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How to get from Detroit to Edinburgh

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Toronto: about 10h 57m including the connection. Other options: via Dublin, New York, Philadelphia and London. Two tickets from $384.

Flights from Detroit to Edinburgh

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Toronto
10h 57m
two tickets, via Toronto
$384
connection options
5
straight-line distance
3,516 mi (5,658 km)
fastest
Via Toronto
Canada
10h 57m
with the connection
Detroit to Toronto flight 1h 22m
Connection of about 3h
Toronto to Edinburgh flight 6h 35m
two ticketsfrom $384
Via Dublin
Ireland
11h 10m
with the connection
Detroit to Dublin flight 7h
Connection of about 3h
Dublin to Edinburgh flight 1h 10m
Via New York
11h 49m
with the connection
Detroit to New York flight 1h 59m
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 $550
Via Philadelphia
11h 50m
with the connection
Detroit to Philadelphia flight 1h 45m
Connection of about 3h
Philadelphia to Edinburgh flight 7h 5m
Via London
United Kingdom
11h 55m
with the connection
Detroit to London flight 7h 30m
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

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 Detroit 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 Detroit to Edinburgh?
Via Toronto: 1h 22m to the connection, 6h 35m after it, about 10h 57m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Detroit to Edinburgh with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Toronto from $384. 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 Detroit and Edinburgh?
Toronto (10h 57m total), Dublin (11h 10m total), New York (11h 49m total), Philadelphia (11h 50m total) and London (11h 55m total).
How far is Edinburgh from Detroit?
3,516 mi (5,658 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.