Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. from £262

Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. from £262

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Thu, Mar 5
Edinburgh EDIWashington, D.C. IAD
£262
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Thu, Mar 5
Edinburgh EDIWashington, D.C. BWI
£275
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Thu, Mar 5
Edinburgh EDIWashington, D.C. BWI
£278
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2 stops
Fri, Mar 6
Edinburgh EDIWashington, D.C. BWI
£282
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2 stops
Fri, Mar 6
Edinburgh EDIWashington, D.C. BWI
£294
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Fri, Mar 6
Edinburgh EDIWashington, D.C. IAD
£306
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Edinburgh EDIWashington, D.C. BWI
£479
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Edinburgh EDIWashington, D.C. BWI
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Thu, Mar 5 – Tue, Mar 10
Edinburgh EDIWashington, D.C. BWI
£589
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Thu, Mar 5 – Tue, Mar 10
Edinburgh EDIWashington, D.C. IAD
£608
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Sat, Mar 7 – Thu, Mar 12
Edinburgh EDIWashington, D.C. IAD
£609
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Edinburgh EDIWashington, D.C. IAD
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How much do flights to Washington, D.C. cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£262

Cheapest round-trip

£479

Average round-trip

£548

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Ryanair

Getting from Washington, D.C. airports to the city center

Fastest options: Metro from DCA. Best value: Metro and bus services from all airports.

Washington, D.C. is served by three major airports, each offering various airport transfers to city center destinations. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is the closest, located just 6 km south of downtown across the Potomac River. Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) lies 42 km west of the city center in Virginia. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is 50 km northeast in Maryland. Transport options include Metro rail, commuter trains, express buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

From Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-20 min

$2-$6 (varies by destination and time of day)

every 8–12 min (traffic dependent)

fastest and most affordable

15-30 min

$15-$25 (metered; varies by traffic)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

From Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-60 min

$6 (flat fare to downtown)

every 8–15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

20-30 min

$5 (to Wiehle-Reston East Metro)

every 20 min (traffic dependent)

connecting to Metro

45-75 min

$65-$85 (metered; varies by traffic)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

groups with luggage

From Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

35-45 min

$8 (one-way fare)

hourly weekdays (traffic dependent)

commuters to Union Station

30-40 min

$15-$50 (varies by train type and booking time)

multiple daily (traffic dependent)

comfort and speed

50-90 min

$90-$110 (metered; varies by traffic)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

late night arrivals

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Metro fares vary by distance and time of day; use SmarTrip card for best rates.
  • MARC trains operate primarily on weekdays with limited weekend service.
  • Taxi and ride-hailing prices vary with demand and traffic conditions.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Washington, D.C.

Depart from
Edinburgh Airport
Arrive to
Washington Dulles International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Lincoln Memorial - National Mall

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 09.02Tue 10.02Wed 11.02Thu 12.02Fri 13.02Sat 14.02Sun 15.02
United Airlines
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Lufthansa
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 16.02Tue 17.02Wed 18.02Thu 19.02Fri 20.02Sat 21.02Sun 22.02
United Airlines
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Lufthansa
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 23.02Tue 24.02Wed 25.02Thu 26.02Fri 27.02Sat 28.02Sun 01.03
United Airlines
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Lufthansa
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 02.03Tue 03.03Wed 04.03Thu 05.03Fri 06.03Sat 07.03Sun 08.03
United Airlines
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Lufthansa
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Weekly flights: 5 totalDaily flights: 0.71 averageMost flights: Friday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C.

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
easyJetEZYU2Yes
IcelandairICEFINo
TAP PortugalTAPTPNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Washington, D.C.

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January5°C-2°C
February8°C0°C
March12°C3°C
April19°C8°C
May23°C13°C
June29°C18°C
July32°C21°C
August30°C20°C
September26°C17°C
October20°C11°C
November13°C5°C
December8°C1°C
Hottest Month
32°C
July
Coldest month
-2°C
January
Sunny days
266
days per year
Snow days
8
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
15 Feb
88%
4°C0°C
22 Feb
86%
5°C0°C
Monday
16 Feb
89%
5°C2°C
23 Feb
78%
3°C-1°C
Tuesday
17 Feb
12°C0°C
24 Feb
2°C-4°C
Wednesday
18 Feb
12°C5°C
25 Feb
6°C-4°C
Thursday
19 Feb
17°C7°C
26 Feb
86%
6°C1°C
Friday
20 Feb
6°C2°C
27 Feb
88%
10°C4°C
Saturday
21 Feb
6°C2°C
28 Feb
89%
8°C0°C
Book your trip to arrive at Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, or Ronald Reagan Washington National. The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, JetBlue Airways, easyJet, Icelandair, and TAP Portugal. Edinburgh and Washington, D.C. have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Washington, D.C., consider visiting Lincoln Memorial, and National Mall.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Edinburgh?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Edinburgh and London, Belfast, Dublin, Istanbul, Marrakesh, Agadir, Düsseldorf, Tirana, Athens, Barcelona, Cologne, İzmir, Bournemouth, Paris, Helsinki, Copenhagen, Jeddah, Amsterdam, Madrid, Stockholm.
What are the most popular routes to and from Washington, D.C.?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Washington, D.C. and London, Manchester, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Orlando, Glasgow, Mexico City, Dallas, Aberdeen, Tampa, Toronto, San Francisco, Denver, Boston, Houston, San Salvador, Lima, Miami, Las Vegas, Chicago.
What airports are near Edinburgh?
The main airport in Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport. It is also served by Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow, Newcastle, Aberdeen, Glasgow Prestwick, Inverness, Durham Tees Valley, Dundee.
What airports are near Washington, D.C.?
The main airport in Washington, D.C. is Washington Dulles International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Richmond International, Atlantic City International, Lehigh Valley International, Harrisburg International, Trenton–Mercer, Lancaster, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Hagerstown Regional.
Which airlines fly between Edinburgh and Washington, D.C.?
Currently, you can fly between Edinburgh and Washington, D.C. with Ryanair, JetBlue Airways, easyJet, Icelandair, TAP Portugal.
When’s the best time to travel between Edinburgh and Washington, D.C.?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Edinburgh and Washington, D.C., you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Edinburgh and Washington, D.C.?
Traveling between Edinburgh and Washington, D.C., you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Edinburgh?
There are a number of airports in and around Edinburgh. The main one is Edinburgh Airport and other nearby airports include Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow, Newcastle, Aberdeen, Glasgow Prestwick, Inverness, Durham Tees Valley, Dundee
How many airports are there near Washington, D.C.?
There are a number of airports in and around Washington, D.C.. The main one is Washington Dulles International and other nearby airports include Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Richmond International, Atlantic City International, Lehigh Valley International, Harrisburg International, Trenton–Mercer, Lancaster, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Hagerstown Regional.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Edinburgh and Washington, D.C. depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Edinburgh and Washington, D.C. arrive?
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