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Flights from Liverpool to Edinburgh

There are no direct flights from Liverpool to Edinburgh. The fastest way is one stop via Belfast or Dublin, about 2h 08m door to door (73 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 2h 08m
LPLEDIBFS

Liverpool to Edinburgh at a glance

Fastest journey2h 08mVia Belfast, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Belfast or Dublin

Best ways to fly from Liverpool to Edinburgh

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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LPL Belfast (BFS) EDI
Leg 1: easyJet · Leg 2: easyJet, Ryanair
Sun07:00 LPL07:42 BFS0h 48m connection08:30 BFS09:08 EDIeasyJet
31 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 08m
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LPL Dublin (DUB) EDI
Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: Ryanair
Fri12:30 LPL13:13 DUB0h 47m connection14:00 DUB14:52 EDIRyanair
37 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 22m
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LPL Isle of Man (IOM) EDI
Leg 1: easyJet, Loganair · Leg 2: Loganair
Wed08:30 LPL09:03 IOM3h 27m connection12:30 IOM13:15 EDILoganair
1 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 45m
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LPL Derry (LDY) EDI
Leg 1: easyJet · Leg 2: easyJet
Fri17:00 LPL17:49 LDY3h 26m connection21:15 LDY21:56 EDIeasyJet
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 56m
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LPL Knock (NOC) EDI
Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: Ryanair
Mon13:15 LPL14:08 NOC3h 37m connection17:45 NOC18:39 EDIRyanair
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 24m
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LPL London (LTN) EDI
Leg 1: easyJet · Leg 2: easyJet
One airline, one ticket ~3h 24m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
283 km176 miles
Journey time
2h 08mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneEdinburgh vs Liverpool
Currency in Edinburgh
GBP
Airports
LPL → EDI

Flights from Liverpool to Edinburgh: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Liverpool to Edinburgh?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Belfast, Dublin and Isle of Man. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Liverpool to Edinburgh?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 08m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 283 km.
Where do you change planes between Liverpool and Edinburgh?
The best connecting points are Belfast (BFS), Dublin (DUB), Isle of Man (IOM) and Derry (LDY). easyJet flies both legs via Belfast, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Liverpool and Edinburgh?
Liverpool: Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL). Edinburgh: Edinburgh Airport (EDI).

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