Philadelphia to Edinburgh (PHL–EDI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AY, BA, IB | 7 | 789 | 7h05 | Oneworld | AY, BA, IB |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Edinburgh from Philadelphia
| 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% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PHL: EDT · EDI: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 11:00 PM in Edinburgh.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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).