Statistics on Edinburgh-Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Rotterdam from Edinburgh airport is $ 231 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 167 (in september) and $ 282 (in february), which is a saving of $ 65 or a surplus of $ 51 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all the prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $106 to $159 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a sunday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Rotterdam before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Rotterdam plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 53839 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Rotterdam from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in september, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 167, saving $ 65 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 231). Conversely, february will be the most expensive ($ 282).
Flight Edinburgh-Rotterdam: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 269 | $ 279 | high price |
| February | $ 258 | $ 282 the most expensive | very high price |
| March | $ 214 | $ 238 | fair price |
| April | $ 167 | $ 226 | fair price |
| May | $ 148 | $ 199 | good price |
| June | $ 159 | $ 204 | fair price |
| July | $ 165 | $ 245 | fair price |
| August | $ 170 | $ 232 | fair price |
| September | $ 121 | $ 167 the cheapest | very good price |
| October | $ 133 | $ 174 | good price |
| November | $ 246 | $ 254 | high price |
| December | $ 221 | $ 274 | high 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 Rotterdam
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Rotterdam range from $53 to $422. 9% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $53 to $106), 3% at the maximum price (from $369 to $422). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $106 to $159 (25% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Rotterdam flight
There are 5 companies that serve Edinburgh from Rotterdam airport: Transavia, British Airways, Transavia Airlines, Ryanair and EasyJet.
Data analysis:
Of the 53839 flights analyzed in previous years, Transavia was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (33% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Rotterdam route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Edinburgh-Rotterdam flight, you should take a direct flight (saving an average of $ 165 compared to a flight with one or more layovers).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Rotterdam 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 $45. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $125.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Rotterdam to Edinburgh departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday for your return date, you will save an average of $40. Conversely, departing from Rotterdam on a saturday may cost you an additional $131.
Top prices Edinburgh-Rotterdam
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Rotterdam | 22-11 to 29-11-2024 | $ 267 | layover flight with Jet2 |
| Edinburgh → Rotterdam | 04-12 to 12-12-2024 | $ 261 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Rotterdam | 14-01 to 24-01-2025 | $ 258 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Rotterdam | 22-01 to 26-01-2025 | $ 258 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Rotterdam | 03-04 to 07-04-2025 | $ 207 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Rotterdam | 01-05 to 05-05-2025 | $ 244 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Rotterdam | 21-05 to 25-05-2025 | $ 242 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Rotterdam | 22-05 to 26-05-2025 | $ 223 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Rotterdam | 10-07 to 14-07-2025 | $ 251 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Edinburgh → Rotterdam | 15-07 to 22-07-2025 | $ 255 | layover flight with Ryanair |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Rotterdam to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 9 to 10 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-Rotterdam flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Rotterdam, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 194 $, which is a saving of 37 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 9 to 10 months in advance, you will pay the full price (46 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Rotterdam 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: 248 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 259), 3 to 4 months ($ 277) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 208 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 262), 1 to 2 months ($ 209), 3 to 4 months ($ 245) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 153 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 215), 2 to 3 months ($ 180), 4 to 5 months ($ 199) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 172 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 219), 1 to 2 months ($ 206), 2 to 3 months ($ 210), 3 to 4 months ($ 182), 5 to 6 months ($ 183) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 157 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 180), 3 to 4 months ($ 193), 4 to 5 months ($ 181), 5 to 6 months ($ 166), 6 to 7 months ($ 174) |
| June | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 169 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 185), 2 to 3 months ($ 170), 3 to 4 months ($ 201), 5 to 6 months ($ 204), 7 to 8 months ($ 171), 8 to 9 months ($ 192) |
| July | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 185 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 238), 2 to 3 months ($ 203), 3 to 4 months ($ 208), 4 to 5 months ($ 202), 5 to 6 months ($ 210), 7 to 8 months ($ 203), 8 to 9 months ($ 242) |
| August | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 180 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 223), 2 to 3 months ($ 202), 3 to 4 months ($ 208), 4 to 5 months ($ 221), 5 to 6 months ($ 200), 6 to 7 months ($ 202), 8 to 9 months ($ 181), 9 to 10 months ($ 221) |
| September | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 136 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 143), 2 to 3 months ($ 140), 3 to 4 months ($ 159), 4 to 5 months ($ 167), 6 to 7 months ($ 156), 8 to 9 months ($ 151), 10 to 11 months ($ 151) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 136 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 163), 3 to 4 months ($ 142), 4 to 5 months ($ 159), 5 to 6 months ($ 168), 7 to 8 months ($ 159), 10 to 11 months ($ 161), 11 to 12 months ($ 154) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 234 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 246), 2 to 3 months ($ 254) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 237 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 268), 2 to 3 months ($ 254) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Rotterdam are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $2. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $5 more.
Edinburgh to Rotterdam: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 321 $318 to $324 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 318 $251 to $475 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 297 $258 to $403 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 284 $268 to $303 | fair price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 288 $282 to $294 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 422 $207 to $869 | very high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 233 $223 to $244 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 316 $316 to $316 | very high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 285 $251 to $328 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 301 $301 to $301 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, no month is currently cheaper. We therefore advise you to wait for prices to drop before booking your flight to Rotterdam.