Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Lisbon (from: Edinburgh)

The average price to go to Lisbon from Edinburgh airport is $ 184 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 109 (in january) and $ 249 (in july), which is a saving of $ 75 or a surplus of $ 66 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $159 to $211 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a friday 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 Lisbon 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-Lisbon plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 60120 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Lisbon 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 january, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 109, saving $ 75 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 184). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 249).

Flight Edinburgh-Lisbon: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 80 $ 109 very good price
February$ 114 $ 140 good price
March$ 121 $ 147 good price
April$ 165 $ 205 high price
May$ 166 $ 196 fair price
June$ 170 $ 206 high price
July$ 213 $ 249 very high price
August$ 206 $ 244 high price
September$ 168 $ 207 high price
October$ 153 $ 207 high price
November$ 103 $ 143 good price
December$ 94 $ 146 good 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 Lisbon

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Lisbon range from $53 to $422. 16% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $53 to $106), 1% at the maximum price (from $369 to $422). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $159 to $211 (28% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Lisbon flight

There are 2 companies that serve Edinburgh from Lisbon airport: EasyJet and Ryanair.

Data analysis:

Of the 60120 flights analyzed in previous years, EasyJet was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (49% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Lisbon route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

Data analysis:

To get the best price for the Edinburgh-Lisbon flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 7.4 compared to a direct flight).

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Edinburgh-Lisbon flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date, you can save an average of $15. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $32.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Lisbon to Edinburgh departing on a friday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a friday for your return date, you will save an average of $23. Conversely, departing from Lisbon on a sunday may cost you an additional $50.


Top prices Edinburgh-Lisbon

Round tripDatesPrice
Edinburgh → Lisbon09-12 to 16-12-2024$ 108 
Edinburgh → Lisbon06-01 to 20-01-2025$ 117 
Edinburgh → Lisbon07-01 to 13-01-2025$ 120 
Edinburgh → Lisbon09-01 to 13-01-2025$ 125 
Edinburgh → Lisbon11-01 to 17-01-2025$ 107 
Edinburgh → Lisbon12-01 to 18-01-2025$ 100 
Edinburgh → Lisbon19-01 to 25-01-2025$ 100 
Edinburgh → Lisbon21-01 to 25-01-2025$ 86 
Edinburgh → Lisbon22-01 to 30-01-2025$ 105 
Edinburgh → Lisbon26-01 to 31-01-2025$ 111 


When to book your flight Edinburgh - Lisbon 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 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-Lisbon flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Lisbon, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 155 $, which is a saving of 29 $ 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 (20 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Lisbon 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: 93 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 94), 3 to 4 months ($ 105)

February

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 112 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 115), 3 to 4 months ($ 123), 4 to 5 months ($ 134)

March

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 115 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 117), 4 to 5 months ($ 130), 5 to 6 months ($ 134)

April

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 164 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 182), 5 to 6 months ($ 188)

May

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 164 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 179), 6 to 7 months ($ 169), 7 to 8 months ($ 189)

June

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 172 $)

Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 184), 6 to 7 months ($ 173), 8 to 9 months ($ 193), 9 to 10 months ($ 194), 10 to 11 months ($ 184), 11 to 12 months ($ 201)

July

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 220 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 244), 6 to 7 months ($ 226), 8 to 9 months ($ 220), 9 to 10 months ($ 232), 10 to 11 months ($ 249)

August

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 200 $)

Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 240), 7 to 8 months ($ 219), 8 to 9 months ($ 204), 10 to 11 months ($ 206), 11 to 12 months ($ 211)

September

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 178 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 205), 2 to 3 months ($ 206), 7 to 8 months ($ 206), 9 to 10 months ($ 182), 10 to 11 months ($ 181), 11 to 12 months ($ 194)

October

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 171 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 194), 1 to 2 months ($ 179), 2 to 3 months ($ 187), 3 to 4 months ($ 207), 10 to 11 months ($ 185), 11 to 12 months ($ 180)

November

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 105 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 130), 1 to 2 months ($ 120), 9 to 10 months ($ 124), 11 to 12 months ($ 131)

December

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 106 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 132), 2 to 3 months ($ 131)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Lisbon are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $1. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $4 more.



Edinburgh to Lisbon: 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
November 2024$ 226
$149 to $358
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December 2024$ 240
$108 to $506
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January 2025$ 147
$86 to $330
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February 2025$ 178
$128 to $314
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March 2025$ 187
$125 to $382
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April 2025$ 279
$198 to $434
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May 2025$ 233
$163 to $337
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June 2025$ 249
$169 to $427
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July 2025$ 279
$184 to $430
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August 2025$ 237
$161 to $397
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September 2025$ 220
$153 to $345
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October 2025$ 226
$141 to $372
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, august is cheaper to travel to Lisbon. It may be interesting to book now to leave this month!



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