Orlando to Edinburgh (MCO–EDI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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VS226
VS Virgin Atlantic
351
9:42 PM
EDT TA
10:44 AM+1
BST
8h 2m
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VS225
VS Virgin Atlantic
35K
2:20 PM
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6:15 PM
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8h 55m
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Orlando to Edinburgh
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 4,158 mi 8h 2m nonstop +5h ahead 29 1-stop hubs

MCO–EDI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Virgin Atlantic leads the route. The flight covers 4,158 miles in approximately 8h 2m. Beyond nonstop, 29 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MCO–EDI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VS Virgin Atlantic 3 351 8h02 100% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
351 Airbus A350-1000 – VS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: VS (3 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, MCO to EDI direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCO to EDI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,072
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 Orlando.
MCO: EDT · EDI: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 11:00 PM in Edinburgh.
Distance & Flight Time
4,158 mi / 6,691 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 2m.
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 MCO

SunRail commuter rail connects downtown Orlando to the Sand Lake Road station (not at the airport). A shuttle or ride-hail covers the remaining 4 miles; the full trip takes 50–70 minutes and costs around $8–15 total. Brightline high-speed rail (launched 2023) runs from Miami and Fort Lauderdale to MCO's Terminal C, with one-way fares from $30–80.Ride-hails (Uber/Lyft) from International Drive cost $18–30; from Walt Disney World resort area $25–40. Taxis are metered. Park-and-ride options are limited; most long-term parking is in the airport's own garages ($15–25/day).

Facts

MCO–EDI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Orlando to Edinburgh route.
Route details
Distance4,158 mi / 6,691 km
Flight time8h 2m
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections29 hubs
Origin: MCO
Full nameOrlando International Airport
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.7M
Elevation96 ft / 29 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 MCO to EDI flights.
Nonstop flights from Orlando International Airport to Edinburgh Airport take approximately 8h 2m. The route covers 4,158 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Virgin Atlantic.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from MCO to EDI. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through APF, LTN, HPN, AMS, AUS, GVA, BGI, MUC, YHZ, PHL, SJC, YYZ, BFI, MAD, EWR, ATL, BOS, CDG, IAD, JFK, ORD, DUB, FRA, LHR, LAX, LGW, DWC, KEF and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Edinburgh is 5 hours ahead of Orlando.
Yes, return flights from EDI to MCO 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 MCO to EDI

Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) are connected by nonstop service from Virgin Atlantic. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MCO to EDI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCO to EDI ranges from 8 hours 2 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,158 miles (6,691 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

29 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via APF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.