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

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3,468 mi airlines charter/private 15/wk
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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 10m ago
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UA3875
UA United
8:00 AM
EDT
8:10 PM
BST
7h 10m
44%
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✓
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UA978+2
UA United
752
8:13 AM
EDT
8:04 PM
BST
6h 51m
44%
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✓
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AC4054cs
AC Air Canada
752
10:15 PM
EDT
10:35 AM+1
BST
7h 20m
41%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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UA979+2
UA United
752
12:30 PM
BST
3:35 PM
EDT
8h 5m
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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
YUL Montréal 8h 47m ACAVCM → ACUA Montréal (YUL) to Edinburgh flights
KEF Reykjavík 9h 5m FIUA → FIU2 Reykjavík (KEF) to Edinburgh flights
YYZ Toronto 9h 10m ACAVCM → ACWS Toronto (YYZ) to Edinburgh flights
JFK New York 9h 15m AFAMAV → AAAYB6 New York (JFK) to Edinburgh flights
EWR Newark 9h 18m AVAZET → UA Newark (EWR) to Edinburgh flights
DUB Dublin 9h 20m ACEILX → BAEIFR Dublin (DUB) to Edinburgh flights
LHR London 9h 35m AYBACM → ATAYBA London (LHR) to Edinburgh flights
BOS Boston 10h 20m AVAZCM → B6DL Boston (BOS) to Edinburgh flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 10h 20m ACAFKL → AFAMG3 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Edinburgh flights
CPH Copenhagen 10h 51m SK → D8FRLO Copenhagen (CPH) to Edinburgh flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dulles to Edinburgh
1 carrier, 15 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3,468 mi 7h 10m nonstop +5h ahead

IAD–EDI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,468 miles in approximately 7h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore IAD Routes EDI Routes IAD Live Flights EDI Live Flights IAD Delays
All flights from Edinburgh (EDI) Edinburgh to Dulles flights
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 8 752 6h51-7h10 63% Star Alliance AC
Aircraft on this route
752 Boeing 757-200 – AC, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (8 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
3
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
3
Nonstop flights
15
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
41
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~51h
Longest
YUL ~8h 47m KEF ~9h 5m YYZ ~9h 10m JFK ~9h 15m EWR ~9h 18m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,439
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
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Return
EDI → IAD
98%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
98%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Edinburgh from Dulles

Nearby airports with service to Edinburgh Airport.
Metric IAD→EDI MDT→EDI
Distance from IAD – 94 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 15 1
Flight time 7h 10m 6h 23m
Departure OTP 63% –
Harrisburg (MDT) to Edinburgh flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAD with service to Edinburgh Airport.
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 7h 10m 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.

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+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights15 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 7h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 3,468 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IAD 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 Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Keflavik and Toronto Pearson.
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.
Nearby alternatives include MDT. 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 IAD to EDI

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

IAD to EDI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to EDI is about 7 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,468 miles (5,581 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Keflavik and Toronto Pearson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Harrisburg (MDT).