Flights from Newark Airport (EWR) to Edinburgh Airport Airport (EDI)

We've found the cheapest flights to Edinburgh

Returns from £646.27

One-way from £545.74

If it is your first time travelling to Edinburgh then check out the airliners United, United Airlines, Lufthansa and Air Canada. These airliners all offer direct flights that depart from Newark Liberty International, so you will find flying to Edinburgh is quite easy. The official airport code for Newark Liberty International is EWR and for Edinburgh it is EDI.

The cost of flights varies on the time and day you fly. If you know the dates you wish to travel then book you flights as soon as you can. The earlier you book your lights the cheaper they will be. You can get saving of up to 50% of you book 2 or 3 months in advance! If it is possible, you should book your flights 2 or more months in advance as ticket prices will be substantially lower.

When arriving at Edinburgh don’t forget to set your watch to the local time!

Below you will see all the airlines that fly from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Edinburgh (EDI) and the number of flights they operate each day.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
United Airlines111111108:0520:05VIEW FLIGHTS
Lufthansa111111108:0520:05VIEW FLIGHTS
Air Canada111111108:0520:05VIEW FLIGHTS
United001100008:0520:05VIEW FLIGHTS

The most direct flights are offered by United Airlines but they only offer 1 flight per week. This flight departs 08:05 and goes by the flight number UA36

If you wish to book your flight with United Airlines then we advise you book direct from their website at united.com. The best discounts can only be obtained from their website.

The flight time for the selected route vary based on the month you will travel, but below we has summarised the most common times they will fly. We recommend you only take these times as guidance and check with appropriate airline for the exact times for the date you depart.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
08:05
AirlineFlight  No
Air CanadaAC5648
LufthansaLH7642
20:05
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA36
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Tuesday
20:05
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA36
Air CanadaAC5648
LufthansaLH7642
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Wednesday
08:05
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA36
Air CanadaAC5648
LufthansaLH7642
20:05
AirlineFlight  No
UnitedUA36
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Thursday
08:05
AirlineFlight  No
UnitedUA36
20:05
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA36
Air CanadaAC5648
LufthansaLH7642
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Friday
08:05
AirlineFlight  No
Air CanadaAC5648
LufthansaLH7642
20:05
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA36
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Saturday
08:05
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA36
Air CanadaAC5648
20:05
AirlineFlight  No
LufthansaLH7642
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Sunday
08:05
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA36
Air CanadaAC5648
LufthansaLH7642
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Other routes are also possible. Flying from a different airport may offer more convenient flight times, so below we have we have put a list of other routes that may well be suitable.

Alternative Direct Routes
RouteStopsDistanceFlying Time
New York John F Kennedy to Edinburgh06 Hours 57 Minutes

Over the past 10 years flight regulations have become very strict so we advise you to leave plenty of time to check in and get through customs.

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Flight Price FAQ - Newark (EWR) to Edinburgh (EDI)

DIRECT United
What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Newark EWR to Edinburgh EDI?
The cheapest direct flight one way from Newark EWR to Edinburgh EDI is £545.74 ($684 €634.38)
£545.74
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DIRECT United
What is the cheapest direct return flight from Newark EWR to Edinburgh EDI?
The cheapest direct return flight from Newark EWR to Edinburgh EDI is £646.27 ($810 €751.23)
£646.27
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1+ STOP(S)
What is the cheapest flight one way from Newark EWR to Edinburgh EDI?
The cheapest flight one way from Newark EWR to Edinburgh EDI is £253.72 ($318 €294.93)
£253.72
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What is the cheapest return flight from Newark EWR to Edinburgh EDI?
The cheapest return flight from Newark EWR to Edinburgh EDI is £512.23 ($642 €595.42)
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$642 | €595.42
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Flight Info FAQ - Newark (EWR) to Edinburgh (EDI)

Who flies from Newark to Edinburgh?
The following airlines fly from Newark (EWR) to Edinburgh (EDI): Air Canada, Lufthansa, United, United Airlines.
How far is the flight from Newark to Edinburgh?
The flight from Newark to Edinburgh is 5,246KM or 3,260 miles.
How long does the flight from Newark to Edinburgh to take?
The flight from Newark to Edinburgh takes 6 Hours 59 Minutes.

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