Chicago to Edinburgh (MDW–EDI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3,706 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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 4 hubs
BOS Boston 9h 33m WN → B6DL Boston (BOS) to Edinburgh flights
PHL Philadelphia 9h 58m EJAWN → AAAYBA Philadelphia (PHL) to Edinburgh flights
ATL Atlanta 10h 44m AFAMDL → DL Atlanta (ATL) to Edinburgh flights
MCO Orlando 12h 19m WN → VS Orlando (MCO) to Edinburgh flights
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Chicago to Edinburgh
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
3,706 mi 7h 11m nonstop +6h ahead

MDW–EDI has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Edinburgh (EDI) Edinburgh to Chicago flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to EDI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
BOS ~9h 33m PHL ~9h 58m ATL ~10h 44m MCO ~12h 19m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
835
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
MDW → EDI
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Return
EDI → MDW
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Edinburgh from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Edinburgh Airport.
Metric MDW→EDI ORD→EDI
Distance from MDW – 15 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2
Weekly flights – 14
Flight time 7h 11m 7h 55m
Departure OTP 67% –
Chicago (ORD) to Edinburgh flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Edinburgh Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+6h
Edinburgh is 6 hours ahead of Chicago.
MDW: CDT · EDI: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Edinburgh.
Distance & Flight Time
3,706 mi / 5,963 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 11m 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.
Facts

MDW–EDI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Edinburgh route.
Route details
Distance3,706 mi / 5,963 km
Flight time7h 11m
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 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 MDW to EDI flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Edinburgh Airport take about 7h 11m gate to gate. The route covers 3,706 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Boston Logan, Philadelphia and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to EDI and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Edinburgh is 6 hours ahead of Chicago.
Nearby alternatives include ORD. 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 MDW to EDI

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MDW to EDI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to EDI is about 7 hours 11 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,706 miles (5,963 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Boston Logan, Philadelphia and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD).