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 23m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 56m. 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.

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.

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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 12 December 2025.

Wed 10/1214:29OMA - EDI

2 stops35h 21mAer Lingus

Wed 17/1208:20EDI - OMA

2 stops20h 10mAer Lingus

Deal found 9/12£883

Fri 12/1205:00CID - EDI

2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 14/1220:20EDI - CID

2 stops32h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/12£1,040

Wed 31/1215:14DSM - EDI

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Sun 4/106:05EDI - DSM

2 stops21h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 11/12£1,604

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2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 4/108:25EDI - DSM

3 stops31h 38mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/12£1,741

Wed 31/1213:25DSM - EDI

2 stops19h 45mIberia

Sun 4/118:30EDI - DSM

2 stops29h 52mIberia

Deal found 11/12£2,111

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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 12 December 2025.

Sun 25/117:16DSM - EDI

2 stops22h 19mVirgin Atlantic

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2 stops15h 54mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 11/12£412

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2 stops17h 49mBritish Airways

Tue 27/107:50EDI - DSM

2 stops19h 14mBritish Airways

Deal found 11/12£455

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Mon 2/209:25EDI - CID

2 stops18h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/12£462

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2 stops20h 11mMultiple Airlines

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2 stops33h 54mVirgin Atlantic

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Sun 1/209:25EDI - CID

2 stops18h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/12£462

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2 stops15h 07mVirgin Atlantic

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2 stops21h 25mBritish Airways

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2 stops18h 07mBritish Airways

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2 stops18h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/12£462

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2 stops33h 19mBritish Airways

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2 stops16h 49mMultiple Airlines

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1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines

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2 stops34h 59mLufthansa

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2 stops35h 21mUnited Airlines

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2 stops19h 54mUnited Airlines

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2 stops19h 54mBritish Airways

Deal found 11/12£824

Last-minute flights from Iowa to Edinburgh
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Sat 10/117:45EDI - OMA

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Deal found 11/12£662

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Sun 26/409:00EDI - OMA

1 stop14h 45mDelta

Deal found 11/12£758

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2 stops17h 49mBritish Airways

Tue 27/107:50EDI - DSM

2 stops19h 14mBritish Airways

Deal found 11/12£455

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2 stops35h 24mVirgin Atlantic

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2 stops53h 28mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 11/12£446

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2 stops15h 07mVirgin Atlantic

Sat 31/105:45EDI - DSM

2 stops40h 43mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 10/12£431

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2 stops18h 41mBritish Airways

Sat 31/106:50EDI - OMA

2 stops16h 59mBritish Airways

Deal found 10/12£455

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3 stops17h 55mUnited Airlines

Sat 31/109:25EDI - OMA

2 stops16h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/12£934

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2 stops22h 19mVirgin Atlantic

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2 stops15h 54mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 11/12£412

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2 stops18h 00mBritish Airways

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2 stops16h 37mBritish Airways

Deal found 10/12£455

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2 stops17h 05mUnited Airlines

Mon 2/209:25EDI - CID

2 stops18h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/12£462

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3 stops17h 55mUnited Airlines

Mon 2/209:25EDI - OMA

2 stops18h 56mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/12£462

One-way flights from Iowa to Edinburgh
Search for one-way flight options from Iowa to Edinburgh. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 12 December 2025.

Sun 25/114:58DSM - EDI

3 stops46h 12mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/12£275

Sun 25/108:00DSM - EDI

2 stops17h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/12£294

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2 stops21h 33mIberia

Deal found 12/12£303

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2 stops18h 08mIberia

Deal found 10/12£305

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2 stops17h 59mBritish Airways

Deal found 11/12£305

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2 stops35h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 11/12£368

Sat 11/408:00OMA - EDI

3 stops18h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/12£476

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2 stops19h 20mAir Canada

Deal found 10/12£527

Fri 15/508:00DSM - EDI

3 stops41h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/12£529

Sat 24/111:42DSM - EDI

2 stops16h 28mBritish Airways

Deal found 11/12£4,676

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Sun 25/1

17:16-21:35

2 stops22h 19m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/2

11:00-20:54

2 stops15h 54m

£412

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DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Mon 26/1

17:16-21:35

2 stops22h 19m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/2

17:00-20:54

2 stops33h 54m

£431

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Sat 24/1

13:03-10:10

2 stops15h 07m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 31/1

05:45-16:28

2 stops40h 43m

£431

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Tue 20/1

17:01-16:50

2 stops17h 49m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 27/1

07:50-21:04

2 stops19h 14m

£455

Cedar RapidsEdinburgh

CID - EDI

CIDEDI

Cedar Rapids

Thu 5/2

15:22-13:45

2 stops16h 23m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 9/2

14:05-22:15

2 stops38h 10m

£455

Cedar RapidsEdinburgh

CID - EDI

CIDEDI

Cedar Rapids

Fri 6/2

10:05-15:20

2 stops23h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/2

06:50-22:15

2 stops21h 25m

£455

Cedar RapidsEdinburgh

CID - EDI

CIDEDI

Cedar Rapids

Mon 26/1

15:22-12:10

2 stops14h 48m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/2

06:05-18:12

2 stops18h 07m

£455

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Sat 24/1

11:42-11:50

2 stops18h 08m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 31/1

13:05-16:24

2 stops33h 19m

£459

Cedar RapidsEdinburgh

CID - EDI

CIDEDI

Cedar Rapids

Thu 29/1

08:50-07:55

2 stops17h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/2

09:25-21:34

2 stops18h 09m

£462

Cedar RapidsEdinburgh

CID - EDI

CIDEDI

Cedar Rapids

Sun 25/1

08:00-07:55

2 stops17h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/2

09:25-21:34

2 stops18h 09m

£462

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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 23m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 56m. 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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