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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.

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
• British Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

• United Airlines
• Delta
• American Airlines
• JetBlue

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).

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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.

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 $885 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.

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

• Dublin (DUB) - 53% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) - 13% of one-stop connections
• London Gatwick (LGW) - 3% of one-stop connections

Dublin (DUB) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 10% on the New York to Edinburgh route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $825 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $913, a difference of $88. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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%.

Some of the most popular sights in Edinburgh are Edinburgh Waverley Station, The Royal Mile and Edinburgh City Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Edinburgh on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 8:05 pm and lands at 2:57 am
• Latest: departs at 10:05 pm and lands at 4:57 am.

The flight takes about 6h 52m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 12% above the route average of $854. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from New York to Edinburgh takes 6h 52m, 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.

One-way fares from New York to Edinburgh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $257, which is 43% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 01m, compared with 10h 31m via Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) and 10h 36m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Edinburgh is 5 hours ahead of New York (British Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $8 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Budget

Round-trip flights from New York to Edinburgh range from $705 to $1,069, with an average of $854 over the past 12 months. Anything below $705 counts as a good deal.

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

• • Delta
• • Virgin Atlantic
• • JetBlue
• • KLM