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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Philadelphia to Edinburgh:

• Earliest: departs at 20:50 and lands at 04:01
• Latest: departs at 21:40 and lands at 04:51.

The flight takes about 7h 11m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh.

A direct flight from Philadelphia to Edinburgh takes 7h 11m, covering 3,336 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh range from £641 to £964, with an average of £760 over the past 12 months. Anything below £641 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 20% above the £760 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £613 return via Frankfurt am Main (FRA), compared with £787 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £64–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Finnair and Iberia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Philadelphia to Edinburgh flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Philadelphia to Edinburgh flights:

• American Airlines
• Iberia
• British Airways
• Finnair

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Philadelphia to Edinburgh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £235, which is 47% below the typical average for this route.

Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £34 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Budget

Flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh usually depart from Philadelphia (PHL) and arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI).

One-stop flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh most commonly connect through:

• Dublin (DUB) – 76% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) – 5% of one-stop connections
• Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £693 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £921, a difference of £228.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only American Airlines operates flights between Philadelphia and Edinburgh.

Flying via Dublin (DUB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 24m, compared to 10h 49m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) and 10h 51m via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL).

Edinburgh is 4 hours ahead of Philadelphia (British Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Edinburgh are Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, Edinburgh Castle, and Usher Hall. These are among the most viewed places in Edinburgh on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Philadelphia to Edinburgh flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Iberia: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.