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

MCO Airport Page →
4,158 mi airlines charter/private 3/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 25m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
VS226
VS Virgin Atlantic
351
8:55 PM
EDT TA
10:11 AM+1
BST
8h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS225
VS Virgin Atlantic
35K
2:10 PM
BST
5:45 PM
EDT
8h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
IAD Dulles 10h 14m AVAZCM ACUA Dulles (IAD) to Edinburgh flights
PHL Philadelphia 10h 28m AAASBA AAAYBA Philadelphia (PHL) to Edinburgh flights
JFK New York 10h 29m AAADAF AAAYB6 New York (JFK) to Edinburgh flights
LHR London 10h 33m VS ATAYBA London (LHR) to Edinburgh flights
DUB Dublin 10h 36m EIQR BAEIFR Dublin (DUB) to Edinburgh flights
BOS Boston 10h 38m AAADAM B6DL Boston (BOS) to Edinburgh flights
ATL Atlanta 10h 40m AFAMDL DL Atlanta (ATL) to Edinburgh flights
EWR Newark 10h 55m ACADB6 UA Newark (EWR) to Edinburgh flights
LGW London 11h 25m AYBAEI U2 London (LGW) to Edinburgh flights
YYZ Toronto 11h 53m ACAZDE ACWS Toronto (YYZ) to Edinburgh flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Orlando to Edinburgh
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4,158 mi 8h 16m nonstop +5h ahead

MCO–EDI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Virgin Atlantic leads the route. The flight covers 4,158 miles in approximately 8h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 8h16 61% 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.

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCO to EDI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,200
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MCO → EDI
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
61%
Return
EDI → MCO
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCO delays →

Other ways to reach Edinburgh from Orlando

Nearby airports with service to Edinburgh Airport.
Metric MCO→EDI DAB→EDI PIE→EDI
Distance from MCO 54 mi 91 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 3 1 1
Flight time 8h 16m 6h 27m 7h 37m
Departure OTP 61%
Airports within 200 miles of MCO with service to Edinburgh Airport.

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 16m 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.

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).

MCO–EDI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Orlando to Edinburgh route.
Route details
Distance4,158 mi / 6,691 km
Flight time8h 16m
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MCO
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.7M
Elevation96 ft / 29 m
Destination: EDI
IATA / ICAOEDI / EGPH
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr15.8M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCO to EDI flights.
Nonstop flights from Orlando International Airport to Edinburgh Airport take about 8h 16m gate to gate. The route covers 4,158 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MCO to EDI: Virgin Atlantic.
This route has limited weekly 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 Washington Dulles, Philadelphia and John F. Kennedy.
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.
Nearby alternatives include DAB and PIE. 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 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 is about 8 hours 16 minutes gate to gate. 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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles, Philadelphia and John F. Kennedy. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Daytona Beach (DAB) and Pinellas Park (PIE).