Flying from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Edinburgh Airport is 6 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Edinburgh is UTC+0, which is four hours ahead of New York.
Take your pick of 12 weekly Newark Liberty International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flights. The 20:05 departure with United Airlines is the earliest flight available. United Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 23:55.
To ensure you get on your EWR to EDI flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
United Airlines offers direct flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Edinburgh — and maybe even more of United Kingdom if you have time.
Most passengers choose to fly with United Airlines on this route.
Among carriers operating EWR to EDI flights, United Airlines has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Newark Liberty International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between EWR and EDI:
Keflavik International Airport
Shannon Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
176 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Newark Liberty International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. A return flight starts from 365 €. These prices may change based on availability.
To score cheap tickets from EWR to EDI, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Plan your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
Of all flights leaving Newark Liberty International Airport, 73.3% arrive on time at their destination.
Central New York to Newark Liberty International Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near EWR? If you're boarding an early flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Reserve a hotel near EDI if you have a late Newark Liberty International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up an Edinburgh Airport rental car and explore Edinburgh and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Hertz are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Edinburgh Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport to central Edinburgh has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
June is the busiest month for flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Edinburgh in January.
The warmest month in Edinburgh is July, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Book your flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Edinburgh Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from EWR to EDI sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen Edinburgh. Around 402 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Glasgow is another favourite destination in United Kingdom and is around 64 kilometres west of Edinburgh. No journey is complete without a visit to Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum.