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

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DL34+3
Seat map
DL Delta
763 Seat map
12:37 AM
EDT TI
1:34 PM
BST
7h 57m
55%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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DL35+3
DL Delta
76W
9:00 AM
BST
12:50 PM
EDT
8h 50m
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✓
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VS3845cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
76W
9:00 AM
BST TM
12:51 PM
EDT
8h 51m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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DL9936
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DL Delta
763 Seat map
12:47 PM
BST
3:51 PM
EDT
8h 4m
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Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
IAD Dulles 9h 44m AFAMCM → ACUA Dulles (IAD) to Edinburgh flights
BOS Boston 9h 51m AFAMB6 → B6DL Boston (BOS) to Edinburgh flights
DUB Dublin 9h 57m DL → BAEIFR Dublin (DUB) to Edinburgh flights
JFK New York 10h 3m AMB6DL → AAAYB6 New York (JFK) to Edinburgh flights
YYZ Toronto 10h 18m ACAMDL → ACWS Toronto (YYZ) to Edinburgh flights
MCO Orlando 10h 19m AFAMDL → VS Orlando (MCO) to Edinburgh flights
PHL Philadelphia 10h 20m AAAFAM → AAAYBA Philadelphia (PHL) to Edinburgh flights
EWR Newark 10h 23m ACAFAM → UA Newark (EWR) to Edinburgh flights
LHR London 10h 38m BADLSK → ATAYBA London (LHR) to Edinburgh flights
ORD Chicago 10h 48m AAACAF → ACUA Chicago (ORD) to Edinburgh flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Atlanta to Edinburgh
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4,001 mi 7h 57m nonstop +5h ahead

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 57m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Edinburgh (EDI) Edinburgh to Atlanta flights
Carriers on this route

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 7 763 7h57 94% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
763 Boeing 767-300 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

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
15
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ATL to EDI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
IAD ~9h 44m BOS ~9h 51m DUB ~9h 57m JFK ~10h 3m YYZ ~10h 18m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,352
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ATL → EDI
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
94%
Return
EDI → ATL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ATL delays →
Know before you go

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 57m gate to gate.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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.

Facts

ATL–EDI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Atlanta to Edinburgh route.
Route details
Distance4,001 mi / 6,438 km
Flight time7h 57m
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 15 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ATL
Full nameHartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
Destination: EDI
Full nameEdinburgh Airport
IATA / ICAOEDI / EGPH
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr15.8M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ATL to EDI flights.
Nonstop flights from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Edinburgh Airport take about 7h 57m gate to gate. The route covers 4,001 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ATL to EDI: Delta Air Lines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Washington Dulles, Boston Logan and Dublin.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to EDI and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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 is about 7 hours 57 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,001 miles (6,438 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles, Boston Logan and Dublin. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.