Travelling from Orlando to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): What you need to know
Orlando's main base, Orlando International Airport (MCO), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Orlando to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
Take a direct Orlando to Edinburgh Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 7 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Edinburgh is UTC+0, which is four hours ahead of Orlando. Edinburgh Airport is located in Edinburgh.
To ensure you catch your flight from Orlando to EDI, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
With more travellers during peak seasons, you'll want to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in Orlando
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
You can jump on a direct flight from Orlando to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) out of Orlando International Airport (MCO).
When leaving from MCO, you can take a direct flight from Orlando to Edinburgh Airport with Virgin Atlantic.
Most travellers prefer to book seats with Virgin Atlantic from MCO to EDI.
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Orlando to EDI that include a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Orlando International Airport (MCO), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MCO and EDI include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
To get to MCO from central Orlando, it takes about 20 minutes to drive the 32 kilometres or so.
In search of a convenient hotel near Orlando International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Orlando to Edinburgh Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
78.28% of flights leaving from Orlando International Airport make it to their destination on time.
You'll find MCO at One Airport Boulevard.
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
You can arrive at SFB from central Orlando in approximately 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Orlando to EDI flight? Relax in a hotel near Orlando Sanford International Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
Orlando Sanford International Airport has an on-time performance of 69.11%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that take off from this airport land at their destination on time.
About Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
If you have a late flight from Orlando to Edinburgh Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near EDI:
Travel at your own speed with an Edinburgh Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz and venture far and wide through Edinburgh and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride around one week before your Orlando to Edinburgh Airport flight.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
The centre of Edinburgh is around 11 kilometres from Edinburgh Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research ahead of time.
It typically takes 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
$339 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Orlando to Edinburgh Airport. Return flights start at $881. These prices may change based on availability.
Book one month before you travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Orlando to EDI.
June is when you're most likely to find a bargain on a Orlando to Edinburgh Airport ticket. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's a better deal on flight tickets from Orlando to EDI.
Chase down a great fare on a flight from Orlando to Edinburgh Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'
The best time to fly from Orlando to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
February is the quietest month for flights from Orlando to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), while June is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Edinburgh based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your Orlando to EDI flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Edinburgh, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC to 20ºC.
January sees temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Orlando to Edinburgh Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Edinburgh
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Edinburgh right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Orlando to Edinburgh Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Edinburgh Castle, Crown Jewels and Шотландия are major attractions which should be on any good Edinburgh itinerary.
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 seen Edinburgh. Around 290 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Manchester United Museum and Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Chinatown.
If there's time to check out another major destination in the United Kingdom, consider Preston, about 241 kilometres south of Edinburgh. Brockholes Nature Reserve, Avenham and Miller Parks and Japanese Garden are key highlights.
