Detroit to Edinburgh (DTW–EDI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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
BOS Boston 9h 5m AFAMB6 → B6DL Boston (BOS) to Edinburgh flights
YYZ Toronto 9h 31m ACAFAM → ACWS Toronto (YYZ) to Edinburgh flights
YHZ Halifax 9h 35m WS → WS Halifax (YHZ) to Edinburgh flights
LHR London 9h 35m DLSKSV → ATAYBA London (LHR) to Edinburgh flights
IAD Dulles 9h 43m AFAMAV → ACUA Dulles (IAD) to Edinburgh flights
JFK New York 9h 53m AMB6DL → AAAYB6 New York (JFK) to Edinburgh flights
DUB Dublin 9h 55m DL → BAEIFR Dublin (DUB) to Edinburgh flights
PHL Philadelphia 10h 9m AAAFAM → AAAYBA Philadelphia (PHL) to Edinburgh flights
KEF Reykjavík 10h 21m DL → FIU2 Reykjavík (KEF) to Edinburgh flights
AMS Amsterdam 10h 30m DLSV → 6EARBT Amsterdam (AMS) to Edinburgh flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Detroit to Edinburgh
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+5h ahead

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

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All flights from Edinburgh (EDI) Edinburgh to Detroit flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to EDI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
BOS ~9h 5m YYZ ~9h 31m YHZ ~9h 35m LHR ~9h 35m IAD ~9h 43m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,168
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
DTW → EDI
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Return
EDI → DTW
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 11:00 PM in Edinburgh.
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 DTW

There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.

Facts

DTW–EDI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Edinburgh route.
Route details
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 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 DTW to EDI flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Boston Logan, Toronto Pearson and Halifax / Stanfield.
Edinburgh is 5 hours ahead of Detroit.
Yes, return flights from EDI to DTW 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Boston Logan, Toronto Pearson and Halifax / Stanfield. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.