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Flights from Birmingham to Edinburgh

There are no direct flights from Birmingham to Edinburgh. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Chicago, about 9h 02m door to door (56 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 9h 02m
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Birmingham to Edinburgh at a glance

Fastest journey9h 02mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Birmingham to Edinburgh

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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BHM Atlanta (ATL) EDI
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon20:45 BHM22:25 ATL0h 50m connection23:15 ATL11:47 EDIDelta Air Lines
49 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 9h 02m
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BHM Chicago (ORD) EDI
Leg 1: SkyWest · Leg 2: United Airlines
Mon14:00 BHM15:46 ORD3h 14m connection19:00 ORD08:07 EDISkyWest + United Airlines
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 12h 07m
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BHM Orlando (MCO) EDI
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Virgin Atlantic
Sat14:30 BHM16:47 MCO4h 13m connection21:00 MCO09:37 EDISouthwest Airlines + Virgin Atlantic
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 13h 07m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
6,602 km4,100 miles
Journey time
9h 02mon current schedules
Time difference
+6hEdinburgh vs Birmingham
Currency in Edinburgh
GBP
Airports
BHM → EDI

Flights from Birmingham to Edinburgh: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Birmingham to Edinburgh?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Chicago and Orlando. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Birmingham to Edinburgh?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 02m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,602 km.
Where do you change planes between Birmingham and Edinburgh?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Chicago (ORD) and Orlando (MCO). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Birmingham and Edinburgh?
Birmingham: Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM). Edinburgh: Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
What is the time difference between Birmingham and Edinburgh?
Edinburgh is 6 hours ahead of Birmingham.

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