Journey information
Overview: Edinburgh to Canterbury flight
Flights from Edinburgh to Canterbury depart on average 39 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) if you book in advance.
There are 24 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:40, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 367 miles (591 km) distance in 1h 15m. October is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 367 miles (591 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Flights per day 39 |
Direct flights 24 |
Fastest flight 1h 15m |
First flight 5:40 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Edinburgh to Canterbury
Cheapest price
$57
Average price
$412
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 17 m
Flights per day
56
Distance
591 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Edinburgh to Canterbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Canterbury will cost around $412 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $57.
Of the 56 flights that leave Edinburgh for Canterbury onSun, Jun 21, 27 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct flights cover the 591 km distance in an average of 1 h 17 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the longest flights will take 1 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
U23076:05 AM1h25Edinburgh Airport7:30 AMLondon Stansted Airport$571One-way0 transfers
RK 5977:45 AM1h25Edinburgh Airport9:10 AMLondon Stansted Airport$621One-way0 transfers
U260211:45 AM1h15Edinburgh Airport1:00 PMLondon Luton Airport$951One-way0 transfers
U26049:15 PM1h15Edinburgh Airport10:30 PMLondon Luton Airport$1041One-way0 transfers
U231111:50 AM1h25Edinburgh Airport1:15 PMLondon Stansted Airport$1111One-way0 transfers
U26049:15 PM1h15Edinburgh Airport10:30 PMLondon Luton Airport$1041One-way0 transfers
U260211:45 AM1h15Edinburgh Airport1:00 PMLondon Luton Airport$951One-way0 transfers
U26065:40 PM1h15Edinburgh Airport6:55 PMLondon Luton Airport$1191One-way0 transfers
BA14597:40 PM1h20Edinburgh Airport9:00 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$1681One-way0 transfers
BA14639:15 PM1h20Edinburgh Airport10:35 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$2161One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh to Canterbury
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Canterbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $78.
Distance: 367 miles (591 km)
Compare flight with
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$75 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price | $125 Average price | $203 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 46m Average total duration 12h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 57m Average total duration 5h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.8 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Canterbury:
A flight is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Canterbury costing on average $78 (€64).
A flight is $50 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Canterbury costing on average $125 (€102).
Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 27m.
Bus takes on average 12h 16m.
Live departures
Edinburgh to Canterbury flight times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Canterbury flights for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
U2307 | 6:05 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1h25 | 7:30 AM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH965 · LH106 · LH2476 | 6:10 AM Edinburgh Airport | 9h30 | 3:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH965+ LH4228 | 6:10 AM Edinburgh Airport | 6h30 | 12:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH965 · LH112 · LH2486 | 6:10 AM Edinburgh Airport | 12h15 | 6:25 PM London Heathrow Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH965+ LH108+ LH2486 | 6:10 AM Edinburgh Airport | 12h15 | 6:25 PM London Heathrow Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH965 · LH908 | 6:10 AM Edinburgh Airport | 8h30 | 2:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH965 · LH106 · LH2478 | 6:10 AM Edinburgh Airport | 10h55 | 5:05 PM London Heathrow Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH965+ LH108+ LH2478 | 6:10 AM Edinburgh Airport | 10h55 | 5:05 PM London Heathrow Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH965 · LH106 · LH2486 | 6:10 AM Edinburgh Airport | 12h15 | 6:25 PM London Heathrow Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS7214+ OS206 · OS337 | 6:10 AM Edinburgh Airport | 12h30 | 6:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS7214+ OS208 · OS337 | 6:10 AM Edinburgh Airport | 12h30 | 6:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS7214+ OS337+ OS204 | 6:10 AM Edinburgh Airport | 12h30 | 6:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA1465 | 7:30 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1h35 | 9:05 AM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
RK 597 | 7:45 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1h25 | 9:10 AM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1395+ BA8973 | 8:25 AM Edinburgh Airport | 6h10 | 2:35 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA8753+ BA8973 | 8:25 AM Edinburgh Airport | 4h15 | 12:40 PM London City Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1467 | 8:35 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1h35 | 10:10 AM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2830 | 9:45 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1h40 | 11:25 AM London Gatwick Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1439 | 10:05 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1h35 | 11:40 AM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8707 | 11:10 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1h30 | 12:40 PM London City Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8701 | 11:20 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1h30 | 12:50 PM London City Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA4014 · BA4047 | 11:20 AM Edinburgh Airport | 6h55 | 6:15 PM London City Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1437 | 11:30 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1h35 | 1:05 PM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2602 | 11:45 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1h15 | 1:00 PM London Luton Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2311 | 11:50 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1h25 | 1:15 PM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
