Statistics on Edinburgh-Dortmund 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 Dortmund (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Dortmund from Edinburgh airport is $ 273 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 160 (in november) and $ 385 (in april), which is a saving of $ 114 or a surplus of $ 113 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $108 to $162 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Dortmund before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Dortmund plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 5166 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Dortmund from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 160, saving $ 114 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 273). Conversely, april will be the most expensive ($ 385).
Flight Edinburgh-Dortmund: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 103 | $ 181 | good price |
| February | $ 139 | $ 225 | good price |
| March | $ 136 | $ 245 | fair price |
| April | $ 244 | $ 385 the most expensive | very high price |
| May | $ 179 | $ 340 | high price |
| June | $ 272 | $ 381 | high price |
| July | $ 229 | $ 346 | high price |
| August | $ 227 | $ 324 | high price |
| September | $ 162 | $ 216 | good price |
| October | $ 161 | $ 231 | good price |
| November | $ 114 | $ 160 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 132 | $ 231 | 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 Dortmund
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Dortmund range from $54 to $647. 11% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $54 to $108), 1% at the maximum price (from $593 to $647). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $108 to $162 (20% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Dortmund flight
There are 6 companies that serve Edinburgh from Dortmund airport: Ryanair, EasyJet, Lufthansa, Wizz Air, Jet2 and KLM.
Data analysis:
Of the 5166 flights analyzed in previous years, Ryanair was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (46% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Dortmund route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Dortmund flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $12. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $37.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Dortmund to Edinburgh departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $17. Conversely, departing from Dortmund on a saturday may cost you an additional $36.
Top prices Edinburgh-Dortmund
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Dortmund | 04-06 to 11-06-2024 | $ 153 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Dortmund | 05-06 to 11-06-2024 | $ 399 | layover flight with KLM |
| Edinburgh → Dortmund | 08-06 to 15-06-2024 | $ 704 | layover flight with SunExpress |
| Edinburgh → Dortmund | 08-08 to 12-08-2024 | $ 262 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Berlin | 23-09 to 27-09-2024 | $ 75 | direct flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Berlin | 10-11 to 15-11-2024 | $ 81 | direct flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Berlin | 05-01 to 12-01-2025 | $ 83 | direct flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Berlin | 19-01 to 27-01-2025 | $ 82 | direct flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Dortmund | 01-02 to 07-02-2025 | $ 423 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Edinburgh → Berlin | 16-02 to 20-02-2025 | $ 83 | direct flight with Ryanair |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Dortmund 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 6 to 7 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-Dortmund 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 Dortmund, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 218 $, which is a saving of 55 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 6 to 7 months in advance, you will pay the full price (190 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Dortmund 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: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 116 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 172) |
| February | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 159 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 175) |
| March | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 153 $) |
| April | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 301 $) |
| May | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 121 $) |
| June | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 190 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 358), 3 to 4 months ($ 360), 7 to 8 months ($ 274), 8 to 9 months ($ 283) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 271 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 298) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 285 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 309) |
| September | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 191 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 194) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 181 $) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 130 $) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 172 $) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Dortmund are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $11. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $22 more.
Edinburgh to Dortmund: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2024 | $ 362 $153 to $704 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 262 $262 to $262 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 423 $423 to $423 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june and august are cheaper to travel to Dortmund. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!