Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP): what you need to know
The timezone in Minneapolis is UTC-6, which is six hours behind Edinburgh.
Your EDI to MSP flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between EDI and MSP:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport flight is 377 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 576 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from EDI to MSP if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from EDI to MSP.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Edinburgh Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
73% of flights taking off from Edinburgh Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near EDI. Whether you have an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
Consider booking a hotel close to MSP if you're on a late Edinburgh Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Minneapolis St Paul Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Thrifty or Dollar and explore beyond Minneapolis's main sights.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Minneapolis St Paul Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to central Minneapolis
The street address for MSP is 6040 28th Avenue South.
Minneapolis St Paul Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Minneapolis. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
When to fly to Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Minneapolis. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport for July if you'd like to visit Minneapolis during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF). Look for cheap tickets from EDI to MSP sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
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