Flying from Toronto to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): What you need to know
When searching for your flight from Toronto to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), there's a good range of airports you can depart from. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are Toronto's main options.
Around 6 hours 45 minutes is the usual time it takes for a direct Toronto to Edinburgh Airport flight.
Edinburgh is four hours ahead of Toronto. Edinburgh Airport is located in Edinburgh, which runs on the UTC+0 timezone.
The most popular route is from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). You can pick from 6 direct services each week. Air Canada operates a 7:40pm departure between YYZ and EDI.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Toronto to EDI. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're flying during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Toronto to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) can be booked from this terminal.
You can lock in a direct flight from Toronto to Edinburgh Airport with Air Canada. This leading airline operates departures from YYZ.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between YYZ and EDI is Air Canada.
Travelling from central Toronto to YYZ takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Pearson International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Toronto to Edinburgh Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the ideal choice:
63.97% of flights that depart Pearson International Airport land at their destination on time.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
You can get to YTZ from central Toronto in approximately 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes to cover the 3 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Toronto to EDI flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 62.09%.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
YKF is roughly 105 kilometres from central Toronto. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 4 hours 5 minutes.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Toronto to Edinburgh Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Region of Waterloo International Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're setting off early:
The on-time performance rate of YKF is 63.64%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights from this airport arrive as planned.
About Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Have a late flight from Toronto to Edinburgh Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near EDI and hit the lights earlier:
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Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Toronto to Edinburgh Airport flight.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Edinburgh. How long it takes to get there by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Edinburgh Airport is $411. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $901. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Get cheap flights from Toronto to EDI by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for picking up a bargain.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the best month for landing cheap Toronto to Edinburgh Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
June is the busiest month for flights from Toronto to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). Visit Edinburgh in February for a quieter experience.
Before locking in your Toronto to EDI flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Edinburgh, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC to 20ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Toronto to Edinburgh Airport in January when temperatures are between -1ºC and 7ºC.
More about Edinburgh
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Edinburgh right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from Toronto to Edinburgh Airport:
You'll find plenty of awesome things to do in Edinburgh when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Edinburgh Castle followed by Crown Jewels and Шотландия.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Edinburgh has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of the United Kingdom you'll want to see. Around 290 kilometres south of Edinburgh, a visit to Manchester will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Manchester United Museum and Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Chinatown.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in the United Kingdom, consider Preston, roughly 241 kilometres south of Edinburgh. Brockholes Nature Reserve, Avenham and Miller Parks and Japanese Garden are highlights.