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$317+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Edinburgh (EDI)

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WAS — EDI
Dec 26 — Jan 21
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The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in February or January, booked 38 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$430
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$363
(Kiwi.com)

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June

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February

Average price

$1,179
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/306:10 pmBWI - EDI
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/1412:10 pmEDI - BWI
1 stop33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/19$634
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/307:40 pmIAD - EDI
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/1412:10 pmEDI - IAD
1 stop11h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/19$842
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/315:10 pmIAD - EDI
1 stop9h 40mAer Lingus
Sat 1/113:20 pmEDI - IAD
1 stop29h 20mAer Lingus
Deal found 12/19$942
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/292:00 pmIAD - EDI
1 stop20h 30mTurkish Airlines
Thu 1/911:15 amEDI - IAD
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/19$1,534
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/256:50 pmDCA - EDI
3 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/315:45 pmEDI - DCA
3 stops31h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/19$1,587
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/246:00 pmIAD - EDI
1 stop10h 00mBritish Airways
Thu 12/268:20 amEDI - IAD
1 stop15h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/20$1,630
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/294:00 pmDCA - EDI
1 stop10h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/89:25 amEDI - DCA
1 stop10h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/19$1,825
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/295:05 pmDCA - EDI
1 stop11h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 1/85:45 amEDI - DCA
2 stops19h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 12/19$1,847
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3112:30 pmIAD - EDI
2 stops17h 10mDelta
Fri 1/105:45 amEDI - IAD
1 stop15h 00mDelta
Deal found 12/19$1,854
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Tue 12/3112:30 pmBWI - EDI
2 stops17h 10mDelta
Fri 1/1010:55 amEDI - BWI
2 stops17h 24mDelta
Deal found 12/19$1,864
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/311:00 pmDCA - EDI
2 stops16h 40mDelta
Fri 1/105:45 amEDI - DCA
2 stops17h 19mDelta
Deal found 12/19$1,864
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2512:22 pmDCA - EDI
2 stops19h 03mBritish Airways
Tue 1/148:55 amEDI - DCA
2 stops16h 04mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/21$2,183

Find flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 21, 2024.

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BWI - EDI

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Baltimore/Washington

Mon 2/3

6:10 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop18h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/10

9:00 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops49h 00m

$430

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

IAD - EDI

IADEDI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/30

10:05 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop14h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 5/7

6:00 am-7:59 pm

1 stop18h 59m

$615

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

IAD - EDI

IADEDI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/11

10:05 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops33h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 5/21

1:20 pm-7:59 pm

2 stops35h 39m

$616

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

IAD - EDI

IADEDI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/18

5:10 pm-7:50 am

1 stop9h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 1/25

8:20 am-3:40 pm

1 stop12h 20m

$655

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

DCA - EDI

DCAEDI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 5/15

11:45 am-9:15 am

1 stop16h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 5/18

11:30 am-10:00 pm

1 stop15h 30m

$679

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

DCA - EDI

DCAEDI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/20

6:00 am-7:20 pm

3 stops32h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 1/27

4:55 pm-9:00 pm

3 stops33h 05m

$691

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

IAD - EDI

IADEDI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/22

9:40 pm-9:35 am

1 stop30h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 4/29

4:50 pm-10:50 am

1 stop23h 00m

$721

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

DCA - EDI

DCAEDI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/20

3:59 pm-10:05 am

2 stops13h 06m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 1/27

7:20 pm-7:59 pm

2 stops29h 39m

$744

BaltimoreEdinburgh

BWI - EDI

BWIEDI

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 3/3

8:09 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops14h 06m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 3/10

7:20 pm-10:18 pm

2 stops30h 58m

$746

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

IAD - EDI

IADEDI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 1/19

8:05 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops14h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 1/31

7:25 am-7:35 pm

2 stops17h 10m

$746

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Edinburgh flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Edinburgh flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Edinburgh flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Washington, D.C.-Edinburgh flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh, you should look to book at least 38 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh (average of $724). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,373). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WAS to EDI?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 21, 2024.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 17% on flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Rainfall in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Edinburgh ranges from 1.2 - 2.4 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Edinburgh when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Edinburgh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 59.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Edinburgh. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Edinburgh. Reviews last updated December 21, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh, see what other customers have to say about Aer Lingus, Delta and Finnair. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,597 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,597 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,597 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,344 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,597 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Finnair
7.7
Good
1,282 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,597 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
785 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,597 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
668 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,597 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Edinburgh from Washington, D.C.?

    Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh. You should not have trouble finding flights to Turnhouse from Washington, D.C.; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 8 airlines have flights to the Edinburgh airport from Washington, D.C.. It is only a 6.8 mi journey from Turnhouse (EDI) to Edinburgh’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh is Aer Lingus. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $655 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Scandinavian Airlines and Turkish Airlines, starting at $714 and $726 round-trip. Aer Lingus is 32% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Aer Lingus, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $425. Iberia flights start at $503 while deals on British Airways start at $504 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

    Most travelers choose Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Edinburgh Turnhouse, Baltimore/Washington - Edinburgh Turnhouse or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Edinburgh Turnhouse when deciding on the best route from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,037 for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh. The cheapest flight overall is $675 while the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Edinburgh Turnhouse) is currently priced at $541.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

    The most popular layover on flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh is Dublin.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Dublin?

    Molly Malone Statue, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and Dublin Castle are currently the most popular points of interest in Dublin at the moment. Those on a layover in Dublin interested in visiting Molly Malone Statue, St. Patrick's Cathedral, or Dublin Castle can do so by traveling 5.8 mi, 6.1 mi, and 5.8 mi, respectively from Dublin. Those looking to explore during their layover in Dublin can rent a car from Dublin for about $17 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh flights?

    Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh flights have a layover in London least often.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh (average of $724). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,373). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$445Average$1,034FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Aer LingusCheapest$498Average$973FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IcelandairCheapest$507Average$842FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$588Average$861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$600Average$852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$623Average$993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$637Average$1,021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$721Average$1,086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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