Travelling from Orlando to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
Orlando International Airport (MCO) is Orlando's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Orlando to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) jetting off from here.
Expect to be travelling for 8 hours. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Orlando to Edinburgh Airport.
The timezone in Edinburgh is UTC+0, which is 4 hours ahead of Orlando. Edinburgh Airport is located in Edinburgh.
With 2 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is the busiest route. Virgin Atlantic operates the earliest flight at 20:25. If you prefer to make the most of your day before jetting off, the last flight from MCO to EDI is with Virgin Atlantic at 22:00.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Orlando to EDI.
Popular months like July or holiday times such as summer and spring break will mean longer queues at check-in and security. Travelling then? Play it safe and head to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is a smart idea.
Airports in Orlando
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
You can hop on a direct flight from Orlando to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) departing from Orlando International Airport (MCO).
When departing from MCO, you can catch a direct flight from Orlando to Edinburgh Airport with Virgin Atlantic.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even explore another city. When browsing flights from Orlando to EDI departing from Orlando International Airport (MCO), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Central Orlando to MCO is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take you about 22 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch an early flight from Orlando to Edinburgh Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to Orlando International Airport:
About Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
If you have a late flight from Orlando to Edinburgh Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near EDI:
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 31 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Orlando to Edinburgh Airport is R 3,516. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 10,880. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 9 months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from Orlando to EDI.
You'll snag the biggest savings on your tickets from Orlando to Edinburgh Airport if you take off in June. Go one step further and use the 'Whole month' search tool to find the cheapest day to fly.
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Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Orlando to Edinburgh Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
The best time to fly from Orlando to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
February is the quietest time to fly to Edinburgh. Alternatively, follow the crowds and visit in June. This is the busiest month for flights from Orlando to Edinburgh Airport.
Lock in your flight from Orlando to EDI for July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Edinburgh to range from 9ºC to 20ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from Orlando to Edinburgh Airport in January when temperatures average between -1ºC and 7ºC.
More about Edinburgh
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Edinburgh right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Orlando to Edinburgh Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland are popular attractions which should be on every Edinburgh itinerary.
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