Weekend in Edinburgh from Eindhoven
Leave Friday evening from Eindhoven and back home Sunday evening: Edinburgh is one of the most walkable weekend cities in Europe. There is no longer a direct flight from Eindhoven, but via Amsterdam Schiphol you can reach the Scottish capital in 1 hour 45. Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile and a hidden 17th-century garden await you.
✈️ Plan your trip to Edinburgh →A weekend in Edinburgh from Eindhoven is no longer direct: Ryanair stopped the Eindhoven-Edinburgh route in March 2025. The best route is via Amsterdam Schiphol with KLM or British Airways, with a flight time of 1 hour 45 to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). Return flights can be found from around 70 pounds. See our Edinburgh travel guide for more tips about the city.
Your weekend plan, day by day
- Friday: arrival and the Royal Mile Via Amsterdam Schiphol with KLM to Edinburgh Airport. Tram to Princes Street for 9 pounds return in 30 minutes, then to your hostel or hotel. First evening on the Royal Mile: walk from Edinburgh Castle (free outside and lit up in the evening) towards Holyrood Palace. Dinner in a Scottish pub in the Grassmarket: fish and chips or haggis, neeps and tatties for 12 to 16 pounds.
- Saturday: Edinburgh Castle and Arthur's Seat Early start at Edinburgh Castle: online ticket for 19.50 pounds, at the gate 21.50 pounds. The One O'Clock Gun fires every day at 13:00 (free to hear from outside the walls). Lunch in the Grassmarket, then Arthur's Seat: the dormant volcano in Holyrood Park. The walk takes 45 minutes and costs nothing; the view over Edinburgh and the Firth of Forth is the reward. Evening: sample a single malt at one of the bars on the Royal Mile.
- Sunday: National Museum and Leith The National Museum of Scotland on Chambers Street is free and one of the best museums in the UK. Then walk to the harbour district Leith: better restaurants and lower prices than the Royal Mile. Eat along The Shore. Then tram back to Edinburgh Airport; allow at least 90 minutes before your flight via Amsterdam.
Insider tip: Dunbar's Close Garden
Almost everyone who visits Edinburgh misses Dunbar's Close Garden. At 81 Canongate, halfway along the Royal Mile, an unassuming gate hides a lush 17th-century garden that remains quiet even on busy summer days. Free to enter and maintained in the style of the 1690s. Combine this with Calton Hill: a free panoramic view over the entire city, reachable in a 10-minute walk from Princes Street.
What does a weekend in Edinburgh cost?
Edinburgh is an averagely priced weekend city for Dutch visitors. Note the Visitor Levy of 5 percent on top of your accommodation price, in effect from 24 July 2026. Food is affordable in pubs and local bakeries: sandwich 5 to 8 pounds, pub meal 12 to 16 pounds. Airport tram: 9 pounds return. Edinburgh Castle is the biggest expense: book online for 19.50 pounds.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct flight from Eindhoven to Edinburgh?
No, Ryanair stopped the direct Eindhoven-Edinburgh route in March 2025. The best route is via Amsterdam Schiphol with KLM or British Airways: direct to Edinburgh Airport in approximately 1 hour 45. Return flights can be found from around 70 pounds.
How much does a weekend in Edinburgh from Eindhoven cost?
A budget weekend in Edinburgh costs around 220 to 300 pounds plus flights per person: two nights in a hostel for 50 to 60 pounds, Edinburgh Castle online for 19.50 pounds and the tram from the airport for 9 pounds return. Also factor in the Visitor Levy of 5 percent on top of your accommodation price, in effect from 24 July 2026.
What is Edinburgh Airport and how do I get to the city centre?
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 13 kilometres west of the city centre. The tram to Princes Street takes 30 minutes and costs 9 pounds return. Alternatives include the Airlink bus (service 100) for 5 pounds or a taxi for approximately 25 to 35 pounds.
What is the best time for a weekend in Edinburgh?
May and June or September are ideal: pleasant walking weather, long daylight hours and lower hotel prices. Avoid August when the Edinburgh Fringe Festival fills the city and hotel prices rise three to four times. Edinburgh Castle is open year-round, but the rainy winter weather makes walking less enjoyable.
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