How to get from Boston to Edinburgh

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Dublin: about 10h 15m including the connection. Other options: via Shannon, Reykjavik, London and New York. Two tickets from $264.

Flights from Boston to Edinburgh

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Dublin
10h 15m
two tickets, via London
$264
connection options
5
straight-line distance
3,070 mi (4,940 km)
fastest
Via Dublin
Ireland
10h 15m
with the connection
Boston to Dublin flight 6h 5m
Connection of about 3h
Dublin to Edinburgh flight 1h 10m
two ticketsfrom $498
Via Shannon
Ireland
10h 20m
with the connection
Boston to Shannon flight 6h
Connection of about 3h
Shannon to Edinburgh flight 1h 20m
Via Reykjavik
Iceland
10h 35m
with the connection
Boston to Reykjavik flight 5h 15m
Connection of about 3h
Reykjavik to Edinburgh flight 2h 20m
Via London
United Kingdom
11h 10m
with the connection
Boston to London flight 6h 45m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: London Gatwick, London Heathrow. Departure to Edinburgh: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, Stansted.
London to Edinburgh flight 1h 25m
two ticketsfrom $264
Via New York
11h 17m
with the connection
Boston to New York flight 1h 27m
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 $598

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 Boston to Edinburgh?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Dublin.
What is the fastest way to fly from Boston to Edinburgh?
Via Dublin: 6h 5m to the connection, 1h 10m after it, about 10h 15m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Boston to Edinburgh with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via London from $264. 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 Boston and Edinburgh?
Dublin (10h 15m total), Shannon (10h 20m total), Reykjavik (10h 35m total), London (11h 10m total) and New York (11h 17m total).
How far is Edinburgh from Boston?
3,070 mi (4,940 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.