Montréal to Edinburgh (YUL–EDI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
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AC936+2
AC Air Canada
7M8
9:01 PM
EDT Red-eye
8:30 AM+1
BST
6h 29m
53%
M T W T F S S
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AC937+2
AC Air Canada
7M8
9:57 AM
BST
11:28 AM
EDT
6h 31m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
KEF Reykjavík 8h 20m ACTSUA → FIU2 Reykjavík (KEF) to Edinburgh flights
DUB Dublin 8h 50m ACUA → BAEIFR Dublin (DUB) to Edinburgh flights
BOS Boston 8h 57m ACEKPD → B6DL Boston (BOS) to Edinburgh flights
YYZ Toronto 9h 2m ACADAM → ACWS Toronto (YYZ) to Edinburgh flights
LHR London 9h 8m A3ACAY → ATAYBA London (LHR) to Edinburgh flights
AMS Amsterdam 9h 55m ACKL → 6EARBT Amsterdam (AMS) to Edinburgh flights
NTE Nantes 9h 55m ACPDTS → FR Nantes (NTE) to Edinburgh flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 10h A3ACAF → AFAMG3 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Edinburgh flights
PHL Philadelphia 10h 3m AAACAV → AAAYBA Philadelphia (PHL) to Edinburgh flights
LGW London 10h 15m TS → U2 London (LGW) to Edinburgh flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Montréal to Edinburgh
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3,022 mi 6h 29m nonstop +5h ahead

YUL–EDI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Canada leads the route. The flight covers 3,022 miles in approximately 6h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps YUL Routes EDI Routes YUL Live Flights EDI Live Flights YUL Delays
All flights from Edinburgh (EDI) Edinburgh to Montréal flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YUL–EDI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada Also: LH, UA 2 7M8 6h29 100% Star Alliance LH, UA
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AC
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YUL to EDI direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YUL to EDI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
49
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
KEF ~8h 20m DUB ~8h 50m BOS ~8h 57m YYZ ~9h 2m LHR ~9h 8m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,041
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YUL → EDI
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
EDI → YUL
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. YUL delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Montréal, it's 11:00 PM in Edinburgh.
Distance & Flight Time
3,022 mi / 4,863 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 29m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Canadian citizens enter the United Kingdom visa-free for up to 6 months as a Standard Visitor. No eTA or advance authorization is currently required. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay. Border officers may ask for proof of return travel, accommodation, and sufficient funds. Time spent in the UK does not count toward the Schengen 90-day limit.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to YUL

The 747 Express bus runs 24/7 from downtown Montréal (Berri-UQAM and Lionel-Groulx métro stations) to Trudeau in 45–60 minutes for CAD $11 with a OPUS card or $11 cash. STM métro does not reach the airport; the 747 Express bus handles the city-airport connection. Taxis from downtown are metered at roughly CAD $45–55.Uber and Lyft operate from designated pick-up zones at departures level. Driving via Highway 20 West is straightforward; the airport has structured parking directly attached to the terminal starting at CAD $5/30 min, with economy lots farther out.

Facts

YUL–EDI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Montréal to Edinburgh route.
Route details
Distance3,022 mi / 4,863 km
Flight time6h 29m
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YUL
Full nameMontreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
IATA / ICAOYUL / CYUL
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation118 ft / 36 m
Destination: EDI
Full nameEdinburgh Airport
IATA / ICAOEDI / EGPH
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr15.8M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YUL to EDI flights.
Nonstop flights from Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Edinburgh Airport take about 6h 29m gate to gate. The route covers 3,022 miles.
1 airline operates flights from YUL to EDI: Air Canada.
This route has limited weekly 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 Keflavik, Dublin and Boston Logan.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to EDI and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Edinburgh is 5 hours ahead of Montréal.
Yes, return flights from EDI to YUL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 YUL to EDI

Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YUL to EDI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YUL to EDI is about 6 hours 29 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,022 miles (4,863 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Keflavik, Dublin and Boston Logan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.