How long does a flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh take?

Direct flights cover the 3,452 miles separating Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh in about 7h 20m .

What is the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh was £190 for a one-way ticket and £395 for a return.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

The Boeing 757-200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh flight route.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh is February , where tickets cost £612 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,082 and £1,007 respectively.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Edinburgh from Washington, D.C. is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Edinburgh with an airline and back to Washington, D.C. with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Edinburgh from Washington, D.C. up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

Flights via Reykjavik (KEF) offer the most affordable fares, with an average price of £471 for a return.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

Dublin (DUB) is the top choice – 40% of KAYAK users who clicked on one-stop flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh picked an itinerary connecting there.

Which stopover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

If you prefer a quick connection, Dublin (DUB) often has the shortest stopovers from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh, with an average time of 1h 35m .

Which stopover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

Consider flying via Reykjavik (KEF) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 9h 20m .

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Washington, D.C. and Edinburgh?

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy . Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh flight route?

The cheapest return flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh costs £1,223 on the route between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) and Edinburgh (EDI) . It is also the most popular route.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh, you should book around 6 weeks before departure , which saves you about 53% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

Yes , flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £719 on average.

How much is a return flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now. Flights to Edinburgh from Washington, D.C. usually cost between £572 and £940 in February. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £395 on Multiple Airlines (3 Feb–9 Feb).

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£395

Typical prices: £565-£904

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£875

Typical prices: £652-£956

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Recent return flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh

Wed, 3 Feb - Tue, 9 Feb

17:50 - 21:55IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

23h 05m1 stop Madrid Barajas

06:00 - 16:20EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

15h 20m1 stop Madrid Barajas

£395Multiple Airlines

Wed, 3 Feb - Tue, 9 Feb

17:50 - 21:55IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

23h 05m1 stop Madrid Barajas

06:00 - 16:20EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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£397Multiple Airlines

Wed, 3 Feb - Tue, 9 Feb

17:50 - 21:55IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

23h 05m1 stop Madrid Barajas

06:00 - 16:20EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

15h 20m1 stop Madrid Barajas

£406Multiple Airlines

Mon, 26 Apr - Thu, 6 May

17:00 - 11:40IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

13h 40m1 stop Madrid Barajas

17:45 - 15:30EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

26h 45m1 stop Madrid Barajas

£406Multiple Airlines

Wed, 13 Jan - Thu, 21 Jan

19:40 - 11:45IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

11h 05m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

06:00 - 18:30EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

17h 30m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

£487Multiple Airlines

Sat, 6 Mar - Thu, 11 Mar

19:40 - 13:30IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

12h 50m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

06:00 - 18:30EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

17h 30m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

£492Multiple Airlines

Sat, 23 Jan - Sun, 31 Jan

19:40 - 13:30IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

12h 50m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

07:45 - 18:30EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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£493Multiple Airlines

Sat, 16 Jan - Thu, 21 Jan

19:40 - 13:30IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

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06:00 - 18:30EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

17h 30m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

£495Multiple Airlines

Wed, 3 Mar - Thu, 11 Mar

19:40 - 11:45IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

11h 05m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

06:00 - 18:30EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

17h 30m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

£501Multiple Airlines

Tue, 8 Dec - Mon, 14 Dec

17:25 - 20:40IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

22h 15m2 stops Lisbon Humberto Delgado Madrid Barajas

10:00 - 14:40EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

33h 40m2 stops Madrid Barajas Lisbon Humberto Delgado

£503Multiple Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh

Thu, 5 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov

14:30 - 09:40IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

14h 10m1 stop Istanbul

10:40 - 19:25EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

37h 45m1 stop Istanbul

£690Turkish Airlines

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14:30 - 09:40IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

14h 10m1 stop Istanbul

10:40 - 19:25EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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£690Turkish Airlines

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13:30 - 09:40IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 10m1 stop Istanbul

10:40 - 19:25EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

37h 45m1 stop Istanbul

£691Turkish Airlines

Sat, 31 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov

22:20 - 09:40IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

31h 20m1 stop Istanbul

16:20 - 11:45EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

24h 25m1 stop Istanbul

£702Turkish Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov

13:30 - 09:40IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 10m1 stop Istanbul

10:40 - 19:25EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

37h 45m1 stop Istanbul

£729Turkish Airlines

Mon, 2 Nov - Fri, 6 Nov

20:50 - 16:50IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 00m1 stop Dublin

13:10 - 19:20EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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£759Aer Lingus

Mon, 2 Nov - Fri, 6 Nov

20:50 - 16:50IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

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13:10 - 19:20EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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Mon, 2 Nov - Fri, 6 Nov

20:50 - 16:50IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 00m1 stop Dublin

13:10 - 19:20EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

11h 10m1 stop Dublin

£765Aer Lingus

Sun, 1 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov

20:50 - 19:45IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 55m1 stop Dublin

18:55 - 18:30EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

28h 35m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

£767Multiple Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov

14:30 - 09:40IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

14h 10m1 stop Istanbul

10:40 - 19:25EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

37h 45m1 stop Istanbul

£806Turkish Airlines

Recent direct flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh

Wed, 7 Apr - Tue, 27 Apr

22:10 - 10:35IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

7h 25mdirect

12:30 - 15:35EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

8h 05mdirect

£875United Airlines

Mon, 26 Apr - Tue, 4 May

22:10 - 10:35IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

7h 25mdirect

12:30 - 15:35EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

8h 05mdirect

£876United Airlines

Sun, 7 Mar - Fri, 26 Mar

22:20 - 10:30IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

7h 10mdirect

11:30 - 15:50EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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£903United Airlines

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22:20 - 09:30IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

7h 10mdirect

12:30 - 15:35EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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£909United Airlines

Fri, 5 Mar - Fri, 12 Mar

22:20 - 10:30IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

7h 10mdirect

12:30 - 15:50EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

8h 20mdirect

£910United Airlines

Wed, 7 Apr - Fri, 23 Apr

22:10 - 10:35IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

7h 25mdirect

12:30 - 15:35EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

8h 05mdirect

£912Lufthansa

Sun, 11 Apr - Sun, 25 Apr

22:10 - 10:35IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

7h 25mdirect

12:30 - 15:35EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

8h 05mdirect

£913United Airlines

Sun, 11 Apr - Sun, 18 Apr

22:10 - 10:35IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

7h 25mdirect

12:30 - 15:35EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

8h 05mdirect

£914United Airlines

Sun, 11 Apr - Mon, 19 Apr

22:10 - 10:35IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

7h 25mdirect

12:30 - 15:35EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

8h 05mdirect

£930Lufthansa

Wed, 31 Mar - Sun, 11 Apr

22:10 - 10:35IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

7h 25mdirect

12:30 - 15:35EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

8h 05mdirect

£935Lufthansa

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How much is a return flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh? This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh departing in February.
What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh flight route? Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.: The cheapest return flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh costs £1,223 on the route between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) and Edinburgh (EDI). It is also the most popular route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh? To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh is February, where tickets cost £612 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,082 and £1,007 respectively.
Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh? The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.: Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £719 on average.
How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh? To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.: To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 53% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

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What is the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?
In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh was £190 for a one-way ticket and £395 for a return.
Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?
The Boeing 757-200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh flight route.
How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?
KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Edinburgh from Washington, D.C. is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.
What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?
Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Edinburgh with an airline and back to Washington, D.C. with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?
Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Edinburgh from Washington, D.C. up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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