Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI): what you need to know
The timezone in Kansas City is UTC-5, which is five hours behind Edinburgh.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your EDI to MCI flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Kansas City International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between EDI and MCI include:
O'Hare International Airport
Pearson International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
345 € is the lowest price for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Kansas City International Airport flight. Return flights start from 618 €. These fares may change based on demand.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from EDI to MCI. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport to Kansas City International Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from EDI to MCI.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Kansas City International Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Edinburgh Airport, data shows 67.94% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Edinburgh Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near EDI. Whether you have an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Kansas City International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Edinburgh Airport to Kansas City International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MCI instead:
Grab a Kansas City International Airport rental car and discover Kansas City and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Avis are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Kansas City International Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to central Kansas City
You'll find MCI at 601 Brasilia Avenue.
Kansas City International Airport to the centre of Kansas City has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
The quietest month for a flight from Edinburgh Airport to Kansas City International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Kansas City based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When reserving your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Kansas City International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Kansas City, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from EDI to MCI sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
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