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
8:00 PM
EDT TC
8:05 AM+1
BST
7h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA37+2
UA United
752
9:40 AM
BST
12:20 PM
EDT
7h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Newark to Edinburgh
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 3,259 mi 7h 5m nonstop +5h ahead 61 1-stop hubs

EWR–EDI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,259 miles in approximately 7h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 61 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 7h05 100% 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
61
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,122
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.

Other ways to reach Edinburgh from Newark

Nearby airports with service to Edinburgh Airport.
Metric EWR→EDI JFK→EDI HPN→EDI
Distance from EWR 21 mi 36 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5 1
Weekly flights 7 35 1
Flight time 7h 5m 7h 6h 16m
Departure OTP 100%
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 7h 5m.
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 time7h 5m
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections61 hubs
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 approximately 7h 5m. The route covers 3,259 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from EWR to EDI. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LTN, SOU, STN, LIN, PSA, JFK, APF, PHL, FAO, RZE, LYS, BRU, RAK, AUS, FRA, AMS, KEF, BGI, BOS, BFI, ARN, YHZ, FCO, SJC, BCN, LCA, MXP, MUC, YYZ, GVA, VCE, CDG, PMO, BER, NAP, DUB, MAD, AGP, MCO, ORY, LHR, CPH, IAD, ATL, ORD, ZRH, LIS, LAX, OSL, PMI, NCE, DBV, IST, SNN, BRI, OPO, ATH, KRK, VIE, FNC and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 JFK, HPN and PHL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 ranges from 7 hours 5 minutes. 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

61 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via LTN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (JFK), White Plains (HPN) and Philadelphia (PHL).