Travelling from Washington DC to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): What you need to know
Organising your flight from Washington DC to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) begins with finding the best airport to start your adventure from. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are the main terminals in Washington DC.
Edinburgh Airport is located in Edinburgh. The city is in the UTC+0 timezone and is four hours ahead of Washington DC.
Your flight from Washington DC to EDI won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Washington DC to EDI leaving from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Top options include:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
The journey from central Washington DC to DCA takes about 45 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Ronald Reagan National Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Washington DC to Edinburgh Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
76.44% of flights that leave from Ronald Reagan National Airport arrive at their destination on time.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Catching a flight out of Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)? Direct Washington DC to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flight tickets are available from here.
Get on your direct flight from Washington DC to EDI with United Airlines. This is one of the top airlines that operates this route out of IAD.
United Airlines has the largest share of bookings on the IAD to EDI route.
Break up your flight from Washington DC to Edinburgh Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Some top stopovers between Washington Dulles International Airport and EDI are:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
You can arrive at IAD from the centre of Washington DC in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Washington Dulles International Airport the day before your Washington DC to EDI flight:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 74.39%.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Reserve a flight ticket from Washington DC to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) out of Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) with a stop or two. Popular stopovers between BWI and EDI are:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
The journey to BWI from the centre of Washington DC is around 1 hour 30 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 50 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Washington DC to Edinburgh Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive without delays. At BWI, that figure is 77.13%.
About Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
If you have a late flight from Washington DC to Edinburgh Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near EDI:
Go where the road takes you with an Edinburgh Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz and discover more of Edinburgh and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle around one week in advance of your Washington DC to Edinburgh Airport flight.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
The centre of Edinburgh is roughly 11 kilometres from Edinburgh Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research before your trip.
It takes roughly 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
ج.م. 9,499 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Edinburgh Airport. Return flights start from ج.م. 24,089. These fares can change depending on demand.
Get cheap flights from Washington DC to EDI by booking two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for landing a bargain.
The best month for scoring cheap Washington DC to Edinburgh Airport tickets is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
June is the busiest month for flights from Washington DC to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). Plan your visit to Edinburgh in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Book a Washington DC to EDI flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Edinburgh to range from 9ºC to 20ºC.
January has temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Edinburgh Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Edinburgh
Once you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Edinburgh Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Edinburgh:
Your trip to Edinburgh should come with a bit of sightseeing. Attractions that should be on your list include Edinburgh Castle, Crown Jewels and Шотландия.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Edinburgh is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the United Kingdom you'll want to see. Around 290 kilometres south of Edinburgh, a visit to Manchester will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Manchester United Museum and Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Chinatown.
Preston is another favourite 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.
