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

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3,339 mi airlines charter/private 28/wk
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Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 25m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
IB4163cs
IB Iberia
788
7:30 PM
EDT TA
7:30 AM+1
BST
7h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA278+3
AA American
789
7:35 PM
EDT TA
7:40 AM+1
BST
7h 5m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY3852cs
AY Finnair
789
7:35 PM
EDT TA
7:40 AM+1
BST
7h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA1563cs
BA British
789
7:35 PM
EDT TA
7:40 AM+1
BST
7h 5m
53%
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB4295cs
IB Iberia
788
11:25 AM
BST T1
1:55 PM
EDT
7h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY3853cs
AY Finnair
789
11:25 AM
BST T1
1:50 PM
EDT
7h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA1508cs
BA British
789
11:25 AM
BST T1
1:50 PM
EDT
7h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA279+3
AA American
789
11:25 AM
BST
1:50 PM
EDT
7h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
BOS Boston 8h 41m AAASB6 B6DL Boston (BOS) to Edinburgh flights
IAD Dulles 9h 18m ACAVCM ACUA Dulles (IAD) to Edinburgh flights
EWR Newark 9h 19m UA UA Newark (EWR) to Edinburgh flights
DUB Dublin 9h 25m AAAYBA BAEIFR Dublin (DUB) to Edinburgh flights
LHR London 9h 40m AAAYBA ATAYBA London (LHR) to Edinburgh flights
AMS Amsterdam 10h AAAYBA 6EARBT Amsterdam (AMS) to Edinburgh flights
YYZ Toronto 10h 18m AAACEJA ACWS Toronto (YYZ) to Edinburgh flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 10h 25m AAAYBA AFAMG3 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Edinburgh flights
ATL Atlanta 10h 57m AAAFAM DL Atlanta (ATL) to Edinburgh flights
CPH Copenhagen 11h 15m AAAYBA D8FRLO Copenhagen (CPH) to Edinburgh flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Philadelphia to Edinburgh
1 carrier, 28 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3,339 mi 7h 5m nonstop +5h ahead

PHL–EDI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,339 miles in approximately 7h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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, IB 7 789 7h05 67% Oneworld AY, BA, IB
Aircraft on this route
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – IB
789 Boeing 787-9 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
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to EDI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,801
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
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Return
EDI → PHL
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. PHL delays →

Other ways to reach Edinburgh from Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to Edinburgh Airport.
Metric PHL→EDI EWR→EDI MDT→EDI
Distance from PHL 80 mi 83 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 28 7 1
Flight time 7h 5m 6h 55m 6h 23m
Departure OTP 67%
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 5m 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 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 5m
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights28 out / 28 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 7h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 3,339 miles.
1 airline operates flights from PHL to EDI: American Airlines.
This route has daily 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 Boston Logan, Washington Dulles and Newark Liberty.
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, MDT and TEB. 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 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PHL to EDI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to EDI is about 7 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,339 miles (5,374 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Boston Logan, Washington Dulles and Newark Liberty. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newark (EWR), Harrisburg (MDT) and Teterboro (TEB).