Edinburgh to Atlanta (EDI–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
EDI–ATL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 4,001 miles in approximately 8h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 42 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: VS | 7 | 763 | 8h53 | – | SkyTeam | VS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
EDI: BST · ATL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Edinburgh, it's 1:00 PM in Atlanta.
British passport holders enter the US under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) for up to 90 days for tourism or business. You must obtain an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) before departure. The ESTA costs $21, is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, and allows multiple entries. Apply at esta.cbp.dhs.gov, the only official site. Most approvals come within minutes, but apply at least 72 hours before travel. The 90-day stay cannot be extended under the VWP.
Passport must be an electronic/biometric passport (all UK passports issued since 2006 qualify). You need proof of onward travel out of the US within 90 days. CBP officers at the port of entry make the final admission decision and can ask about trip purpose, accommodation, and ties to the UK. Automated passport control (APC) kiosks and Global Entry (for pre-approved travelers) speed up arrival processing. Anyone with certain criminal convictions, prior visa denials, or dual nationality with Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, or Yemen may be ineligible for the VWP and need a B-1/B-2 visa ($185) from the US Embassy in London.
Direct flights from London Heathrow to New York (JFK) run about 7 hours 30 minutes westbound. Multiple US destinations have direct service from London, Manchester, and Edinburgh. The 90-day VWP clock does not reset by visiting Canada, Mexico, or the Caribbean and returning to the US; the original 90 days continues to count down. No vaccination requirements for UK arrivals. US Customs allows $800 worth of goods duty-free per person.
MARTA Gold Line connects the airport to downtown Atlanta (16 min, $2.50) and Buckhead (30 min). Taxis have a flat rate of $30 to downtown, $38 to Buckhead. Ride-shares are typically $20–35.
The SkyTrain people mover links the Domestic and International terminals, rental car center, and Georgia International Convention Center.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause flight delays June through August. Winters are mild (2–10°C) with rare snowfall. Ice storms can shut down the airport when they hit.
Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most pleasant season for travel.
EDI–ATL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from EDI to ATL
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
EDI to ATL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from EDI to ATL ranges from 8 hours 50 minutes to 8 hours 53 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,001 miles (6,438 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
42 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via HPN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.