New York to Edinburgh (JFK–EDI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
JFK–EDI is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, JetBlue and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 3,247 miles in approximately 6h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AY, BA | 7 | 32Q | 6h58 | Oneworld | AY, BA | |
| B6 JetBlue Also: TP | 7 | A21N | 6h58 | – | TP | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 7 | 76W | 6h53 | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Edinburgh from New York
| Metric | JFK→EDI | TEB→EDI | EWR→EDI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 21 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 42 | – | 7 |
| Flight time | 6h 56m | 5h 57m | 6h 55m |
| Departure OTP | 24% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · EDI: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 11:00 PM in Edinburgh.
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.
The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.
JFK–EDI Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JFK to EDI
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, JetBlue and Delta Air Lines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
JFK to EDI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to EDI is about 6 hours 56 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,247 miles (5,225 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 91 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Boston Logan, Dublin and London Gatwick. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB), Newark (EWR) and White Plains (HPN).