Bangor to Edinburgh (BGR–EDI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

BGR Airport Page →
2,868 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
PHL Philadelphia 9h 53m AAQR → AAAYBA Philadelphia (PHL) to Edinburgh flights
JFK New York 11h 16m DL → AAAYB6 New York (JFK) to Edinburgh flights
EWR Newark 14h 56m UA → UA Newark (EWR) to Edinburgh flights
ATL Atlanta 16h 3m DLKE → DL Atlanta (ATL) to Edinburgh flights
ORD Chicago 18h 2m AANZQR → ACUA Chicago (ORD) to Edinburgh flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Bangor to Edinburgh
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2,868 mi 5h 26m nonstop +5h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between BGR and EDI, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps BGR Routes EDI Routes BGR Live Flights EDI Live Flights BGR Delays
All flights from Edinburgh (EDI) Edinburgh to Bangor flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BGR to EDI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
PHL ~9h 53m JFK ~11h 16m EWR ~14h 56m ATL ~16h 3m ORD ~18h 2m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
271
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
BGR → EDI
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Return
EDI → BGR
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BGR delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Edinburgh from Bangor

Nearby airports with service to Edinburgh Airport.
Metric BGR→EDI PWM→EDI
Distance from BGR – 109 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 5h 26m 6h 18m
Departure OTP 60% –
Portland (PWM) to Edinburgh flights
Airports within 200 miles of BGR with service to Edinburgh Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Bangor, it's 11:00 PM in Edinburgh.
Distance & Flight Time
2,868 mi / 4,615 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 26m 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.
Facts

BGR–EDI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bangor to Edinburgh route.
Route details
Distance2,868 mi / 4,615 km
Flight time5h 26m
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BGR
Full nameBangor International Airport
IATA / ICAOBGR / KBGR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation192 ft / 59 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 BGR to EDI flights.
Nonstop flights from Bangor International Airport to Edinburgh Airport take about 5h 26m gate to gate. The route covers 2,868 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Philadelphia, John F. Kennedy and Newark Liberty.
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 Bangor.
Yes, return flights from EDI to BGR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PWM. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 BGR to EDI

Bangor International Airport (BGR) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

BGR to EDI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BGR to EDI is about 5 hours 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,868 miles (4,615 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Philadelphia, John F. Kennedy and Newark Liberty. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Portland (PWM).