Travelling from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
The timezone in Edinburgh is UTC+0, which is four hours behind Abu Dhabi.
Your AUH to EDI flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak time such as December? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Zayed International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between AUH and EDI:
London Heathrow Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
£113 is the lowest price for a one-way Zayed International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. A return flight starts from £256. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from AUH to EDI. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Zayed International Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
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Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Zayed International Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
Handy information about Zayed International Airport (AUH)
Of all flights departing from Zayed International Airport, 75% land on time at their destination.
To get to Zayed International Airport from central Abu Dhabi, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kms (20 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from Zayed International Airport to Edinburgh Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near AUH:
Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
If you're landing on a late Zayed International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near EDI:
Travel at your own speed with a Edinburgh Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz and discover more of Edinburgh and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Edinburgh Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport to the centre of Edinburgh has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 13 kms (8 miles) away.
It'll take around 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Zayed International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Edinburgh. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Zayed International Airport to Edinburgh Airport for July if you'd like to explore Edinburgh during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 9ºC and 20ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap tickets from AUH to EDI sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
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 seen the sights of Edinburgh. Around 290 kms (180 miles) away to the south, popular attractions include Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Around 402 kms (250 miles) south of Edinburgh, Birmingham is another essential stop in the United Kingdom. Start your sightseeing at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.