How long is the flight from Iowa to Edinburgh?

Airlines like Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, and United Airlines fly from Iowa to Edinburgh in about 16h 49m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 17m. 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, Cedar Rapids - Edinburgh Turnhouse or Des Moines - 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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Cheapest flights from Iowa to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 December 2025.

Wed 31/1211:41OMA - EDI

2 stops16h 59mVirgin Atlantic

Fri 2/109:20EDI - OMA

2 stops20h 48mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 27/12£1,845

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Iowa to Edinburgh that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 28 December 2025.

Mon 9/210:59DSM - EDI

2 stops23h 06mVirgin Atlantic

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2 stops20h 59mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 26/12£426

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Deal found 27/12£453

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2 stops18h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 26/12£460

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2 stops17h 14mMultiple Airlines

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2 stops20h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/12£461

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Deal found 28/12£464

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2 stops16h 59mDelta

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2 stops16h 23mBritish Airways

Deal found 25/12£620

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3 stops17h 55mUnited Airlines

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2 stops35h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 26/12£620

Last-minute flights from Iowa to Edinburgh
Discover last-minute flight deals from Iowa to Edinburgh. Data last updated 28 December 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 31/1211:41OMA - EDI

2 stops16h 59mVirgin Atlantic

Fri 2/109:20EDI - OMA

2 stops20h 48mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 27/12£1,845

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Deal found 26/12£629

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2 stops21h 47mLufthansa

Deal found 27/12£619

Tue 13/108:00OMA - EDI

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Sun 26/409:00EDI - OMA

2 stops35h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 26/12£620

Tue 13/108:05OMA - EDI

2 stops20h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 26/409:00EDI - OMA

1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/12£632

Fri 23/115:22CID - EDI

2 stops22h 58mBritish Airways

Tue 27/107:50EDI - CID

2 stops16h 23mBritish Airways

Deal found 25/12£620

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Tue 27/106:50EDI - OMA

2 stops16h 52mBritish Airways

Deal found 27/12£769

Fri 23/108:00OMA - EDI

3 stops17h 55mUnited Airlines

Tue 27/109:25EDI - OMA

2 stops18h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 27/12£2,676

Sun 25/107:00OMA - EDI

2 stops21h 15mVirgin Atlantic

Sun 1/205:45EDI - OMA

2 stops21h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 26/12£444

Fri 30/108:00DSM - EDI

2 stops17h 55mUnited Airlines

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2 stops18h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 26/12£460

One-way flights from Iowa to Edinburgh
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Mon 27/412:49DSM - EDI

2 stops15h 51mBritish Airways

Deal found 26/12£152

Sat 11/419:50OMA - EDI

2 stops36h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 27/12£178

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2 stops17h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 26/12£295

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3 stops33h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 26/12£315

Sat 11/408:00OMA - EDI

3 stops18h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 26/12£393

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2 stops17h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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OMAEDI

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08:00-10:35

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

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£461

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DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

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11:26-10:40

2 stops17h 14m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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2 stops20h 59m

£461

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DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

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16:00-15:10

2 stops17h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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2 stops14h 49m

£464

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

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06:07-11:50

2 stops23h 43m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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2 stops20h 07m

£464

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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.
How long is the flight from Iowa to Edinburgh?
Airlines like Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, and United Airlines fly from Iowa to Edinburgh in about 16h 49m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 17m. 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, Cedar Rapids - Edinburgh Turnhouse or Des Moines - 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?
Yes. In addition to deals on Iowa to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Iowa to Edinburgh?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Iowa to Edinburgh.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Iowa to Edinburgh?
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