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Cheap flights from Inverness to Edinburgh

Edinburgh offers a short hop from Scotland's north coast with connections available through several carriers. The journey takes you across the country between these two cities via one stop, since no direct service operates this route. You can compare dated fares and see which airlines connect passengers most often.

Cheapest monthNovember
Airlines4
Direct flightswith a stop
Distance180 km
Direct flight time *0 h 40 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
British AirwaysBritish AirwaysBAwith a stop—2 Nov 2026from $157Search 2 Nov 2026
KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLwith a stop★★★★★ 4.33 Nov 2026from $365Search 3 Nov 2026
Aer LingusAer LingusEIwith a stop—31 Jan 2027from $385Search 31 Jan 2027
Loganair LimitedLoganair LimitedLMwith a stop—27 Feb 2027from $444Search 27 Feb 2027

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.

Flying back? Edinburgh – Inverness · from $201

Price by month

Lowest fare found for each month in recent searches. Cheapest month: November — from $203.

MonthPrice fromDate
November 2026from $20311 Nov 2026
December 2026from $2314 Dec 2026
January 2027from $3804 Jan 2027
February 2027from $44427 Feb 2027
March 2027from $23321 Mar 2027
April 2027from $46530 Apr 2027
May 2027from $3815 May 2027
June 2027from $42628 Jun 2027
July 2027from $38026 Jul 2027
August 2027from $43714 Aug 2027

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Airports on this route

Distances are straight-line from the city centre

CityAirportTo centre
InvernessInverness INV14 km
EdinburghEdinburgh EDI11 km

Route on the map

InvernessEdinburgh180 km
Inverness – Edinburgh: 180 km in a straight line; United Kingdom is highlighted. Land outlines: Natural Earth.

When to fly

Booking several weeks ahead usually yields better prices on this domestic Scottish connection. February stands out as the least busy month when demand is lower and tickets tend to cost less. Summer months bring more travelers seeking weekend trips, while spring and autumn show steadier patterns through their visible pricing windows.

Airlines and what to expect

British Airways carries passengers with fares that include checked baggage on many tickets, though extras depend on your specific booking tier. Loganair Limited focuses on Scottish routes and often bundles luggage allowance into standard prices. Aer Lingus and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines provide connecting options where premium cabins offer additional benefits but economy stays basic.

Arriving — Edinburgh

Getting from Edinburgh Airport to the city center involves a train ride or bus transfer through local transit networks. The journey takes roughly thirty minutes depending on your chosen method, with trains running regularly throughout the day. Travelers can pick up tickets at machines inside the terminal before heading toward Waverley Station.

Before you go: United Kingdom

Currency
GBP (£)
Power sockets
Type G · 230 V
Language
English
Emergency number
112, 999
Calling code
+44
Internet domain
.uk
Population of Edinburgh
488 k (2016)
Time zone
UTC+00 (Europe/London)

Country facts: Wikidata

Check before you book

  • Confirm whether your departure airport is Inverness since some carriers use alternative Scottish gateways.
  • Check if your fare includes checked baggage because low-cost options often charge extra for luggage space.
  • Verify connection timing when booking separate tickets to allow enough time between flights in case of delays.
  • Ensure you have proper identification documents needed for domestic UK travel without international border procedures.

Frequently asked questions

Inverness – Edinburgh: when is it cheapest to fly?

The lowest price in recent searches was found for November 2026 — $203. Prices change daily; check the live price in the search.

Inverness – Edinburgh: which airlines fly this route?

Airlines with offers on this route: British Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Aer Lingus, Loganair Limited.

Inverness – Edinburgh: are there direct flights?

Only connecting flights were available in recent searches.

How long is the flight from Inverness to Edinburgh?

The distance is about 180 km, so a non-stop flight takes roughly 0 h 40 min. Only connecting flights were found recently; a stop adds a few hours.

Which airports serve Inverness – Edinburgh?

Inverness: Inverness (INV). Edinburgh: Edinburgh (EDI).

What is the time difference between Inverness and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is in the same time zone as Inverness.

Inverness — more routes

ToAirlineFlightDatePrice from
BirminghamEasyjetdirect23 Nov 2026from $22
LondonEasyjetdirect20 Nov 2026from $37
BristolEasyjetdirect22 Nov 2026from $64
DublinEmerald Airlinesdirect11 Feb 2027from $154
KrakowEasyjetwith a stop7 Jul 2027from $215
ManchesterLoganair Limiteddirect6 Nov 2026from $275
WarsawBritish Airwayswith a stop22 Nov 2026from $283
BarcelonaAer Linguswith a stop8 Nov 2026from $470
AmsterdamKLM Royal Dutch Airlinesdirect1 Nov 2026from $994

Edinburgh — flights from other cities

FromAirlineFlightDatePrice from
LondonRyanair UKdirect12 Dec 2026from $21
KrakowRyanairdirect21 Dec 2026from $35
WarsawBritish Airwayswith a stop16 Nov 2026from $125

Nearby alternatives

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

RouteDistanceFlightDatePrice from
Inverness → Glasgow67 km from Edinburghwith a stop27 Mar 2027from $175
Aberdeen → Edinburgh126 km from Invernesswith a stop18 Dec 2026from $176
Stornoway → Edinburgh151 km from Invernessdirect3 Jan 2027from $205
Inverness → Aberdeen152 km from Edinburghwith a stop1 Nov 2026from $220
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