# Business Class flights to Edinburgh

United, Delta, American and JetBlue fly lie-flat non-stops to Edinburgh, with the most choice in summer. 2027 brings the Tour de France start (July 2), The Open at St Andrews (July 15-18) and the 80th Edinburgh Fringe (August 6-30).

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## Key facts

- Airports: EDI (United Kingdom)
- Best-value gateway: Newark (EWR) - Edinburgh, typically Quoted per date (contracted consolidator fare)
- Top Business Class carriers: United Business (757-200, 16 lie-flat seats, daily year-round), Delta One (767, now year-round), JetBlue Mint (summer), American Flagship Suite (A321XLR with doors, daily to Jan 5, 2027)
- Typical savings: 30-60% below the airline's published Business Class fare for the same seat

## US gateway routes (round-trip Business Class, contracted fares)

| Route | Best carriers | Typical fare | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark (EWR) - Edinburgh | United Business (757-200, 16 lie-flat seats, daily year-round) | Quoted per date | Overnight non-stop |
| New York (JFK) - Edinburgh | Delta One (767, now year-round), JetBlue Mint (summer) | Quoted per date | Overnight non-stop |
| Philadelphia (PHL) - Edinburgh | American Flagship Suite (A321XLR with doors, daily to Jan 5, 2027) | Quoted per date | Overnight non-stop |
| Atlanta (ATL) - Edinburgh | Delta One (767-300ER, daily from Mar 27, 2027) | Quoted per date | Overnight non-stop (seasonal) |
| Boston, Chicago and Washington (seasonal) | JetBlue Mint and Delta One from Boston, United from Chicago (summer) and Washington Dulles (from Mar 4, 2027) | Quoted per date | Overnight non-stop (seasonal) |
| One-stop via London, Dublin, Amsterdam or Paris | British Airways via Heathrow, Aer Lingus via Dublin (US preclearance on the way home), KLM or Air France | Quoted per date | One-stop |

## When to fly

| Season | Months | Pricing note |
|---|---|---|
| Peak (summer festivals) | Jul - Aug | The Tour de France starts in Edinburgh on July 2, 2027, The Open is at St Andrews on July 15-18, and the Fringe runs August 6-30 (its 80th year) alongside the Military Tattoo (August 6-28). August hotel rates are the highest of the year. |
| Shoulder | Apr - Jun, Sep - Oct | The seasonal non-stops are flying and prices ease outside the festivals. A good window for golf and the Highlands. |
| Winter | Nov - Mar | Fewest non-stops (United from Newark, Delta from New York JFK, American from Philadelphia until early January), with a peak for Hogmanay (December 29 to January 1); the December 31 street party is ticketed. |

## How to book

1. **Pick a lie-flat non-stop**: United flies Newark-Edinburgh daily all year on a 757 with 16 lie-flat seats, Delta now flies New York JFK year-round, and American flies Philadelphia daily on the A321XLR with Flagship Suites with doors until January 5, 2027. Summer adds Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Washington Dulles and JetBlue Mint.
2. **Book festival and Open dates early**: July and August 2027 stack the Tour de France start, The Open and the 80th Fringe. August hotel rates are the highest of the year, so lock flights and rooms together as early as you can.
3. **Get the UK ETA before you fly**: US citizens need a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (GBP 20) to visit Scotland. Edinburgh also charges a 5% visitor levy on the first five nights of hotel stays from July 24, 2026.
4. **Plan the last mile**: The airport tram reaches the city centre in under 35 minutes (GBP 7.90), and St Andrews is about 1.5 hours by car for The Open.
5. **Lock the fare in writing**: Confirm the aircraft, connection times and change rules in a written quote before paying. Quotes are free and take hours, not days.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which airlines fly non-stop from the US to Edinburgh?

Year-round: United from Newark (daily, 757) and Delta from New York JFK (767). In winter 2026/27 American also flies Philadelphia daily on the A321XLR until January 5, 2027. In summer, Delta adds Atlanta (daily from March 27, 2027) and Boston, United adds Chicago and Washington Dulles (from March 4, 2027), and JetBlue Mint flies from Boston and New York JFK.

### When is The Open 2027 at St Andrews?

The 155th Open is at St Andrews from July 11 to 18, 2027, with the championship rounds on July 15-18. Fly into Edinburgh, about 1.5 hours by car, and book early: July 2027 also brings the Tour de France start to Edinburgh.

### When does the 2027 Tour de France start in Edinburgh?

The 2027 Tour de France begins with Stage 1 on Friday, July 2, 2027, from Edinburgh to Carlisle (184 km). Expect road closures and busy hotels in Edinburgh around the start.

### When is the Edinburgh Fringe 2027?

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe runs August 6-30, 2027, its 80th year, and the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo runs August 6-28. The Edinburgh International Festival has not yet published its 2027 dates. August is Edinburgh's busiest and most expensive month, so plan well ahead.

### Do US citizens need anything to visit Scotland?

Yes, a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), which costs GBP 20 and is required before you fly. Edinburgh also adds a 5% visitor levy to the first five nights of hotel stays from July 24, 2026.

### How much is Business Class to Edinburgh?

Edinburgh fares swing with the season and the festivals, so we quote them per date. Contracted fares typically come in 30-60% below the airline's published Business fare; August and Hogmanay are the most expensive, and spring and autumn the best value.

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