It’s always EDI to Philadelphia
American Airlines reinstates Edinburgh to Philadelphia route.
The daily seasonal route between Edinburgh and Philadelphia will be reinstated next year as American Airlines returns to Scotland.
The airline will be back in Scotland’s capital for the first time since 2019, with its first flight from Edinburgh departing on 24 May 2025. The service will end on 5 October and will be served by a Boeing 787-800 aircraft.
| Route | Times | Flight number | Dates |
| EDI-PHL | 1135-1400 | AA 0279 | 24 May – 5 October |
| PHL-EDI | 1905-0700 | AA 0278 | 23 May – 4 October |
North America continues to be one of the most attractive inbound and outbound markets for Scotland and the arrival of this service represents a further boost to travellers looking to explore the US and Scotland’s tourism industry.
The Philadelphia flight sees Edinburgh Airport – now part of the VINCI Airports network – reconnect to all of its pre-Covid transatlantic routes, and with a host of new additions also being added to the schedule since then there’s now more choice than ever before.
Gordon Dewar, Chief Executive at Edinburgh Airport, said:
“We are delighted to be welcoming American Airlines back to Edinburgh as they reinstate their direct seasonal service to Philadelphia. This sees us reconnecting – and significantly surpassing – all of our pre-Covid transatlantic routes, demonstrating the significant demand North American demand for Edinburgh and Scotland
“Seeing that American Airlines tailfin back in the Scottish capital is something we are all looking forward to, and we know that reconnecting our two historic cities will generate excitement on both sides of the Atlantic.”
José Freig, Vice President International Operation for American Airlines said:
“The customer demand for flights to and from Europe continues to be strong as travellers seek to explore cities full of culture and history. Edinburgh was a key dot on the map for American Airlines when we first launched our Scottish service back in 2015 and we are excited to return in summer 2025.
“With this route, our customers in Scotland will have access to one of our fastest growing U.S. hubs in Philadelphia, from where they can connect to explore new destinations the U.S and beyond has to offer.”
