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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA278+3
AA American
788
7:30 PM
EDT TA
7:30 AM+1
BST
7h
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA1563cs
BA British
788
7:30 PM
EDT TA
7:30 AM+1
BST
7h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY3852cs
AY Finnair
788
7:30 PM
EDT TA
7:30 AM+1
BST
7h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA279+3
AA American
788
11:25 AM
BST
1:55 PM
EDT
7h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB4295cs
IB Iberia
787
11:25 AM
BST
1:40 PM
EDT
7h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY3853cs
AY Finnair
788
11:25 AM
BST T1
1:55 PM
EDT
7h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA1508cs
BA British
788
11:25 AM
BST
1:55 PM
EDT
7h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Philadelphia to Edinburgh
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 3,339 mi 7h nonstop +5h ahead 35 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 7h. Beyond nonstop, 35 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 Also: AY, BA 7 788 7h 90% Oneworld AY, BA
Aircraft on this route
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – AA, AY, BA
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
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to EDI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,330
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.

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 21 7
Flight time 7h 7h 5m
Departure OTP 90%
Airports within 200 miles of PHL with service to Edinburgh Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+5h
Edinburgh is 5 hours ahead of Philadelphia.
PHL: EDT · EDI: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 11:00 PM in Edinburgh.
Distance & Flight Time
3,339 mi / 5,374 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 0m.
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 time7h
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 28 return
1-stop connections35 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 7h. The route covers 3,339 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from PHL to EDI. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BHX, HPN, EWR, JFK, POZ, APF, RAK, CIA, YYZ, AUS, FRA, BGI, CPH, DUB, AMS, BCN, SJC, YHZ, VCE, IAD, FCO, BOS, LHR, MAD, CDG, ATL, NCE, ORD, LIS, MCO, LAX, ZRH, ATH, NAP and DOH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Edinburgh is 5 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 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PHL to EDI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to EDI ranges from 7 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,339 miles (5,374 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via BHX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newark (EWR).