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    "Key": "EDI-US",
    "orig": {
      "code": "EDI",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Edinburgh",
      "fullCity": "Edinburgh, Scotland",
      "airport": "Edinburgh Airport"
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      "code": "US",
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      "country": "United States"
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    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in United States can I fly to from Edinburgh?",
        "answer": "Non-stop from Edinburgh you can reach New York, Newark, Washington D.C., Chicago, and Orlando. One-stop connections via London, Dublin, or Amsterdam open up the rest of the U.S. Choose New York or Newark for the Northeast, Chicago for the Midwest, or Orlando for theme parks and Florida sun."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Edinburgh to United States?",
        "answer": "From Edinburgh to the United States, non-stop flights to New York take about 7 to 7½ hours, while returning westbound can take closer to 8 hours. One-stop journeys to West Coast cities like Los Angeles typically range from 12 to 15 hours depending on layover length."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Edinburgh to United States?",
        "answer": "Yes, you can fly non-stop from Edinburgh to several U.S. cities. United Airlines flies to Newark and Washington Dulles, Delta goes to New York JFK and seasonally to Boston, and JetBlue operates seasonal flights to New York JFK. Eastbound flights take about 7 to 8 hours, while westbound flights are longer at around 8 to 9 hours."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Edinburgh to United States?",
        "answer": "From Edinburgh to the US you can fly nonstop with United, Delta and American, or connect via European hubs with British Airways, KLM, Lufthansa and others."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Edinburgh to United States?",
        "answer": "For flights from Edinburgh to the United States, the ideal booking window is roughly 9 to 16 weeks ahead — aim for about 10 to 14 weeks before departure for the best balance of availability and price, though you can often book a bit closer for shoulder-season travel while summer and holiday trips reward locking in on the earlier side.",
        "methodology": "This booking-window guidance is built from the same real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, re-grouped by how many days before departure each price was seen (from the departure day out to about 180 days ahead) across the route's price history. At each booking lead time we report the 25th-percentile price — the cheaper end of what travelers were quoted, rather than the rock-bottom minimum (which can be a fluke) or the average (which is pulled up by expensive last-minute fares). The buy-or-wait advice then applies a risk premium that grows as departure approaches, since seat availability shrinks and prices become less predictable; using that adjusted curve we flag windows where waiting is likely to save a meaningful amount (at least $20 or 5%) versus windows where booking now is the better call. Isolated single-day recommendations are filtered out, so the advice only reflects a window that holds for several days in a row. For this route, fares for the requested travel direction were unavailable, so the pattern shown is derived from the reverse direction, which shares the same seasonal demand cycle."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in United States?",
        "answer": "Top U.S. cities for visitors include New York for culture and landmarks, Los Angeles for entertainment and beaches, San Francisco for scenery and tech, Las Vegas for nightlife and Miami for beaches and Latin flavor."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from Edinburgh to United States?",
        "answer": "For a British citizen travelling from Edinburgh to the United States, no visa is needed for a short tourist visit of up to 90 days, but an ESTA electronic travel authorisation must be obtained before travel.\n\nThis is general guidance to help you plan, not official immigration advice — entry rules can change and can depend on your nationality and circumstances, so please confirm the current requirements with the relevant embassy or official government source before you travel.",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_the_United_States",
            "title": "Visa policy of the United States",
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            "url": "https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/usa/entry-requirements",
            "title": "United States entry requirements — GOV.UK",
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          },
          {
            "url": "https://uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/temporary-visitors-for-business/wb-temporary-business-visitor-under-visa-waiver-program",
            "title": "WB Temporary Business Visitor under Visa Waiver Program | USCIS"
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            "title": "Temporary Visitors for Business | USCIS"
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          {
            "url": "https://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/visa-waiver-program/requirements-immigrant-and-nonimmigrant-visas",
            "title": "Requirements for Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visas | U.S. Customs and Border Protection"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/applying-admission-united-states",
            "title": "Admission into United States | U.S. Customs and Border Protection"
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            "url": "https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/",
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      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in United States are best to fly into from Edinburgh?",
        "answer": "From Edinburgh to the United States, New York JFK and Newark offer the most frequent nonstop options and easy connections across the country. Chicago O'Hare, Boston, and Washington Dulles are strong alternatives for the Midwest, New England, and the Mid-Atlantic respectively. For West Coast travel, you will likely need a connection, so flying into a major East Coast hub first is typical."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit United States?",
        "answer": "Spring (April to June) and autumn (September to October) are the best times to visit the United States for mild weather and fewer crowds. Summer is peak season with higher prices and larger crowds, especially in popular destinations like New York, Los Angeles, and national parks. Winter can be cold in the north but offers lower prices in many areas."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Edinburgh Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "Edinburgh Airport is about 6 miles (9 km) west of the city centre, just off the M8 and M9 motorways, and is served by the Edinburgh Trams line that opened in May 2014, connecting the terminal to the city centre. A dedicated Airport Express bus also runs from the terminal to Waverley Bridge, and taxis can use the city's priority bus lanes during peak hours, making them a quick door-to-door option. Driving is straightforward via the A8 trunk road, with parking available at the airport, though the tram is often considered the most popular and reliable choice for avoiding traffic congestion.",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Edinburgh",
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            "time_published": "2026-08-30T12:51:07Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edinburgh%20Airport",
            "title": "Edinburgh Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-22T20:09:12Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-09-14T15:36:28Z"
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