Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
The timezone in Edinburgh is UTC+0, which is seven hours ahead of San Francisco.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your SFO to EDI flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SFO and EDI:
London Heathrow Airport
Dublin Airport
Logan International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Rs77,993 is the best price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs166,563. These fares can change based on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SFO to EDI if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International Airport to Edinburgh Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across each month and land a great deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from SFO to EDI by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
77.36% of flights that take off from San Francisco International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To get to San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to SFO? If you're boarding an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a San Francisco International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near EDI instead:
Follow your own route with an Edinburgh Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz and experience more of Edinburgh and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Edinburgh Airport around one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport to central Edinburgh has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
It typically takes 40 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
June is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Edinburgh in January.
Book your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Edinburgh Airport for July if you'd like to visit Edinburgh during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 9ºC and 20ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from SFO to EDI in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 7ºC on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've done Edinburgh, now it's time to explore more of United Kingdom. Journey about 402 kilometres south to Birmingham to check off its top attractions. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Glasgow is another favourite destination in United Kingdom and is around 64 kilometres west of Edinburgh. No journey is complete without experiencing Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum.
