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

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UA978+2
UA United
752
12:35 AM
EDT
12:28 PM
BST
6h 53m
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AC4054cs
AC Air Canada
752
10:10 PM
EDT
10:35 AM+1
BST
7h 25m
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UA979+2
UA United
752
2:10 PM
BST
4:47 PM
EDT
7h 37m
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Dulles to Edinburgh
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 3,468 mi 6h 53m nonstop +5h ahead 57 1-stop hubs

IAD–EDI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,468 miles in approximately 6h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 57 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
UA United Airlines Also: AC 7 752 6h53 80% Star Alliance AC
Aircraft on this route
752 Boeing 757-200 – AC, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 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
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to EDI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
57
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~51h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,230
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 11:00 PM in Edinburgh.
Distance & Flight Time
3,468 mi / 5,581 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 53m to 7h 25m.
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 time6h 53m to 7h 25m
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 8 return
1-stop connections57 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 6h 53m to 7h 25m. The route covers 3,468 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from IAD to EDI. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YQX, SNN, HPN, ORY, STN, BTS, MXP, CGN, RZE, LTN, LIN, HEL, KEF, BGY, APF, PRG, AGP, SVQ, BER, BUD, AUS, BRU, YYZ, AMS, BGI, JFK, SJC, BFI, FCO, PHL, CPH, GVA, MCO, MUC, BOS, CDG, LHR, FRA, ATL, DUB, EWR, YHZ, LIS, VCE, ORD, BCN, MAD, NCE, LAX, ZRH, IST, OSL, ATH, DXB, VIE, DOH and PEK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Edinburgh is 5 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.
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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 IAD to EDI

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) are connected by nonstop service from 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 6 hours 53 minutes to 7 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,468 miles (5,581 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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