Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
Edinburgh's timezone is UTC+0, making Edinburgh four hours ahead of Detroit.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to catch your DTW to EDI flight.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between DTW and EDI:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight is R 3,887. A round-trip fare right now is R 9,690. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from DTW to EDI if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Edinburgh Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from DTW to EDI.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
Handy information about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
You'll find DTW at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
75.1% of flights that depart Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport make it to their destination on time.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Detroit. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Edinburgh Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near DTW:
Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
If you have a late Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near EDI:
Travel at your own pace with an Edinburgh Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz and see more of Edinburgh and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Edinburgh Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
From Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
June is the busiest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Edinburgh Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Edinburgh in January.
The warmest month in Edinburgh is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Book your flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Edinburgh Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DTW to EDI in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Edinburgh is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom you should also see. About 402 kilometres south of Edinburgh, a visit to Birmingham will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Glasgow is another must-experience destination in United Kingdom and is around 64 kilometres west of Edinburgh. No journey is complete without a visit to Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum.
