How to get from Portland to Edinburgh

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via London: about 14h including the connection. Other options: via Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Washington and New York. Two tickets from $675.

Flights from Portland to Edinburgh

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via London
14h
two tickets, via New York
$675
connection options
5
straight-line distance
4,599 mi (7,401 km)
fastest
Via London
United Kingdom
14h
with the connection
Portland to London flight 9h 35m
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
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
14h 35m
with the connection
Portland to Amsterdam flight 10h 5m
Connection of about 3h
Amsterdam to Edinburgh flight 1h 30m
Via Frankfurt
Germany
15h 13m
with the connection
Portland to Frankfurt flight 10h 15m
Connection of about 3h
Frankfurt to Edinburgh flight 1h 58m
Via Washington
16h 8m
with the connection
Portland to Washington flight 5h 53m
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
16h 10m
with the connection
Portland to New York flight 6h 20m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Edinburgh: John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International.
New York to Edinburgh flight 6h 50m
two ticketsfrom $675

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 Portland to Edinburgh?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via London.
What is the fastest way to fly from Portland to Edinburgh?
Via London: 9h 35m to the connection, 1h 25m after it, about 14h in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Portland to Edinburgh with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via New York from $675. 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 Portland and Edinburgh?
London (14h total), Amsterdam (14h 35m total), Frankfurt (15h 13m total), Washington (16h 8m total) and New York (16h 10m total).
How far is Edinburgh from Portland?
4,599 mi (7,401 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.