Flying from Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
The timezone in Edinburgh is UTC+0, which is five hours ahead of George Town.
Leave enough time to make your GCM to EDI flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as March, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Owen Roberts International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between GCM and EDI:
Pearson International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
ج.م. 22,154 is the lowest price for a one-way Owen Roberts International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. Return flights start from ج.م. 47,155. These fares may change depending on availability.
To find cheap tickets from GCM to EDI, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Owen Roberts International Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
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Handy information about Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM)
79.64% of flights departing from Owen Roberts International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Owen Roberts International Airport is about 3 kilometres from central George Town. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy traveller tool will give you the best route and public transport alternatives.
Need a handy hotel near GCM? If you've booked an early flight from Owen Roberts International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
If you have a late Owen Roberts International 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 relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near EDI:
Hit the road running by picking up an Edinburgh Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz and explore beyond Edinburgh's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Edinburgh Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
From Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The quietest month for a flight from Owen Roberts International Airport to Edinburgh Airport is January, while June is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Edinburgh based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Owen Roberts International Airport to Edinburgh Airport for July if you'd like to explore Edinburgh during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 9ºC and 20ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GCM to EDI in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC and 7ºC then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Edinburgh. Around 402 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If there's time to check out another corner of United Kingdom, head for Glasgow, roughly 64 kilometres west of Edinburgh. Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum are key highlights.
