Atlanta to Edinburgh (ATL–EDI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL34+3
DL Delta
76W
10:55 PM
EDT TI
11:50 AM+1
BST
7h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL35+3
DL Delta
763
8:45 AM
BST TM
12:31 PM
EDT
8h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS3845cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
76W
9:00 AM
BST
12:50 PM
EDT
8h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Atlanta to Edinburgh
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 4,001 mi 7h 55m nonstop +5h ahead 37 1-stop hubs

ATL–EDI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 4,001 miles in approximately 7h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 37 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ATL–EDI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 7 76W 7h55 96% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
76W Boeing 767-300ER – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ATL to EDI direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ATL to EDI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,164
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+5h
Edinburgh is 5 hours ahead of Atlanta.
ATL: EDT · EDI: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta, it's 11:00 PM in Edinburgh.
Distance & Flight Time
4,001 mi / 6,438 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 55m.
Visa & Entry

US citizens need a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travel, applied for online. The ETA costs GBP 10 and is valid for multiple entries over 2 years. Stays are permitted for up to 6 months per visit. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Declare goods over GBP 390 in value. UK duty-free allowances apply on goods from outside the UK.

Getting to ATL

MARTA Gold Line runs every 12–15 minutes from downtown Five Points station to the airport (16 min, $2.50). The station connects directly to the Domestic terminal via SkyTrain. Ride-shares cost $20–35 from downtown.

Economy parking in the North/South garages fills quickly; off-site lots on Camp Creek Parkway offer cheaper rates with shuttles.

ATL–EDI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Atlanta to Edinburgh route.
Route details
Distance4,001 mi / 6,438 km
Flight time7h 55m
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 14 return
1-stop connections37 hubs
Origin: ATL
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
Destination: EDI
IATA / ICAOEDI / EGPH
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr15.8M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ATL to EDI flights.
Nonstop flights from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Edinburgh Airport take approximately 7h 55m. The route covers 4,001 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from ATL to EDI. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SNN, HPN, APF, AUS, RZE, LIS, BGI, BRU, BFI, FRA, PHL, MXP, SJC, IAD, AMS, BOS, EWR, CPH, FCO, MUC, JFK, RAK, LHR, YYZ, MCO, VCE, CDG, NAP, DUB, ORD, LAX, ZRH, BCN, MAD, ATH, IST and DOH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Edinburgh is 5 hours ahead of Atlanta.
Yes, return flights from EDI to ATL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ATL to EDI

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ATL to EDI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ATL to EDI ranges from 7 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,001 miles (6,438 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

37 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via SNN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.