How to get from Seattle to Edinburgh

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Reykjavik: about 12h 55m including the connection. Other options: via Dublin, London, Copenhagen and Toronto. Two tickets from $457.

Flights from Seattle to Edinburgh

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Reykjavik
12h 55m
two tickets, via Toronto
$457
connection options
5
straight-line distance
4,467 mi (7,189 km)
fastest
Via Reykjavik
Iceland
12h 55m
with the connection
Seattle to Reykjavik flight 7h 35m
Connection of about 3h
Reykjavik to Edinburgh flight 2h 20m
Via Dublin
Ireland
13h 15m
with the connection
Seattle to Dublin flight 9h 5m
Connection of about 3h
Dublin to Edinburgh flight 1h 10m
Via London
United Kingdom
13h 58m
with the connection
Seattle to London flight 9h 33m
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
two ticketsfrom $672
Via Copenhagen
Denmark
14h 15m
with the connection
Seattle to Copenhagen flight 9h 15m
Connection of about 3h
Via Toronto
Canada
14h 19m
with the connection
Seattle to Toronto flight 4h 44m
Connection of about 3h
Toronto to Edinburgh flight 6h 35m
two ticketsfrom $457

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 Seattle to Edinburgh?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Reykjavik.
What is the fastest way to fly from Seattle to Edinburgh?
Via Reykjavik: 7h 35m to the connection, 2h 20m after it, about 12h 55m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Seattle to Edinburgh with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Toronto from $457. 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 Seattle and Edinburgh?
Reykjavik (12h 55m total), Dublin (13h 15m total), London (13h 58m total), Copenhagen (14h 15m total) and Toronto (14h 19m total).
How far is Edinburgh from Seattle?
4,467 mi (7,189 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.