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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Atlanta to Edinburgh? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Edinburgh.$1,132 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Sep, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,132, select.
Edinburgh.$1,189 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Sep, returning Sat, 19 Sep.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Edinburgh on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,189, select.
Edinburgh.$1,259 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Feb, returning Wed, 4 Mar.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Thu, 26 Feb, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 4 Mar, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,259, select.
Edinburgh.$1,293 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Apr, returning Wed, 13 May.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 13 May, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,293, select.
Edinburgh.$1,301 per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Apr, returning Fri, 17 Apr.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Mon, 6 Apr, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Edinburgh on Fri, 17 Apr, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,301, select.
Edinburgh.$1,301 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct, returning Tue, 13 Oct.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,301, select.
Edinburgh.$1,362 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Mar, returning Sat, 28 Mar.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Tue, 24 Mar, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Edinburgh on Sat, 28 Mar, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,362, select.
Edinburgh.$1,368 per passenger.Departing Sun, 16 Aug, returning Sat, 22 Aug.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Sun, 16 Aug, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Edinburgh on Sat, 22 Aug, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,368, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Atlanta to Edinburgh

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Direct flights from Atlanta to Edinburgh

Atlanta to Edinburgh: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Atlanta to Edinburgh below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Edinburgh.

Edinburgh

11km from central Edinburgh
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Dundee

57km from central Edinburgh
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Glasgow Intl

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Atlanta to Edinburgh: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,132
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time7 hrs, 58 mins
Most popular airlineDelta
Average flights per week60

Finding cheap flights from Atlanta to Edinburgh: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Atlanta to Edinburgh is $1,132. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
7 hours and 58 minutes is the average flight time from Atlanta to Edinburgh.
Delta, Virgin Atlantic and KLM fly direct from Atlanta to Edinburgh.
As of February 2026, there are 30 flights per week flying from Atlanta to Edinburgh.
The cheapest month to fly from Atlanta to Edinburgh is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Atlanta to Edinburgh Airport on Sunday, 27 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 7 hours and 58 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Edinburgh but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Edinburgh is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Travelling from Atlanta to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): What you need to know

  • Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Atlanta. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Atlanta to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) departing from here.

  • Around 7 hours 55 minutes is the usual time it takes for a direct Atlanta to Edinburgh Airport flight.

  • The timezone in Edinburgh is UTC+0, which is four hours ahead of Atlanta. Edinburgh Airport is located in Edinburgh.

  • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is the busiest route, with 5 direct services each week. Get from ATL to EDI on Delta Air Lines's 7pm departure.

  • To ensure you get on your flight from Atlanta to EDI, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • With more people on the move during peak seasons, it's a good idea to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for additional wait times.

Airports in Atlanta

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

  • Get there in one go from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Direct flights from Atlanta to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) are available from here.

  • You can get away on a direct flight from Atlanta to Edinburgh Airport with Delta Air Lines. This popular airline operates services from ATL.

  • The top choice among passengers flying between ATL and EDI is Delta Air Lines.

  • Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Atlanta to EDI leaving from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:

    • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

    • Logan International Airport (BOS)

    • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • The journey from central Atlanta to ATL takes about 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Catching an early flight from Atlanta to Edinburgh Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport:

  • 76.64% of flights leaving from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport touch down at their destination on time.

  • You'll find ATL at 6000 N Terminal Parkway.

About Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • Book a hotel near EDI if you have a late flight from Atlanta to Edinburgh Airport. Check in to one of these options and get some sleep sooner:

  • Begin your adventure by picking up an Edinburgh Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz and explore beyond Edinburgh's usual tourist stops.

  • Booking your ride around one week in advance of your Atlanta to Edinburgh Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.

Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh

  • The centre of Edinburgh is about 11 kilometres from Edinburgh Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day, so do a little research ahead of time.

  • Travelling by public transport will take you around 40 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Atlanta to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • Right now, $741 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Atlanta to Edinburgh Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,132. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Book four months before you travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Atlanta to EDI.

  • September is when you're most likely to find a bargain on an Atlanta to Edinburgh Airport ticket. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.

  • Locking in a cheap flight ticket from Atlanta to EDI is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.

  • Find the best deal on a flight from Atlanta to Edinburgh Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'

The best time to fly from Atlanta to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • February is the quietest month for flights from Atlanta to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), while June is the most popular. Work out the best time to go to Edinburgh based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.

  • The warmest month in Edinburgh is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC and 20ºC. Lock in your Atlanta to EDI flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.

  • Search for cheap tickets from Atlanta to Edinburgh Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 7ºC.

More about Edinburgh

  • After booking your flight from Atlanta to Edinburgh Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Edinburgh:

  • There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Edinburgh Castle, Crown Jewels and Шотландия are major attractions which should be on every Edinburgh itinerary.

Explore more of the United Kingdom

  • Manchester is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored after you've seen Edinburgh. Around 290 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Manchester United Museum and Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Chinatown.

  • If you're ready to explore another great destination in the United Kingdom, consider Preston, about 241 kilometres south of Edinburgh. Brockholes Nature Reserve, Avenham and Miller Parks and Japanese Garden are among the biggest draws.

Plan the rest of your trip from Atlanta to Edinburgh

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