Statistics on Edinburgh-Salzburg 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 Salzburg (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Salzburg from Edinburgh airport is $ 251 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 178 (in march) and $ 310 (in july), which is a saving of $ 74 or a surplus of $ 60 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $162 to $215 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Salzburg before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Salzburg plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 40214 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Salzburg from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 178, saving $ 74 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 251). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 310).
Flight Edinburgh-Salzburg: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 157 | $ 181 | good price |
| February | $ 188 | $ 245 | fair price |
| March | $ 157 | $ 178 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 214 | $ 265 | fair price |
| May | $ 202 | $ 237 | fair price |
| June | $ 240 | $ 285 | high price |
| July | $ 261 | $ 310 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 258 | $ 304 | high price |
| September | $ 218 | $ 259 | fair price |
| October | $ 208 | $ 273 | high price |
| November | $ 159 | $ 213 | good price |
| December | $ 198 | $ 246 | fair 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 Salzburg
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Salzburg range from $54 to $484. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $54 to $108), 1% at the maximum price (from $430 to $484). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $162 to $215 (28% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Salzburg flight
There are 8 companies that serve Edinburgh from Salzburg airport: Ryanair, EasyJet, Lufthansa, Jet2, Eurowings, British Airways, KLM and Austrian Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 40214 flights analyzed in previous years, Ryanair was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (36% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Salzburg route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Salzburg 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 $6. On the other hand, departing on a monday may cost you an additional $17.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Salzburg 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 $9. Conversely, departing from Salzburg on a thursday may cost you an additional $25.
Top prices Edinburgh-Salzburg
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Salzburg | 13-05 to 20-05-2024 | $ 177 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Salzburg | 21-05 to 25-05-2024 | $ 157 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Salzburg | 09-06 to 14-06-2024 | $ 149 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Salzburg | 11-06 to 17-06-2024 | $ 122 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Salzburg | 16-06 to 21-06-2024 | $ 137 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Salzburg | 18-06 to 26-06-2024 | $ 107 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Salzburg | 24-06 to 28-06-2024 | $ 171 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Salzburg | 02-07 to 10-07-2024 | $ 120 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Salzburg | 05-07 to 12-07-2024 | $ 185 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Salzburg | 07-07 to 12-07-2024 | $ 121 | layover flight with EasyJet |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Salzburg 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 11 to 12 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-Salzburg flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Salzburg, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 217 $, which is a saving of 34 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (101 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Salzburg 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: 159 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 164), 3 to 4 months ($ 179) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 211 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 229), 2 to 3 months ($ 213), 3 to 4 months ($ 222), 4 to 5 months ($ 234) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 156 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 170), 3 to 4 months ($ 163), 5 to 6 months ($ 168), 6 to 7 months ($ 177) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 232 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 240), 4 to 5 months ($ 262), 5 to 6 months ($ 254) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 211 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 215), 2 to 3 months ($ 225) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 249 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 278), 3 to 4 months ($ 268), 7 to 8 months ($ 260), 8 to 9 months ($ 282) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 278 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 291), 2 to 3 months ($ 300), 5 to 6 months ($ 289), 6 to 7 months ($ 285), 8 to 9 months ($ 283) |
| August | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 272 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 303), 2 to 3 months ($ 294), 3 to 4 months ($ 288), 6 to 7 months ($ 290), 7 to 8 months ($ 284), 8 to 9 months ($ 288) |
| September | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 228 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 237), 2 to 3 months ($ 238), 3 to 4 months ($ 237), 4 to 5 months ($ 246), 7 to 8 months ($ 253), 8 to 9 months ($ 232), 10 to 11 months ($ 238) |
| October | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 206 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 229), 3 to 4 months ($ 228), 4 to 5 months ($ 226), 6 to 7 months ($ 224), 8 to 9 months ($ 215) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 185 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 213), 2 to 3 months ($ 203), 3 to 4 months ($ 186) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 226 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 244), 4 to 5 months ($ 230), 5 to 6 months ($ 236), 6 to 7 months ($ 246) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Salzburg are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $4. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $4 more.
Edinburgh to Salzburg: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 242 $121 to $314 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 231 $87 to $459 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 254 $120 to $441 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 374 $254 to $483 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 262 $191 to $387 | fair price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 266 $193 to $307 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 301 $252 to $354 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 264 $217 to $302 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 241 $193 to $320 | very high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 387 $225 to $904 | very high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 312 $220 to $388 | very high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1058 $1058 to $1058 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, july and october are cheaper to travel to Salzburg. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!