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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh from C$ 378

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 30/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — EDI
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Ottawa to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in February or September, booked 6 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) to Edinburgh (EDI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,112

One-way from

C$ 378

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 1,420
8/5-15/5
  • 8/5-15/5
  • 5 total stops
  • 59h 07m total
  • Ottawa to Edinburgh
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30/5
  • 30/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 25m total
  • Ottawa to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (C$ 262 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 42 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Thu 8/55:55 a.m.YOW - EDI
3 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/56:00 a.m.EDI - YOW
2 stops23h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3C$ 1,112
Sun 31/81:55 p.m.YOW - EDI
1 stop12h 25mLufthansa
Tue 30/99:00 a.m.EDI - YOW
1 stop20h 19mLufthansa
Deal found 24/3C$ 1,173
Wed 3/93:55 p.m.YOW - EDI
1 stop10h 25mAir Canada
Sat 4/109:00 a.m.EDI - YOW
2 stops19h 04mAir Canada
Deal found 24/3C$ 1,178
Thu 8/55:15 a.m.YOW - EDI
2 stops24h 20mUnited Airlines
Thu 15/59:40 a.m.EDI - YOW
1 stop12h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/3C$ 1,407
Mon 24/115:20 p.m.YOW - EDI
2 stops14h 20mKLM
Tue 2/121:25 p.m.EDI - YOW
2 stops15h 45mKLM
Deal found 23/3C$ 1,493
Sat 17/55:55 a.m.YOW - EDI
1 stop23h 10mWestJet
Sat 31/511:30 a.m.EDI - YOW
1 stop17h 52mWestJet
Deal found 24/3C$ 1,498
Thu 28/81:55 p.m.YOW - EDI
2 stops23h 05mSWISS
Thu 11/98:40 a.m.EDI - YOW
3 stops37h 24mSWISS
Deal found 24/3C$ 1,606
Thu 23/105:15 p.m.YOW - EDI
1 stop23h 00mAir France
Tue 4/1111:25 a.m.EDI - YOW
1 stop32h 45mAir France
Deal found 24/3C$ 4,382

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 25 March 2025.
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Depart

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Price

OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Thu 8/5

5:55 a.m.-10:40 p.m.

3 stops35h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 15/5

6:00 a.m.-12:22 a.m.

2 stops23h 22m

C$ 1,112

OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Sun 31/8

1:55 p.m.-7:20 a.m.

1 stop12h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 30/9

9:00 a.m.-12:19 a.m.

1 stop20h 19m

C$ 1,173

OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Wed 3/9

3:55 p.m.-7:20 a.m.

1 stop10h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 4/10

9:00 a.m.-11:04 p.m.

2 stops19h 04m

C$ 1,178

OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Thu 8/5

5:15 a.m.-10:35 a.m.

2 stops24h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 15/5

9:40 a.m.-4:43 p.m.

1 stop12h 03m

C$ 1,407

OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Sat 17/5

5:55 a.m.-10:05 a.m.

1 stop23h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 31/5

11:30 a.m.-12:22 a.m.

1 stop17h 52m

C$ 1,498

OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Thu 28/8

1:55 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

2 stops23h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 11/9

8:40 a.m.-5:04 p.m.

3 stops37h 24m

C$ 1,606

OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Fri 30/5

4:40 p.m.-10:05 a.m.

1 stop12h 25m

C$ 378

OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Tue 29/7

5:55 a.m.-9:05 a.m.

1 stop22h 10m

C$ 446

OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Mon 28/4

11:35 a.m.-11:15 a.m.

2 stops18h 40m

C$ 967

OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Mon 28/4

2:10 p.m.-7:20 a.m.

1 stop12h 10m

C$ 1,064

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Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to Edinburgh

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Ottawa to Edinburgh

How far ahead should I book a flight from Ottawa to Edinburgh?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Ottawa to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Ottawa to Edinburgh, you should look to book at least 3 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ottawa to Edinburgh?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Edinburgh (average of C$ 510). Flying from Ottawa to Edinburgh in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 946). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YOW to EDI?

Find hourly flight availability from Ottawa to Edinburgh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Ottawa to Edinburgh at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 9% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Ottawa to Edinburgh?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Ottawa to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Ottawa to Edinburgh flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Edinburgh ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Edinburgh when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Edinburgh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Edinburgh. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Edinburgh. Reviews last updated 25 March 2025.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews
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Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,423 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,605 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,785 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.
Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,952 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Ottawa to Edinburgh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Ottawa to Edinburgh round-trip?

    Lufthansa, at C$ 1,173, was found to be the cheapest airline from Ottawa to Edinburgh.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air Canada and United Airlines. Users have found that Lufthansa is 18% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Ottawa to Edinburgh one-way?

    C$ 446 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from WestJet. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Aer Lingus and Air Canada, with prices starting from C$ 967 and C$ 1,064, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Ottawa to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to Edinburgh by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ottawa to Edinburgh?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Edinburgh (average of C$ 510). Flying from Ottawa to Edinburgh in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 946). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Ottawa to Edinburgh

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Air FranceCheapestC$ 1,058AverageC$ 1,520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,096AverageC$ 1,597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,165AverageC$ 1,377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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