Travelling from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Edinburgh Airport is 6 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Edinburgh is UTC+0, which is five hours ahead of New York.
You can take your pick of 12 weekly New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Edinburgh Airport flights.
Leave enough time to catch your JFK to EDI flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
With direct flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Edinburgh Airport operated by a number of airlines, flying to Edinburgh (and then other destinations in the United Kingdom) is a cinch. You can fly nonstop with:
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Delta.
JetBlue is the most punctual carrier that operates JFK to EDI flights, with 77.78% of its services landing on time.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Edinburgh Airport. These are the top stopovers between JFK and EDI:
London Heathrow Airport
Dublin Airport
Shannon Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight is Rs57,979. A round-trip ticket is currently Rs138,241. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from JFK to EDI, book your trip seven months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Edinburgh Airport is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from JFK to EDI.
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Handy information about New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
73% of flights that take off from New York John F. Kennedy Airport land at their destination on time.
To reach New York John F. Kennedy Airport from central New York, it takes around 45 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near JFK. Whether you're catching an early flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Edinburgh Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
If you're coming in on a late New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near EDI:
Grab a Edinburgh Airport rental car and discover Edinburgh and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Hertz are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Edinburgh Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport to central Edinburgh has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
July is the busiest month for flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Edinburgh Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Edinburgh in March.
Before locking in your flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Edinburgh Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Edinburgh, with the temperature ranging from 9ºC to 20ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from JFK to EDI in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC and 7ºC on average.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Edinburgh. Around 290 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
If you're eager to discover another side of the United Kingdom, head for Birmingham, about 402 kilometres south of Edinburgh. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience are the start of reasons to visit.










