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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Edinburgh Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,298. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Edinburgh.$1,298 per passenger.Departing Sun, 2 Aug, returning Thu, 27 Aug.Return flight with Aer Lingus and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,298, select.

Edinburgh.$1,303 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with Aer Lingus and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,303, select.

Edinburgh.$1,354 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep, returning Mon, 21 Sep.Return flight with Aer Lingus and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,354, select.

Edinburgh.$1,357 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Wed, 12 Aug.Return flight with Aer Lingus and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,357, select.

Edinburgh.$1,380 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Tue, 29 Sep.Return flight with Aer Lingus and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,380, select.

Edinburgh.$1,394 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct, returning Sun, 25 Oct.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Edinburgh on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,394, select.

Edinburgh.$1,426 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Fri, 9 Oct.Return flight with Aer Lingus and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,426, select.

Edinburgh.$1,452 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec, returning Tue, 15 Dec.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,452, select.

Edinburgh.$1,454 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 Jan, returning Sun, 31 Jan.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Edinburgh on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,454, select.

Edinburgh.$1,482 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Feb, returning Tue, 16 Feb.Return flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,482, select.

Edinburgh.$1,483 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov, returning Tue, 17 Nov.Return flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,483, select.

Edinburgh.$1,483 per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 Jan, returning Sat, 6 Feb.Return flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 23 Jan, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Edinburgh on Sat, 6 Feb, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,483, select.

Edinburgh.$1,486 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Mar, returning Tue, 16 Mar.Return flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 16 Mar, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,486, select.

Edinburgh.$1,487 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Feb, returning Sat, 13 Mar.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 27 Feb, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Edinburgh on Sat, 13 Mar, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,487, select.

Edinburgh.$1,487 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Nov, returning Sat, 12 Dec.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Edinburgh on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,487, select.

Edinburgh.$1,487 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Oct, returning Sat, 14 Nov.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Edinburgh on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,487, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Washington Dulles to Edinburgh

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Washington Dulles to Edinburgh flights are currently cheapest in August.

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Direct flights from Washington Dulles to Edinburgh

Washington Dulles to Edinburgh: Alternative routes

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

Washington D.C. to Edinburgh: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$1,298
Cheapest month to fly	August
Average flight time	7 hrs, 15 mins
Most popular airline	Lufthansa
Average flights per week	22

Finding cheap flights from Washington Dulles to Edinburgh: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Washington Dulles to Edinburgh?

The best price we found for a return flight from Washington Dulles to Edinburgh is $1,298. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Washington Dulles to Edinburgh?

7 hours and 15 minutes is the average flight time from Washington Dulles to Edinburgh.

Which airlines fly direct from Washington Dulles to Edinburgh?

Lufthansa, Air Canada and United fly direct from Washington Dulles to Edinburgh.

How many flights are there a week from Washington Dulles to Edinburgh?

As of July 2026, there are 22 flights per week flying from Washington Dulles to Edinburgh.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Washington Dulles to Edinburgh?

The cheapest month to fly from Washington Dulles to Edinburgh is usually August.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Washington Dulles Airport to Edinburgh Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Washington Dulles Airport to Edinburgh Airport on Sunday, 2 August 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Edinburgh Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 7 hours and 15 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Edinburgh?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Edinburgh?

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.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Washington Dulles Airport to Edinburgh with?

Currently, Aer Lingus and United offer the cheapest flight tickets to Edinburgh.

Travelling from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know

Around 7 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
Edinburgh is five hours ahead of Washington DC and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Take your pick of five weekly Washington Dulles Airport to Edinburgh Airport flights. The 22:20 departure with United Airlines is the earliest flight available. United Airlines operates the last service of the day at 22:25.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your IAD to EDI flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
United offers direct flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Edinburgh — and maybe even more of the United Kingdom if time allows.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is United.
With 67.39% of its services landing as planned, United is the most punctual carrier offering IAD to EDI flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Washington Dulles Airport to Edinburgh Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between IAD and EDI include:
- London Heathrow Airport
- New York Newark Airport
- Dublin Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Washington Dulles Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight is $419. A round-trip ticket right now is $1,300. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from IAD to EDI, book your trip two months before your departure date.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Edinburgh Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from IAD to EDI.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Edinburgh Airport.

Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)

The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Of the departures from Washington Dulles Airport, 77% land on time at their destination.
Central Washington DC to Washington Dulles Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near IAD. Whether you have an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Edinburgh Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:

Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Reserve a hotel close to EDI if you have a late Washington Dulles Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Edinburgh Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz and explore beyond Edinburgh's main sights.
Booking your ride from Edinburgh Airport about one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.

When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

July is the most popular month for flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Edinburgh Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Edinburgh in March.
When reserving your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Edinburgh Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Edinburgh, with the temperature ranging from 9ºC to 20ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IAD to EDI in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC and 7ºC then.

Explore more of the United Kingdom

Manchester is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Edinburgh. Around 290 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Around 402 kilometres south of Edinburgh, Birmingham is another essential stop in the United Kingdom. Start your sightseeing at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.