Flying from New York to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): What you need to know
Planning your flight from New York to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) begins with finding the best airport to kick off your journey from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are your options in New York.
Take off on a direct New York to Edinburgh Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 7 hours.
Edinburgh Airport is located in Edinburgh. The city follows the UTC+0 timezone and is four hours ahead of New York.
The most popular route is from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). Take your pick of 8 direct services every week. Delta Air Lines operates a 6:45pm departure between JFK and EDI.
Leave enough time to make your flight from New York to EDI. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from New York to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) depart from this terminal.
Delta Air Lines is a popular airline that operates direct flights from New York to Edinburgh Airport taking off from JFK.
Delta Air Lines is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from JFK to EDI.
With a dependable 92.86% of services landing on schedule, Delta Air Lines ranks as the most on-time carrier flying this route.
We make it easy to find cheap flights from New York to EDI with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between JFK and EDI include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Shannon Airport (SNN)
The journey from central New York to JFK takes around 1 hour 20 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from New York to Edinburgh Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Of the departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Think about setting out from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). You can book a direct New York to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) plane ticket with departures from this hub.
United Airlines operates direct flights from New York to EDI out of EWR. Book your favourite seat and get to your destination in a single hop.
United Airlines is the top choice for travellers flying from EWR to EDI.
Among the carriers operating flights between Newark Liberty International Airport and Edinburgh Airport, United Airlines has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from New York to Edinburgh Airport. Check out these connections between Newark Liberty International Airport and EDI:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Shannon Airport (SNN)
On public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 24 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 30 minutes.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to EDI flight:
73.3% of flights leaving Newark Liberty International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Book a plane ticket from New York to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) out of LaGuardia Airport (LGA) with one or more stops. Some popular stopovers between LGA and EDI include:
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The trip to LGA from the centre of New York is around 1 hour by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 25 minutes to cover the 18 kilometres or so.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay near LaGuardia Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early New York to Edinburgh Airport flight:
With 80.0% of its departing flights arriving as scheduled, LGA is a dependable starting point for your journey.
LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Have a late flight from New York to Edinburgh Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Check in to one of these hotels near EDI and hit the pillow fast:
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Get the best deal by reserving your ride around one week ahead of your New York to Edinburgh Airport flight.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Edinburgh. How long it takes to get to the centre by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Right now, 115 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Edinburgh Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 303 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before you want to fly. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from New York to EDI.
November is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a New York to Edinburgh Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from New York to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
February is the quietest month for flights from New York to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), while June is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Edinburgh based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a New York to EDI plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Edinburgh to range from 9ºC (48ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from New York to Edinburgh Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Edinburgh
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Edinburgh right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from New York to Edinburgh Airport:
Your Edinburgh trip isn't complete without checking out the sights. Major attractions that are worth your time include Edinburgh Castle, Crown Jewels and Шотландия.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've seen Edinburgh. Around 290 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Manchester United Museum and Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Chinatown.
Preston is another must-experience destination in the United Kingdom and is around 241 kilometres south of Edinburgh. No journey is complete without dropping by Brockholes Nature Reserve, Avenham and Miller Parks and Japanese Garden.
