How long is the flight from Iowa to Edinburgh?

Airlines like Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines, and Finnair fly from Iowa to Edinburgh in about 16h 19m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 11m. Iowa and Edinburgh are separated by a distance of 3923 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.

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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Round-trip from	£456
One-way from	£430
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	January
Average price	£702

Lufthansa
13/11-26/11
4 total stops
32h 06m total
Iowa to Edinburgh

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25/10
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44h 30m total
Iowa to Edinburgh

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Thu 13/1111:26DSM - EDI

2 stops17h 04mLufthansa

Wed 26/1112:30EDI - DSM

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Deal found 16/10£456

Sat 29/1110:21DSM - EDI

2 stops16h 19mVirgin Atlantic

Sat 6/1217:00EDI - DSM

2 stops30h 03mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 15/10£462

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Mon 8/1211:45EDI - DSM

2 stops15h 01mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 17/10£475

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Wed 26/1112:30EDI - DSM

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Deal found 15/10£484

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Deal found 16/10£490

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Deal found 16/10£494

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Sat 29/1110:21DSM - EDI

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Deal found 15/10£462

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Deal found 15/10£484

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Deal found 16/10£490

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Deal found 15/10£602

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Thu 13/1111:26DSM - EDI

2 stops17h 04mLufthansa

Wed 26/1112:30EDI - DSM

2 stops15h 02mLufthansa

Deal found 16/10£456

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2 stops17h 04mUnited Airlines

Wed 26/1112:30EDI - DSM

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Deal found 15/10£484

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Deal found 16/10£490

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Deal found 16/10£494

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Deal found 16/10£500

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Deal found 16/10£497

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Deal found 16/10£493

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Deal found 16/10£501

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Sat 6/1217:00EDI - DSM

2 stops30h 03mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 15/10£462

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2 stops17h 04mAmerican Airlines

Sun 7/1210:00EDI - DSM

2 stops19h 52mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 16/10£494

Sun 30/1111:29CID - EDI

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Sun 7/1207:25EDI - CID

2 stops16h 51mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 16/10£494

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Sun 7/1212:30EDI - DSM

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Deal found 16/10£501

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Sat 29/11

10:21-08:40

2 stops16h 19m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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17:00-17:03

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DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

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10:21-08:40

2 stops16h 19m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 8/12

11:45-20:46

2 stops15h 01m

£475

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Thu 13/11

11:26-10:30

2 stops17h 04m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 26/11

12:30-23:44

2 stops17h 14m

£484

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Mon 1/12

11:30-17:00

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 8/12

06:05-22:59

2 stops22h 54m

£490

OmahaEdinburgh

OMA - EDI

OMAEDI

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 18/11

12:46-09:45

1 stop14h 59m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 24/11

11:45-21:00

1 stop15h 15m

£490

OmahaEdinburgh

OMA - EDI

OMAEDI

Omaha Eppley Airfield

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12:46-09:45

1 stop14h 59m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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11:45-21:00

1 stop15h 15m

£490

OmahaEdinburgh

OMA - EDI

OMAEDI

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 16/11

13:45-10:30

2 stops14h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 26/11

12:30-12:48

2 stops30h 18m

£493

OmahaEdinburgh

OMA - EDI

OMAEDI

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 16/11

12:46-09:45

1 stop14h 59m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 23/11

11:45-00:14

2 stops18h 29m

£493

OmahaEdinburgh

OMA - EDI

OMAEDI

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 18/11

11:27-10:30

3 stops17h 03m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 24/11

09:25-20:09

2 stops16h 44m

£493

OmahaEdinburgh

OMA - EDI

OMAEDI

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 16/11

09:05-10:30

2 stops19h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 23/11

12:30-21:52

2 stops15h 22m

£493

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Airlines like Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines, and Finnair fly from Iowa to Edinburgh in about 16h 19m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 11m. Iowa and Edinburgh are separated by a distance of 3923 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.
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