Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Canada from £176

If you’re looking for flights to Canada from Edinburgh, you can fly from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI) to various airports in Canada, including Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Montreal International Airport (YUL). Edinburgh Airport  is situated around 8-9 miles from the city centre and is easily accessible by the regular tram service that takes about 30min for the journey. At destination, the 16 to 17-mile journey from the airport to downtown Toronto takes around 20-25min by car. Montreal Airport is about 11 miles from the centre, whilst in Vancouver, the airport is a little closer to downtown at approximately 9 miles. All cities have convenient train and bus services.

Whilst there are currently no direct flights to Canada from Edinburgh, you can find suitable routes with a short stopover. If you want to fly to Vancouver, airlines such as KLM and Virgin Atlantic run a regular service with a connection in Amsterdam. For Montreal, Lufthansa operates a service via Frankfurt, while you can catch a flight to Toronto with Virgin Atlantic via Amsterdam or with easyJet via London Gatwick. Canada's national airline, Air Canada, also operates various indirect services from Edinburgh.

With many different destinations to pick from when it comes to travelling to Canada from Edinburgh, you have an abundance of choices regarding stopover airports, whether you prefer one or two stopovers. It is advisable to be wary of the various waiting times during these stopovers, as there are plenty of lengthy stops. Shorter stopovers are rare for flights to Canada, but you can find a few, including flights with both KLM and Virgin Atlantic to Toronto via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) with a 2h 15min wait. The stopover duration here is 2h 40min if you’re flying to Vancouver with the same airlines. Alternatively, you could travel with Air Canada to Montreal via Newark International Airport (EWR), with a stopover of 3h 20min. However, the cheaper flights tend to have two stopovers, for example departing with Ryanair and connecting with TAP Air Portugal via Dublin and Lisbon airports. This option saves plenty on the ticket cost but increases your journey time by around 17h.

Flying to Canada from Edinburgh as a UK citizen, you will need a passport to clear security and immigration at both Edinburgh and your destination airport of choice in Canada. In addition to this, you will need to complete the Canadian Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) form online prior to travel. This allows British citizens free entry into Canada without a visa. It is valid for a stay of up to six months and is electronically linked to your passport after registration has been completed.

For a flight from Edinburgh to Canada, you will be flying from Turnhouse. Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is just 6.8 mi from the center of the city.

Most travelers choose Edinburgh Turnhouse - Toronto Pearson Intl, Edinburgh Turnhouse - Toronto Island or Edinburgh Turnhouse - Thunder Bay when deciding on the best route from Edinburgh to Canada.

Consider Air Canada (82%), United Airlines (64%) or Lufthansa (64%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Edinburgh to Canada.

On average you can expect to pay £738 for a flight from Edinburgh to Canada. The cheapest flight overall is £248 while the most popular route, (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Toronto Pearson Intl) is currently priced at £324.

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Canada (average of £490). Flying from Edinburgh to Canada in July is currently the most expensive (average of £708). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.