Flying from Toronto to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
Planning your flight from Toronto to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) begins with finding the most convenient airport to start your journey. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are the main departure points in Toronto.
Hop on a direct flight from Toronto to Edinburgh Airport and you'll be travelling for around 6 hours 48 minutes.
The timezone in Edinburgh is UTC+0, which is 4 hours ahead of Toronto. Edinburgh Airport is located in Edinburgh.
The most popular route is from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), with 7 direct services every week. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from YYZ to EDI is the 19:05 Air Canada service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 22:10 with WestJet.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Toronto to EDI. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
You can jump on a direct flight from Toronto to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) out of Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
WestJet is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Toronto to Edinburgh Airport jetting out of YYZ.
Travelling from central Toronto to YYZ takes about 49 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 26 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Toronto to Edinburgh Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near Pearson International Airport:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Prefer to leave from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)? You can book a direct flight from Toronto to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) out of this hub.
Get on your direct flight from Toronto to EDI with Air Canada. This is one of the top carriers that operates this route out of YTZ.
Split up your flight from Toronto to Edinburgh Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick a new place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and EDI are:
Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
YTZ is about 3 kilometres from central Toronto. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 39 minutes.
You're going on vacation, so why not spend an extra night away from home? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your flight from Toronto to EDI:
About Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
If you have a late flight from Toronto to Edinburgh Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near EDI:
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 31 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
For a one-way ticket from Toronto to Edinburgh Airport, C$319 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip from just C$564. These are the lowest fares right now but may change depending on availability.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
June is the busiest month for flights from Toronto to Edinburgh Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, plan your trip to Edinburgh in February when things are quieter.
Book your flight from Toronto to EDI for July if you're eager to head to the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Edinburgh to range from 9ºC to 20ºC.
Travel in January for cooler conditions. Average temperatures range between -1ºC and 7ºC. However, this city promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Toronto to Edinburgh Airport.
More about Edinburgh
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Edinburgh right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Toronto to Edinburgh Airport:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland are must-do's during your Edinburgh adventure.
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