Flights from Derby Airport (EMA) to Edinburgh Airport Airport (EDI)
If it is your first time travelling to Edinburgh then check out the airliners Air Djibouti and 247 Aviation. These airliners all offer direct flights that depart from East Midlands, so you will find flying to Edinburgh is quite easy. The flight time is approximately 1 Hour 6 Minutes.
The cost of the flights varies significantly so we can’t provide you an estimate. Prices can be 50% cheaper if you book more than a month in advance. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. We advise all our viewers to book well in advance. This way you will get the low priced tickets available.
If you are planning a trip to Edinburgh Airport from East Midlands Airport you can pre-arrange short or long term parking at East Midlands Airport.
If you are renting a car at Edinburgh Airport it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to Edinburgh Airport in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.
We suggest pre-booking your transport to East Midlands Airport. The following options are available:
- Private Transfers to East Midlands Airport
- Buses to East Midlands Airport
- Taxis to East Midlands Airport
- Train Services to/near East Midlands Airport
Ensure your arrival at Edinburgh Airport is as stress-free as possible by pre-booking your onwards transport - booking early may also save you money:
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The table below displays the numbers of daily flights from East Midlands (EMA) to Edinburgh (EDI) and the relevant airlines that fly.

Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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Air Djibouti | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 05:15 | 05:15 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
247 Aviation | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:15 | 18:15 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Air Djibouti offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between 05:15 and 05:15.
You can find the latest flight availability and prices from Air Djibouti at www.google.com/search?q=Air Djibouti. You can also book direct and get their latest discounts.
Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||
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Monday | 05:15
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Wednesday | 18:15
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Instead of flying from East Midlands you could consider a few airports that are close by. Please see that table below of alternative routes.

Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
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Birmingham to Edinburgh | 0 | 1 Hour 12 Minutes | |
Bristol to Edinburgh | 0 | 1 Hour 25 Minutes | |
Cardiff to Edinburgh | 0 | 1 Hour 24 Minutes | |
Leeds to Edinburgh | 0 | 46 Minutes | |
London City to Edinburgh | 0 | 1 Hour 27 Minutes | |
London Heathrow to Edinburgh | 0 | 1 Hour 26 Minutes | |
Luton to Edinburgh | 0 | 1 Hour 24 Minutes | |
Teesside to Edinburgh | 0 | 31 Minutes | |
London Stansted to Edinburgh | 0 | 1 Hour 25 Minutes |
Before you start your journey remember to check you have all your documents; in particular, your passport and flight tickets. You will be surprised at the amount of people of forget these!
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