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Flights from Melbourne to Edinburgh

There are no direct flights from Melbourne to Edinburgh. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Chicago, about 11h 47m door to door (22 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 10h 57m
MLBEDIATL

Melbourne to Edinburgh at a glance

Fastest journey10h 57mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Melbourne 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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MLB Atlanta (ATL) EDI
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Tue18:45 MLB20:02 ATL2h 58m connection23:00 ATL11:32 EDIDelta Air Lines
22 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 11h 47m
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MLB Chicago (ORD) EDI
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 03m
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3
MLB Toronto (YYZ) EDI
Leg 1: Air Canada · Leg 2: Air Canada, WestJet
One airline, one ticket ~11h 21m
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4
MLB New York (EWR) EDI
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 57m
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MLB Washington (IAD) EDI
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 02m
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MLB Manchester (MAN) EDI
Leg 1: TUI Airways · Leg 2: Virgin Atlantic, Jet2
Self-transfer likely ~12h 21m
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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
6,689 km4,154 miles
Journey time
10h 57mon current schedules
Time difference
+5hEdinburgh vs Melbourne
Currency in Edinburgh
GBP
Airports
MLB → EDI

Flights from Melbourne to Edinburgh: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Edinburgh?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Chicago and Toronto. 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 Melbourne to Edinburgh?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 57m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,689 km.
Where do you change planes between Melbourne and Edinburgh?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Chicago (ORD), Toronto (YYZ) and New York (EWR). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Melbourne and Edinburgh?
Melbourne: Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB). Edinburgh: Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Edinburgh?
Edinburgh is 5 hours ahead of Melbourne.

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