How long is the flight from Iowa to Edinburgh?

Airlines like United Airlines, Lufthansa, and Delta fly from Iowa to Edinburgh in about 16h 41m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 54m. Iowa and Edinburgh are separated by a distance of 4012 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Edinburgh ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Edinburgh when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Edinburgh, 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 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from Iowa to Edinburgh?

Most travelers choose Omaha Eppley Airfield - Edinburgh Turnhouse, Des Moines - Edinburgh Turnhouse or Cedar Rapids - Edinburgh Turnhouse when deciding on the best route from Iowa to Edinburgh.

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

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

What airport do you fly into for flights to Edinburgh from Iowa?

Most people fly into Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) if they book a flight to Edinburgh from Iowa. Turnhouse is conveniently located just 6.8 mi from Edinburgh’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from Iowa to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Iowa to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

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Wed 12/1116:02DSM - EDI

2 stops14h 58mAer Lingus

Wed 19/1115:20EDI - DSM

2 stops38h 24mAer Lingus

Deal found 11/11£818

Wed 24/1211:35DSM - EDI

2 stops40h 55mUnited Airlines

Wed 31/1209:25EDI - DSM

2 stops18h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11£1,098

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2 stops40h 14mMultiple Airlines

Sun 4/113:30EDI - DSM

2 stops37h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/11£1,192

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Mon 5/109:25EDI - DSM

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Deal found 14/11£1,244

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Tue 18/1108:20EDI - OMA

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Deal found 12/11£1,270

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2 stops30h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/11£1,280

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Wed 19/1113:35EDI - DSM

2 stops40h 09mAer Lingus

Deal found 13/11£1,378

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2 stops23h 28mAer Lingus

Fri 28/1108:20EDI - OMA

2 stops21h 39mAer Lingus

Deal found 11/11£1,387

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Wed 31/1206:15EDI - DSM

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Deal found 12/11£1,452

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2 stops21h 26mDelta

Fri 28/1105:50EDI - OMA

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Deal found 12/11£1,455

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Sat 29/1117:45EDI - OMA

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Deal found 12/11£1,467

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Deal found 14/11£1,485

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Sat 17/113:00EDI - DSM

2 stops31h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11£586

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Deal found 11/11£612

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Deal found 12/11£620

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Deal found 11/11£628

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Deal found 12/11£616

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Mon 17/1116:02DSM - EDI

2 stops33h 48mAer Lingus

Wed 19/1113:35EDI - DSM

2 stops40h 09mAer Lingus

Deal found 13/11£1,378

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Deal found 11/11£1,387

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Deal found 12/11£1,455

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Deal found 11/11£1,911

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2 stops37h 48mLufthansa

Deal found 12/11£1,467

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Deal found 12/11£1,957

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Deal found 12/11£1,098

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Deal found 12/11£1,452

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2 stops37h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/11£1,192

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Deal found 14/11£1,244

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Deal found 14/11£1,280

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Mon 5/107:00EDI - DSM

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Deal found 14/11£1,485

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13:00-14:33

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OMA - EDI

OMAEDI

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 7/4

08:00-10:35

2 stops20h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 17/4

09:00-22:27

2 stops43h 27m

£612

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Tue 28/4

15:15-10:35

2 stops13h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 8/5

09:00-10:20

2 stops31h 20m

£616

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Mon 27/4

08:00-10:35

2 stops20h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 6/5

09:00-10:20

2 stops31h 20m

£616

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Tue 28/4

08:00-08:05

2 stops18h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 6/5

09:00-10:20

2 stops31h 20m

£616

OmahaEdinburgh

OMA - EDI

OMAEDI

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 13/5

18:29-17:10

2 stops16h 41m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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11:30-21:29

1 stop15h 59m

£620

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Sun 26/4

15:15-10:35

2 stops37h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 6/5

09:00-10:20

2 stops31h 20m

£625

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Mon 27/4

17:25-16:30

2 stops17h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 12/5

09:00-17:42

1 stop14h 42m

£628

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Tue 28/4

17:25-16:30

2 stops17h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 8/5

09:00-22:29

1 stop19h 29m

£628

OmahaEdinburgh

OMA - EDI

OMAEDI

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 7/4

18:30-16:30

2 stops16h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 17/4

09:00-23:55

1 stop20h 55m

£628

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Edinburgh from Iowa?
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How long is the flight from Iowa to Edinburgh?
Airlines like United Airlines, Lufthansa, and Delta fly from Iowa to Edinburgh in about 16h 41m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 54m. Iowa and Edinburgh are separated by a distance of 4012 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the most popular routes from Iowa to Edinburgh?
Most travelers choose Omaha Eppley Airfield - Edinburgh Turnhouse, Des Moines - Edinburgh Turnhouse or Cedar Rapids - Edinburgh Turnhouse when deciding on the best route from Iowa to Edinburgh.
Can I find deals for flights from Iowa to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?
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