This page lists typical scheduled departures from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) for a representative day — flight numbers, destinations, terminals and planning statuses. Timetables change daily, so always confirm your exact flight time on the airport’s official live departures board before travelling.

Not a live board. Times below are typical scheduled departures that change day to day. For real-time information use the official Edinburgh Airport live departures page or your airline’s app.

Scheduled departures from Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

The table below lists a typical day of scheduled departures from Edinburgh Airport (EDI), based on published airline timetables. Times are local, terminals are planning guidance, and schedules change daily — always confirm your flight on the official live board before travelling to the airport.

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) departures — typical daily schedule, data refreshed 21 July 2026
TimeFlightAirlineDestinationTerminalStatus
06:05KL1278KLMAmsterdam (AMS)1Departed
06:15U26911easyJetAmsterdam (AMS)1Delayed
06:40FR817RyanairDublin (DUB)1Scheduled
06:50BA1443British AirwaysLondon Heathrow (LHR)1Scheduled
07:05U23211easyJetBristol (BRS)1Scheduled
07:20FR6621RyanairMalaga (AGP)1Scheduled
09:05UA37United AirlinesNew York Newark (EWR)1Scheduled
10:15LH963LufthansaFrankfurt (FRA)1Boarding
10:35UA37United AirlinesNew York Newark (EWR)1Scheduled
11:40KL1278KLMAmsterdam (AMS)1Scheduled
12:05AF1687Air FranceParis (CDG)1Scheduled
12:15BA1443British AirwaysLondon Heathrow (LHR)1Scheduled
13:40EK24EmiratesDubai (DXB)1Boarding
16:10FR6621RyanairMalaga (AGP)1Scheduled
16:50U26911easyJetAmsterdam (AMS)1Scheduled
17:25FR817RyanairDublin (DUB)1Scheduled
17:45LH963LufthansaFrankfurt (FRA)1Delayed
18:20AF1687Air FranceParis (CDG)1Scheduled
18:30U23211easyJetBristol (BRS)1Scheduled
19:35BA1443British AirwaysLondon Heathrow (LHR)1Scheduled
20:30EK24EmiratesDubai (DXB)1Scheduled

Statuses are illustrative planning states for a typical day, not live updates. All times are local to Edinburgh Airport in 24-hour format.

What time are the first and last departures from Edinburgh Airport today?

On a typical day the first scheduled departure from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is KL1278 to Amsterdam at 06:05, and the last is EK24 to Dubai at 20:30 — all local time.

  • Check-in and bag-drop desks for the first wave of flights usually open around two to three hours before the earliest departure.
  • Security at Edinburgh Airport is typically quietest mid-morning and busiest in the early-morning and early-evening peaks.
  • Last-flight times drift by season and day of week — always confirm on the official live board the night before.

Which terminal do British Airways flights use at Edinburgh Airport?

British Airways typically uses Terminal 1 at Edinburgh Airport (EDI) for its departures. Terminal assignments at Edinburgh are set by the airport and can change between seasons, so treat the list below as planning guidance and confirm on your booking or the official live board.

  • easyJet — Terminal 1
  • Ryanair — Terminal 1
  • British Airways — Terminal 1
  • KLM — Terminal 1
  • Lufthansa — Terminal 1
  • Air France — Terminal 1

How early should I arrive at Edinburgh Airport before my flight?

Aim to arrive at Edinburgh Airport about two hours before a short-haul departure and three hours before a long-haul departure. That buffer covers bag-drop queues, security peaks and the walk or shuttle to distant gates — and it is cheaper than missing the flight.

  • Check in online and save your boarding pass before leaving home — it can skip one queue entirely.
  • Hand-luggage-only travellers with online check-in can head straight to security on quieter days.
  • Peak holiday mornings at Edinburgh can add 30–45 minutes to security; fast-track lanes are worth it then.
  • Long-haul and US-bound flights may close boarding earlier — be at the gate when boarding starts, not when it closes.

Where can I check live departure times for EDI?

The only sources of real-time departures information for Edinburgh Airport (EDI) are the airport itself and the airlines that fly there. Use the official Edinburgh Airport live departures board for gate, delay and cancellation updates, and your airline’s app for push notifications about your specific flight. TravelShifu’s board is a planning snapshot for comparing typical schedules, terminals and airlines — refreshed 21 July 2026 — and is never a substitute for the live board on the day you travel.

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first departure from Edinburgh Airport today?
On a typical day the first scheduled departure from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is KL1278 to Amsterdam at 06:05 local time. This is a representative timetable snapshot, not live data — confirm today’s first flight on the airport’s official departures board.
What time is the last departure from Edinburgh Airport today?
The last scheduled departure on a typical day is EK24 to Dubai at 20:30 local time. Late-evening schedules shift by season and day of week, so verify on Edinburgh Airport’s official live departures page before travelling.
Which terminal does British Airways use at Edinburgh Airport?
British Airways typically operates from Terminal 1 at Edinburgh Airport. Terminal assignments can change, so check the terminal on your booking confirmation or the airport’s live flight information on the day you fly.
How early should I arrive at Edinburgh Airport before my flight?
Plan to reach Edinburgh Airport about two hours before a short-haul flight and three hours before a long-haul flight. Add extra time at peak holiday periods, if you have bags to check, or if your destination requires additional document checks at the airport.
Is this Edinburgh Airport departures board live?
No. This page is a static snapshot of typical scheduled services at Edinburgh Airport, last reviewed on 21 July 2026. For real-time departure times, gate and delay information, use the airport’s official live board or your airline’s app.
Where is the official Edinburgh Airport live departures board?
The official live departures board for Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is published on the airport’s own website at https://www.edinburghairport.com/flights/departures. Airline apps and the departure screens in the terminal show the same real-time status information.

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