Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stewart International Airport (SWF): what you need to know
The timezone in New York is UTC-4, which is four hours behind Edinburgh.
Give yourself enough time to make your EDI to SWF flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Stewart International Airport. Many passengers pass through Keflavik International Airport when flying between EDI and SWF.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stewart International Airport (SWF)
At the moment, C$409 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Stewart International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$612. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To find cheap tickets from EDI to SWF, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Stewart International Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from EDI to SWF.
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Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
67.94% of flights that take off from Edinburgh Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Stewart International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to EDI:
Arriving at Stewart International Airport (SWF)
Consider booking a hotel close to SWF if you're catching a late Edinburgh Airport to Stewart International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Hit the road running by picking up a Stewart International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Budget, Avis or Enterprise and explore beyond New York's main sights.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Stewart International Airport several weeks in advance. Rates generally rise as your departure date approaches.
Getting from Stewart International Airport (SWF) to central New York
SWF is located at 1180 1st St.
Stewart International Airport is approximately 121 kilometres from central New York. The drive time takes about 1 hour 30 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 55 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Stewart International Airport (SWF)
July is the busiest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Stewart International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to New York in April.
The warmest month in New York is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Stewart International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from EDI to SWF sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
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