Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT): what you need to know
Ras al Khaimah's timezone is UTC+4, which makes Ras al Khaimah four hours ahead of Edinburgh.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your EDI to RKT flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a peak time such as June? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT)
R 10,042 is the best price for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 26,202. These fares can change depending on demand.
To find cheap tickets from EDI to RKT, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when looking for a flight from Edinburgh Airport to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport.
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Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Of all flights departing from Edinburgh Airport, 67.94% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near EDI:
Arriving at Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Edinburgh Airport to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near RKT instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Ras Al Khaimah International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Autostrad Rent A Car, drivus or Quick Drive and experience more of Ras al Khaimah and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) to central Ras al Khaimah
Ras Al Khaimah International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres from the centre of Ras al Khaimah. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Ras al Khaimah. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport for July if you want to visit Ras al Khaimah during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 28ºC (82ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from EDI to RKT in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
Ras al Khaimah is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of United Arab Emirates you should also see. About 97 kilometres south-west of Ras al Khaimah, a visit to Dubai will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall Heart and Desert safari tourism.
Sharjah is another essential stop in United Arab Emirates and is around 72 kilometres south-west of Ras al Khaimah. No journey is complete without a visit to Al majaz waterfront, Petrofac and Al Montazah Park.
