Seattle to Edinburgh (SEA–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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DUB Dublin 10h 1m EI BAEIFR Dublin (DUB) to Edinburgh flights
YYC Calgary 10h 13m ASAYJL WS Calgary (YYC) to Edinburgh flights
LHR London 11h 37m ASAYBA ATAYBA London (LHR) to Edinburgh flights
CPH Copenhagen 12h 10m SK D8FRLO Copenhagen (CPH) to Edinburgh flights
KEF Reykjavík 12h 10m ASFI FIU2 Reykjavík (KEF) to Edinburgh flights
AMS Amsterdam 12h 15m DLVS 6EARBT Amsterdam (AMS) to Edinburgh flights
BOS Boston 12h 46m AFASB6 B6DL Boston (BOS) to Edinburgh flights
ORD Chicago 12h 47m AAAFAS ACUA Chicago (ORD) to Edinburgh flights
JFK New York 13h 10m AFAMAS AAAYB6 New York (JFK) to Edinburgh flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 13h 10m AFDLKL AFAMG3 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Edinburgh flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Seattle to Edinburgh
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+8h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between SEA and EDI, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to EDI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,353
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
SEA → EDI
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
57%
Return
EDI → SEA
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays →

Other ways to reach Edinburgh from Seattle

Nearby airports with service to Edinburgh Airport.
Metric SEA→EDI BFI→EDI
Distance from SEA 5 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights
Departure OTP 57%
Airports within 200 miles of SEA with service to Edinburgh Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+8h
Edinburgh is 8 hours ahead of Seattle.
SEA: PDT · EDI: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 2:00 AM (next day) in Edinburgh.
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 SEA

Link Light Rail runs from downtown Seattle (Westlake station) to the airport in 38 minutes ($3.50 peak). Trains run every 6–12 minutes during peak hours from 5am to 1am. Ride-shares run $30–50 from downtown; SR-99 and I-5 can be heavily congested southbound during afternoon rush (3–7pm).

Sound Transit 574 express bus serves Tacoma ($2.50–4). Sounder commuter rail connects Tacoma to the airport area via a shuttle.

SEA–EDI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Edinburgh route.
Route details
Time difference+8 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: EDI
IATA / ICAOEDI / EGPH
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr15.8M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SEA to EDI flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dublin, Calgary and London Heathrow.
Edinburgh is 8 hours ahead of Seattle.
Yes, return flights from EDI to SEA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BFI. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dublin, Calgary and London Heathrow. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (BFI).