Direct flights from Washington to Edinburgh

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Washington

United States

United States

IAD

Washington Dulles International Airport

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Edinburgh

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

EDI

Edinburgh Airport

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Distance
3,466 miles  ·  (5,578 km)
Flight time
7 hours and 25 minutes
Airlines
  • United Airlines
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Boeing 757-200

Washington to Edinburgh Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Washington to Edinburgh. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from IAD to EDI, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.

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Best time to visit Edinburgh

What is the best time to visit Edinburgh?

🌊 🌧️  Oceanic / Maritime

Edinburgh is an oceanic/maritime destination, known for its mild summer temperatures, which are usually between 15°C and 25°C (59°F to 77°F). The winters here are refreshingly cool, without the harshness of freezing temperatures. Visitors can enjoy the green surroundings and plenty of outdoor adventures in the nearby areas, making it an excellent choice for those who enjoy temperate weather.

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The best time to visit Edinburgh is during the summer months, spanning from May to August. During this period, visitors can expect pleasant to warm temperatures, while rainfall tends to occur more frequently in the autumn and winter months, from September to February.

Airlines flying from Washington to Edinburgh

Airline-specific flight schedules from Washington to Edinburgh

Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from Washington IAD to Edinburgh EDI, which is United Airlines. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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United Airlines flight schedulefrom Washington to Edinburgh

United Airlines is a member of Star Alliance
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Washington to Edinburgh Flights

Flights from IAD to EDI are operated 7 times a week, with an average of 1 flight per day. Departure times vary between 22:00 - 22:25. The earliest flight departs at 22:00, the last flight departs at 22:25. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).

The fastest direct flight from Washington to Edinburgh takes 7 hours and 25 minutes. The flight distance between Washington and Edinburgh is 3,466 miles (or 5,578 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Edinburgh?

There is 1 airport in Edinburgh: Edinburgh Airport (EDI).

How many flights per week are there from IAD to EDI?

There are 7 flights per week flying from Washington to Edinburgh (as of April 2026).

How long does it take to fly from Washington to Edinburgh?

7 hours and 25 minutes is the average flight time from Washington to Edinburgh.

How far is Edinburgh from Washington?

The distance from Washington to Edinburgh is 3,466 miles (5,578 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from IAD airport to EDI airport?

United Airlines is the only airline flying nonstop from Washington to Edinburgh.

What alliances have direct flights from Washington to Edinburgh?

Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from Washington to Edinburgh.

What classes are available from Washington to Edinburgh?

You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.

What aircraft types fly from Washington to Edinburgh?

Aircraft types that fly from Washington to Edinburgh:

  • Boeing 757-200

What is the earliest flight departing from Washington to Edinburgh?

The earliest flight departs at 22:00 from Washington and arrives at 10:10 at Edinburgh.

What is the latest flight available from Washington to Edinburgh?

The latest flight departs at 22:25 from Washington and arrives at 10:35 at Edinburgh.

Popular flights from Washington via Edinburgh

Non-stop flights from IAD to EDI

3,466 miles (5,578 km)  ·  7h 25m

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