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 10m AFAMB6 B6DL Boston (BOS) to Edinburgh flights
IAD Dulles 9h 28m AMAVCM ACUA Dulles (IAD) 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
EWR Newark 9h 53m ACAMDL UA Newark (EWR) to Edinburgh flights
YYZ Toronto 9h 54m ACAMDL ACWS Toronto (YYZ) to Edinburgh flights
JFK New York 9h 57m AMB6DL AAAYB6 New York (JFK) to Edinburgh flights
AMS Amsterdam 10h DLSV 6EARBT Amsterdam (AMS) to Edinburgh flights
DUB Dublin 10h DL BAEIFR Dublin (DUB) to Edinburgh flights
ORD Chicago 10h 24m AAACAM ACUA Chicago (ORD) 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.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to EDI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,165
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DTW → EDI
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
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 →

Other ways to reach Edinburgh from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Edinburgh Airport.
Metric DTW→EDI CLE→EDI
Distance from DTW 95 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights 1
Departure OTP 77%
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to Edinburgh Airport.

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.

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.

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
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: EDI
IATA / ICAOEDI / EGPH
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr15.8M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m

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, Washington Dulles and Halifax / Stanfield.
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 Detroit.
Yes, return flights from EDI to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLE. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Boston Logan, Washington Dulles and Halifax / Stanfield. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE).