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Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Going, Going, Gone: Autumn flights from Boston to Edinburgh

 Autumn is in its full glory in the Northern Hemisphere and the different flora of different countries will have different sights on offer. A large number of Americans are on flights to cross the Atlantic, to get to their chosen destination in Europe for this season. You will find international flights from Boston to Edinburgh flying at full capacity. Both of these cities are next to major seas and are major seaports, which have been important for most of the existence of these cities. Most good planners will have their air tickets ready with them for this trip, though there will be others in need of last-minute flights if they have suddenly decided to travel for any reason.  

Join the festivities

While the fall in Boston, in the Northeast of the USA, lasts from September to November, autumn months in Edinburgh are September and October. Some of the people on these flights will be those of Scottish ancestry, who form just over 1 percent of Boston’s population. They will want to see the land of their ancestors, though times have changed a lot since then. If you enjoy books there is the storytelling festival for listening to folk tales along with performances based on these. Halloween is just a week away at the end of the month and the tickets for Samhuinn Fire Festival will almost be sold out unless you hurry. You can even join the Witches’ Tour organized throughout October to see the parts of the capital of Scotland with a dark past.

Come prepared

The regions that these cities are in have fought with the British empires for their independence. In comparison with Edinburgh, Boston is a relatively new city, a few centuries old. While in Edinburgh you will find old castles and cathedrals, the architecture in Boston is comparatively much more modern. As for the weather, the temperatures will keep getting lower in both cities as the winter approaches. So, you should start packing your warm clothes for a comfortable stay, though you should choose comfortable dresses while you are on the flight. Most visitors coming here are recommended an outing at the Royal Botanic Gardens where you will be able to enjoy a lights show till the end of November.  

Ways to enjoy Scottish cities

Edinburgh is a green city with a few canals flowing through it. You can explore the city center on foot and join the locals at the pubs offering Scottish drinks. If you want to see more of the city, you can rent a bike or hire a cab to see the major landmarks of the city. On the edges of this city, there are a few mountains which you can consider for hiking and trekking. Though the Cocktail week is gone, there is still enough time for the Oktoberfest. Though a German festival, you will find many Scottish bars offering you something different on the menu. For art lovers, there are a few art galleries displaying works of artists new and old.

Possibilities of finding fights now

Now that you know what all you would get to enjoy in Edinburgh till autumn lasts, you will be thinking of how to get there. It has been a century since people came on ships on this route, with journeys lasting a few weeks. For such long routes, now there are flights on offer that will take just over 6 hours. Most West European airlines will have a stopover at the major airport of the country they belong to. The major US airlines like American, Delta, and United, too, offer flights over this route, sometimes in association with minor European airlines. It is always recommended that you start looking for your international flights a few months in advance, but if you are craving an autumn break some seats may still be available. For these, you will need to be flexible in terms of the airports you will flying between and the time of the day of the flight. Basically, you will have to make do with whatever is available.

The alternative ways of reaching European destinations

Europe is known for its world-class infrastructure for transport. So, if you are not able to find flights to Edinburgh, you can fly to another city in the United Kingdom and catch trains from there to reach Edinburgh. If you are still having trouble with your flights, you can get in touch with an Online Travel Agency, who will update you as and when seats on the flights you are interested in become available. You should also choose a range of dates for your round-trip flights to Edinburgh, so you will be able to see available seats from more flights. One of your best chances of finding flights will be by looking for flights that take off late into the night, often called red-eye flights with most people preferring to board flights in the daytime.   

Some final thoughts

Autumn comes with its fun and enjoyment, so make the best use of the time that is still left in the season. If you haven’t found your Boston to Edinburgh flights yet, you can delay your holiday plans and look for flights around the Christmas days. These will be selling fast if all of these are not booked already. You can also consider other destinations with similar offerings in the fall, though this can be disheartening for some. This is something that you must remember when you plan your autumn break flights again.

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