How to get from Edinburgh to Sydney: connecting flights, about 24h 5m total

Flights from Edinburgh to Sydney

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Dubai: 24h 5m
two tickets, via Rome: $583
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 10,486 mi (16,875 km)

fastest

Via Dubai

United Arab Emirates

24h 5m

with the connection

Edinburgh to Dubai flight 7h 15m

Connection of about 3h

Dubai to Sydney flight 13h 50m

two ticketsfrom $1,715

Via Istanbul

Turkiye

26h 55m

with the connection

Edinburgh to Istanbul flight 4h 20m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Istanbul New, Sabiha Gokcen International. Departure to Sydney: Istanbul New.

Istanbul to Sydney flight 19h 35m

two ticketsfrom $872

Via Paris

France

27h 5m

with the connection

Edinburgh to Paris flight 1h 55m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Beauvais-Tille, Charles de Gaulle, Paris Orly. Departure to Sydney: Charles de Gaulle.

Paris to Sydney flight 22h 10m

two ticketsfrom $1,107

Via Rome

Italy

27h 25m

with the connection

Edinburgh to Rome flight 3h

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International, Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino. Departure to Sydney: Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino.

Rome to Sydney flight 21h 25m

two ticketsfrom $583

Via London

27h 48m

with the connection

Edinburgh to London flight 1h 35m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, Stansted. Departure to Sydney: London Heathrow.

London to Sydney flight 23h 13m

two ticketsfrom $1,346

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 Sydney

Weather by month

Best time to visit: June, July and September, +17° to +21° by day, sea +18° to +20°. In November it is +24° by day and +15° at night, sea +20°, with 13 rainy days.

Jan

+26° +19° +22° 16 days

Feb

+26° +19° +23° 16 days

Mar

+25° +18° +23° 16 days

Apr

+22° +14° +22° 12 days

May

+19° +11° +21° 12 days

Jun

+17° +8° +20° 7 days

Jul

+17° +8° +18° 9 days

Aug

+19° +9° +18° 9 days

Sep

+21° +11° +19° 7 days

Oct

+23° +13° +19° 12 days

Nov

+24° +15° +20° 13 days

Dec

+26° +17° +21° 10 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 Edinburgh to cities closest to Sydney

Edinburgh to Dubai Dubai: 7,487 mi (12,049 km) from Sydney, flight 7h 15m from $210 Edinburgh to Paphos Paphos: 8,995 mi (14,476 km) from Sydney, flight 5h 3m from $67 Edinburgh to Antalya Antalya: 9,133 mi (14,698 km) from Sydney, flight 4h 45m from $67 Edinburgh to Istanbul Istanbul: 9,287 mi (14,946 km) from Sydney, flight 4h 20m from $78 Edinburgh to Helsinki Helsinki: 9,445 mi (15,200 km) from Sydney, flight 2h 35m from $181 Edinburgh to Tallinn Tallinn: 9,462 mi (15,228 km) from Sydney, flight 2h 55m from $136

To Sydney from cities closest to Edinburgh

London to Sydney London: 331 mi (533 km) from Edinburgh, flight 23h 13m from $923 Paris to Sydney Paris: 542 mi (873 km) from Edinburgh, flight 22h 10m from $562 Rome to Sydney Rome: 1,199 mi (1,929 km) from Edinburgh, flight 21h 25m from $544 Istanbul to Sydney Istanbul: 1,773 mi (2,854 km) from Edinburgh, flight 19h 35m from $470 New York to Sydney New York: 3,258 mi (5,244 km) from Edinburgh, flight 23h from $587 Toronto to Sydney Toronto: 3,319 mi (5,342 km) from Edinburgh, flight 22h 38m from $646

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Edinburgh to Sydney?

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

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

Via Dubai: 7h 15m to the connection, 13h 50m after it, about 24h 5m in total with 3h for the connection.

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

Two nonstop tickets via Rome from $583. 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 Edinburgh and Sydney?

Dubai (24h 5m total), Istanbul (26h 55m total), Paris (27h 5m total), Rome (27h 25m total) and London (27h 48m total).

How far is Sydney from Edinburgh?

10,486 mi (16,875 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.