£196 Cheap Flights from Ottawa (YOW) to Edinburgh (EDI)

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Cheap Flights from Ottawa (YOW) to Edinburgh (EDI)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £196 for one-way flights and £476 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

WestJet
Mon, 8 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun
YOW
Ottawa
EDI
Edinburgh
£476 Return, found 6 days ago
£476
Return
found 6 days ago
Select WestJet flight, departing Mon, 8 Jun from Ottawa to Edinburgh, returning Wed, 17 Jun, priced at £476 found 6 days ago
WestJet
Mon, 8 Jun - Tue, 16 Jun
YOW
Ottawa
EDI
Edinburgh
£477 Return, found 5 days ago
£477
Return
found 5 days ago
Select WestJet flight, departing Mon, 8 Jun from Ottawa to Edinburgh, returning Tue, 16 Jun, priced at £477 found 5 days ago
WestJet
Mon, 18 May - Sun, 14 Jun
YOW
Ottawa
EDI
Edinburgh
£505 Return, found 4 days ago
£505
Return
found 4 days ago
Select WestJet flight, departing Mon, 18 May from Ottawa to Edinburgh, returning Sun, 14 Jun, priced at £505 found 4 days ago
WestJet
Mon, 8 Jun - Tue, 16 Jun
YOW
Ottawa
EDI
Edinburgh
£545 Return, found 5 days ago
£545
Return
found 5 days ago
Select WestJet flight, departing Mon, 8 Jun from Ottawa to Edinburgh, returning Tue, 16 Jun, priced at £545 found 5 days ago
WestJet
Mon, 18 May - Sun, 14 Jun
YOW
Ottawa
EDI
Edinburgh
£614 Return, found 4 days ago
£614
Return
found 4 days ago
Select WestJet flight, departing Mon, 18 May from Ottawa to Edinburgh, returning Sun, 14 Jun, priced at £614 found 4 days ago
WestJet
Mon, 8 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun
YOW
Ottawa
EDI
Edinburgh
£704 Return, found 6 days ago
£704
Return
found 6 days ago
Select WestJet flight, departing Mon, 8 Jun from Ottawa to Edinburgh, returning Wed, 17 Jun, priced at £704 found 6 days ago
Aer Lingus
Thu, 16 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr
YOW
Ottawa
EDI
Edinburgh
£750 Return, found 6 days ago
£750
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Aer Lingus flight, departing Thu, 16 Apr from Ottawa to Edinburgh, returning Mon, 27 Apr, priced at £750 found 6 days ago
Air Canada
Tue, 7 Apr - Wed, 22 Apr
YOW
Ottawa
EDI
Edinburgh
£762 Return, found 3 days ago
£762
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Tue, 7 Apr from Ottawa to Edinburgh, returning Wed, 22 Apr, priced at £762 found 3 days ago
Porter Airlines
Mon, 13 Apr - Fri, 24 Apr
YOW
Ottawa
EDI
Edinburgh
£774 Return, found 1 day ago
£774
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Porter Airlines flight, departing Mon, 13 Apr from Ottawa to Edinburgh, returning Fri, 24 Apr, priced at £774 found 1 day ago
Lufthansa
Tue, 7 Apr - Wed, 22 Apr
YOW
Ottawa
EDI
Edinburgh
£793 Return, found 3 days ago
£793
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Tue, 7 Apr from Ottawa to Edinburgh, returning Wed, 22 Apr, priced at £793 found 3 days ago

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Ottawa International Airport to Edinburgh Airport?
If you're travelling between Ottawa Intl. Airport and EDI, round-trip journeys start from £476. This price is based on fares available within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year, so don't let a good deal slip through your fingers. Book now and save yourself both money and time. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from YOW to Edinburgh Airport?
We get that things crop up unexpectedly, so we've made it as hassle-free as possible for you to cancel your trip online. Just head to the Customer Service Portal and follow the instructions.
How do I find cheap flights from Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW) to EDI that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for YOW to EDI flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How many hours is the flight from YOW to EDI?
It takes roughly 8 hours and 16 minutes to fly from Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW) (YOW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). But with some movies and a good book, the time will pass by quicker.
How far is the flight from YOW to EDI?
With a flight distance of 5,000 kilometres from YOW (YOW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), this is a long-haul journey. Be sure to keep well hydrated and move your legs from time to time.
Which airlines fly direct from Ottawa Intl. Airport to EDI?
Flying directly between Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW) and EDI isn't possible at the moment. However, you'll still be able to book a flight to Edinburgh with at least one stop.
Are Ottawa International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Last-minute planners can sometimes score a bargain, with some of the cheapest fares from Ottawa Intl. Airport to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) arising a few weeks before the date of departure. If you'd rather plan ahead, Expedia compares and updates the best flight deals continually — as early as 12 months in advance in some cases. It does depend on the carrier though, as not all airlines advertise prices so far in advance.

Travel information

Origin airport
Macdonald-Cartier Intl.
Destination airport
Edinburgh
Return price
£475
Distance
4958 km

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For travelling on business or for pleasure, Expedia makes it easy to book your flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh. Operating between them flights per day, 20 airlines cover the route. And fly direct, getting you to Edinburgh in just hours. If you have a preferred carrier, use our advanced search tool to find the right flight from Macdonald-Cartier Intl. to Edinburgh.  

To make things even better, in the advanced search, you can also choose to fly economy, premium economy, business or first class, select your maximum number of stops, and pick your preferred departure and arrival time. You can also opt for refundable and direct flights. 

Grab a great deal on your flight from Macdonald-Cartier Intl. (YOW) to Edinburgh (EDI)

The easiest way to view the best deals on flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh today is to enter your travel dates and hit search. From here, you can sort your results by price to see the cheapest flights first. Right now, return flights from Macdonald-Cartier Intl. to Edinburgh start at just £476 and range up to £793.  

To find an even better deal, try  

  • being flexible on your dates – midweek flights can be cheaper
  • looking for other airports near Ottawa and Edinburgh
  • booking your flight during June, the cheapest month on this route
  • varying your flight times – early morning and late at night are sometimes cheaper 

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We cater for all flight types, cabin classes and airlines. So whether you’re booking flights from Macdonald-Cartier Intl. to Edinburgh for a budget break or a business trip with a bit of pleasure thrown in, we make it easy to secure the seat that’s right for you.  

Thanks to our supersized inventory that offers great choice all in one place, you know you’ll get a great deal with Expedia. Especially if you bundle your flight together with your hotel, you will unlock amazing savings. For added peace of mind, you can choose flexible bookings or filter to find refundable options, so you won’t pay a fee to change your flight.  

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