How long is the flight from Iowa to Edinburgh?

Airlines like Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Iowa to Edinburgh in about 16h 59m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 18h 25m. 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, Cedar Rapids - Edinburgh Turnhouse or Omaha Eppley Airfield - 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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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 9 December 2025.

Thu 11/1206:00OMA - EDI

2 stops20h 30mAer Lingus

Sat 13/1215:20EDI - OMA

2 stops38h 38mAer Lingus

Deal found 7/12£770

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Mon 15/1208:20EDI - OMA

2 stops21h 38mAer Lingus

Deal found 7/12£871

Tue 9/1216:57CID - EDI

2 stops16h 18mBritish Airways

Tue 16/1213:05EDI - CID

2 stops15h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 8/12£1,284

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Sat 13/1214:05EDI - OMA

3 stops33h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/12£2,421

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Tue 23/1206:00EDI - OMA

2 stops24h 08mDelta

Deal found 8/12£2,541

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Wed 21/117:16DSM - EDI

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2 stops15h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/12£983

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Tue 9/1216:57CID - EDI

2 stops16h 18mBritish Airways

Tue 16/1213:05EDI - CID

2 stops15h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 8/12£1,284

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2 stops18h 22mDelta

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2 stops24h 08mDelta

Deal found 8/12£2,541

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2 stops16h 14mBritish Airways

Tue 27/106:05EDI - DSM

2 stops20h 59mBritish Airways

Deal found 7/12£457

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2 stops35h 24mVirgin Atlantic

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2 stops35h 29mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 8/12£442

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2 stops16h 15mMultiple Airlines

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2 stops21h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/12£464

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2 stops15h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/12£463

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2 stops16h 59mAmerican Airlines

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2 stops18h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/12£467

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2 stops23h 46mVirgin Atlantic

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2 stops22h 29mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 8/12£450

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2 stops17h 55mUnited Airlines

Fri 30/109:25EDI - CID

2 stops15h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/12£983

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2 stops18h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/12£465

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70h 53m total
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17:16-10:40

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17:00-22:29

2 stops35h 29m

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DSM - EDI

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Des Moines

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06:54-12:40

2 stops23h 46m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 30/1

06:00-22:29

2 stops22h 29m

£450

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DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Tue 20/1

17:01-15:15

2 stops16h 14m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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06:50-21:04

2 stops20h 14m

£457

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Wed 21/1

12:25-10:40

2 stops16h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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05:50-21:24

2 stops21h 34m

£464

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DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

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09:03-07:55

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

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£465

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CID - EDI

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Cedar Rapids

Thu 29/1

08:00-07:55

2 stops17h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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£465

OmahaEdinburgh

OMA - EDI

OMAEDI

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 30/1

06:06-07:55

2 stops19h 49m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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09:25-21:58

2 stops18h 33m

£465

Cedar RapidsEdinburgh

CID - EDI

CIDEDI

Cedar Rapids

Thu 22/1

18:41-17:40

2 stops16h 59m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 29/1

09:25-22:15

2 stops18h 50m

£467

OmahaEdinburgh

OMA - EDI

OMAEDI

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 7/4

18:30-12:05

2 stops35h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 17/4

06:10-21:52

2 stops21h 42m

£510

OmahaEdinburgh

OMA - EDI

OMAEDI

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 7/4

08:00-10:35

2 stops20h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 17/4

09:00-18:56

2 stops39h 56m

£606

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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, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Iowa to Edinburgh in about 16h 59m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 18h 25m. 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, Cedar Rapids - Edinburgh Turnhouse or Omaha Eppley Airfield - 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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