Which airports can I use when flying from Wellington to Edinburgh?

Flights from Wellington to Edinburgh usually depart from Wellington (WLG) and arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Wellington to Edinburgh?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Wellington to Edinburgh: • Economy class • Business Class

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Wellington to Edinburgh?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 39% on the Wellington to Edinburgh route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $2,384 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $3,848, a difference of $1,464. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Do I need a passport to fly from Wellington to Edinburgh?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Wellington to Edinburgh changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return prices on this route varied from about $2,882 to $4,313. That means the highest observed fare was about 49% higher than the lowest one.

What is the time difference between Wellington and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 11 hours behind Wellington (British Time vs New Zealand Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car hire options are available at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI)?

Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $14 for economy cars. Top options include: • GREEN MOTION • DRIVALIA • Alamo • Europcar • Budget

How much should I expect to pay for a Wellington to Edinburgh flight?

Return flights from Wellington to Edinburgh range from $2,362 to $3,544, with an average of $2,708 over the past 12 months. Anything below $2,362 counts as a good deal.

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Recent return flight deals from Wellington to Edinburgh

Thu, 29 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

06:00 - 17:50WLG Wellington-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

48h 50m3 stops Melbourne Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Helsinki-Vantaa

18:35 - 14:45EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-WLG Wellington

31h 10m3 stops Helsinki-Vantaa Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Melbourne

$2,882Multiple Airlines

Sat, 31 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov

07:40 - 12:35WLG Wellington-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

41h 55m3 stops Auckland Intl Adelaide Doha Hamad Intl

07:30 - 19:35EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-WLG Wellington

47h 05m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Adelaide Auckland Intl

$3,081Multiple Airlines

Thu, 22 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

15:55 - 20:10WLG Wellington-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

40h 15m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dubai Intl

20:55 - 13:30EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-WLG Wellington

27h 35m2 stops Dubai Intl Melbourne

$3,098Emirates

Sat, 31 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov

16:00 - 19:05WLG Wellington-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

40h 05m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dubai Intl

20:55 - 13:30EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-WLG Wellington

27h 35m2 stops Dubai Intl Melbourne

$3,135Multiple Airlines

Mon, 1 Mar - Thu, 4 Mar

16:00 - 12:20WLG Wellington-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

57h 20m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Singapore Changi London Heathrow

15:15 - 23:50EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-WLG Wellington

43h 35m3 stops London Heathrow Singapore Changi Sydney Kingsford Smith

$3,166British Airways

Fri, 30 Oct - Fri, 6 Nov

16:30 - 19:05WLG Wellington-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

39h 35m2 stops Brisbane Dubai Intl

20:55 - 13:30EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-WLG Wellington

27h 35m2 stops Dubai Intl Melbourne

$3,225Emirates

Mon, 1 Mar - Thu, 4 Mar

16:00 - 12:20WLG Wellington-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

57h 20m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Singapore Changi London Heathrow

15:15 - 23:50EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-WLG Wellington

43h 35m3 stops London Heathrow Singapore Changi Sydney Kingsford Smith

$3,232British Airways

Mon, 1 Mar - Thu, 4 Mar

16:00 - 10:05WLG Wellington-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

55h 05m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Singapore Changi London Heathrow

13:25 - 14:50EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-WLG Wellington

36h 25m3 stops London Heathrow Singapore Changi Sydney Kingsford Smith

$3,239British Airways

Sat, 31 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov

06:00 - 12:35WLG Wellington-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

43h 35m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl

07:30 - 07:05EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-WLG Wellington

34h 35m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Adelaide Auckland Intl

$3,241Multiple Airlines

Wed, 18 Nov - Sun, 10 Jan

06:00 - 13:05WLG Wellington-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

44h 05m3 stops Melbourne Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Václav Havel Prague

10:40 - 23:30EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-WLG Wellington

71h 50m3 stops Istanbul Singapore Changi Sydney Kingsford Smith

$3,242Multiple Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Wellington to Edinburgh

Tue, 22 Sep - Tue, 13 Oct

06:05 - 20:10WLG Wellington-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

49h 05m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dubai Intl

22:00 - 15:40EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-WLG Wellington

