Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC): what you need to know
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your EDI to RIC flight.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field). Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between EDI and RIC:
Logan International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
At the moment, $1,015 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,483. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from EDI to RIC, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from EDI to RIC is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Edinburgh Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field).
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Edinburgh Airport, data shows 67.94% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Edinburgh Airport from central Edinburgh, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field)? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near EDI:
Arriving at Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
Consider booking a hotel near RIC if you're catching a late Edinburgh Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Go where the road takes you with a Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and experience more of Richmond and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to central Richmond
RIC is located at 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
From Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field), Richmond is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 2 hours 50 minutes.
When to fly to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
August is the busiest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field). To escape the crowds, go to Richmond in February.
The warmest month in Richmond is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from EDI to RIC sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
New York is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Richmond. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in United States, head for Philadelphia, about 338 kilometres north-east of Richmond. Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art are key highlights.
