15-07-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Airline launches new route from Scotland to grand duchy
Edinburgh to Luxembourg flights are scheduled twice weekly on Friday and Monday. Listed flights which take one hour and 50 minutes start at €108 from July 3, 2026.
Flights are listed. (Image: Getty Images)
Thomas Fischer, Luxair chief commercial officer, told The Herald: 'We're delighted to launch direct flights between Luxembourg and [[Edinburgh]], a route we've been planning for some time as part of our growth strategy.
'With the upcoming arrival of our new Embraer E2 aircraft, we are now in a position to expand our network and respond to strong customer demand.
'This new connection not only strengthens business ties between Luxembourg and Scotland but also fosters tourism and cultural exchange. We look forward to welcoming passengers on board as of summer 2026.'
The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is one of the wealthiest nations in the world.
Visit Luxembourg said: 'Discover the enchanting allure of Luxembourg, a European destination where medieval charm meets contemporary sophistication. Travellers love exploring the unique blend of historic fortresses, lush landscapes, and cosmopolitan elegance, all found in close proximity.
'From Guttland, the garden of the capital city, to the red landscapes of the industrial Minett in the south, the wild Éislek with its rugged hills, to the rocky cliffs and forests of the Mullerthal and the leafy green of the Moselle valley vineyards, Luxembourg has plenty of variety.'
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The tourist body said: 'Many visitors begin their stay in the capital where world-famous artists rub shoulders with newcomers, and old fortress walls meet modern architecture.
'Here you will find a place pulsing with energy where people exchange ideas and stories, and culture, nightlife, business and relaxation collide. City break fans are drawn to this cosmopolitan capital, but also to other towns in the country to which they can travel free of charge on Luxembourg's nationwide public transport.'
A grand duchy is a country with a duke or duchess as head of state.
Luxair also said on its website: 'Edinburgh effortlessly balances its weighty history with contemporary energy. The Royal Mile's weathered cobbles lead past medieval closes and modern whisky bars, while the shopfronts of Princes Street mirror the jagged skyline of the Old Town.
'By day, you can hike up Arthur's Seat for panoramas that stretch to the Firth of Forth; by evening, join the animated crowds at the [[Edinburgh]] Festival Fringe or browse the shelves of independent bookshops. Scotland's compact, hilly capital is a city where every alley holds a story waiting to be uncovered.'
