Travelling from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
Edinburgh's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Edinburgh five hours ahead of New York.
To ensure you get on your LGA to EDI flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from New York LaGuardia Airport to Edinburgh Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between LGA and EDI include:
Boston Logan International Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Rs73,406 is the best price for a one-way New York LaGuardia Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs197,254. These prices may change depending on availability.
To score cheap tickets from LGA to EDI, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Edinburgh Airport across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from LGA to EDI.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
Handy information about New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
LGA is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
Of all flights leaving New York LaGuardia Airport, 69% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to New York LaGuardia Airport from central New York, it takes about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 55 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Edinburgh Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to LGA:
Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
If you're arriving on a late New York LaGuardia Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near EDI:
Pick up 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.
Booking your vehicle from Edinburgh Airport around one week in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The quietest month for a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Edinburgh Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Edinburgh based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Edinburgh is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC and 20ºC. Book your flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Edinburgh Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap tickets from LGA to EDI around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've seen Edinburgh, now it's time to explore other corners of the United Kingdom. Journey about 290 kilometres south to Manchester to tick off its popular sights. From Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour to The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Birmingham is another must-experience destination in the United Kingdom and is around 402 kilometres south of Edinburgh. No journey is complete without visiting Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.
