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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh from £151

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 20/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — EDI
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in February or November, booked 20 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

£304

One-way from

£151

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£968
7/9-17/9
  • 7/9-17/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 50m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh
Icelandair
  • Icelandair
  • 20/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 50m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (£130 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

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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 13 June 2025.

Sun 7/918:50BWI - EDI
1 stop13h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/906:00EDI - BWI
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6£304
Thu 30/1020:30BWI - EDI
1 stop9h 50mIcelandair
Thu 6/1112:20EDI - BWI
1 stop11h 10mIcelandair
Deal found 12/6£413
Tue 19/821:20BWI - EDI
1 stop10h 45mBritish Airways
Tue 26/812:30EDI - BWI
1 stop12h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/6£438
Sun 14/918:10BWI - EDI
1 stop12h 55mKLM
Wed 24/911:20EDI - BWI
1 stop15h 23mKLM
Deal found 11/6£456
Tue 7/1006:29BWI - EDI
1 stop20h 56mUnited Airlines
Thu 16/1009:00EDI - BWI
2 stops41h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/6£476
Tue 7/1009:25BWI - EDI
1 stop16h 20mDelta
Wed 15/1011:20EDI - BWI
1 stop15h 23mDelta
Deal found 12/6£488
Sun 7/913:35BWI - EDI
1 stop17h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 17/911:20EDI - BWI
2 stops17h 52mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 12/6£495
Thu 9/1021:20BWI - EDI
1 stop11h 25mAmerican Airlines
Thu 16/1008:35EDI - BWI
1 stop16h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/6£510
Tue 15/716:51DCA - EDI
1 stop11h 29mDelta
Fri 1/809:00EDI - DCA
1 stop15h 44mDelta
Deal found 12/6£536
Tue 9/917:16IAD - EDI
2 stops24h 29mLufthansa
Mon 22/918:00EDI - IAD
1 stop26h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 12/6£536
Mon 11/819:25IAD - EDI
1 stop11h 20mBritish Airways
Mon 18/813:20EDI - IAD
1 stop11h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/6£536
Fri 5/920:00DCA - EDI
1 stop9h 10mJetBlue
Sat 20/912:10EDI - DCA
1 stop10h 50mJetBlue
Deal found 12/6£537

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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 13 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreEdinburgh

BWI - EDI

BWIEDI

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 7/9

18:50-13:00

1 stop13h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 17/9

06:00-17:40

1 stop16h 40m

£304

BaltimoreEdinburgh

BWI - EDI

BWIEDI

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 30/10

20:30-10:20

1 stop9h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 6/11

12:20-18:30

1 stop11h 10m

£413

BaltimoreEdinburgh

BWI - EDI

BWIEDI

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 19/8

21:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 26/8

12:30-19:35

1 stop12h 05m

£438

BaltimoreEdinburgh

BWI - EDI

BWIEDI

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 14/9

18:10-12:05

1 stop12h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 24/9

11:20-21:43

1 stop15h 23m

£456

BaltimoreEdinburgh

BWI - EDI

BWIEDI

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 7/10

06:29-08:25

1 stop20h 56m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 16/10

09:00-21:22

2 stops41h 22m

£476

BaltimoreEdinburgh

BWI - EDI

BWIEDI

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 7/10

09:25-06:45

1 stop16h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 15/10

11:20-21:43

1 stop15h 23m

£488

BaltimoreEdinburgh

BWI - EDI

BWIEDI

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 7/9

13:35-12:05

1 stop17h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 17/9

11:20-00:12

2 stops17h 52m

£495

BaltimoreEdinburgh

BWI - EDI

BWIEDI

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 9/10

21:20-13:45

1 stop11h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 16/10

08:35-19:35

1 stop16h 00m

£510

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

IAD - EDI

IADEDI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/9

17:16-22:45

2 stops24h 29m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 22/9

18:00-15:50

1 stop26h 50m

£536

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

DCA - EDI

DCAEDI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 15/7

16:51-09:20

1 stop11h 29m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 1/8

09:00-19:44

1 stop15h 44m

£536

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

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Cheapflights Insights

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 9 June 2025.

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 20 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £105). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WAS to EDI?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 June 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 5% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 13 June 2025.

The most flights from WAS to EDI are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Edinburgh. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Edinburgh. Reviews last updated 13 June 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh, see what other customers have to say about Delta, KLM and Austrian Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 2 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has 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.

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

    Flying on Icelandair is currently your cheapest option to Edinburgh, with prices starting at £413. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by British Airways and KLM, with the lowest prices starting at £438 and £456, respectively. Icelandair is priced at 40% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Icelandair, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £151. JetBlue flights start at £261 while deals on Scandinavian Airlines start at £291 one-way.

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

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £105). 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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