Cheap flights from Warsaw to Edinburgh

December usually comes out cheapest on this route, though the weeks around the New Year fill up fast. Spring and early summer bring the mildest weather in Edinburgh, while July and August are peak season in both cities and fares climb with demand. Midweek departures tend to cost less than Friday and Sunday flights, when weekend travellers take the seats. Book a few weeks ahead for summer and the winter holidays, and use the price calendar to spot the quieter weeks in between.

Several carriers cover this route. Ryanair and Wizz Air are the low-cost options, selling seat-only fares where a cabin bag, a checked bag and seat selection are paid extras. British Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Air France, Scandinavian Airlines and LOT Polish Airlines are full-service, with a cabin bag and often a checked bag included, and connections through their home hubs. Norwegian, Norwegian International and Wizz Air Malta sit somewhere in between. Direct flights exist, but many full-service options mean one stop, so compare total travel time and not just the fare.

Edinburgh is served by a single airport, so there is no guessing which one you land at. It sits a short ride west of the centre, and the usual ways in are the tram, which drops you near the main rail station, and the bus, which keeps running into town through the night. Taxis wait outside arrivals and cost more than public transport. Allow extra time if you land during the morning rush or in the festival weeks, when both the roads and the terminal get busy, and expect a slower baggage reclaim when several flights arrive together.

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 whether your flight leaves from F. Chopin or Modlin, since Warsaw uses two airports and they are not close to each other.
• Confirm what your low-cost fare includes, because a cabin bag and a checked bag are usually paid extras.
• If your itinerary is built from separate tickets, leave a generous gap in case the first flight is delayed.
• Make sure your passport or ID meets the entry rules for the United Kingdom before you book.
• Look at the price calendar across the year, since December is usually the cheapest month and summer costs more.
• Decide whether you want a direct flight or a cheaper connection with a stop on the way.