Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Poitiers-Biard Airport is 2 hours 5 minutes.
Poitiers's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Poitiers one hour ahead of Edinburgh.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your EDI to PIS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Ryanair has direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Poitiers-Biard Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Poitiers — and maybe even more of France if your schedule allows.
Ryanair tops the list for bookings on this route.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Poitiers-Biard Airport. Many travellers pass through Stansted Airport when flying between EDI and PIS.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS)
At the moment, ر.ق. 109 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Poitiers-Biard Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 225. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from EDI to PIS by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Poitiers-Biard Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from EDI to PIS by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Poitiers-Biard Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
67.94% of flights that depart Edinburgh Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Edinburgh Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Poitiers-Biard Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near EDI:
Arriving at Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS)
If you're getting in on a late Edinburgh Airport to Poitiers-Biard Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near PIS:
Pick up a Poitiers-Biard Airport rental car and explore Poitiers and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Flizzr and Free2move are leading providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Poitiers-Biard Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS) to central Poitiers
Poitiers-Biard Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from the centre of Poitiers. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS)
July is the busiest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Poitiers-Biard Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Poitiers in April.
Lock in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Poitiers-Biard Airport for August if you want to visit Poitiers during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 30ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 10ºC. Search for cheap tickets from EDI to PIS sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be discovered after you've seen Poitiers. Around 290 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
If there's time to check out another major stop in France, head for Lyon, about 354 kilometres east of Poitiers. Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges are key highlights.
