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C$ 344 Find Cheap Flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh

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Cheap Flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh (YOW-EDI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Ottawa to Edinburgh

Wed, 5 Nov - Wed, 19 Nov
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6:45 a.m. - 6:25 p.m.YOW-EDI
30h 40m2 stops
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6:15 a.m. - 12:41 a.m.EDI-YOW
23h 26m2 stops
C$ 939
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Thu, 16 Oct - Thu, 23 Oct
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2:20 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.YOW-EDI
19h 10m2 stops
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9:15 p.m. - 12:22 a.m.EDI-YOW
32h 07m3 stops
C$ 950
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Thu, 16 Oct - Thu, 23 Oct
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2:20 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.YOW-EDI
19h 10m2 stops
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7:00 a.m. - 12:22 a.m.EDI-YOW
22h 22m2 stops
C$ 952
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Tue, 14 Oct - Tue, 21 Oct
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7:29 p.m. - 10:35 a.m.YOW-EDI
10h 06m1 stop
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9:40 a.m. - 4:43 p.m.EDI-YOW
12h 03m1 stop
C$ 978United Airlines
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Fri, 17 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct
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7:50 p.m. - 7:20 a.m.YOW-EDI
30h 30m1 stop
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9:40 a.m. - 4:43 p.m.EDI-YOW
12h 03m1 stop
C$ 1,004Air Canada
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Mon, 29 Sep - Fri, 17 Oct
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2:40 p.m. - 7:20 a.m.YOW-EDI
11h 40m2 stops
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12:30 p.m. - 2:13 p.m.EDI-YOW
30h 43m1 stop
C$ 1,007Air Canada
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Tue, 14 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct
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12:30 p.m. - 11:50 a.m.YOW-EDI
18h 20m2 stops
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9:40 a.m. - 9:58 a.m.EDI-YOW
29h 18m2 stops
C$ 1,017United Airlines
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Fri, 30 Jan - Mon, 9 Feb
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10:30 a.m. - 7:55 a.m.YOW-EDI
16h 25m2 stops
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9:25 a.m. - 6:52 p.m.EDI-YOW
14h 27m2 stops
C$ 1,022United Airlines
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Wed, 1 Oct - Tue, 14 Oct
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5:55 a.m. - 10:05 a.m.YOW-EDI
23h 10m1 stop
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9:40 a.m. - 12:22 a.m.EDI-YOW
43h 42m2 stops
C$ 1,044WestJet
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Mon, 29 Sep - Sun, 12 Oct
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5:55 a.m. - 10:05 a.m.YOW-EDI
23h 10m1 stop
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9:40 a.m. - 12:22 a.m.EDI-YOW
19h 42m2 stops
C$ 1,100WestJet
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Cheapest • from C$ 978 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 7.4 score
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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 939
Typical prices: C$ 1,198-1609
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Wed 5/11Wed 19/11
YOW - EDI • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 344
Typical prices: C$ 606-970
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Sat 27/9
YOW - EDI • 2 stops
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Ottawa to Edinburgh flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Ottawa to Edinburgh?

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh is July, where tickets cost C$ 1,087 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 1,401 and C$ 1,395 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Ottawa to Edinburgh, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flightC$ 344
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 9% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (8% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Ottawa to Edinburgh based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh

  • Can I upgrade to a higher class when flying with Air Canada to Edinburgh?

    Air Canada offers various options for upgrading your seat. There is an option to purchase upgrades to a higher class of service, such as upgrading from Economy to Premium Economy or from Premium Economy to Business Class. Depending on availability, these upgrades are usually available for purchase at the time of booking or closer to the departure date.

  • Are there any specific amenities provided by the airlines on this route?

    Air Canada and British Airways offer in-flight entertainment systems, complimentary meals, and beverages on their flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh. Passengers can enjoy a wide selection of movies, TV shows, music, and games, ensuring they stay entertained throughout the journey. The airlines often provide individual screens with touchscreen functionality, allowing passengers to personalize their entertainment choices.

  • What public transport options are from the airport to downtown Edinburgh?

    Edinburgh Airport is well-connected to downtown Edinburgh by public transport. Passengers can take the Airlink bus service, which provides direct transportation to downtown Edinburgh. The Airlink buses operate frequently, ensuring travelers can easily catch a ride regardless of arrival time. There are also regular taxi services available outside the airport terminal.

  • Are any airlines prioritizing reducing carbon emissions on flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh?

    Several airlines on this route have committed to reducing their carbon emissions and adopting more environmentally friendly practices. Air Canada, for instance, has implemented initiatives to reduce fuel consumption and invest in sustainable aviation fuel. British Airways has also committed to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and is exploring alternative fuels.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Ottawa to Edinburgh?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Ottawa to Edinburgh was C$ 249 for a one-way ticket and C$ 680 for a round-trip.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Ottawa to Edinburgh?

