check in and board your first flight before reaching Dei Legionari near the destination city. Comparing dated fares helps you find a suitable time to secure tickets for this multi-leg itinerary, ensuring your travel plans align with a schedule that works around your connections.

Cheapest monthFebruary
Airlines7
Direct flightswith a stop
Distance1,646 km
Direct flight time *2 h 27 min
Updated 31 Oct 2026

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Prices found on this route

Lowest fare found per airline in recent searches — click to search that date on kissandfly.com

AirlineFlightRatingDatePrice fromSearch
KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLwith a stop★★★★★ 4.38 Dec 2026from $219Search 8 Dec 2026
LufthansaLufthansaLHwith a stop★★★★★ 4.430 Dec 2026from $340Search 30 Dec 2026
Air FranceAir FranceAFwith a stop★★★★★ 4.28 Dec 2026from $607Search 8 Dec 2026
FinnairFinnairAYwith a stop★★★★★ 4.411 Feb 2027from $691Search 11 Feb 2027
LuxairLuxairLGwith a stop★★★★★ 4.325 Dec 2026from $748Search 25 Dec 2026
IcelandairIcelandairFIwith a stop★★★★★ 4.13 Jan 2027from $774Search 3 Jan 2027
Qatar AirwaysQatar AirwaysQRwith a stop★★★★★ 4.75 Dec 2026from $1,289Search 5 Dec 2026

Source: fares found by Tickets Travel Network search engines, snapshot of 31 October 2026. Prices are converted to USD at an approximate rate; the exact price is shown on the booking site.

Price by month

Lowest fare found for each month in recent searches. Cheapest month: February — from $691.

MonthPrice fromDate
October 2026from $1,19431 Oct 2026
November 2026from $86926 Nov 2026
December 2026from $74825 Dec 2026
January 2027from $7743 Jan 2027
February 2027from $69111 Feb 2027
March 2027from $86116 Mar 2027

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Airports on this route

Distances are straight-line from the city centre

CityAirportTo centre
EdinburghEdinburgh EDI11 km
TriesteDei Legionari TRS31 km

Route on the map

EdinburghTrieste1,646 km
Edinburgh – Trieste: 1,646 km in a straight line; Italy is highlighted. Land outlines: Natural Earth.

When to fly

Travel demand on this route rises during the winter holidays and around Christmas, which pushes prices up in late December and early January. The cheapest month to fly is December, offering lower fares before the peak holiday surge if you book early enough. Prices are available for October through March, covering the cooler months when school breaks and seasonal events draw visitors to Italy. Flying on weekdays outside these holiday periods typically yields better value than weekends or the height of the festive season.

Airlines and what to expect

What is included in your fare and where extras appear varies by carrier, so check your ticket details before booking with any of these providers. The available options include KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa, Luxair, Air France, Finnair, Icelandair, Qatar Airways, and Edelweiss Air. Each airline offers connecting flights through their respective hubs to reach Trieste. You should verify baggage allowances and seat selection policies directly with the carrier you select.

Arriving — Trieste

Dei Legionari is a small regional airport that keeps transfer times short and waiting areas compact once you land in Trieste. Because the terminal is modest, you can move quickly from arrival to ground transport without navigating a large complex. Several options exist for reaching the city centre, including buses and taxis that operate regularly throughout the day. Since the airport handles limited traffic compared to major hubs, connections within Italy may require careful timing if your journey involves multiple legs before this final approach.

Before you go: Italy

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 Trieste
198 k (2023)
Time zone
UTC+01 (Europe/Rome)

Country facts: Wikidata

Check before you book

  • Verify passport validity and entry requirements for Italy before you pack, as rules change frequently and apply to all travellers entering the country.
  • Confirm that your baggage allowance matches what is printed on your ticket, especially if you booked separate segments or added extras later.
  • Check whether your connection allows enough time between flights, since missed links can disrupt your entire itinerary to Trieste.
  • Review the specific terms of your fare class to understand cancellation options and any fees for name changes.

Frequently asked questions

Edinburgh – Trieste: when is it cheapest to fly?

The lowest price in recent searches was found for February 2027 — $691. Prices change daily; check the live price in the search.

Edinburgh – Trieste: which airlines fly this route?

Airlines with offers on this route: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa, Air France, Finnair, Luxair, Icelandair, Qatar Airways.

Edinburgh – Trieste: are there direct flights?

Only connecting flights were available in recent searches.

How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Trieste?

The distance is about 1,646 km, so a non-stop flight takes roughly 2 h 27 min. Only connecting flights were found recently; a stop adds a few hours.

Which airports serve Edinburgh – Trieste?

Edinburgh: Edinburgh (EDI). Trieste: Dei Legionari (TRS).

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Trieste?

Trieste is 1 h ahead of Edinburgh.

Edinburgh — more routes

ToAirlineFlightDatePrice from
LondonRyanair UKdirect26 Nov 2026from $21
RzeszowRyanairdirect1 Nov 2026from $35
PragueJet2direct3 Jan 2027from $54
KrakowRyanairdirect31 Dec 2026from $58
AntalyaSun Expressdirect5 Nov 2026from $75
BucharestRyanair UKdirect31 Dec 2026from $94
BudapestRyanairdirect28 Dec 2026from $102
ViennaRyanairdirect3 Dec 2026from $103
WarsawRyanairdirect15 Nov 2026from $199
ChisinauLufthansawith a stop28 Dec 2026from $413

Trieste — flights from other cities

FromAirlineFlightDatePrice from
KrakowRyanairdirect27 Nov 2026from $47
LondonRyanairdirect9 Nov 2026from $102
WarsawLOT Polish Airlineswith a stop26 Dec 2026from $243

Nearby alternatives

Airports within reach of Edinburgh / Trieste that also have this destination — sometimes far cheaper

RouteDistanceFlightDatePrice from
Edinburgh → Venice116 km from Triestedirect21 Nov 2026from $47
Edinburgh → Ljubljana73 km from Triestedirect7 Apr 2027from $146
Edinburgh → Pula87 km from Triestedirect19 Sept 2027from $254

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