Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to St Louis Airport (STL): what you need to know
The timezone in St Louis is UTC-6, which is six hours behind Edinburgh.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your EDI to STL flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to St Louis Airport. Here are the top stopovers between EDI and STL:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
New York Newark Airport
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
73% of flights departing from Edinburgh Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Edinburgh Airport from central Edinburgh, it takes around 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near EDI. Whether you're catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to St Louis Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at St Louis Airport (STL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Edinburgh Airport to St Louis Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near STL instead:
Grab a St Louis Airport rental car and discover St Louis and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Budget and Alamo are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from St Louis Airport about one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to St Louis Airport (STL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to St Louis Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to St Louis in March.
Book your flight from Edinburgh Airport to St Louis Airport for July if you want to go to St Louis during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 33ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EDI to STL in January. Temperatures average between -7ºC and 8ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
You've done St Louis, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Journey around 418 kilometres north-east to Chicago to tick off its top sights. From Millennium Park to Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 370 kilometres east of St Louis, Indianapolis is another essential stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.