Edinburgh to Boston Logan
4926 km great-circle distance, typically flown in 6h 33m with 4 airlines operating direct service from Edinburgh (EDI) to Boston Logan (BOS). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around £369 return), with peak prices in August (around £915). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Edinburgh
Edinburgh is Scotland's busiest airport and the gateway most international visitors choose for the Highlands as well as the city itself. The terminal sits 8 miles west of Edinburgh centre with frequent tram and Airlink bus service. easyJet, Jet2 and Ryanair dominate short-haul; KLM, Lufthansa and BA add full-service connections to European hubs; Emirates and Qatar route long-haul through their own hubs. Atlantic weather can disrupt winter schedules — build in a buffer if you're connecting.
Arriving in Boston
Boston Logan sits 5 km northeast of downtown Boston, with the Silver Line bus running directly to South Station in 15 minutes (free for arriving passengers). BA, Virgin Atlantic and JetBlue serve the route. Boston is the closest US East Coast city to the UK by flight time and often the cheapest US route from London — autumn foliage season (October) is the price peak.
Who flies EDI to BOS?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Qatar Airways | QR | 6h 33m | Economy |
| Emirates | EK | 6h 33m | Economy |
| United | UA | 6h 33m | Economy |
| Delta | DL | 6h 33m | Economy |
4 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly EDI→BOS
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Edinburgh to Boston FAQs
Direct flights from Edinburgh (EDI) to Boston Logan (BOS) take approximately 6h 33m for the 4926 km journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from £281. August is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
4 carriers operate direct service from Edinburgh (EDI) to Boston Logan (BOS): Qatar Airways, Emirates, United and Delta. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Qatar Airways typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
UK passport holders generally do not need a visa for short stays in United States (Schengen-area members allow 90 days in any 180-day window). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once live for European destinations. Always check gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/united-states before booking.
Boston Logan (BOS) is the primary international airport for Boston. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus or taxi, depending on traffic and time of day. Most European hub airports sit 10–25 km from their host city centre. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.