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Flight Information
Daily flights take travellers from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stornoway Airport (SYY). Those looking for cheap flights from Edinburgh to Stornoway should consider Loganair and Flybe. These are two airlines that regularly fly this route.
It is a direct route with no layovers or plane changes required. Edinburgh Airport has one terminal for domestic flights and and international flights. The airport is well-served by a variety of different shops and restaurants. There are coffee shops like Starbucks and restaurants like Yo! Sushi for full meals or snacks. There are also several pubs, such as the always popular Wetherspoon bars.
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It is a good idea to arrive at least 90 minutes before your flight is scheduled to depart. This will give you plenty of time to check your luggage and get to the gate you're departing from. If you are leaving in the summer, which is the busy season for Edinburgh, you may want to arrive two hours before your flight is scheduled to depart.
Keep in mind that a passport is not technically required for this flight as Stornoway is in Scotland, however some airlines still require a passport as identification to fly. Other airlines allow a driving licence or government identification to suffice.
Stornoway Airport
Stornoway Airport has one terminal, which deals with domestic flights only (such as flights from Edinburgh). The terminal is small and does not have chain restaurants or franchised shops. However, it does have a small cafe with an attached gift shop run by locals. This gives the many people who visit Stornoway a more authentic introduction to the culture of the beautiful Hebrides Islands.
What to Expect When Arriving in Stornoway
Travellers arriving on flights from Edinburgh to Stornoway should first retrieve their luggage from the baggage claim area located in the centre of the terminal. Once you have retrieved your luggage, you should look immediately outside for your transportation options.
These options include taxis and or car hire, which can be arranged before you fly. Those flying in on cheap flights from Edinburgh to Stornoway will no doubt be pleasantly surprised by the cost of meals and accommodations. Meals are 25% to 30% cheaper, and hotel stays are 50% or more cheaper, depending on which establishment you choose.
Stornoway Time Zone
Stornoway, being part of Scotland and fairly close to Edinburgh, is in the same time zone. This means that visitors going from Edinburgh to Stornoway don't have to worry about changing their watch. You can get right to all your sightseeing activities and carry on your day after your flight.
Stornoway Weather
Stornoway is close enough to Edinburgh to not only share a time zone but also has similar weather conditions. One difference is that Stornoway has more rain and snow. While Edinburgh generally sees the highest annual rainfall in October, Stornoway gets more rain in January.
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