How long is the flight from Edinburgh to District of Columbia?

A quick flight from Edinburgh to District of Columbia can take about 11h 19m. Scandinavian Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £657. The distance from Edinburgh to District of Columbia is about 3454 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in District of Columbia ranges from 66.0 - 102.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 102.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit District of Columbia when rainfall is around 66.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to District of Columbia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 C).

What are the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to District of Columbia?

Looking for the cheapest flight from Edinburgh to District of Columbia? While on average our users pay £548, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £323. The most popular route (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), is priced around £408.

What are the most reliable airlines from Edinburgh to District of Columbia?

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Edinburgh to District of Columbia consider choosing Air Canada (73%), United Airlines (73%) or Lufthansa (73%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Edinburgh to District of Columbia?

United Airlines, Aer Lingus and Lufthansa are the most popular airlines when flying from Edinburgh to District of Columbia.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDI to DC?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Edinburgh to District of Columbia as you normally would.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Edinburgh to District of Columbia?

Located just 6.8 mi from the city center, Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to District of Columbia from Edinburgh.

How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to District of Columbia?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to District of Columbia.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to District of Columbia?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to District of Columbia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to District of Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 February 2026.

Fri 6/306:45

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Tue 10/320:40

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EDI

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Deal found 31/1£435

Tue 17/306:05

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EDI

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Mon 9/322:30

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EDI

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Wed 1/409:20

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IAD

2 stops36h 30m

Scandinavian Airlines

Wed 15/420:20

IAD

EDI

2 stops41h 35m

Scandinavian Airlines

Deal found 1/2£507

Wed 18/307:25

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IAD

1 stop13h 10m

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Wed 25/322:00

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EDI

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Deal found 1/2£513

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EDI

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Deal found 31/1£521

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IAD

1 stop26h 40m

Scandinavian Airlines

Fri 5/620:20

IAD

EDI

1 stop17h 05m

Scandinavian Airlines

Deal found 1/2£537

Wed 18/210:25

EDI

DCA

2 stops16h 05m

British Airways

Wed 25/216:34

DCA

EDI

2 stops19h 31m

British Airways

Deal found 1/2£600

Thu 2/711:30

EDI

DCA

1 stop11h 19m

JetBlue

Thu 16/713:25

DCA

EDI

1 stop15h 35m

JetBlue

Deal found 31/1£618

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DCA

1 stop13h 29m

JetBlue

Tue 14/714:59

DCA

EDI

1 stop14h 01m

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Deal found 31/1£627

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DCA

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EDI

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Round-trip from	£435
One-way from	£256
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£490
Good round-trip deal	£544 or less
Good one-way deal	£377 or less

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Mon 9/3

22:30-21:23

3 stops26h 53m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 24/3

20:40-23:10

3 stops22h 30m

£493

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19:10-16:50

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19:10-16:50

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EDIIAD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 30/6

06:10-19:00

2 stops17h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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17:15-10:15

1 stop12h 00m

£568

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EDI - IAD

EDIIAD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 3/7

14:15-19:20

1 stop10h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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20:30-13:20

1 stop11h 50m

£578

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EDI - IAD

EDIIAD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 3/7

14:15-19:20

1 stop10h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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20:30-13:20

1 stop11h 50m

£578

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EDI - IAD

EDIIAD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 1/7

14:15-19:20

1 stop10h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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20:30-13:20

1 stop11h 50m

£578

EdinburghWashington, D.C.

EDI - IAD

EDIIAD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 16/3

16:35-15:35

2 stops27h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 23/3

20:40-23:10

3 stops22h 30m

£608

EdinburghWashington, D.C.

EDI - DCA

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 2/7

11:30-17:49

1 stop11h 19m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

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18:45-10:00

1 stop10h 15m

£657

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11:25-07:45

2 stops24h 20m

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11:33-07:30

2 stops15h 57m

£660

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to District of Columbia?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to District of Columbia (average of £413). Flying from Edinburgh to District of Columbia in July is currently the most expensive (average of £576). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing District of Columbia

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines, Aer Lingus, andJetBlue from Edinburgh to District of Columbia to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,220 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,220 reviews

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7.4

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9,220 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats

Aer Lingus

7.2

Good

1,444 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,220 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats

JetBlue

7.2

Good

2,890 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,220 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,758 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,220 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,706 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,220 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Edinburgh to District of Columbia?
Located just 6.8 mi from the city center, Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to District of Columbia from Edinburgh.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to District of Columbia?
A quick flight from Edinburgh to District of Columbia can take about 11h 19m. Scandinavian Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £657. The distance from Edinburgh to District of Columbia is about 3454 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the most reliable airlines from Edinburgh to District of Columbia?
No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Edinburgh to District of Columbia consider choosing Air Canada (73%), United Airlines (73%) or Lufthansa (73%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.
What are the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to District of Columbia?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Edinburgh to District of Columbia? While on average our users pay £548, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £323. The most popular route (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), is priced around £408.
Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to District of Columbia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to District of Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to District of Columbia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to District of Columbia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to District of Columbia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to District of Columbia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to District of Columbia?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to District of Columbia (average of £413). Flying from Edinburgh to District of Columbia in July is currently the most expensive (average of £576). 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.

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British Airways	Cheapest£446	Average£608	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
KLM	Cheapest£514	Average£652	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Aer Lingus	Cheapest£524	Average£703	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Aer Lingus flights
United Airlines	Cheapest£572	Average£731	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£609	Average£757	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights

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