How to get from Columbus to Edinburgh: connecting flights, about 11h 40m total

Flights from Columbus to Edinburgh

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Washington: 11h 40m
two tickets, via New York: $620
connection options: 3
straight-line distance: 3,631 mi (5,843 km)

fastest

Via Washington

11h 40m

with the connection

Columbus to Washington flight 1h 25m

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

11h 45m

with the connection

Columbus to New York flight 1h 55m

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 $620

Via Philadelphia

11h 45m

with the connection

Columbus to Philadelphia flight 1h 40m

Connection of about 3h

Philadelphia to Edinburgh flight 7h 5m

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

From Columbus to cities closest to Edinburgh

Columbus to Providence Providence: 3,108 mi (5,002 km) from Edinburgh, flight 3h 37m from $152 Columbus to New York New York: 3,258 mi (5,244 km) from Edinburgh, flight 1h 55m from $105 Columbus to Philadelphia Philadelphia: 3,339 mi (5,374 km) from Edinburgh, flight 1h 40m from $92 Columbus to Washington Washington: 3,462 mi (5,571 km) from Edinburgh, flight 1h 25m from $82 Columbus to Raleigh Raleigh: 3,678 mi (5,919 km) from Edinburgh, flight 1h 25m from $74 Columbus to Chicago Chicago: 3,703 mi (5,960 km) from Edinburgh, flight 1h 41m from $95

To Edinburgh from cities closest to Columbus

Toronto to Edinburgh Toronto: 316 mi (508 km) from Columbus, flight 6h 35m from $272 Washington to Edinburgh Washington: 327 mi (526 km) from Columbus, flight 7h 15m Philadelphia to Edinburgh Philadelphia: 415 mi (668 km) from Columbus, flight 7h 5m New York to Edinburgh New York: 476 mi (766 km) from Columbus, flight 6h 50m from $282 Reykjavik to Edinburgh Reykjavik: 2,922 mi (4,703 km) from Columbus, flight 2h 20m Stornoway to Edinburgh Stornoway: 3,474 mi (5,591 km) from Columbus, flight 1h 5m

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Columbus to Edinburgh?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Washington.

What is the fastest way to fly from Columbus to Edinburgh?

Via Washington: 1h 25m to the connection, 7h 15m after it, about 11h 40m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Columbus to Edinburgh with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via New York from $620. 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 Columbus and Edinburgh?

Washington (11h 40m total), New York (11h 45m total) and Philadelphia (11h 45m total).

How far is Edinburgh from Columbus?

3,631 mi (5,843 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.