29h 40m2 stops Dubai Intl Brisbane

$3,498Emirates

Tue, 22 Sep - Tue, 13 Oct

08:15 - 20:10WLG Wellington-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

46h 55m3 stops Christchurch Sydney Kingsford Smith Dubai Intl

22:00 - 15:40EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-WLG Wellington

29h 40m2 stops Dubai Intl Brisbane

$3,664Multiple Airlines

Tue, 22 Sep - Tue, 13 Oct

14:35 - 22:30WLG Wellington-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

42h 55m3 stops Melbourne New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

17:00 - 00:10EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-WLG Wellington

67h 10m3 stops Istanbul Kuala Lumpur Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$3,872Multiple Airlines

Sat, 19 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

15:40 - 20:10WLG Wellington-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

39h 30m2 stops Brisbane Dubai Intl

22:00 - 07:05EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-WLG Wellington

45h 05m2 stops Dubai Intl Auckland Intl

$4,478Multiple Airlines

Fri, 18 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

15:55 - 20:10WLG Wellington-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

39h 15m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dubai Intl

22:00 - 18:50EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-WLG Wellington

32h 50m2 stops Dubai Intl Auckland Intl

$4,664Emirates

Sat, 19 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

15:40 - 20:10WLG Wellington-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

39h 30m2 stops Brisbane Dubai Intl

13:10 - 14:45EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-WLG Wellington

37h 35m3 stops London Heathrow Singapore Changi Sydney Kingsford Smith

$4,995Multiple Airlines

Fri, 18 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

06:00 - 19:00WLG Wellington-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

48h 00m3 stops Melbourne Singapore Changi Vienna Intl

22:00 - 07:05EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-WLG Wellington

45h 05m2 stops Dubai Intl Auckland Intl

$5,143Multiple Airlines

Fri, 18 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

06:00 - 19:00WLG Wellington-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

48h 00m3 stops Melbourne Singapore Changi Vienna Intl

17:00 - 15:40EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-WLG Wellington

34h 40m3 stops Istanbul Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Brisbane

$5,357Multiple Airlines

Sat, 19 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

06:05 - 23:00WLG Wellington-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

51h 55m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Singapore Changi London Heathrow

22:00 - 19:00EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-WLG Wellington

33h 00m3 stops Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith Christchurch

$5,980Multiple Airlines

Tue, 22 Sep - Tue, 13 Oct

11:55 - 15:40WLG Wellington-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

38h 45m4 stops Auckland Intl Papeete Faaa Los Angeles London Heathrow

17:25 - 14:45EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-WLG Wellington

33h 20m3 stops London Heathrow Singapore Changi Sydney Kingsford Smith

$7,574Multiple Airlines

Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Wellington to Edinburgh flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Wellington to Edinburgh with more confidence.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Wellington to Edinburgh?

Emirates ($3,098) and British Airways ($3,166) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Wellington to Edinburgh according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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High season	June

Most popular time to fly (31% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Wellington to Edinburgh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Wellington to Edinburgh based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

Estimated return price

KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Which airports can I use when flying from Wellington to Edinburgh?
Flights from Wellington to Edinburgh usually depart from Wellington (WLG) and arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI).
Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Wellington to Edinburgh?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Wellington to Edinburgh:

• Economy class
• Business Class
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Wellington to Edinburgh?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 39% on the Wellington to Edinburgh route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $2,384 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $3,848, a difference of $1,464. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
Do I need a passport to fly from Wellington to Edinburgh?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
Have flight prices from Wellington to Edinburgh changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return prices on this route varied from about $2,882 to $4,313. That means the highest observed fare was about 49% higher than the lowest one.
What is the time difference between Wellington and Edinburgh?
Edinburgh is 11 hours behind Wellington (British Time vs New Zealand Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
Which car hire options are available at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI)?
Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $14 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Budget
How much should I expect to pay for a Wellington to Edinburgh flight?
Return flights from Wellington to Edinburgh range from $2,362 to $3,544, with an average of $2,708 over the past 12 months. Anything below $2,362 counts as a good deal.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $2,384 – about $1,464 less than Saturday (38% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Wellington to Edinburgh trip for October. Fares historically average $2,370 return in that month – typically $2,024 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport.
- Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Airport by IHG
- Premier Inn Edinburgh Airport - M9 Jct1
- DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh Airport

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