Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Castries: what you need to know
Edinburgh Airport is located in Edinburgh. Based in the UTC-4 timezone, Castries is 4 hours behind Edinburgh.
To ensure you get on your flight from EDI to Castries, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as June and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it a cinch to find a flight from EDI to Castries with a stopover. To see the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You won't need a visa for Saint Lucia if you have a passport from United Kingdom and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can change. So before organizing your flight tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Castries, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest rules.
Located around 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh, EDI can be reached in about 31 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Castries? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to EDI:
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Castries
C$582 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Castries. A return flight starts at C$1,313. These fares may change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from EDI to Castries, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Castries is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Check out the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Airports in Castries
Hewanorra Airport (UVF)
Hewanorra Airport (UVF) to central Castries is approximately 56 kilometres. It'll take you around 1 hour and 9 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Edinburgh Airport to Castries, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near UVF:
George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU)
After your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Castries has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in about 6 minutes by car. Central Castries is roughly 3 kilometres from George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU).
The journey will take roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to SLU. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from EDI to Castries:
Best time to go to Castries
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Castries. July is the busiest month to travel to Castries. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Castries is September, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Castries in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap flights from EDI to Castries in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 24ºC and 28ºC on average.
More about Castries
After booking your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Castries, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Castries:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Derek Walcott Square, Morne Fortune and Immaculate Conception Church are essential stops on your Castries itinerary.
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