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

• Earliest: departs at 8:05 pm and lands at 2:51 am
• Latest: departs at 10:05 pm and lands at 4:51 am.

The flight takes about 6h 46m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from New York to Edinburgh:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from New York to Edinburgh takes 6h 46m, covering 3,247 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.

Round-trip flights from New York to Edinburgh range from $748 to $1,128, with an average of $901 over the past 12 months. Anything below $748 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the $901 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $598 round-trip via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN), compared to $918 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $55–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Evening is the busiest departure period on New York to Edinburgh flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, morning flights for 0%, and afternoon flights for 0%.

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

• Delta
• Virgin Atlantic
• JetBlue
• KLM

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

One-way fares from New York to Edinburgh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $314, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $45 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Budget

Flights from New York to Edinburgh may depart from several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Flights usually arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI).

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

• Dublin (DUB) - 49% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from New York to Edinburgh. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $863 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $987, a difference of $124.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between New York and Edinburgh. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Delta

Flying via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 01m, compared with 10h 34m via Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) and 10h 36m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Edinburgh is 4 hours ahead of New York (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 Castle, St. Andrew Square and Easter Road Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Edinburgh on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating New York to Edinburgh flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Virgin Atlantic: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• JetBlue: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• KLM: 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:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Virgin Atlantic: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Lufthansa, United, and Delta airlines operate nonstop flights to EDI. Delta departs from JFK while Lufthansa and United depart from Newark. Flights with one layover depart from JFK, EWR, and LGA on airlines such as Air Canada, Aer Lingus, and United. Flights stop in cities such as Toronto (YYZ), Washington D.C. (IAD), and Dublin (DUB).

The most affordable option is to take the Airlink 100 Express bus from EDI to the city center of Edinburgh. The trip will take about 30min. You can also take a tram from EDI but it is slightly more expensive and takes about 35min. If it is within your budget, you can catch a taxi outside EDI and take it into the city center. The trip will take about 20min.

The currency exchange in EDI is called Travelex. You can order currency online and collect it at the Travelex store at the airport and these orders are free of commission. You can also purchase currency at the airport. Also, you can buy a money card with dollars from the Travelex stores and use it like a credit card. ATMs are located throughout the airport where you can withdraw British pounds or Euros.

JFK has jetBlue junior, an interactive play area with an aviation theme located in Terminal 5. LGA has a designated play space for children on the Eastern Concourse of Terminal B. EWR has no designated areas for kids to play.