Flying from Toronto to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): What you need to know
Toronto's main base, Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), is where many great holidays begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Toronto to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
Around 6 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Toronto to Edinburgh Airport flight.
The timezone in Edinburgh is UTC+0, which is five hours ahead of Toronto. Edinburgh Airport is located in Edinburgh.
The busiest route is from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). You can choose from 7 direct services every week. Air Canada operates a 7:40pm departure between YYZ and EDI.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Toronto to EDI.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during high season in general.
Airports in Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Get there in one go from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Nonstop flights from Toronto to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) operate from here.
Book your direct flight from Toronto to Edinburgh Airport with Air Canada. This popular airline offers services from YYZ.
Air Canada is the airline most travellers choose for flights from YYZ to EDI.
With an impressive 83.33% of services arriving on schedule, Air Canada ranks as the most on-time carrier flying this route.
Travelling from central Toronto to YYZ takes around 25 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Toronto to Edinburgh Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to Toronto Pearson International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Toronto Pearson International Airport, 68% of flights complete their journey on time.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
With public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in around 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 3 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 10 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your Toronto to EDI flight:
70% of all departures from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport make it to their destination as expected.
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)
From the centre of Toronto, YHM is around 72 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to get there by car and 1 hour 50 minutes or so on public transport.
Make departure day worry-free — stay near John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport and know you'll make it to your boarding gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Toronto to Edinburgh Airport flight:
The on-time performance rate of YHM is 68%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport reach their final stop as planned.
About Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Toronto to Edinburgh Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near EDI instead:
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week ahead of your Toronto to Edinburgh Airport flight.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport to the centre of Edinburgh is about 11 kilometres. If you're taking a taxi or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary based on traffic and the time of day.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Currently, 241 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Edinburgh Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 466 €. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book five months before flying. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Toronto to EDI.
Organise your trip for October. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on Toronto to Edinburgh Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Think about the kind of experience you want when picking your flight dates. January is the quietest month to go to Edinburgh. October is when most people book flights from Toronto to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Book a Toronto to EDI plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Edinburgh to range from 9ºC (48ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
January has temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Toronto to Edinburgh Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Edinburgh
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Edinburgh right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Toronto to Edinburgh Airport:
There are loads of fantastic things to do in Edinburgh when you're ready to go sightseeing. Make your way to Royal Mile followed by Edinburgh Castle and Castle Rock.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Edinburgh has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United Kingdom just waiting to be explored. Around 290 kilometres south of Edinburgh, a visit to Manchester will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
If there's time to check out another side of the United Kingdom, consider Preston, about 241 kilometres south of Edinburgh. Brockholes, Avenham and Miller Parks and Samlesbury Hall are key reasons to visit.