Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Memphis International Airport (MEM): what you need to know
The timezone in Memphis is UTC-6, which is six hours behind Edinburgh.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your EDI to MEM flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Memphis International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between EDI and MEM:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Memphis International Airport (MEM)
£349 is the lowest price for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Memphis International Airport flight. Return flights start from £570. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from EDI to MEM if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport to Memphis International Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
73% of flights departing from Edinburgh Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Edinburgh Airport is about 13 kms (8 miles) from central Edinburgh. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Memphis International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near EDI:
Arriving at Memphis International Airport (MEM)
Consider booking a hotel close to MEM if you have a late Edinburgh Airport to Memphis International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Memphis International Airport rental car and discover Memphis and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Memphis International Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Memphis International Airport (MEM) to central Memphis
The street address for MEM is 2491 Winchester Road, Suite 113.
From Memphis International Airport, Memphis is approximately 18 kms (11 miles) away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Memphis International Airport (MEM)
October is the busiest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Memphis International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Memphis in January.
The warmest month in Memphis is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 35ºC. Book your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Memphis International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC and 12ºC. Look for cheap tickets from EDI to MEM around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Keep your adventure going and see more of the United States. New South Memphis is around 6 kms (4 miles) south of Memphis and has plenty of exciting things to see, including Big River Crossing.
Any trip through the United States wouldn't be complete without a stop in Nashville. Grand Ole Opry is just one of the highlights in this destination, which is roughly 322 kms (200 miles) east of Memphis.