Chicago, IL to Edinburgh, United Kingdom flights

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Travelers usually depart from O Hare International, Chicago Midway International, Chicago Rockford International, Chicago-Dan Ryan Greyhound station, or Chicago Downtown Greyhound Station when they travel from Chicago to Edinburgh. Book your trip to arrive at Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Bus Station, Edinburgh - Hanover St Bus stop, Edinburgh-Bankhead, or Edinburgh-Balgreen. The most popular airlines for this route are easyJet, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Ryanair, and American Airlines. Chicago and Edinburgh have 354 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Edinburgh, consider visiting Edinburgh Royal Mile, Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Stirling, Edinburgh Castle, Glencoe, Bamburgh Castle, and Ben Nevis.

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NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during bookingOnline check-in available
easyJetEZYU2NoOpens 720 days before flight
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Spirit AirlinesNKSNKNoOpens 24 days before flight
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Frontier AirlinesFFTF9NoOpens 24 days before flight
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RyanairRYRFRNoOpens 24 days before flight
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American AirlinesAALAANoNo

Edinburgh travel tips

1) Take an umbrella and a warm sweater to Edinburgh
2) Prefer pubs to regular restaurants in Edinburgh
3) Enjoy paintings by Rubens and Monet at the Scottish National Gallery in Edinburgh

United Kingdom COVID-19 travel restrictions

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Departure

Travel restrictions
  • Travel is allowed
  • Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
  • Quarantine is not required
Visa requirements
  • Visa is not required
Additional information
  • Masks are recommended in certain situations

Return

Travel restrictions
  • Travel is allowed
  • Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
  • Quarantine is not required
Visa requirements
  • Visa is not required

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