What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Edinburgh is to fly which costs £160 - £650 and takes 14h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iowa to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 11h 38m and costs £280 - £1,200.

How far is it from Iowa to Edinburgh?

The distance between Iowa and Edinburgh is 3963 miles.

How long does it take to get from Iowa to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 11h 38m to get from Iowa to Edinburgh, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Iowa and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 6h ahead of Iowa. It is currently 6:27 AM in Iowa and 12:27 PM in Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2451+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Iowa to Edinburgh - 5 ways to travel via plane, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Iowa to Edinburgh by plane or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DSM - EDI
11h 38m
£283–1,125
Fly from Quad City International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MLI - EDI
14h 29m
£162–612
Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport
1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane ALO - EDI
11h 47m
£174–627
Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane CID - EDI
15h 55m
Fly from Omaha
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane OMA - EDI
15h 27m
£282–1,112

Des Moines (DSM) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

29Weekly Planes

15h 16mAverage Duration

£268Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Iowa to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 3,939.5 mi
Duration: 11h 38m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Edinburgh, Scotland?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 4 times a day.

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