How to get from Atlanta to Edinburgh

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Toronto: about 11h 51m including the connection. Other options: via Washington, New York, Philadelphia and London. Two tickets from $427.

Flights from Atlanta to Edinburgh

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Toronto
11h 51m
two tickets, via London
$427
connection options
5
straight-line distance
4,000 mi (6,437 km)
fastest
Via Toronto
Canada
11h 51m
with the connection
Atlanta to Toronto flight 2h 16m
Connection of about 3h
Toronto to Edinburgh flight 6h 35m
Via Washington
12h 6m
with the connection
Atlanta to Washington flight 1h 51m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to Edinburgh: Washington Dulles International.
Washington to Edinburgh flight 7h 15m
Via New York
12h 7m
with the connection
Atlanta to New York flight 2h 17m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Edinburgh: John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International.
New York to Edinburgh flight 6h 50m
two ticketsfrom $565
Via Philadelphia
12h 11m
with the connection
Atlanta to Philadelphia flight 2h 6m
Connection of about 3h
Via London
United Kingdom
12h 35m
with the connection
Atlanta to London flight 8h 10m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: London Heathrow. Departure to Edinburgh: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, Stansted.
London to Edinburgh flight 1h 25m
two ticketsfrom $427

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Edinburgh

Weather by month

Best time to visit: June and August, +17° to +19° by day, sea +15° to +16°. In November it is +10° by day and +5° at night, sea +9°, with 13 rainy days.

Jan
+6° +2° +6° 13 days
Feb
+8° +3° +6° 13 days
Mar
+9° +3° +7° 15 days
Apr
+11° +4° +9° 13 days
May
+14° +8° +13° 14 days
Jun
+17° +10° +15° 11 days
Jul
+19° +12° +15° 17 days
Aug
+19° +12° +16° 14 days
Sep
+16° +10° +15° 13 days
Oct
+13° +8° +12° 17 days
Nov
+10° +5° +9° 13 days
Dec
+7° +3° +7° 15 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Atlanta to Edinburgh?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Toronto.
What is the fastest way to fly from Atlanta to Edinburgh?
Via Toronto: 2h 16m to the connection, 6h 35m after it, about 11h 51m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Atlanta to Edinburgh with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via London from $427. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Atlanta and Edinburgh?
Toronto (11h 51m total), Washington (12h 6m total), New York (12h 7m total), Philadelphia (12h 11m total) and London (12h 35m total).
How far is Edinburgh from Atlanta?
4,000 mi (6,437 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.