Flights from Philadelphia Airport PHL to Edinburgh Airport EDI
Flying from Philadelphia International to Edinburgh is relatively easy as there are 4 who offer direct flights. These airliners include Iberia, British Airways, American Airlines and Finnair. The flight time is approximately 7 Hours 8 Minutes.
The exact cost of the flight we vary quite significantly base on the dates you travel, the time of day you will depart and how long in advance you pre book the flights. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. Flight to Edinburgh will get more expensive the nearer you get the departure date, so it’s advisable to book in advance if it is possible.
The time zone at Edinburgh is different from Philadelphia International, so please be aware of this when making travel arrangements.
If you plan on flying to Edinburgh Airport from Philadelphia International Airport you can pre-arrange your long or short term parking at Philadelphia International Airport.
If you chose to rent a car at Edinburgh Airport and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station along your route to Edinburgh Airport in order to avoid incurring additional cost when you return your vehicle.
Organise and book your choice of transport to Philadelphia International Airport:
- Private Transfers to Philadelphia International Airport
- Buses to Philadelphia International Airport
- Taxis to Philadelphia International Airport
- Train Services to/near Philadelphia International Airport
Ensure your arrival at Edinburgh Airport is as smooth as possible by pre-booking your transport - which in many cases will also save you money:
- Car rental at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
- Private transfers at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
- Buses from Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
- Taxis from Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
- Train services at or near Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
You can also research and pre-book a hotel near Edinburgh Airport
To see all airliners that offer flights between Philadelphia International and Edinburgh please see the table below.

Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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Finnair | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 07:10 | 19:15 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Iberia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 07:10 | 19:15 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
British Airways | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 07:10 | 19:15 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
American Airlines | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:15 | 19:15 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Most people choose to fly with Finnair. They offer the largest number of flights so they have times which are most likely to suite you. The flights they offer will go by the flight numbers AY4020 and AY4025 with times between 07:10 and 19:15.
If you would like more information on this flight the please visit the website for Finnair at finnair.fi. You will be able to find the latest availability, prices and make your booking online.
Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

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Friday | 19:15
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Saturday | 07:10
19:15
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Sunday | 07:10
19:15
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If the airlines stated don’t offer flights that suite your travel times, you could look at alternative options. Below we have summarised flights from alternative departures airports and flights that are not direct.

Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
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Newark to Edinburgh | 0 | 6 Hours 59 Minutes | |
Dulles to Edinburgh | 0 | 7 Hours 22 Minutes | |
New York John F Kennedy to Edinburgh | 0 | 6 Hours 57 Minutes | |
Teterboro to Edinburgh | 0 | 6 Hours 57 Minutes |
Please remember to leave plenty of time to get though customers when you are departing form the airports. Flights regulations are getting very strict these days so getting through customs can take in excess of 1 hour in some cases.
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