Dulles to Edinburgh (IAD–EDI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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752
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UA United
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Dulles to Edinburgh
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 3,468 mi 7h 10m nonstop +4h ahead 37 1-stop hubs

IAD–EDI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 3,468 miles in approximately 7h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 37 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAD–EDI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 7 752 7h10 70% Star Alliance –
UA United Airlines 7 752 7h10 70% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
752 Boeing 757-200 – AC, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + UA (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAD to EDI direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to EDI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~50h
Longest
BER ~8h 47m SNN ~8h 55m LTN ~9h 2m BTS ~9h 53m HEL ~11h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,981
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
IAD → EDI
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Return
EDI → IAD
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
69%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+4h
Edinburgh is 4 hours ahead of Dulles.
IAD: EDT · EDI: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 10:00 PM in Edinburgh.
Distance & Flight Time
3,468 mi / 5,581 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 10m.
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 IAD

WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).

Facts

IAD–EDI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Edinburgh route.
Route details
Distance3,468 mi / 5,581 km
Flight time7h 10m
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 7 return
1-stop connections37 hubs
Origin: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 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 IAD to EDI flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Edinburgh Airport take approximately 7h 10m. The route covers 3,468 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada and United Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from IAD to EDI. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BER, SNN, LTN, BTS, HEL, APF, RZE, NCE, BUD, BGI, AMS, ATH, BFI, FCO, JFK, EWR, SJC, DUB, MUC, LHR, CDG, PHL, ZRH, FRA, KEF, LIS, CGN, CPH, GVA, BCN, MAD, VIE, IST, DXB, LAX, DOH and PEK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Edinburgh is 4 hours ahead of Dulles.
Yes, return flights from EDI to IAD 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.

Flights from IAD to EDI

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada and United Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

IAD to EDI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to EDI ranges from 7 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,468 miles (5,581 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

37 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via BER. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.