Travelling from Buenos Aires to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): What you need to know
Buenos Aires is home to a couple of airports that set the stage for your next getaway. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Buenos Aires to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) taking off from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
Edinburgh is three hours ahead of Buenos Aires. Edinburgh Airport is located in Edinburgh, which follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Buenos Aires to EDI. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
AEP is around 14 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near Jorge Newbery Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Buenos Aires to Edinburgh Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Jorge Newbery Airport has a solid on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from AEP land on schedule 83.76% of the time.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Split up your flight from Buenos Aires to Edinburgh Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Popular stopovers between Ministro Pistarini Airport and EDI are:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
EZE is around 32 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 10 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Ministro Pistarini Airport the day before your Buenos Aires to EDI flight:
Flights from Ministro Pistarini Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 83.93% of them landing within the expected time frame.
About Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Buenos Aires to Edinburgh Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near EDI instead:
Grab an Edinburgh Airport rental car and discover Edinburgh and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Hertz are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle around one week before your Buenos Aires to Edinburgh Airport flight.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Edinburgh. How long it takes to get to the centre by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to Edinburgh Airport is P42,722. For a return flight on this route, the best price is P73,462. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Buenos Aires to EDI. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Buenos Aires to Edinburgh Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Buenos Aires to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
February is the quietest month for flights from Buenos Aires to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), while June is the most popular. Work out the best time to go to Edinburgh based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Book a Buenos Aires to EDI plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Edinburgh to range from 9ºC (48ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Buenos Aires to Edinburgh Airport in January when temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Edinburgh
Start your Edinburgh trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Buenos Aires to Edinburgh Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Edinburgh Castle, Crown Jewels and Шотландия are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Edinburgh itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored after you've experienced Edinburgh. Around 290 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Manchester United Museum and Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Chinatown.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in the United Kingdom, consider Preston, roughly 241 kilometres south of Edinburgh. Brockholes Nature Reserve, Avenham and Miller Parks and Japanese Garden are highlights.