Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ): what you need to know
Hiroshima's timezone is UTC+9, which makes Hiroshima nine hours ahead of Edinburgh.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your EDI to HIJ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)
Currently, R 9,853 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Hiroshima Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 21,076. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from EDI to HIJ, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from Edinburgh Airport to Hiroshima Airport.
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Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Of the departures from Edinburgh Airport, 67.94% land on time at their destination.
Edinburgh Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Hiroshima Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near EDI:
Arriving at Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)
Reserve a hotel near HIJ if you have a late Edinburgh Airport to Hiroshima Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Hiroshima Airport rental car and explore Hiroshima and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Times and Nissan Rent a Car are popular providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Hiroshima Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) to central Hiroshima
The street address for HIJ is 64-31 Hongocho Zennyuji, Mihara.
Hiroshima Airport to the centre of Hiroshima has a drive time of around 55 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
When to fly to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)
June is the most popular month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Hiroshima Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Hiroshima in February.
Lock in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Hiroshima Airport for August if you want to visit Hiroshima during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from EDI to HIJ in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of Japan
Hiroshima is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Japan you'll want to see. About 274 kilometres east of Hiroshima, a visit to Osaka will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan.
Nagoya is another must-experience destination in Japan and is around 418 kilometres east of Hiroshima. No journey is complete without dropping by Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine and Osu Kannon Temple.
