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How to get from Raleigh to Edinburgh

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Washington: about 11h 25m including the connection. Other options: via Dublin, New York, Philadelphia and London. Two tickets from $587.

Flights from Raleigh to Edinburgh

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Best fares from Raleigh to Edinburgh

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Cheapest month May 2027 tickets from $470

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Washington
11h 25m
two tickets, via New York
$587
connection options
5
straight-line distance
3,678 mi (5,919 km)
fastest
Via Washington
11h 25m
with the connection
Raleigh to Washington flight 1h 10m
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 Dublin
Ireland
11h 30m
with the connection
Raleigh to Dublin flight 7h 20m
Connection of about 3h
Dublin to Edinburgh flight 1h 10m
Via New York
11h 35m
with the connection
Raleigh to New York flight 1h 45m
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 $587
Via Philadelphia
11h 38m
with the connection
Raleigh to Philadelphia flight 1h 33m
Connection of about 3h
Philadelphia to Edinburgh flight 7h 5m
Via London
United Kingdom
12h 5m
with the connection
Raleigh to London flight 7h 40m
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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Edinburgh?
Via Washington: 1h 10m to the connection, 7h 15m after it, about 11h 25m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Raleigh to Edinburgh with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via New York from $587. 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 Raleigh and Edinburgh?
Washington (11h 25m total), Dublin (11h 30m total), New York (11h 35m total), Philadelphia (11h 38m total) and London (12h 5m total).
How far is Edinburgh from Raleigh?
3,678 mi (5,919 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.