What’s the top layover airport for flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh?

Toronto (YYZ) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 73% of one-stop itineraries from Ottawa to Edinburgh on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh?

Montreal (YUL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 994.

What’s the fastest layover option from Ottawa to Edinburgh?

Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 10h 02m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh?

Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 09m.

How long is the flight from Ottawa to Edinburgh?

For as low as C$ 1,033, United Airlines can have you in Edinburgh from Ottawa in 11h 45m. Ottawa and Edinburgh are separated by a distance of 4984 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Ottawa to Edinburgh round-trip?

Lufthansa, at C$ 685, was found to be the cheapest airline from Ottawa to Edinburgh.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include WestJet and Air Canada. Users have found that Lufthansa is 45% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Edinburgh ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Edinburgh when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Edinburgh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Ottawa to Edinburgh?

Before booking your flight from Ottawa to Edinburgh check out the most popular airlines for this route: Air Canada, Air France or United Airlines.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh?

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

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

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Wed 31/124:45 p.m.YOW - EDI

2 stops16h 30mMultiple Airlines

Fri 9/11:40 p.m.EDI - YOW

2 stops16h 03mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/12C$ 1,751

Wed 31/125:20 p.m.YOW - EDI

1 stop12h 20mAir France

Fri 9/16:00 a.m.EDI - YOW

1 stop14h 10mAir France

Deal found 11/12C$ 1,827

Wed 31/126:15 a.m.YOW - EDI

2 stops20h 40mUnited Airlines

Fri 9/19:25 a.m.EDI - YOW

1 stop12h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/12C$ 1,862

Sun 21/125:40 a.m.YOW - EDI

2 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 30/127:50 a.m.EDI - YOW

2 stops21h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12C$ 2,138

Tue 16/125:20 p.m.YOW - EDI

1 stop23h 15mAir France

Tue 30/126:00 a.m.EDI - YOW

1 stop14h 10mAir France

Deal found 11/12C$ 2,146

Tue 16/125:20 p.m.YOW - EDI

2 stops14h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 30/126:00 a.m.EDI - YOW

1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/12C$ 2,172

Tue 16/125:20 p.m.YOW - EDI

2 stops17h 45mKLM

Tue 30/128:30 p.m.EDI - YOW

2 stops23h 40mKLM

Deal found 11/12C$ 2,216

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Sat 24/110:00 a.m.YOW - EDI

2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sat 31/18:20 a.m.EDI - YOW

2 stops21h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/12C$ 1,015

Wed 4/23:10 p.m.YOW - EDI

1 stop11h 45mUnited Airlines

Mon 9/29:25 a.m.EDI - YOW

2 stops34h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/12C$ 1,033

Wed 1/48:25 p.m.YOW - EDI

1 stop29h 55mAir Canada

Wed 8/49:00 a.m.EDI - YOW

1 stop19h 04mAir Canada

Deal found 10/12C$ 1,033

Wed 4/23:10 p.m.YOW - EDI

1 stop11h 45mUnited Airlines

Tue 24/29:25 a.m.EDI - YOW

2 stops34h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/12C$ 1,033

Wed 4/23:10 p.m.YOW - EDI

1 stop11h 45mAir Canada

Tue 24/29:25 a.m.EDI - YOW

1 stop17h 31mAir Canada

Deal found 9/12C$ 1,033

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Wed 21/15:40 a.m.YOW - EDI

3 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sun 25/17:55 a.m.EDI - YOW

2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12C$ 1,124

Wed 21/19:15 a.m.YOW - EDI

2 stops24h 30mAer Lingus

Sun 25/112:00 p.m.EDI - YOW

2 stops36h 18mAer Lingus

Deal found 9/12C$ 1,125

Sat 24/110:00 a.m.YOW - EDI

2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sat 31/18:20 a.m.EDI - YOW

2 stops21h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/12C$ 1,014

Sat 24/15:11 p.m.YOW - EDI

2 stops33h 44mUnited Airlines

Sat 31/19:25 a.m.EDI - YOW

1 stop12h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/12C$ 1,277

One-way flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh
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Tue 2/65:55 a.m.YOW - EDI

2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/12C$ 443

Sun 25/15:40 a.m.YOW - EDI

3 stops48h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/12C$ 503

Sun 25/15:45 p.m.YOW - EDI

2 stops46h 50mWestJet

Deal found 10/12C$ 557

Fri 9/15:40 a.m.YOW - EDI

2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/12C$ 998

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Round-trip from	C$ 1,014
One-way from	C$ 443
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	July
Average price	C$ 1,340

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50h 38m total
Ottawa to Edinburgh

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32h 40m total
Ottawa to Edinburgh

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Return

Price

OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Sat 24/1

10:00 a.m.-8:15 p.m.

