Statistics on Edinburgh-Inverness 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 Inverness (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Inverness from Edinburgh airport is $ 222 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 151 (in january) and $ 270 (in july), which is a saving of $ 71 or a surplus of $ 49 (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 $211 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Inverness before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Inverness plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 4832 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Inverness from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in january, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 151, saving $ 71 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 222). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 270).
Flight Edinburgh-Inverness: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 115 | $ 151 the cheapest | very good price |
| February | $ 143 | $ 191 | fair price |
| March | $ 153 | $ 192 | fair price |
| April | $ 160 | $ 213 | fair price |
| May | $ 166 | $ 208 | fair price |
| June | $ 186 | $ 231 | high price |
| July | $ 221 | $ 270 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 223 | $ 265 | high price |
| September | $ 160 | $ 220 | fair price |
| October | $ 196 | $ 258 | high price |
| November | $ 148 | $ 184 | good price |
| December | $ 172 | $ 266 | 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 Inverness
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Inverness range from $53 to $527. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $53 to $106), 1% at the maximum price (from $475 to $527). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $159 to $211 (28% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Inverness flight
There are 5 companies that serve Edinburgh from Inverness airport: EasyJet, Ryanair, British Airways, Aer Lingus and Loganair.
Data analysis:
Of the 4832 flights analyzed in previous years, EasyJet was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (69% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Inverness route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Inverness flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $14. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $49.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Inverness 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 $24. Conversely, departing from Inverness on a sunday may cost you an additional $26.
Top prices Edinburgh-Inverness
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Inverness | 11-12 to 16-12-2024 | $ 164 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Inverness | 12-12 to 16-12-2024 | $ 110 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Inverness | 06-01 to 13-01-2025 | $ 105 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Inverness | 09-01 to 13-01-2025 | $ 151 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Inverness | 12-01 to 16-01-2025 | $ 108 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Inverness | 16-01 to 20-01-2025 | $ 148 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Inverness | 01-02 to 05-02-2025 | $ 161 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Inverness | 04-03 to 08-03-2025 | $ 157 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Edinburgh → Inverness | 11-03 to 18-03-2025 | $ 141 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Inverness | 18-03 to 22-03-2025 | $ 170 | layover flight with Ryanair |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Inverness 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 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-Inverness flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a thursday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Inverness, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 178 $, which is a saving of 44 $ 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 (44 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Inverness 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: 130 $) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 134 $) |
| March | - |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 178 $) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 178 $) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 198 $) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 226 $) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 193 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 226) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 174 $) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 187 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 242) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 146 $) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 231 $) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Inverness are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $4. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $6 more.
Edinburgh to Inverness: 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 | $ 272 $242 to $303 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 263 $107 to $409 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 169 $105 to $296 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 168 $161 to $175 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 165 $141 to $182 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 186 $186 to $186 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 241 $215 to $269 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 206 $206 to $206 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 302 $263 to $341 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 242 $242 to $242 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, february, march, april, june and august are cheaper to travel to Inverness. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!