Flying from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
The timezone in Edinburgh is UTC+0, which is seven hours ahead of San Jose.
Give yourself enough time to make your SJC to EDI flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Many passengers pass through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport when flying between SJC and EDI.
How to find the cheapest flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
$423 is the best price for a one-way Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. Return flights start from $1,580. These fares can change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from SJC to EDI, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Edinburgh Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from SJC to EDI.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
The address for SJC is 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
84.69% of flights departing from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport land at their destination on time. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of SJC.
Central San Jose to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Edinburgh Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to SJC:
Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Book a hotel near EDI if you're taking a late Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab an Edinburgh Airport rental car and discover Edinburgh and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Hertz are well-known companies to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Edinburgh Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Edinburgh. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Edinburgh, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC to 20ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from SJC to EDI in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 7ºC on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've seen Edinburgh, now it's time to discover more of United Kingdom. Travel around 402 kilometres south to Birmingham to tick off its top sights. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Glasgow is another favourite destination in United Kingdom and is around 64 kilometres west of Edinburgh. No trip is complete without dropping by Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum.
