Travelling from Sacramento to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): What you need to know
Edinburgh Airport is located in Edinburgh. The city runs on the UTC+0 timezone and is eight hours ahead of Sacramento.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Sacramento to EDI.
If you're going away during a popular month like July, get to the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Expect lines to be longer during high seasons like Thanksgiving and spring break.
Airports in Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Sacramento to EDI. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Sacramento International Airport (SMF). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular options:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
SMF is around 19 kilometres from central Sacramento. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
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Sacramento International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart SMF land on time.
SMF is located at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK)
You can get to SCK from central Sacramento in approximately 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 72 kilometres or so.
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59% of flights departing Stockton Metropolitan Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
The street address for SCK is 5000 South Airport Way, Room 202.
About Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Sacramento to Edinburgh Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near EDI instead:
Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Sacramento to Edinburgh Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport to central Edinburgh is around 11 kilometres. If you're getting a taxi or renting a car, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary based on traffic and the time of day.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Currently, R 5,023 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sacramento to Edinburgh Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 12,237. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Sacramento to EDI if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Sacramento to Edinburgh Airport tickets across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from Sacramento to Edinburgh Airport. Pick the flight times, carriers and stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Sacramento to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding when to fly. December is the quietest month to go to Edinburgh. July is when most people book flights from Sacramento to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Before locking in your Sacramento to EDI plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Edinburgh, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
January has temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Sacramento to Edinburgh Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Edinburgh
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Edinburgh right here. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from Sacramento to Edinburgh Airport:
Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are a couple of top attractions to put on your Edinburgh must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Castle Rock.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Edinburgh. Around 290 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
If you're eager to discover another side of the United Kingdom, consider Preston, roughly 241 kilometres south of Edinburgh. Brockholes, Avenham and Miller Parks and Samlesbury Hall are among the biggest draws.
