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C$ 390 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

Sun, 14 Sep - Tue, 23 Sep
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5:55 a.m. - 10:05 a.m.YOW-EDI
23h 10m1 stop
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7:15 p.m. - 12:22 a.m.EDI-YOW
34h 07m2 stops
C$ 869
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Sun, 14 Sep - Wed, 24 Sep
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5:55 a.m. - 10:05 a.m.YOW-EDI
23h 10m1 stop
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6:55 a.m. - 12:22 a.m.EDI-YOW
22h 27m2 stops
C$ 872
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Sat, 27 Sep - Sun, 5 Oct
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10:00 a.m. - 7:20 a.m.YOW-EDI
16h 20m1 stop
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9:00 a.m. - 1:34 a.m.EDI-YOW
21h 34m1 stop
C$ 970Air Canada
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Sun, 21 Sep - Sun, 28 Sep
Air Canada Logo
10:00 a.m. - 7:20 a.m.YOW-EDI
16h 20m1 stop
Air Canada Logo
9:00 a.m. - 1:34 a.m.EDI-YOW
21h 34m1 stop
C$ 974Air Canada
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Sun, 14 Sep - Sun, 21 Sep
WestJet Logo
5:55 a.m. - 10:05 a.m.YOW-EDI
23h 10m1 stop
WestJet Logo
11:30 a.m. - 12:22 a.m.EDI-YOW
17h 52m1 stop
C$ 977WestJet
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Wed, 17 Sep - Mon, 22 Sep
Lufthansa Logo
3:55 p.m. - 7:20 a.m.YOW-EDI
10h 25m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
9:00 a.m. - 12:19 a.m.EDI-YOW
20h 19m1 stop
C$ 979Lufthansa
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Sun, 21 Sep - Tue, 30 Sep
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3:55 p.m. - 7:20 a.m.YOW-EDI
10h 25m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
6:15 a.m. - 12:19 a.m.EDI-YOW
23h 04m2 stops
C$ 1,036Lufthansa
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Sat, 13 Sep - Fri, 19 Sep
WestJet Logo
5:55 a.m. - 8:05 a.m.YOW-EDI
21h 10m2 stops
WestJet Logo
11:30 a.m. - 12:22 a.m.EDI-YOW
17h 52m1 stop
C$ 1,044WestJet
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Wed, 20 Aug - Thu, 25 Sep
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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$ 1,052United Airlines
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Wed, 27 Aug - Wed, 3 Sep
United Airlines Logo
5:25 p.m. - 8:25 a.m.YOW-EDI
34h 00m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:50 p.m. - 2:26 p.m.EDI-YOW
29h 36m2 stops
C$ 1,055United Airlines
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Booking Insights

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.

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$ 1,090 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 1,582 and C$ 1,399 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 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 12% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.


Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flightC$ 390
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower 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$ 283 for a one-way ticket and C$ 630 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, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Ottawa and Edinburgh, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • 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$ 1,461 and an overall rating of 7.5, Air France is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 1,398 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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Ottawa to Edinburgh. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.5
Air FranceOverall score based on 1465 reviews
7.0Food
7.0Entertainment
7.4Boarding
8.1Crew
7.4Comfort
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The food was great and the service and attitude was amazing!!

10.0 ExcellentCamila, Jul 2025CDG - SVQ
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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.

My wife and I had a row to ourselves after moving seats. There were no TVs and you had to buy food. So we did nothing but had a quick nap. Flight was fine.

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.

Very nice and clean plane. Transit time between flights was tight though

Our flights got changed from United to Air Canada and our purchased seats did not get transferred so we had to pay for seats twice. I brought it up with Air Canada and they stated I had to go back and chase it with United. The united seats were $21 Canadian each and Air Canada were $56 each so we have paid $77 for each seat. Very unhappy

So far so good but food and entertainment are not available for this flight

Plane temperature was comfortable (not to hot) when boarding and waiting for takeoff.

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

Business class lie down seats on WestJet aren't very comfortable. Crew were excellent and overall flight was ok.

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.

Not the greatest experience everything was pretty mediocre. My seat was by the washroom in the aisle and was not located well as everyone past each other people were right in my seat and space.

The small prop plane was crowded and the overhead luggage storage is a smaller than on the jets. Other than that, the crew was good, the flight was on time and the landing was smooth.

There was a medical emergency that the crew handled very well. There was no “entertainment” of any sort-no movie/music/whatever. Food was typical of airlines: mediocre.

We never had an experience they canceled the flight and they did not offer us an alternative flight. I had to book one on my own expense. They offered us food voucher and we could not use them at the airport it kept saying not attached to an existing flight. The people at the counter were rude and cold and they did not care about our situation

Flying in the Dreamliner is always comfortable. Though the food options for Air Canada aren't great.

Flight got delayed for no reason. And Air Canada was doing 3 boardings via the same gate. It was chaotic!

I n the Toronto airport I had trouble finding my zone. It was 47. I went from Zone 1 to the end of the line.didn't find it. Then saw my zone somewhat by accident over by where you first come in. Signs could be more helpful or more personnel directing people like me.

Wonderful airline. All staff were pleasant and helpful. What is sad is that it wasn’t grand gestures just everyday pleasantness and friendliness that are missing from the other airlines I have flown recently.

Friendly efficient crew, but plane had no way to charge phone. That is a near necessity with today’s travel where we carry out travel documents on our phones.

Orderly boarding. The flight to Montreal was difficult to get to on time, but had help from staffer.

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.

They screwed up so bad, I asked for a short check for my luggage since we had a 21 hour overnight layover in London at a hotel. They said I have to receive my luggage in London because it’s an overnight layover. Get to London, nope, my bags aren’t coming off they are staying in terminal 5 over night and going straight to Ibiza. So we had no luggage for a whole day and basically stuck with no clothes or washroom stuff. Finally get to Ibiza and my luggage is completely smashed and damaged and missing a wheel. Now I have to drag this 50 lbs luggage around Ibiza islands for 10 days. Wtf. So pissed off Air Canada is LITERALLY THE WORST AIRLINE IN THE WORLD

Staff was very courteous and kept things organized. We will definitely use Air Canada for further travel

Great flights. 90 minute departure delay for maintenance issues, not a great start but, afer that very good. Didn't pay extra for seats and lucked into a window and an aisle seat. Price was excellent at the super low economy level.

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.

The crew was exceptionally polite and caring. The plane was comfortable. Great experience. Will fly more on Air India because of this experience.

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

The flight was delayed and I was stressing the whole time about whether I would make my next flight.

The flight crew did a good job, the main problem I had was in the layout of the pod itself. I know it does not matter but the connection for the head phones was not A- easy to find, B- very difficult to do based on the placement ( behind the right shoulder, very hard to reach, the type of plug on the frame vs the actual plug of the headphones), C due to the location and the way it connected, it did not allow me to use my own headphones, D- very low quality and very uncomfortable headphones, E- Surprisingly, very old selections of movies, for me, at least. I will still fly with Lufthansa as you deliver a very good product overall and I enjoy the quality of service, the ease and the prices. Thank you.

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