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There are 2 ways to get from Edinburgh to Pyongyang by plane or train

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  1. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dandong Langtou Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dandong Langtou Airport (DDG)planeEDI - DDG
    2. Take the train from Sinŭiju to Pyongyangtrain
    26h 7m

  2. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)planeMAN - DLC
    3. Take the train from Dalian North Station to Dandongtrain
    4. Take the train from Dandong to Pyongyangtrain
    32h 24m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dandong Langtou Airport (DDG) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration18hAverage Duration
Ticket$285Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Pyongyang, North Korea?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Pyongyang. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Dandong Langtou Airport (DDG), drive to Sinŭiju, then take the train to Pyongyang. Alternatively, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC), walk to Dalian Airport, take the line 2 subway to Xi'an Road, take the line 1 subway to Dalian North, walk to Dalian North Station, take the train to Dandong, then take the train to Pyongyang.

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