Travelling from Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
The timezone in Edinburgh is UTC+0, which is eight hours behind Hong Kong.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your HKG to EDI flight.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between HKG and EDI:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Beijing Capital Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Hong Kong Intl Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight is 267 €. A return ticket right now is 499 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from HKG to EDI if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when looking for your flight from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from HKG to EDI.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Edinburgh Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
The address for HKG is 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
77% of flights that take off from Hong Kong Intl Airport make it to their destination on time.
To get to Hong Kong Intl Airport from central Hong Kong, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to HKG? If you're boarding an early flight from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Edinburgh Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
If you're coming in on a late Hong Kong Intl Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near EDI:
Hit the road running by picking up a Edinburgh Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz and explore beyond Edinburgh's main sights.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Edinburgh Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The quietest month for a flight from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Edinburgh Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Edinburgh based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When booking your flight from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Edinburgh Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Edinburgh, with the temperature ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HKG to EDI around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Edinburgh has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United Kingdom you'll want to see. Around 290 kilometres south of Edinburgh, a visit to Manchester will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Around 402 kilometres south of Edinburgh, Birmingham is another favourite stop in the United Kingdom. Start your sightseeing at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.