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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh from C$ 518
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — EDI
26 Nov — 3 Dec1
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Ottawa to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in July or October, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday
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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to EdinburghExplore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 October 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 October 2025.
Sun 23/1110:50 a.m.YOW - EDI
2 stops21h 40mSWISS
Sun 30/117:45 p.m.EDI - YOW
2 stops28h 33mSWISS
Deal found 26/10C$ 1,054
Sun 23/1112:05 p.m.YOW - EDI
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/117:45 p.m.EDI - YOW
2 stops28h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/10C$ 1,097
Sun 26/108:05 p.m.YOW - EDI
2 stops54h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/117:45 p.m.EDI - YOW
2 stops28h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/10C$ 1,644
Sat 1/1111:10 a.m.YOW - EDI
2 stops15h 45mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/119:25 a.m.EDI - YOW
1 stop12h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/10C$ 1,655
Sat 1/113:10 p.m.YOW - EDI
1 stop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/116:00 a.m.EDI - YOW
2 stops16h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/10C$ 1,765
Fri 31/107:15 a.m.YOW - EDI
3 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/116:15 a.m.EDI - YOW
3 stops32h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/10C$ 1,770
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 25/10C$ 1,772
Sat 1/1112:05 p.m.YOW - EDI
2 stops14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/116:00 a.m.EDI - YOW
2 stops16h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/10C$ 1,774
Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to Edinburgh
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) to Edinburgh (EDI). 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 27 October 2025.
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 27 October 2025.
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Depart
Return
Price
OttawaEdinburgh
YOW - EDI
YOWEDI
Ottawa
Wed 1/4
8:05 p.m.-7:20 a.m.
2 stops30h 15m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 8/4
9:00 a.m.-1:34 a.m.
1 stop21h 34m
C$ 1,038
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.-5:14 p.m.
1 stop13h 14m
C$ 1,038
OttawaEdinburgh
YOW - EDI
YOWEDI
Ottawa
Sun 23/11
10:50 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
2 stops21h 40m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Sun 30/11
7:45 p.m.-7:18 p.m.
2 stops28h 33m
C$ 1,054
OttawaEdinburgh
YOW - EDI
YOWEDI
Ottawa
Sun 23/11
12:05 p.m.-4:55 p.m.
2 stops23h 50m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Sun 30/11
7:45 p.m.-7:18 p.m.
2 stops28h 33m
C$ 1,097
OttawaEdinburgh
YOW - EDI
YOWEDI
Ottawa
Sun 5/4
5:45 a.m.-10:35 a.m.
2 stops23h 50m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Thu 9/4
12:30 p.m.-4:16 p.m.
2 stops32h 46m
C$ 1,120
OttawaEdinburgh
YOW - EDI
YOWEDI
Ottawa
Sun 5/4
12:00 p.m.-10:45 p.m.
2 stops29h 45m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Thu 9/4
6:00 a.m.-11:04 p.m.
2 stops22h 04m
C$ 1,194
OttawaEdinburgh
YOW - EDI
YOWEDI
Ottawa
Tue 9/12
9:25 a.m.-7:50 a.m.
2 stops17h 25m
C$ 518
OttawaEdinburgh
YOW - EDI
YOWEDI
Ottawa
Fri 9/1
12:05 p.m.-8:40 a.m.
2 stops15h 35m
C$ 754
OttawaEdinburgh
YOW - EDI
YOWEDI
Ottawa
Mon 22/12
4:45 p.m.-10:20 a.m.
2 stops12h 35m
C$ 957
OttawaEdinburgh
YOW - EDI
YOWEDI
Ottawa
Tue 9/12
3:10 p.m.-7:55 a.m.
1 stop11h 45m
C$ 1,066
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Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to Edinburgh
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Ottawa to Edinburgh?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Ottawa to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 24 October 2025.
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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Edinburgh (average of C$ 132). Flying from Ottawa to Edinburgh in January is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 995). 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?
Find hourly flight availability from Ottawa to Edinburgh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 October 2025.
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?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Ottawa to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
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.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh?
Share of one-stop round-trip flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Toronto (YYZ) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 68% of one-stop itineraries from Ottawa to Edinburgh on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest layover option from Ottawa to Edinburgh?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 10h 02m.
What’s the fastest layover option from Ottawa to Edinburgh?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
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?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 09m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Edinburgh. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Edinburgh. Reviews last updated 27 October 2025.
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.
Comfort
7.3
Boarding
7.4
Entertainment
7.0
Overall
7.4
Crew
8.2
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentFlorian,Feb 2025
YUL - CDG
Comfort
7.3
Boarding
7.4
Entertainment
7.0
Overall
7.4
Crew
8.2
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentFlorian,Feb 2025
YUL - CDG
Comfort
7.3
Boarding
7.4
Entertainment
7.0
Overall
7.4
Crew
8.2
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentFlorian,Feb 2025
YUL - CDG
Comfort
7.3
Boarding
7.4
Entertainment
7.0
Overall
7.4
Crew
8.2
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentFlorian,Feb 2025
YUL - CDG
Comfort
7.3
Boarding
7.4
Entertainment
7.0
Overall
7.4
Crew
8.2
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentFlorian,Feb 2025
YUL - CDG
Comfort
7.3
Boarding
7.4
Entertainment
7.0
Overall
7.4
Crew
8.2
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentFlorian,Feb 2025
YUL - CDG
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