Traveling from Dubai to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your trip from in Dubai. Explore your options leaving from Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) when planning your flight from Dubai to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
Take off on a direct Dubai to Edinburgh Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 8 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Edinburgh is UTC+0, which is four hours behind Dubai. Edinburgh Airport is located in Edinburgh.
The busiest route is from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). You can pick from 7 direct services every week. Emirates operates a 2:50pm departure between DXB and EDI.
To ensure you get on your flight from Dubai to EDI, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport (DXB) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Dubai to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) take off from this terminal.
Emirates is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Dubai to Edinburgh Airport jetting out of DXB.
Emirates is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from DXB to EDI.
Emirates stands out as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 85.25% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Dubai to EDI departing from Dubai Airport (DXB), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Traveling from central Dubai to DXB takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 9 miles in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Dubai Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Dubai to Edinburgh Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Of all flights departing from Dubai Airport, 74.31% arrive on time at their destination.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Break up your flight from Dubai to Edinburgh Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport and EDI include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
You can reach DWC from the center of Dubai in approximately 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to travel the 35 miles or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Dubai to EDI flight? Relax in a hotel near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport before your break officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 56.64%. This figure reflects how often flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on time.
About Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Dubai to Edinburgh Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near EDI:
Begin your adventure by picking up an Edinburgh Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Edinburgh and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle around one week before your Dubai to Edinburgh Airport flight.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport is about 7 miles from central Edinburgh. How long it takes to get to the center by cab or car rental depends on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Edinburgh Airport is $136. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $300. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap flights from Dubai to EDI by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding a bargain.
June is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a Dubai to Edinburgh Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Save on your flight from Dubai to Edinburgh Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Dubai to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Picture the kind of break you want when picking your flight dates. February is the quietest month to visit Edinburgh. June is when most people book flights from Dubai to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), which may be perfect if you're after more excitement.
The warmest month in Edinburgh is July, with temperatures ranging between 48ºF and 68ºF. Lock in your Dubai to EDI plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees temperatures of between 30ºF and 45ºF. Search for cheap tickets from Dubai to Edinburgh Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Edinburgh
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Edinburgh right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Dubai to Edinburgh Airport:
Your Edinburgh trip won't be complete without checking out the sights. Highlights you won't want to miss include Edinburgh Castle, Crown Jewels and Шотландия.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Edinburgh. Around 180 miles away to the south, its top attractions include Manchester United Museum and Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Chinatown.
Around 150 miles south of Edinburgh, Preston is another favorite stop in the United Kingdom. No visit is complete without checking out Brockholes Nature Reserve, Avenham and Miller Parks and Japanese Garden.
