Travelling from Sacramento to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Sacramento. Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Sacramento to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) out of here.
Edinburgh is seven hours ahead of Sacramento. Edinburgh Airport is located in Edinburgh, which runs on the UTC+0 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Sacramento to EDI.
High season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Sacramento to EDI with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Sacramento International Airport (SMF), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between SMF and EDI include:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Located around 19 kilometres from central Sacramento, SMF can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.
Spending the night in a hotel can take the hassle out of arriving at the airport on time. If you're searching for somewhere to stay before your flight from Sacramento to Edinburgh Airport, consider Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas. It's a short ride from Sacramento International Airport.
Sacramento International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 82.15% of flights that take off from SMF reach their destination on time.
You'll find SMF at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Stockton Airport (SCK)
With public transport, you can travel from central Sacramento to SCK in around 3 hours 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 88 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 55 minutes.
The day before your Sacramento to EDI flight, why not spend another night away from home? Check in to Holiday Inn Express Stockton Southeast or Hampton Inn by Hilton Stockton, which are close to Stockton Airport.
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Stockton Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 55.67%.
You'll find SCK at 5000 South Airport Way, Room 202.
About Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Consider staying in a hotel near EDI if you have a late flight from Sacramento to Edinburgh Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Edinburgh Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz to explore Edinburgh and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around one week before your Sacramento to Edinburgh Airport flight.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
Central Edinburgh is around 11 kilometres from Edinburgh Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on time of day, so do some research ahead of time.
It'll take around 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Right now, RM1,316 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sacramento to Edinburgh Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM3,429. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Sacramento to EDI if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
Cheap Sacramento to Edinburgh Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
Finding a cheap plane ticket from Sacramento to EDI is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as prices go down.
Hunt for savings on a flight from Sacramento to Edinburgh Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
The best time to fly from Sacramento to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
February is the quietest month for flights from Sacramento to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), while June is the most popular. Work out the best time to visit Edinburgh based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Edinburgh is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Lock in your Sacramento to EDI plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Sacramento to Edinburgh Airport in January when temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Edinburgh
Once you've booked your flight from Sacramento to Edinburgh Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Edinburgh:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Edinburgh Castle, Crown Jewels and Шотландия are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Edinburgh itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've done Edinburgh, now it's time to explore other parts of the United Kingdom. Journey around 290 kilometres south to Manchester to check off its leading attractions. From Manchester United Museum and Stadium Tour to The Homes of Football and Chinatown, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Preston is another standout destination in the United Kingdom and is around 241 kilometres south of Edinburgh. No journey is complete without seeing Brockholes Nature Reserve, Avenham and Miller Parks and Japanese Garden.
