Philadelphia to Edinburgh (PHL–EDI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3,339 mi airlines 7/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AA278
AA American
788
7:35 PM
EDT TA
7:30 AM+1
GMT
6h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA279
AA American
788
11:25 AM
GMT
1:40 PM
EDT
7h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Philadelphia to Edinburgh
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 3,339 mi 6h 55m nonstop +4h ahead 20 1-stop hubs

PHL–EDI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,339 miles in approximately 6h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PHL–EDI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 7 788 6h55 50% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (7 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, PHL to EDI direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to EDI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,304
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
PHL → EDI
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Return
EDI → PHL
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays →

Other ways to reach Edinburgh from Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to Edinburgh Airport.
Metric PHL→EDI EWR→EDI
Distance from PHL 80 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7 7
Flight time 6h 55m 6h 50m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of PHL with service to Edinburgh Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+4h
Edinburgh is 4 hours ahead of Philadelphia.
PHL: EDT · EDI: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 10:00 PM in Edinburgh.
Distance & Flight Time
3,339 mi / 5,374 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 55m.
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 PHL

SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.

Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.

PHL–EDI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Edinburgh route.
Route details
Distance3,339 mi / 5,374 km
Flight time6h 55m
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections20 hubs
Origin: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: EDI
IATA / ICAOEDI / EGPH
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr15.8M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHL to EDI flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Edinburgh Airport take approximately 6h 55m. The route covers 3,339 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from PHL to EDI. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through APF, RAK, AMS, FCO, BGI, IAD, DUB, LIS, SJC, EWR, FRA, LHR, MAD, CDG, ZRH, JFK, BCN, DOH, LAX and ATH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Edinburgh is 4 hours ahead of Philadelphia.
Yes, return flights from EDI to PHL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EWR. 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 PHL to EDI

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PHL to EDI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to EDI ranges from 6 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,339 miles (5,374 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via APF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newark (EWR).