2 stops29h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 31/1

8:20 a.m.-12:43 a.m.

2 stops21h 23m

C$ 1,015

OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Wed 4/2

3:10 p.m.-7:55 a.m.

1 stop11h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 9/2

9:25 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

2 stops34h 05m

C$ 1,033

OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Wed 1/4

8:25 p.m.-7:20 a.m.

1 stop29h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 8/4

9:00 a.m.-11:04 p.m.

1 stop19h 04m

C$ 1,033

OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Wed 4/2

3:10 p.m.-7:55 a.m.

1 stop11h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 24/2

9:25 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

2 stops34h 05m

C$ 1,033

OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Wed 4/2

3:10 p.m.-7:55 a.m.

1 stop11h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 24/2

9:25 a.m.-9:56 p.m.

1 stop17h 31m

C$ 1,033

OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Tue 2/6

5:55 a.m.-7:35 p.m.

2 stops32h 40m

C$ 443

OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Sun 25/1

5:40 a.m.-10:55 a.m.

3 stops48h 15m

C$ 503

OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Sun 25/1

5:45 p.m.-9:35 p.m.

2 stops46h 50m

C$ 557

OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Fri 9/1

5:40 a.m.-3:20 p.m.

2 stops28h 40m

C$ 998

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Ottawa to Edinburgh?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Ottawa to Edinburgh, you should look to book at least 42 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 Ottawa to Edinburgh?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Edinburgh (average of C$ 590). Flying from Ottawa to Edinburgh in January is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,047). 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 YOW to EDI?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Ottawa to Edinburgh at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 8% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Ottawa to Edinburgh?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Ottawa to Edinburgh flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air France,United Airlines, andWestJet from Ottawa to Edinburgh. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Air France

7.4

Good

1,504 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Alpha Amadu,Dec 2025

CKY - CDG

Super calm and deliberate, staff are exceptionally down to detail

Air France

7.4

Good

1,504 reviews

Air France

7.4

Good

1,504 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Alpha Amadu,Dec 2025

CKY - CDG

Super calm and deliberate, staff are exceptionally down to detail

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,095 reviews

Air France

7.4

Good

1,504 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Alpha Amadu,Dec 2025

CKY - CDG

Super calm and deliberate, staff are exceptionally down to detail

WestJet

7.2

Good

3,195 reviews

Air France

7.4

Good

1,504 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Alpha Amadu,Dec 2025

CKY - CDG

Super calm and deliberate, staff are exceptionally down to detail

Air Canada

7.1

Good

10,517 reviews

Air France

7.4

Good

1,504 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Alpha Amadu,Dec 2025

CKY - CDG

Super calm and deliberate, staff are exceptionally down to detail

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,626 reviews

Air France

7.4

Good

1,504 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Alpha Amadu,Dec 2025

CKY - CDG

Super calm and deliberate, staff are exceptionally down to detail

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Ottawa to Edinburgh?
For as low as C$ 1,033, United Airlines can have you in Edinburgh from Ottawa in 11h 45m. Ottawa and Edinburgh are separated by a distance of 4984 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Ottawa to Edinburgh round-trip?
Lufthansa, at C$ 685, was found to be the cheapest airline from Ottawa to Edinburgh.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include WestJet and Air Canada. Users have found that Lufthansa is 45% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Ottawa to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to Edinburgh 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 Ottawa to Edinburgh?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Edinburgh (average of C$ 590). Flying from Ottawa to Edinburgh in January is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,047). 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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Lufthansa	CheapestC$ 685	AverageC$ 1,142	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
WestJet	CheapestC$ 768	AverageC$ 1,150	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time60%	Search WestJet flights
Air Canada	CheapestC$ 993	AverageC$ 1,161	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
Air France	CheapestC$ 1,012	AverageC$ 1,324	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
United Airlines	CheapestC$ 1,055	AverageC$ 1,367	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights

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