Travelling from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
Edinburgh is five hours 30 minutes behind New Delhi and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your DEL to EDI flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between DEL and EDI:
London Heathrow Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Copenhagen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
R 4,176 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Indira Gandhi International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 9,124. These fares may change based on availability.
To find cheap tickets from DEL to EDI, book early. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Edinburgh Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across every month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
67.17% of flights that leave from Indira Gandhi International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to Indira Gandhi International Airport from central New Delhi, it takes about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near DEL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Edinburgh Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Indira Gandhi International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near EDI instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up an Edinburgh Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Edinburgh and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Edinburgh Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
From Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
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 Indira Gandhi International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Edinburgh in January.
When booking your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Edinburgh, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from DEL to EDI in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Edinburgh is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom just waiting to be discovered. About 402 kilometres south of Edinburgh, a trip to Birmingham will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Glasgow is another favourite destination in United Kingdom and is around 64 kilometres west of Edinburgh. No trip is complete without visiting Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum.
