Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Toronto: what you need to know
Approximately 6 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Toronto.
The timezone in Toronto is UTC-4. The city is four hours behind Edinburgh, where Edinburgh Airport is located.
With six weekly departures between the two airports, Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is the most popular route. Catch Air Canada's 09:00 flight to get your journey from EDI to YYZ underway.
Leave plenty of time to make your EDI to Toronto flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. A good general rule for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
You can book a direct Edinburgh Airport to Toronto ticket. Start your trip at EDI and touch down at Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
Get on board with Air Canada. This airline operates direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Toronto.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even tick off a new city. When searching for flight tickets from EDI to Toronto, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Located around 11 kilometres from the centre of Edinburgh, EDI can be reached in about 30 minutes by car. Travelling on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
Searching for a hotel near EDI? If you've booked an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Toronto, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Of the flights that depart from Edinburgh Airport, 67.94% touch down on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Toronto
Rs65,046 is currently the best price for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Toronto flight. Return flight tickets start at Rs139,506. These prices can change based on demand.
Book one month before you want to fly. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from EDI to Toronto.
The best month for landing cheap Edinburgh Airport to Toronto tickets is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.
Save time looking for cheap flights from EDI to Toronto by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Toronto.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is around 27 kilometres from the centre of Toronto. If you're opting for a ride-share or a cab, the drive takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Edinburgh Airport to Toronto, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near YYZ:
Pick up a Pearson International Airport rental car and explore Toronto and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Green Motion and Thrifty are popular providers to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Pearson International Airport about three weeks ahead of your flight from EDI to Toronto.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) is roughly 3 kilometres from the centre of Toronto. Once you've disembarked your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Toronto, it'll take you around 35 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 40 minutes or so.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near YTZ. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your EDI to Toronto flight:
No need to worry about public transport schedules or long cab lines. Grab a Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Check out the availability and rates from Hertz, National and Avis.
Get first dibs on the best options. Securing your ride from YTZ one week in advance often means more savings and a greater range of vehicles.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
Step off your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Toronto and head straight for your hotel or jump right into exploring. Central Toronto is around 105 kilometres from Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) and typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes to reach driving.
The journey will take around 4 hours 5 minutes on public transport.
If you don't want to make the trip to the centre, find a hotel close to YKF. Get comfortable at one of these options after your EDI to Toronto flight:
Stay in control of the next chapter of your journey by picking up a Region of Waterloo International Airport rental car. Avis, Enterprise and Budget will get you on the road.
If you're looking for a particular model or make, booking early gives you a better shot at snagging what you want. Secure your ride from YKF a few weeks ahead of your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Toronto.
Best time to go to Toronto
Plan your trip to Toronto in high season if you want a lively atmosphere, but remember that prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Toronto during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
The warmest month in Toronto is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your Edinburgh Airport to Toronto flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from EDI to Toronto in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 1ºC on average.
More about Toronto
Once you've booked your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Toronto, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Toronto:
Royal Ontario Museum and CN Tower are just the start of the major attractions to put on your Toronto travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
Explore more of Canada
Toronto has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Canada just waiting to be explored. Around 499 kilometres north-east of Toronto, a trip to Montreal will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
Ottawa is another favourite destination in Canada and is around 354 kilometres north-east of Toronto. No journey is complete without visiting Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada.
