Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 8 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Washington DC is UTC-4, which is four hours behind Edinburgh.
Each week, there are seven Edinburgh Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as early as possible, take the 12:30 United Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 12:30 with United Airlines.
Leave plenty of time to make your EDI to IAD flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
United Airlines has direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Washington DC — and maybe even more of United States if your schedule allows.
United Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. These are the top stopovers between EDI and IAD:
London Heathrow Airport
Logan International Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Right now, Rs97,141 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs166,927. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from EDI to IAD by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
December is the cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from EDI to IAD.
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Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Edinburgh Airport, data shows 67.94% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a journey time of about 40 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to EDI:
Arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
If you're landing on a late Edinburgh Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near IAD:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Washington Dulles International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and explore beyond Washington DC's main sights.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Washington Dulles International Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
From Washington Dulles International Airport, Washington DC is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 3 hours 25 minutes.
When to fly to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
April is the busiest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Washington DC in January.
Before locking in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Washington DC, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 33ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EDI to IAD in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC and 10ºC then.
Explore more of United States
You've visited Washington DC, now it's time to explore other parts of United States. Travel about 322 kilometres north-east to New York to tick off its leading attractions. From Statue of Liberty to Central Park and Empire State Building, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Philadelphia is another well-known destination in United States and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. No trip is complete without seeing Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.