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Popular flight routes to Edinburgh

New York City
Flights from New York Cityto Edinburgh
480$
465$
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London
Flights from Londonto Edinburgh
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15$
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Los Angeles, CA
Flights from Los Angeles, CAto Edinburgh
466$
441$
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Newark, NJ
Flights from Newark, NJto Edinburgh
302$
286$
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Atlanta, GA
Flights from Atlanta, GAto Edinburgh
452$
427$
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Denver, CO
Flights from Denver, COto Edinburgh
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731$
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How long is the flight to Edinburgh?

If you’re planning to fly to Edinburgh, we at eDreams have looked into the most popular routes to help you plan your trip. From New York City, the flight takes about 7h 32m; from Boston, MA, around 8h 6m; and from Newark, NJ, approximately 8h 39m.
Flight Time (in hours)
New York CityBoston, MANewark, NJWashington, D.C.Los Angeles, CA
0h 5h 10h 15h
7h 32m
8h 6m
8h 39m
10h 28m
12h 22m

How much does a flight to Edinburgh cost?

At eDreams you can find flights from Newark, NJ to Edinburgh starting from $256, with an average price of $2,328. If you depart from other cities such as Pittsburgh, PA, you can find tickets from $359, and from Burlington, VT starting from $373, according to data from the last 72 hours.
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About Edinburgh

The city of Edinburgh is filled with notable historic sites such as a UNESCO-protected medieval center, elegant Georgian architecture, grandiose palaces and castles. It is often ranked as one of Europe's most beautiful cities, but while these ancient monuments draw visitors from far and wide, equally enticing is the thriving arts and culture scene, lively nightlife, top class shopping and stunning green spaces in which to relax. Known for regularly topping the bill as one of the leading festival cities in the world, it is also in close proximity to the spectacular landscape of the Lothians, where visitors can take in the majestic countryside and rugged coastlines. Discover here the best offers for Flight + Hotel to Edinburgh.

Things to do and places to visit in Edinburgh

Edinburgh's city center is very compact and visitors will find they can explore most of what it has to offer on foot. From the medieval monuments of the old town to innovative performing arts and culture, to an enclave of cool bars and shops, there is plenty to please visitors of all inclinations, no matter the time of year.

If you visit Edinburgh, be sure to:

  • Stroll through the landscaped Princes Street Gardens situated between the Old and New Town
  • Hop on and off an Edinburgh Bus Tour to take in all of Edinburgh's key sights
  • See work by da Vinci, Raphael, Monet, and Turner at the National Galleries of Scotland
  • Explore Scotland's history at the National Museum of Scotland and check out the panoramic city views from the roof garden
  • Take a tour of Holyrood, home of the Scottish Parliament
  • Hike up to Edinburgh Castle, the city's most emblematic sight
  • Venture on a ghost tour after dark if you dare and discover Edinburgh's hidden side
  • Pop into Jenners for a spot of retail therapy, Scotland's upscale department store founded in 1838
  • Visit during August to experience the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the world's largest arts festival
  • Indulge in an afternoon tea at Prestonfield by fireside in the winter or in the rose garden in warmer months

Airport(s) near Edinburgh

Glasgow Airport
Top Carriers
Top carriers operating from Glasgow Airport include: British Airways, EasyJet and Ryanair.
Location
Glasgow Airport is located to the west of the city center, around 11km outside the downtown area.
Transportation
Two bus routes (500 and 77) will take passengers to the city center. Alternatively, taxis are available at the airport.
Edinburgh Airport
Top Carriers
A number of major airlines operate flights to Edinburgh including: FlyBe, Jet2.com and easyJet
Location
Edinburgh Airport is off the A8 Glasgow Road, approximately 9 miles from the city center.
Transportation
Passengers can travel to the city center by taking the Airlink 100 bus service to Waverly Bridge (close to Princes Street and the main railway and bus stations), or the N22 bus service at night. The Lothian bus service also connects with various stations such as the RBS World headquarters, the Scottish Parliament and the city center. There is also a tram service from the airport to the city center. Taxis are available opposite the main terminal building, and car rental companies operate from the airport's car rental center.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport
Top Carriers
Top carriers at Glasgow Prestwick Airport include: Ryanair.
Location
Glasgow Prestwick Airport is found approximately 50km away from Glasgow.
Transportation
The X77 bus goes to Glasgow and the airport has its own train station with connections to Glasgow. There are also taxis at the airport.

Popular destinations near Edinburgh

Flying to Edinburgh is the fastest and most convenient way to reach these nearby destinations:

  • Stirling
  • Dunfermline
  • Livingston
  • Falkirk
  • Perth
  • Kirkcaldy
  • North Berwick
  • Linlithgow
  • Dunbar
  • Musselburgh
  • Bathgate

Frequently asked questions about flights to Edinburgh

How can I find cheap flights to Edinburgh on eDreams?
At eDreams you will find flights from $12 to Edinburgh. Thanks to the combination of various technologies, machine learning algorithms and real user searches on our platform, you will be able to choose between the different options that best suit your needs when you have to fly to Edinburgh.
When's the best time to book flights to Edinburgh?
By this we mean when travellers book their tickets. For the best time to actually travel to Edinburgh, read on.
When's the best time to go to Edinburgh?
According to our customers' flight searches, the best time to fly to Edinburgh is March.
The next best month to travel to Edinburgh is February.
And let's not forget April, the third top choice for travelling to Edinburgh.
However if you prefer things on the less busy side, we can highlight December as the least popular month for flights to Edinburgh.
What are the cheapest airlines flying to Edinburgh?

Looking at the prices of our customers' bookings from US to Edinburgh, your best bet for cheap flights is:

  • Air Europa: the average price of a one way flight is $915.97 . The average price of a New York City ticket to Edinburgh is $3,790.97 and $968.41 if you leave from Los Angeles, CA.
  • American Airlines: a one-way ticket costs on average $995.02: this has been calculated taking as a reference the average price of flights of Dallas, TX to Edinburgh, which amounts to $949.25 and that of flights departing from Los Angeles, CA, whose average price is $963.06.
  • Norse Atlantic UK: the average price of a one-way ticket is $1,117.68. The flight between Orlando and Edinburgh costs on average $1,112.94 and the ticket price from New York City round the $1,126.61.
Which airlines fly to Edinburgh?

Airlines flying direct from the US to Edinburgh include:

  • Ryanair, with flights from London, Belfast and from Venice, for example.
  • Easyjet also operates numerous flights, some of them originating from New York City, London and Philadelphia, PA.
  • Ryanair UK, with flights from Dublin to Edinburgh and Paris and also from Copenhagen.

Airlines with indirect flights to Edinburgh include:

  • Klm Royal Dutch Airlines, which flies from Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA or Dallas, TX.
  • British Airways, with flights from Boston, MA and New York City, as well as from Minneapolis - St Paul.
  • Lufthansa, with flights from New York City, Washington, D.C. and also Chicago.
How many airports are in Edinburgh and which is the main one?
Edinburgh has 1 airport. Edinburgh Airport operates domestic and international flights to 52 cities. Some of the most popular destinations are Dublin, Madrid and Paris.

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