Rome to Edinburgh (CIA–EDI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FR5590
FR Ryanair
7M8
10:44 AM
CET
12:59 PM
GMT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR5589
FR Ryanair
7M8
6:05 AM
GMT
10:20 AM
CET
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR5739
FR Ryanair
7M8
3:40 PM
GMT
7:55 PM
CET
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Rome to Edinburgh
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,211 mi 3h 15m nonstop -1h behind 16 1-stop hubs

CIA–EDI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 1,211 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CIA–EDI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 7 7M8 3h15
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CIA to EDI direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CIA to EDI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
749
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Edinburgh from Rome

Nearby airports with service to Edinburgh Airport.
Metric CIA→EDI FCO→EDI NAP→EDI
Distance from CIA 18 mi 108 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 7 2 4
Flight time 3h 15m 3h 25m 3h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of CIA with service to Edinburgh Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Edinburgh is 1 hour behind Rome.
CIA: CET · EDI: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Rome, it's 5:00 PM in Edinburgh.
Distance & Flight Time
1,211 mi / 1,949 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 15m.
Visa & Entry

Italian passport holders enter the UK visa-free for stays of up to 6 months. Since February 2026, an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is required before travel. Apply through the UK ETA app or online portal. The ETA costs GBP 20, is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, and allows multiple entries. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay.

CIA–EDI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rome to Edinburgh route.
Route details
Distance1,211 mi / 1,949 km
Flight time3h 15m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 9 return
1-stop connections16 hubs
Origin: CIA
IATA / ICAOCIA / LIRA
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr3.9M
Elevation427 ft / 130 m
Destination: EDI
IATA / ICAOEDI / EGPH
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr15.8M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CIA to EDI flights.
Nonstop flights from Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport to Edinburgh Airport take approximately 3h 15m. The route covers 1,211 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ryanair.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from CIA to EDI. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SOF, POZ, BTS, PRG, BHX, RAK, OTP, STN, ORK, CRL, EWR, BUD, IAD, KRK, LAX and WRO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Edinburgh is 1 hour behind Rome.
Yes, return flights from EDI to CIA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FCO and NAP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CIA to EDI

Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CIA to EDI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CIA to EDI ranges from 3 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,211 miles (1,949 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via SOF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rome (FCO) and Napoli (NAP).