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 14h 23m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 18m. Iowa and Edinburgh are separated by a distance of 3838 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 Des Moines - Edinburgh Turnhouse, Omaha Eppley Airfield - 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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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 17 December 2025.

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Wed 24/1206:00EDI - CID

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Deal found 16/12£12,267

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Fri 30/110:59DSM - EDI

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Deal found 16/12£403

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Deal found 15/12£439

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Wed 17/1211:31CID - EDI

2 stops18h 29mLufthansa

Wed 24/1206:00EDI - CID

2 stops21h 34mLufthansa

Deal found 16/12£12,267

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2 stops33h 54mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 15/12£439

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2 stops15h 54mKLM

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2 stops20h 14mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/12£457

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2 stops19h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/12£463

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2 stops17h 55mUnited Airlines

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2 stops15h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/12£463

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2 stops17h 41mVirgin Atlantic

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2 stops15h 54mVirgin Atlantic

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2 stops18h 28mMultiple Airlines

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2 stops17h 09mMultiple Airlines

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2 stops19h 49mUnited Airlines

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2 stops19h 32mUnited Airlines

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2 stops18h 56mUnited Airlines

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Fri 30/108:00DSM - EDI

2 stops17h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/12£298

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Deal found 17/12£350

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Deal found 17/12£380

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2 stops22h 35mDelta

Deal found 16/12£467

Wed 7/106:35CID - EDI

2 stops19h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/12£3,290

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Des Moines

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11:30-07:55

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

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09:25-22:30

2 stops19h 05m

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DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

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11:42-10:05

2 stops16h 23m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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2 stops20h 14m

£457

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DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

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11:42-12:10

2 stops18h 28m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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2 stops17h 09m

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DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

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08:00-07:55

2 stops17h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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2 stops19h 05m

£463

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DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

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08:00-07:55

2 stops17h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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£463

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DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

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08:00-07:55

2 stops17h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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09:25-21:50

2 stops18h 25m

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CID - EDI

CIDEDI

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11:32-07:55

2 stops14h 23m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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2 stops18h 09m

£463

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OMA - EDI

OMAEDI

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 30/1

06:06-07:55

2 stops19h 49m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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09:25-22:22

2 stops18h 57m

£463

OmahaEdinburgh

OMA - EDI

OMAEDI

Omaha Eppley Airfield

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19:48-15:45

2 stops13h 57m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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2 stops17h 40m

£467

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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 14h 23m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 18m. Iowa and Edinburgh are separated by a distance of 3838 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 Des Moines - Edinburgh Turnhouse, Omaha Eppley Airfield - 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?
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?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa to Edinburgh 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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