Newark to Edinburgh (EWR–EDI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA36+2
UA United
752
8:10 PM
EDT TC
8:05 AM+1
BST
6h 55m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA37+2
UA United
752
9:40 AM
BST
12:25 PM
EDT
7h 45m
M T W T F S S
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
DUB Dublin 8h 40m EIOSSN BAEIFR Dublin (DUB) to Edinburgh flights
YUL Montréal 8h 59m ACPDTP ACUA Montréal (YUL) to Edinburgh flights
IAD Dulles 9h 18m AVAZEJA ACUA Dulles (IAD) to Edinburgh flights
YYZ Toronto 9h 19m ACUA ACWS Toronto (YYZ) to Edinburgh flights
LHR London 9h 20m ACAYBA ATAYBA London (LHR) to Edinburgh flights
BOS Boston 9h 26m AZDLEJA B6DL Boston (BOS) to Edinburgh flights
KEF Reykjavík 9h 35m ACFI FIU2 Reykjavík (KEF) to Edinburgh flights
AMS Amsterdam 9h 55m ACLXOS 6EARBT Amsterdam (AMS) to Edinburgh flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 10h 8m AFKLLX AFAMG3 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Edinburgh flights
ARN Stockholm 11h 3m SK D8SK Stockholm (ARN) to Edinburgh flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Newark to Edinburgh
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3,259 mi 6h 55m nonstop +5h ahead

EWR–EDI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,259 miles in approximately 6h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop EWR–EDI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 7 752 6h55 79% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
752 Boeing 757-200 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, EWR 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
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for EWR to EDI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
55
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,540
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
EWR → EDI
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Return
EDI → EWR
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. EWR delays →

Other ways to reach Edinburgh from Newark

Nearby airports with service to Edinburgh Airport.
Metric EWR→EDI TEB→EDI JFK→EDI
Distance from EWR 13 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 6
Weekly flights 7 42
Flight time 6h 55m 5h 57m 6h 45m
Departure OTP 79%
Airports within 200 miles of EWR with service to Edinburgh Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Newark, it's 11:00 PM in Edinburgh.
Distance & Flight Time
3,259 mi / 5,245 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 55m 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.

Getting to EWR

NJ Transit train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport station takes 25–30 minutes ($13.50); an AirTrain connection ($5.50 more) links to the terminals. From Midtown Manhattan, the journey costs around $19 total.Ride-shares from Manhattan run $45–80 depending on traffic; add the $17.50 Lincoln Tunnel toll. Taxis from Manhattan carry a flat $55 rate plus tolls and tip. Allow 60–90 minutes from Midtown during peak hours.

EWR–EDI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Newark to Edinburgh route.
Route details
Distance3,259 mi / 5,245 km
Flight time6h 55m
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: EWR
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
Destination: EDI
IATA / ICAOEDI / EGPH
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr15.8M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about EWR to EDI flights.
Nonstop flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Edinburgh Airport take about 6h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 3,259 miles.
1 airline operates flights from EWR to EDI: United Airlines.
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 Dublin, Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Washington Dulles.
Edinburgh is 5 hours ahead of Newark.
Yes, return flights from EDI to EWR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TEB, JFK and HPN. 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 EWR to EDI

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

EWR to EDI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EWR to EDI is about 6 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,259 miles (5,245 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dublin, Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB), New York (JFK) and White Plains (HPN).