Toronto to Edinburgh (YYZ–EDI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule 5 flights Verified 47m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
✓
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AC806+2
AC Air Canada
789
7:50 PM
EDT TT1
7:20 AM+1
BST
6h 30m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
→
WS36
WS WestJet
B38M
10:15 PM
EDT T3
10:10 AM+1
BST
6h 55m
51%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
←
LH6536cs
LH Lufthansa
788
9:00 AM
BST
11:00 AM
EDT
7h
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
←
AC807+2
AC Air Canada
789
9:45 AM
BST
11:23 AM
EDT
6h 38m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
←
WS37
WS WestJet
B38M
11:30 AM
BST
2:10 PM
EDT
7h 40m
—
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
YUL Montréal 8h 19m ACADASP → ACUA Montréal (YUL) to Edinburgh flights
DUB Dublin 8h 45m ACEITS → BAEIFR Dublin (DUB) to Edinburgh flights
YHZ Halifax 8h 49m ACASPAV → WS Halifax (YHZ) to Edinburgh flights
KEF Reykjavík 9h 10m ACFI → FIU2 Reykjavík (KEF) to Edinburgh flights
LHR London 9h 21m A3ACAY → ATAYBA London (LHR) to Edinburgh flights
EWR Newark 9h 35m ACUA → UA Newark (EWR) to Edinburgh flights
IAD Dulles 9h 35m ACAVCM → ACUA Dulles (IAD) to Edinburgh flights
AMS Amsterdam 9h 45m ACKLOS → 6EARBT Amsterdam (AMS) to Edinburgh flights
BOS Boston 9h 47m ACAZEJA → B6DL Boston (BOS) to Edinburgh flights
PHL Philadelphia 10h 4m AAACJRE → AAAYBA Philadelphia (PHL) to Edinburgh flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Toronto to Edinburgh
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 3,321 mi 6h 43m nonstop +5h ahead

YYZ–EDI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada and WestJet lead the route. The flight covers 3,321 miles in approximately 6h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore YYZ Routes EDI Routes YYZ Live Flights EDI Live Flights YYZ Delays
All flights from Edinburgh (EDI) Edinburgh to Toronto flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YYZ–EDI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 7 789 6h30 50% Star Alliance –
WS WestJet 7 B38M 6h55 50% – –
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – AC
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WS
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (7 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: WS (7 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YYZ to EDI direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YYZ to EDI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
49
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
YUL ~8h 19m GVA ~8h 30m DUB ~8h 45m YHZ ~8h 49m KEF ~9h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,248
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
YYZ → EDI
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Return
EDI → YYZ
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YYZ delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Toronto, it's 11:00 PM in Edinburgh.
Distance & Flight Time
3,321 mi / 5,344 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 43m 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 YYZ

The UP Express train runs from Union Station (downtown Toronto) to Terminal 1 in 25 minutes (CAD $12.35). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours, every 30 minutes off-peak and overnight. Highway 427 and the 401 are heavily congested during rush hours.

Taxis and ride-hail from downtown cost CAD $50–70 and take 25–60 minutes depending on traffic. MiWay and Brampton Transit buses serve the airport from the western suburbs. Long-term parking is available in the Viscount Road lots with free shuttle service.

Facts

YYZ–EDI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Toronto to Edinburgh route.
Route details
Distance3,321 mi / 5,344 km
Flight time6h 43m
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 21 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YYZ
Full nameToronto Pearson International Airport
IATA / ICAOYYZ / CYYZ
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr46.8M
Elevation569 ft / 173 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 YYZ to EDI flights.
Nonstop flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Edinburgh Airport take about 6h 43m gate to gate. The route covers 3,321 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from YYZ to EDI: Air Canada and WestJet.
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 Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Dublin and Halifax / Stanfield.
Edinburgh is 5 hours ahead of Toronto.
Yes, return flights from EDI to YYZ 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 YYZ to EDI

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada and WestJet. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

YYZ to EDI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YYZ to EDI is about 6 hours 43 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,321 miles (5,344 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Dublin and Halifax / Stanfield. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.