SN2095+ SN2064 | 12:40 PM Edinburgh Airport | 4h25 | 5:05 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN2103+ SN2064 | 12:40 PM Edinburgh Airport | 8h55 | 9:35 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
U2811 | 1:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1h40 | 3:10 PM London Gatwick Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH961+ LH118+ LH2482 | 1:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 7h15 | 8:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH961+ LH5658 | 1:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 4h25 | 5:55 PM London City Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH961+ LH118+ LH2484 | 1:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 9h10 | 10:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH961 · LH918 | 1:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 5h10 | 6:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH961 · LH122 · LH2484 | 1:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 9h10 | 10:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA1445 | 2:00 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1h35 | 3:35 PM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1403+ BA8875 | 2:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 6h20 | 8:25 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1401+ BA8875 | 2:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 3h05 | 5:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
U2816 | 2:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1h40 | 4:10 PM London Gatwick Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8703 | 3:00 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1h30 | 4:30 PM London City Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
RK 8604 | 3:25 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1h25 | 4:50 PM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1403+ BA8985 | 4:00 PM Edinburgh Airport | 4h25 | 8:25 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1407+ BA8985 | 4:00 PM Edinburgh Airport | 5h25 | 9:25 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1407+ BA8985 | 4:50 PM Edinburgh Airport | 4h35 | 9:25 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1403+ BA8985 | 4:50 PM Edinburgh Airport | 3h35 | 8:25 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1455 | 5:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1h25 | 6:35 PM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH2525 · LH2484 | 5:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 5h30 | 10:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
U2606 | 5:40 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1h15 | 6:55 PM London Luton Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1457 | 6:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1h25 | 7:35 PM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LX8291+ LX450 | 7:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 12h15 | 7:25 AM London City Airport | 1 transfer | |
U2313 | 7:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1h20 | 8:50 PM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1459 | 7:40 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1h20 | 9:00 PM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
RK 1274 | 8:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1h25 | 9:35 PM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1461 | 8:25 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1h20 | 9:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2814 | 8:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1h40 | 10:10 PM London Gatwick Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2604 | 9:15 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1h15 | 10:30 PM London Luton Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1463 | 9:15 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1h20 | 10:35 PM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2806 | 9:15 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1h35 | 10:50 PM London Gatwick Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FAQs: Edinburgh to Canterbury Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Canterbury by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Canterbury, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Canterbury Festival, a vibrant arts festival featuring music, theater, and visual arts performances
- Canterbury Christmas Market, a festive market offering local crafts, food, and seasonal entertainment
- St. Augustine's Day, a celebration honoring the city's patron saint with processions and community events.
- Canterbury Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and iconic Gothic structure known for its stunning architecture and historical significance
- St. Augustine's Abbey, the ruins of a Benedictine monastery founded in the 6th century, offering insights into early Christian history in England
- Westgate Towers Museum & Viewpoint, a medieval gatehouse with exhibits on local history and panoramic views of the city
- Canterbury Roman Museum, an underground museum showcasing Roman artifacts and the remains of a Roman townhouse
- Westgate Gardens, a picturesque park perfect for leisurely walks along the River Stour.
- Easter, mild spring weather and traditional religious processions
- May Bank Holiday, vibrant local events and blooming gardens
- August Bank Holiday, warm weather perfect for exploring historical sites with fewer crowds.
- Explore the historic streets of Canterbury on a guided walking tour, learning about its rich history and hidden gems
- Enjoy a punting tour on the River Stour for a unique perspective of the city's architecture and natural beauty
- Visit the Canterbury Tales attraction for an interactive experience of Chaucer's famous stories
- Attend a performance at The Marlowe Theatre, featuring plays, musicals, and concerts
- Discover the local food scene with a culinary tour of Canterbury's best eateries and markets.
popular airports
Popular airports from Edinburgh to Canterbury
Most Edinburgh to Canterbury flights use the Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Canterbury airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Which Edinburgh airport do flights to Canterbury leave from?
Getting to Edinburgh Airport from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Airport airport facilities and services
Edinburgh Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal, offering multiple currencies.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Airport: Ramps, assistance.
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