Statistics on Edinburgh-Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Frankfurt from Edinburgh airport is $ 246 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 199 (in november) and $ 321 (in june), which is a saving of $ 47 or a surplus of $ 76 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $222 to $277 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Frankfurt before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Frankfurt plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Frankfurt from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 199, saving $ 47 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 246). Conversely, june will be the most expensive ($ 321).
Flight Edinburgh-Frankfurt: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 161 | $ 223 | good price |
| February | $ 186 | $ 231 | good price |
| March | $ 174 | $ 225 | good price |
| April | $ 218 | $ 262 | fair price |
| May | $ 181 | $ 233 | good price |
| June | $ 204 | $ 321 the most expensive | very high price |
| July | $ 215 | $ 287 | high price |
| August | $ 222 | $ 275 | fair price |
| September | $ 173 | $ 220 | good price |
| October | $ 174 | $ 218 | good price |
| November | $ 135 | $ 199 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 168 | $ 243 | 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 Frankfurt
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Frankfurt range from $55 to $553. 14% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $56 to $111), 1% at the maximum price (from $498 to $553). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $222 to $277 (21% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Frankfurt flight
There are 5 companies that serve Edinburgh from Frankfurt airport: Lufthansa, Ryanair, EasyJet, KLM and British Airways.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Lufthansa was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (53% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Frankfurt route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Edinburgh-Frankfurt flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 181 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Frankfurt flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $19. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $37.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Frankfurt to Edinburgh departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $17. Conversely, departing from Frankfurt on a thursday may cost you an additional $12.
Top prices Edinburgh-Frankfurt
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Frankfurt | 23-04 to 29-04-2025 | $ 121 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Frankfurt | 09-05 to 17-05-2025 | $ 124 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Frankfurt | 11-05 to 19-05-2025 | $ 118 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Frankfurt | 22-05 to 26-05-2025 | $ 124 | layover flight with Aer Lingus |
| Edinburgh → Frankfurt | 16-06 to 23-06-2025 | $ 124 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Frankfurt | 26-06 to 30-06-2025 | $ 128 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Frankfurt | 02-07 to 27-07-2025 | $ 130 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Frankfurt | 07-08 to 11-08-2025 | $ 124 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Frankfurt | 14-08 to 18-08-2025 | $ 128 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Frankfurt | 17-09 to 24-09-2025 | $ 130 | layover flight with Ryanair |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Frankfurt to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 5 to 6 months 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-Frankfurt flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Frankfurt, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 212 $, which is a saving of 34 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 5 to 6 months in advance, you will pay the full price (36 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Frankfurt 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: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 170 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 218) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 176 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 209) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 195 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 219), 4 to 5 months ($ 204) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 245 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 251), 4 to 5 months ($ 247), 5 to 6 months ($ 255), 8 to 9 months ($ 254) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 201 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 209), 5 to 6 months ($ 224), 6 to 7 months ($ 224) |
| June | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 245 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 267), 1 to 2 months ($ 259), 2 to 3 months ($ 313), 8 to 9 months ($ 301), 10 to 11 months ($ 279) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 220 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 280), 2 to 3 months ($ 278), 7 to 8 months ($ 280), 8 to 9 months ($ 270) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 229 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 259), 8 to 9 months ($ 250), 9 to 10 months ($ 248), 10 to 11 months ($ 266) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 176 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 207) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 176 $) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 172 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 192) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 192 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 235), 2 to 3 months ($ 238) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Frankfurt are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $4. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $4 more.
Edinburgh to Frankfurt: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 243 $121 to $641 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 265 $112 to $381 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 237 $118 to $494 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 268 $108 to $452 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 249 $124 to $375 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 237 $130 to $349 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 249 $143 to $296 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 239 $238 to $239 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 292 $236 to $336 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 311 $311 to $311 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, april, june, july and august are cheaper to travel to Frankfurt. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!