Statistics on Edinburgh-Macao flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Macao (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Macao from Edinburgh airport is $ 1190 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 832 (in march) and $ 1481 (in may), which is a saving of $ 359 or a surplus of $ 291 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $738 to $791 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Macao before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Macao plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 4866 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Macao from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 832, saving $ 359 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1190). Conversely, may will be the most expensive ($ 1481).
Flight Edinburgh-Macao: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 938 | $ 1083 | fair price |
| February | $ 859 | $ 915 | good price |
| March | $ 741 | $ 832 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 958 | $ 1428 | high price |
| May | $ 913 | $ 1481 the most expensive | very high price |
| June | $ 922 | $ 1215 | fair price |
| July | $ 1115 | $ 1451 | high price |
| August | $ 1088 | $ 1469 | high price |
| September | $ 848 | $ 1207 | fair price |
| October | $ 953 | $ 1283 | high price |
| November | $ 731 | $ 846 | good price |
| December | $ 950 | $ 1071 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Edinburgh to Macao
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Macao range from $632 to $1318. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $633 to $685), 1% at the maximum price (from $1265 to $1318). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $738 to $791 (13% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Macao flight
There are 10 companies that serve Edinburgh from Macao airport: Ryanair, EasyJet, British Airways, Air France, Wizz Air, Flybe, KLM, Laudamotion, Qatar Airways and Brussels Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 4866 flights analyzed in previous years, Ryanair was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (27% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Macao route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Macao flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $129. On the other hand, departing on a monday may cost you an additional $157.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Macao to Edinburgh departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $60. Conversely, departing from Macao on a saturday may cost you an additional $41.
Top prices Edinburgh-Macao
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Macao | 22-11 to 29-11-2024 | $ 581 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Edinburgh → Macao | 08-12 to 12-12-2024 | $ 4121 | layover flight with Brussels Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Macao | 20-12 to 26-12-2024 | $ 1347 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Macao | 21-12 to 27-12-2024 | $ 1078 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Macao | 01-01 to 08-01-2025 | $ 878 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Macao | 13-02 to 19-02-2025 | $ 626 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Edinburgh → Hong Kong | 04-03 to 26-03-2025 | $ 505 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Edinburgh → Macao | 09-04 to 16-04-2025 | $ 1074 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Macao | 24-04 to 28-04-2025 | $ 902 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Edinburgh → Macao | 02-06 to 22-06-2025 | $ 821 | layover flight with British Airways |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Macao to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Edinburgh-Macao flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Macao, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 893 $, which is a saving of 297 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (-104 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Macao flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 931 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 956) |
| February | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 871 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 895), 2 to 3 months ($ 894), 4 to 5 months ($ 886) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 696 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 785), 4 to 5 months ($ 825) |
| April | - |
| May | - |
| June | - |
| July | - |
| August | - |
| September | - |
| October | - |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 761 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 773) |
| December | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 965 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1052), 2 to 3 months ($ 1039) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Macao are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $50. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $85 more.
Edinburgh to Macao: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $ 2183 $1078 to $4121 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 878 $878 to $878 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 626 $626 to $626 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 989 $902 to $1074 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 821 $821 to $821 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, january, february, april and june are cheaper to travel to Macao. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!