Flying from Atlanta to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is Atlanta's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Atlanta to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) taking off from here.
8 hours 4 minutes is the average journey time for a direct flight from Atlanta to Edinburgh Airport.
Edinburgh Airport is located in Edinburgh. The city operates in the UTC+0 timezone and is 4 hours ahead of Atlanta.
With 6 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is the busiest route. Delta operates the earliest flight at 22:25. If you'd like to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight from ATL to EDI is with Delta at 22:55.
To ensure you catch your flight from Atlanta to EDI, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
July is a busy time to fly out. If you're heading away then or around a major holiday like Thanksgiving, be there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Fly without interruptions from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Direct flights from Atlanta to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) are available from here.
If you want to leave from ATL, you can catch a direct flight from Atlanta to Edinburgh Airport with Delta.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even tour another city. When searching for flights from Atlanta to EDI leaving from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
From central Atlanta, ATL is around 18 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or check the official airport website to find the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Want a handy hotel near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Atlanta to Edinburgh Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
About Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Atlanta to Edinburgh Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near EDI instead:
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 31 minutes.
It takes around 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Atlanta to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Pick up a one-way ticket from Atlanta to Edinburgh Airport from ₹ 22,158 or travel return from just ₹ 46,919. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get flight tickets from Atlanta to EDI if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your ticket from Atlanta to Edinburgh Airport.
Log into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll get notified right away if there's a deal you won't want to miss. It's easy to do, and it'll save you the hassle of looking for flight tickets from Atlanta to EDI every day.
Play around with the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Atlanta to Edinburgh Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
The best time to fly from Atlanta to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
February is the quietest time to fly to Edinburgh. Alternatively, join the crowds and get away in June. This is the most popular month for flights from Atlanta to Edinburgh Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
The warmest month in Edinburgh is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC and 20ºC. Lock in your flights from Atlanta to EDI in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Travel in January for cooler conditions. Temperatures average between -1ºC and 7ºC. However, this city delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Atlanta to Edinburgh Airport.
More about Edinburgh
After locking in your flight from Atlanta to Edinburgh Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Edinburgh:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland are top sights which should be on every Edinburgh itinerary.
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