Flights from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Edinburgh Airport Airport (EDI)

We've found the cheapest flights to Edinburgh

Returns from £582.49

One-way from £344.43

Flying to Edinburgh is very easy as there are 4 airliners who offer flights from Philadelphia International including Iberia, British Airways, American Airlines and Finnair. The flight from Philadelphia International to Edinburgh is approximately 5,375 Kilometers which is 3,340 Miles. You should expect a flight time of around 7 Hours 8 Minutes.

The cost of the flights varies significantly so we can’t provide you an estimate. Prices can be 50% cheaper if you book more than a month in advance. To obtain the best prices for Edinburgh flights than book well in advance. The ticket prices for most airliners will increase the closer you get the departure date, so as soon as you know the date you will travel you should book your flights.

The time zone at Edinburgh is different from Philadelphia International, so please be aware of this when making travel arrangements.

For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from Philadelphia International to Edinburgh, please see the table below.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Finnair222221107:1019:25VIEW FLIGHTS
Iberia111111107:1019:25VIEW FLIGHTS
British Airways111111107:1019:25VIEW FLIGHTS
American Airlines111111119:2519:25VIEW FLIGHTS

The most direct flights are offered by Finnair but they only offer 1 flight per week. This flight departs 07:10 and goes by the flight number AY4027, AY4031 and AY4032

If you would like to find out more information on availably, flight times or if you would like to book your flight, you can visit Finnair direct at finnair.fi.

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
07:10
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY4032
19:25
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY4027
American AirlinesAA278
British AirwaysBA1563
IberiaIB4163
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Tuesday
07:10
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY4027
19:25
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY4031
American AirlinesAA278
British AirwaysBA1563
IberiaIB4163
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Wednesday
07:10
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY4031
19:25
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY4032
American AirlinesAA278
British AirwaysBA1563
IberiaIB4163
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Thursday
07:10
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY4032
19:25
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY4027
American AirlinesAA278
British AirwaysBA1563
IberiaIB4163
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Friday
07:10
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY4027
19:25
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY4032
American AirlinesAA278
British AirwaysBA1563
IberiaIB4163
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Saturday
19:25
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY4032
American AirlinesAA278
British AirwaysBA1563
IberiaIB4163
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Sunday
07:10
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY4032
British AirwaysBA1563
IberiaIB4163
19:25
AirlineFlight  No
American AirlinesAA278
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If you are flexible on the airport you depart from, then there are other airports that offer direct flights to Edinburgh. You can see full details of these below.

Alternative Direct Routes
RouteStopsDistanceFlying Time
Newark to Edinburgh 06 Hours 59 Minutes
Dulles to Edinburgh 07 Hours 22 Minutes
New York John F Kennedy to Edinburgh 06 Hours 57 Minutes

Before you start your journey remember to check you have all your documents; in particular, your passport and flight tickets. You will be surprised at the amount of people of forget these!

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Flight Price FAQ - Philadelphia (PHL) to Edinburgh (EDI)

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What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Philadelphia PHL to Edinburgh EDI?
The cheapest direct flight one way from Philadelphia PHL to Edinburgh EDI is £344.43 ($463 €402.82)
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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Philadelphia PHL to Edinburgh EDI?
The cheapest direct return flight from Philadelphia PHL to Edinburgh EDI is £582.49 ($783 €681.23)
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What is the cheapest flight one way from Philadelphia PHL to Edinburgh EDI?
The cheapest flight one way from Philadelphia PHL to Edinburgh EDI is £197.14 ($265 €230.56)
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What is the cheapest return flight from Philadelphia PHL to Edinburgh EDI?
The cheapest return flight from Philadelphia PHL to Edinburgh EDI is £480.57 ($646 €562.03)
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Flight Info FAQ - Philadelphia (PHL) to Edinburgh (EDI)

Who flies from Philadelphia to Edinburgh?
The following airlines fly from Philadelphia (PHL) to Edinburgh (EDI): American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, Iberia.
How far is the flight from Philadelphia to Edinburgh?
The flight from Philadelphia to Edinburgh is 5,375KM or 3,340 miles.
How long does the flight from Philadelphia to Edinburgh to take?
The flight from Philadelphia to Edinburgh takes 7 Hours 8 Minutes.

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