    On your way to Edinburgh, you’ll fly out from Ottawa. You’ll be landing at Edinburgh Turnhouse.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Ottawa to Edinburgh?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Ottawa and Edinburgh.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh, Air France or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh are Air France and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of C$ 1,463 and an overall rating of 7.4, Air France is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 1,396 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Ottawa to Edinburgh?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Edinburgh from Ottawa is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Edinburgh with an airline and back to Ottawa with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Ottawa to Edinburgh?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Edinburgh from Ottawa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Ottawa to Edinburgh

  • When flying from Ottawa to Edinburgh, you will fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to a major international airport, such as Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) or Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL). From there, you will catch a direct flight to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), the final destination for your journey.
  • Several airlines operate flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh, including Air Canada and British Airways. Air Canada's economy class typically allows one to two pieces of checked luggage, each weighing a maximum of 23 kg. British Airways permits one to two pieces of checked luggage, with each bag weighing a maximum of 23 kg in economy class.
  • Passengers going to Edinburgh from Ottawa can consider booking with Air Canada since it provides various services to passengers requiring special assistance, including assistance for passengers with disabilities and support for unaccompanied minors. They provide support in areas such as pre-boarding assistance and inflight assistance. The staff members are trained to assist and reassure unaccompanied minors, ensuring their safety and comfort during the flight.
  • Passengers should be aware that Air Canada operates the Aeroplan loyalty program, which allows passengers to earn miles for their flights and redeem them for rewards. Flight upgrades are a popular choice, allowing passengers to enhance their travel experience by moving to a higher class of service, such as upgrading from Economy to Premium Economy or from Premium Economy to Business Class.
  • Depending on the airline and routing, layovers always vary in duration. Common layover cities for flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh include Toronto, Montreal, London, and Amsterdam. Passengers may check the layover times when booking their flight to ensure they have enough time to connect comfortably.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Ottawa to Edinburgh

 
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Air FranceOverall score based on 1469 reviews
8.2Crew
7.4Boarding
7.4Comfort
7.0Food
7.0Entertainment
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I bought business class tickets but the seats are exactly like economy with no comfort seats nor an empty seat next to me provided. Very poor, low quality airline.

2.0 MediocreAbdulhamid, Aug 2025CDG - VIE
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I bought business class tickets but the seats are exactly like economy with no comfort seats nor an empty seat next to me provided. Very poor, low quality airline.

The food was great and the service and attitude was amazing!!

It was a great experience. The only thing I would have changed was that the bathrooms were never cleaned and they got very dirty.

Old airplanes small seats expensive tickets, not as expected overall and not comfortable according to the price

It was an OK flight with below mediocre service by their flight attendants

Wasted a lot of time trying to find the CDG lounge - it was not next to the connecting flight gate like the Air France staff said.

My experience was good overall, the quality of the food really decreased! There used to be a choice between meat and fish now it’s between chicken and pasta! In the choices of entertainment meditation has been added which is very good. Soft chair workout to improve blood circulation and avoid phlebitis should be added.

The only reason the overall rating wasn't "excellent" was due to problems in claiming luggage. The bags are delivered to the main area (Cinta 35) for domestic passengers, but to a DIFFERENT ROOM for international arrivees. After waiting 30 minutes, someone (who didn't appear to be from Air France or the airport) told us to go to another area. There we found our bags, which appeared to have been awaiting us for a while. We had to go through a bag check before leaving the airport. If we had been alerted to this possibility, or better yet, been to go directly to Cinta 34, we could have eliminated quite a bit of waiting.

Much better than the major US Carriers especially in Biz Class.

It was not Air France but Air Europa. But confusion over our checked luggage. Whether it was checked all the way to Tenerife or not. It was not. Had to line up again in Departures. At least our Sky Priority was honoured. Flight was fine.

Overall, it was good. I was seating next to a wonderful lady and did not notice how time flew. Thanks

My flight was delayed about 1 1/2 hours in Chicago, but other then that it was a good flight.

Very small cramped plane for an international flight. Everything else was good, but it was maybe the smallest comfort-wise I've ever been on for longer than 3-4 hours and the trip was 7.5

The experience was great, the crew was very polite and hospitable. I will definitely make if my go to airlines.

It was all good flight was on time, service was good I enjoyed a few movies and everything was smooth

Although the flight was delayed the crew and the flight itself were very good. Couldn't fault anything and after the disappointment of being abandoned in the US by BA it was a welcome relief to travel with United

Efficient, calm when things were delayed and kept us regularly informed of what was happening.

Airbus plane, nice and polite staff, entertainment even as it was a short flight.

The boarding of took of late.The presentation of the food was horrable as was the tast of the food was cold and tastless.

Liked fold flat bed. Didn’t like having no window. Didn’t like poor choice of food and being served dinner very late, hours after take off of a 7:40pm flight. Servers not friendly. Food horrible in business class.

