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Cheap flights from Edinburgh (EDI) to Frankfurt (FRA)

EDI — FRA
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Frankfurt am Main are usually found in October or November, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to Frankfurt (FRA). 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 July 31, 2025.

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October

Average price

$391

Good round-trip deal

$365 or less

Good one-way deal

$282 or less
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The best insider tips for Edinburgh to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights

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EDI

Expect at least a 15-minute wait at EDI's security checkpoint during busy times. Consider reserving priority screening in advance for a smoother experience.

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FRA

For a quick city transfer, take the S8 or S9 trains from FRA to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof, departing every 15 minutes and reaching the city center in about 15 minutes.

Read more about FRAby Blane Bachelor
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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Chris Smith

Chris takes immense pleasure in imparting his love of travel, particularly flying to others. He has a wealth of insider knowledge to share since he is still an active airline pilot. Who knows? One day, he may even fly you on your next vacation! Having worked and lived in numerous countries in Africa and the Middle East, he now resides in Scotland. When he's not traveling the world or penning new articles, he gives his all to a couple of local Scottish charities that are dear to his heart.

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Frankfurt

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Edinburgh to Frankfurt am Main Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Edinburgh to Frankfurt. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Edinburgh to Frankfurt am Main Airport, you should look to book at least 56 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 Edinburgh to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of $729). Flying from Edinburgh to Frankfurt am Main Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,088). 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 EDI to FRA?

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to Frankfurt. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 31, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 72% on flights from Edinburgh to Frankfurt am Main Airport by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Edinburgh to Frankfurt am Main Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Edinburgh to Frankfurt. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 31, 2025.

The most flights from EDI to FRA are scheduled on a Wednesday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Edinburgh to Frankfurt am Main?

    Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Edinburgh to Frankfurt am Main. You should not have trouble finding flights to Frankfurt am Main from Turnhouse; the airport handles an average of 6 outbound flights to Frankfurt am Main per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights from the Edinburgh airport to Frankfurt am Main. It is only a 6.8 mi journey to Turnhouse (EDI) from Edinburgh’s city center.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Edinburgh to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Edinburgh to Frankfurt am Main Airport consider choosing Austrian Airlines (72%), Lufthansa (72%) or Singapore Airlines (72%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to Frankfurt 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 Edinburgh to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of $729). Flying from Edinburgh to Frankfurt am Main Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,088). 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 airline flying from Edinburgh to Frankfurt

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Edinburgh to Frankfurt. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 31, 2025.
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LufthansaCheapest$219Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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