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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh from £181

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — EDI
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in February or October, booked 6 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 January 2026.

Wed 25/219:40
IAD
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EDI
2 stops20h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/308:10
EDI
-
IAD
2 stops15h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/1£403
Tue 24/219:40
IAD
-
EDI
2 stops17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/307:50
EDI
-
IAD
2 stops15h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1£407
Wed 22/420:30
BWI
-
EDI
2 stops22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/409:50
EDI
-
BWI
2 stops14h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/1£419
Wed 22/420:30
IAD
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EDI
2 stops22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/409:50
EDI
-
IAD
2 stops14h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/1£419
Mon 23/219:40
BWI
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EDI
2 stops19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/307:55
EDI
-
BWI
2 stops15h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1£434
Mon 2/319:40
BWI
-
EDI
1 stop9h 20m
Icelandair
Fri 6/312:20
EDI
-
BWI
1 stop11h 20m
Icelandair
Deal found 25/1£438
Tue 24/219:40
BWI
-
EDI
2 stops17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/307:50
EDI
-
BWI
2 stops15h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1£440
Thu 23/420:30
IAD
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EDI
3 stops21h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/423:55
EDI
-
IAD
2 stops25h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1£449
Sat 4/423:20
BWI
-
EDI
1 stop9h 00m
Icelandair
Tue 14/414:15
EDI
-
BWI
1 stop10h 10m
Icelandair
Deal found 25/1£452
Sat 14/219:40
BWI
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EDI
1 stop9h 20m
Icelandair
Thu 19/211:00
EDI
-
BWI
1 stop12h 40m
Icelandair
Deal found 26/1£456
Mon 16/219:40
BWI
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EDI
1 stop9h 20m
Icelandair
Fri 20/212:20
EDI
-
BWI
1 stop11h 20m
Icelandair
Deal found 26/1£456
Wed 25/219:40
BWI
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EDI
1 stop9h 20m
Icelandair
Tue 3/311:00
EDI
-
BWI
1 stop12h 40m
Icelandair
Deal found 26/1£457

Find flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Edinburgh (EDI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 28 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£403

One-way from

£181

Popular in

June

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February

Average price

£622
25/2-4/3
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  • 4 total stops
  • 35h 25m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh
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  • 3/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 32h 50m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 28 January 2026.
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BaltimoreEdinburgh

BWI - EDI

BWIEDI

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 30/3

20:30-13:20

1 stop11h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 9/4

14:15-19:25

1 stop10h 10m

£472

BaltimoreEdinburgh

BWI - EDI

BWIEDI

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 6/5

21:30-17:05

1 stop14h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 20/5

06:40-19:40

1 stop18h 00m

£486

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

IAD - EDI

IADEDI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 28/4

17:40-12:50

1 stop14h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 10/5

07:30-17:25

1 stop14h 55m

£486

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

IAD - EDI

IADEDI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 7/5

17:40-09:20

1 stop10h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 19/5

13:10-20:20

1 stop12h 10m

£486

BaltimoreEdinburgh

BWI - EDI

BWIEDI

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 20/4

21:30-12:25

1 stop9h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 27/4

13:20-19:40

1 stop11h 20m

£489

BaltimoreEdinburgh

BWI - EDI

BWIEDI

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 19/4

21:35-12:30

1 stop9h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 27/4

13:20-19:40

1 stop11h 20m

£489

BaltimoreEdinburgh

BWI - EDI

BWIEDI

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 5/5

21:30-18:00

1 stop15h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 18/5

13:20-19:40

1 stop11h 20m

£494

BaltimoreEdinburgh

BWI - EDI

BWIEDI

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 17/4

21:30-21:50

1 stop19h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 24/4

09:25-19:40

1 stop15h 15m

£497

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

IAD - EDI

IADEDI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 17/4

22:25-23:05

1 stop19h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 24/4

06:20-17:25

1 stop16h 05m

£497

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

DCA - EDI

DCAEDI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 4/5

20:00-10:00

1 stop9h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 4/6

12:10-22:59

1 stop15h 49m

£513

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 23 January 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 6 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh (average of £340). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh in July is currently the most expensive (average of £455). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

Share of one-stop return flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Dublin (DUB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 56% of one-stop itineraries from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Reykjavik (KEF) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £472.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 10h 10m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 44m.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Edinburgh from Washington, D.C.?

    Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh. You should not have trouble finding flights to Turnhouse from Washington, D.C.; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights to the Edinburgh airport from Washington, D.C.. It is only a 6.8 mi journey from Turnhouse (EDI) to Edinburgh’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

    Airlines like Icelandair, British Airways, and JetBlue fly from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh in about 9h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 3454 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh round-trip?

    Flying on Aer Lingus is currently your cheapest option to Edinburgh, with prices starting at £468. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at £511 return. Aer Lingus is priced at 30% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

    Most travelers choose Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Edinburgh Turnhouse, Baltimore/Washington - Edinburgh Turnhouse or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Edinburgh Turnhouse when deciding on the best route from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh are Air Canada (75%), United Airlines (75%) and Lufthansa (75%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh (average of £340). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh in July is currently the most expensive (average of £455). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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