While I appreciated the food (it was unexpected), it was interruptive for sleeping. We paid extra for reserved seats, but when we checked in they gave us different seats. I had to call WestJet arounf 11:30pm the night before our flight to get this fixed. We were give seats in the emengency row to resolve the issue.

I like how spacious the plane was but I did not like the fact that there was no entertainment

No dogs! Can we have no dogs in the cabin? Why was there a yappy little dog behind me? Lucky I had ear plugs. Sorry for others without

In spite of purchasing premium, I felt it was perhaps the most uncomfortable seat I have flown in. The base was either broken or poorly made and had no support. Even placing pillows and blankets on the seat (1D aisle) didn’t help. It made for a long and mostly sleepless six hour flight. Crew also were very loudly talking to each other through the night making it very hard to sleep. It was purchased for the price, so I get the risk, but was not impressed.

Good value, minor delay due to waiting for inbound plane but they gave accurate information about wait time. Able to switch to a seat by my husband thanks to a kind flight attendant

Absolutely terrible, from the customer service to boarding the plane. On the phone, there was some mishaps with getting in my correct date and they did not help me retrieve a refund or any assistance. I’m gonna be reporting to all my followers and family around the region of Los Angeles to New York.

Arrival at Comox from, London,ON 6 hours later... No bueano

Generally good. However. The flight left 30 mins behind schedule with no reason given.

Flight delayed, missed my pick-up had to Uber, plus missed dinner and medication, so sad!

Nothing to like because my inbound flight was cancelled without notification by West Jet or third party, JustFly. I couldn’t take the inbound flight due to cancellation; therefore could not take the outbound flight back.

Flying with Air Canada is still better than the discount airlines like Flair. The seats are more comfortable and the on-board entertainment is better, with each seat having a built in screen and lots of content to watch. Onboard WIFI is also great to have, as well as plugs for charging. I think passengers in general are getting better at not bringing too much luggage onboard, and Air Canada is better at managing this without customers feeling like they are being taken advantage of with extra fees. I have travelled on different airlines and all seem to be loading faster, with fewer people bringing both a carry on and a personal item. Now I just bring one item and it fits under the seat so I don't need to worry about finding a place in the overhead bins. Overall, across the industry, asking customers to pay for carry on baggage is fair because it allows customers to only pay for what they need, and it helps to keep the planes on time. Kudos to Air Canada for its approach - the desired result is achieved without customers feeling that they are being surprised and caught with unexpected extra fees.

The crew were fabulous. The flight was bumpy and I always like the captain to tell me what that is about or my imagination gets carries away.

I liked the behaviour of the crew members.The flight was good.

Food can be better. Taste and option, the pasta wasn't the greatest.

The internet connection was perfect, and the updated entertainment systems that allow me to connect my Bluetooth earbuds was excellent

Flight was fine and on time. But no entertainment system and little leg room.

I swear airplane seats keep getting smaller and smaller but everything else was great. Smooth sailing and we got in early.

No food to provide, they forgot that, in some cases, people stay at the airport for hours without food. Now, to provide them with food, they have to ask them to pay, because some don't have money. That way, they can't eat.

Due to the strike by AC flight attendants, my flight was cancelled. Very disappointing! A refund is being processed. This was not a Kayak issue. I will be sure to come back to Kayak in the future.

In flight entertainment system did not work across the whole plane for entire flight. Seats were very cramped. Cabin temperature was freezing cold. Crew was miserable and answered everyone in a short and barking manner. I’ve flown air Canada many many times and never had an issue. But this was unpleasant.

All was good, except my USB charging did not work, so my phone got drained and I could not charge it. Same happened to my neighbour.

A bit more space? Not practical, I know. I felt squished in but part of that could have been the man sitting next to me.

The plane (Mitsubishi CRJ) felt old, creaking and not very new. The crew was okay. Hot water provision was broken so hot beverages could't be served.

Not bad. We had preboarding tickets but the preboarding was badly managed. We lined up behind all the parents with little kids etc and when we got to the front of the line the attendant deliberately turned away from us and ignored us until I asked to be allowed to go to the gate. She started telling us that we had to wait until I told her we had preboarding then she let us through.

Everything well done and customer oriented There entertainment system is difficult to navigate

They delayed my flight from Toronto Pearson for one hour and Frankfurt to Abuja for 2HRS, So sad

The aircraft was old, there was no charging sockets, and the seats were narrow and uncomfortable even though I had exit row premium seats.

The service was really good. The breakfast food could’ve been better as I don’t eat sweets for breakfast and the only choice was a muffin. Overall, good experience though. Thank you.

Seat cushioning, and having at least 1 checked bag free, I dont understand why international flight would not include a checked bag.

It was my first experience in business class. It was everything I expected and more. Service was impeccable, food was delicious and I felt rested once I arrived to London

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