Traveling from Montreal to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Montreal. Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Montreal to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) jetting off from here.
Hop on a direct Montreal to Edinburgh Airport flight and you'll be traveling for around 6 hours 30 minutes.
Edinburgh Airport is located in Edinburgh. The city operates on the UTC+0 timezone and is five hours ahead of Montreal.
To ensure you get on your flight from Montreal to EDI, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Traveling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Take the express route from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL). Nonstop flights from Montreal to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) can be booked from here.
When jetting out of YUL, you can catch a direct flight from Montreal to Edinburgh Airport with Air Canada.
The most frequently booked airline between YUL and EDI is Air Canada.
The journey from central Montreal to YUL takes around 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometers in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Montreal to Edinburgh Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport:
Of all flights leaving Montreal-Trudeau International Airport, 67% land on time at their destination.
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU)
YHU is around 23 kilometers from central Montreal. It'll take 25 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Montreal to EDI flight? Relax in a hotel near Montreal Metropolitan Airport before your vacation officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
About Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Montreal to Edinburgh Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near EDI instead:
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle around one week ahead of your Montreal to Edinburgh Airport flight.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport is around 11 kilometers from central Edinburgh. How long it takes to get to the center by cab or car rental depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
It takes around 35 minutes when traveling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
$267 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Edinburgh Airport. Return flights start at $549. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Montreal to EDI if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
Affordable Montreal to Edinburgh Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Montreal to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). July is when most people visit Edinburgh. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in December.
When booking your Montreal to EDI plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Edinburgh, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Montreal to Edinburgh Airport in January when temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Edinburgh
Start your Edinburgh trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Montreal to Edinburgh Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle and Castle Rock are top attractions which should be on any good Edinburgh itinerary.
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 taken in the sights of Edinburgh. Around 290 kilometers away to the south, check out popular attractions including Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in the United Kingdom, head for Preston, roughly 241 kilometers south of Edinburgh. Brockholes, Avenham and Miller Parks and Samlesbury Hall are among its highlights.