Question 1

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

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

Question 2

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

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Reykjavik (KEF) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £481.

Question 3

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

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Flights via Dublin (DUB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 10h 01m.

Question 4

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

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Dublin (DUB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of one-stop itineraries from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh on Cheapflights.

Question 5

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

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Airlines like JetBlue, Scandinavian Airlines, and Aer Lingus fly from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh in about 10h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 29h 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.

Question 6

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh round-trip?

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Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Edinburgh, with prices starting at £501. United Airlines is priced at 26% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 7

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

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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 24 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 8

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

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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 £102). 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.

Question 9

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 10

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

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The most flights from WAS to EDI are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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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.

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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).

Question 13

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

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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.

Question 14

What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

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Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £521. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Edinburgh Turnhouse) can be booked for £402 on average our data indicates £643 when flying from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh.

Question 15

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

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The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh are Lufthansa (47%), Air Canada (41%) and United Airlines (41%).

Question 16

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

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Users have found that flying from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh on a Sunday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

Question 17

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

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Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 25 days in advance to save up to 113% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 25 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as £545, or £715 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 18

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

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Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Edinburgh from Washington, D.C.. Users have commonly found prices around £682 for the month, but tickets can be as low as £442. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in June.

Question 19

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

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It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 11% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Question 20

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

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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 3 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.

Question 21

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

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

Question 22

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

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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 Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh.

Question 23

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

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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.

Question 24

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 25

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Question 26

Can Cheapflights find flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh with no change fees?

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Edinburgh from Washington, D.C. shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 27

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Edinburgh become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Edinburgh from Washington, D.C. today and book when prices fit your budget.

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