Travelling from Osaka to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with working out where you'll leave from in Osaka. Kansai International Airport (KIX) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Osaka to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) taking off from here.
Edinburgh Airport is located in Edinburgh. The city operates in the UTC+0 timezone and is 9 hours behind Osaka.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Osaka to EDI. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like June or other peak periods mean bigger queues and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Osaka
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing flights from Osaka to EDI leaving from Kansai International Airport (KIX), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
KIX is about 48 kilometres from central Osaka. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will give you the best route and available public transport options.
Catching an early flight from Osaka to Edinburgh Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to Kansai International Airport:
About Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Consider staying in a hotel near EDI if you're catching a late flight from Osaka to Edinburgh Airport. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport to the centre of Edinburgh is about 31 minutes in a car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
Getting there by public transport takes around 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Osaka to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Osaka to Edinburgh Airport is ₹ 28,828. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 66,485. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're looking for flight tickets from Osaka to EDI. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the departure date.
Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare the prices of tickets from Osaka to Edinburgh Airport across the entire month. The lowest fares are marked in green, making it easy to choose a flight your budget will love.
Finding a cheap ticket from Osaka to EDI couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when the price has dropped.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Osaka to Edinburgh Airport.
The best time to fly from Osaka to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
June is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Osaka to Edinburgh Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Edinburgh, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Edinburgh. The warmest month is July. Lock in your flights from Osaka to EDI during then and you can expect temperatures of between 9ºC and 20ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap flights from Osaka to Edinburgh Airport sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Edinburgh
After booking your flight from Osaka to Edinburgh Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Edinburgh:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland are highlights which should be on any well-planned Edinburgh itinerary.
Complete your Edinburgh trip with a car rental
Once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Osaka to Edinburgh Airport, next up is choosing one of our car rentals in Edinburgh. Explore the offers and instantly compare options on price, pick-up convenience, fuel policies, and more.
