Travelling from Philadelphia to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is Philadelphia's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Philadelphia to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) departing from here.
Edinburgh is 4 hours ahead of Philadelphia. Edinburgh Airport is located in Edinburgh, which operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Philadelphia to EDI.
Popular months like August or holiday periods such as Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year will mean bigger queues at check-in and security. Be on the safe side and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is a smart idea.
Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for flights from Philadelphia to EDI leaving from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
PHL is around 19 kilometres from the centre of Philadelphia. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential traveller tool will show you the fastest route and your public transport options.
After a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near Philadelphia International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Philadelphia to Edinburgh Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
About Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Philadelphia to Edinburgh Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near EDI:
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
From Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 31 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
For a one-way ticket from Philadelphia to Edinburgh Airport, ر.ق. 987 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight starting from ر.ق. 2,175. These are the lowest fares right now but could change depending on availability.
We recommend booking as early as possible to lock in cheap tickets from Philadelphia to EDI. You're more likely to snag a great deal and have a larger selection of flight times and travel dates.
Finding cheap tickets from Philadelphia to Edinburgh Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Check out the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
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Play around with the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
The best time to fly from Philadelphia to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
June is the busiest month to board a flight from Philadelphia to Edinburgh Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Edinburgh, consider whether you prefer a lively vibe or a quieter pace.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Edinburgh. July is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Philadelphia to EDI during then and you can expect temperatures of between 9ºC and 20ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh Airport sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Edinburgh
Start your Edinburgh trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Philadelphia to Edinburgh Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Edinburgh Castle and Arthur's Seat are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your Edinburgh travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to National Museum of Scotland.
Complete your Edinburgh trip with a car rental
Once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Philadelphia to Edinburgh Airport, the next step is choosing one of our car rentals in Edinburgh. Explore the exclusive deals and instantly compare options on price, fuel policies, and more.
