Travelling from Vancouver to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): What you need to know
When looking for your flight from Vancouver to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), there's a good selection of airports you can fly out of. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are Vancouver's major terminals.
Edinburgh Airport is located in Edinburgh. The city follows the UTC+0 timezone and is seven hours ahead of Vancouver.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Vancouver to EDI. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
YVR is around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Vancouver to Edinburgh Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Vancouver International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
CXH is around 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It takes 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 15 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your Vancouver to EDI flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
YXX is around 64 kilometres from central Vancouver. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about taking public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near Abbotsford Airport and know you'll reach your gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Vancouver to Edinburgh Airport flight:
Flights departing from YXX arrive at their destination within the expected time frame 67.97% of the time.
About Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Vancouver to Edinburgh Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near EDI instead:
Hit the road running by picking up an Edinburgh Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz to explore Edinburgh and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride around one week ahead of your Vancouver to Edinburgh Airport flight.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport to central Edinburgh is about 11 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times will vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Edinburgh Airport is R 3,517. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 9,592. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Vancouver to EDI if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding the best time to fly. February is the quietest month to go to Edinburgh. June is when most people book flights from Vancouver to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Book a Vancouver to EDI plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Edinburgh to range from 9ºC (48ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Edinburgh Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Edinburgh
Start your Edinburgh trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Vancouver to Edinburgh Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
You'll find loads of terrific things to do in Edinburgh when you're ready to go sightseeing. Start exploring at Edinburgh Castle followed by Crown Jewels and Шотландия.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've seen Edinburgh. Around 290 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Manchester United Museum and Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Chinatown.
Preston is another essential stop in the United Kingdom and is around 241 kilometres south of Edinburgh. No trip is complete without a visit to Brockholes Nature Reserve, Avenham and Miller Parks and Japanese Garden.
