- Must visit
Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
Birthplace museum of Robert Burns with original cottage, manuscripts, and major exhibitions. One of Scotland's essential literary attractions.
Flights from London to Ayr depart on average 56 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $19 (€19) if you book in advance.
There are 44 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:40, the last at 22:35. The fastest flight covers the 329 miles (531 km) distance in 1h 15m. January is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 329 miles (531 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€19) |
Flights per day 56 |
Direct flights 44 |
Fastest flight 1h 15m |
First flight 5:40 AM |
Last flight 10:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$114
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 15 m
Flights per day
60
Distance
531 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from London to Ayr is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Ayr will cost around $114 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 60 flights that leave London for Ayr onWed, Jul 29, 55 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 29 the direct flights cover the 531 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Wed, Jul 29 the longest flights will take 1 h 15 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.
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RK 175
RK 330
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U2410
U2613
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U2314
BA1498Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Ayr among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $57.
Distance: 329 miles (531 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$68 Average price Cheapest | $114 Average price | $144 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London to Ayr:
A flight is $47 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Ayr costing on average $114 (€114).
Other travel options to Ayr take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 53m.
The table below shows live departures for London to Ayr flights for tomorrow, Wednesday, July 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
U2861 | 6:25 AM London Gatwick Airport | 1h30 | 7:55 AM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1436 | 6:45 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 8:10 AM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8720 | 6:55 AM London City Airport | 1h15 | 8:10 AM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8700 | 7:00 AM London City Airport | 1h15 | 8:15 AM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1474 | 7:10 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 8:35 AM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1390+ BA8880 | 7:40 AM London Heathrow Airport | 8h45 | 4:25 PM Glasgow International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1440 | 7:55 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 9:20 AM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2808 | 8:15 AM London Gatwick Airport | 1h30 | 9:45 AM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1476 | 8:15 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 9:40 AM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2308 | 8:15 AM London Stansted Airport | 1h20 | 9:35 AM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8702 | 8:40 AM London City Airport | 1h20 | 10:00 AM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2402 | 8:50 AM London Luton Airport | 1h20 | 10:10 AM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2869 | 8:55 AM London Gatwick Airport | 1h30 | 10:25 AM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2302 | 8:55 AM London Luton Airport | 1h20 | 10:15 AM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2410 | 8:55 AM London Stansted Airport | 1h15 | 10:10 AM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1470 | 9:00 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1h30 | 10:30 AM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
RK 596 | 9:00 AM London Stansted Airport | 1h20 | 10:20 AM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8731 | 9:10 AM London City Airport | 1h20 | 10:30 AM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1392+ BA8880 | 9:20 AM London Heathrow Airport | 7h05 | 4:25 PM Glasgow International Airport | 1 transfer | |
RK 175 | 9:55 AM London Stansted Airport | 1h35 | 11:30 AM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1480 | 11:10 AM London Gatwick Airport | 1h25 | 12:35 PM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1446 | 11:25 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 12:50 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1478 | 11:45 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1h30 | 1:15 PM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2414 | 11:55 AM London Stansted Airport | 1h20 | 1:15 PM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2312 | 12:00 PM London Stansted Airport | 1h20 | 1:20 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8752+ BA8984 | 12:25 PM London City Airport | 3h05 | 3:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA8880+ BA8752 | 12:25 PM London City Airport | 4h00 | 4:25 PM Glasgow International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA8722 | 1:00 PM London City Airport | 1h20 | 2:20 PM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
RK 1273 | 1:05 PM London Stansted Airport | 1h20 | 2:25 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1450 | 1:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 2:35 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1484 | 1:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h30 | 2:40 PM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2601 | 1:50 PM London Luton Airport | 1h20 | 3:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8716 | 2:05 PM London City Airport | 1h20 | 3:25 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1452 | 2:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 3:40 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1454 | 3:00 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h30 | 4:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1488 | 3:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h30 | 4:45 PM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2609 | 3:30 PM London Luton Airport | 1h20 | 4:50 PM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2812 | 4:10 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1h30 | 5:40 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1402+ BA8888 | 4:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 3h15 | 7:25 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1456 | 4:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h30 | 6:00 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8724 | 5:05 PM London City Airport | 1h20 | 6:25 PM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1490 | 5:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h30 | 6:40 PM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8712 | 5:20 PM London City Airport | 1h20 | 6:40 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8728 | 5:50 PM London City Airport | 1h20 | 7:10 PM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1460 | 6:05 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 7:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1492 | 6:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h20 | 7:35 PM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8710 | 7:00 PM London City Airport | 1h20 | 8:20 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2815 | 7:05 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1h30 | 8:35 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
RK 330 | 7:10 PM London Stansted Airport | 1h35 | 8:45 PM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2865 | 7:20 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1h30 | 8:50 PM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2605 | 7:25 PM London Luton Airport | 1h15 | 8:40 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8730 | 7:45 PM London City Airport | 1h20 | 9:05 PM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2613 | 7:50 PM London Luton Airport | 1h15 | 9:05 PM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1464 | 8:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h20 | 9:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
RK 8605 | 8:25 PM London Stansted Airport | 1h20 | 9:45 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8714 | 8:25 PM London City Airport | 1h15 | 9:40 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1496 | 8:35 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h20 | 9:55 PM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1466 | 9:00 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h20 | 10:20 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1498 | 9:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h15 | 10:25 PM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2314 | 9:55 PM London Stansted Airport | 1h15 | 11:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Birthplace museum of Robert Burns with original cottage, manuscripts, and major exhibitions. One of Scotland's essential literary attractions.
Ayr's main museum in a restored church. Covers local history, archaeology, Burns connections, and changing exhibitions in a central setting.
Historic church and burial ground where Burns's father is buried. Interprets the poet's family story and the landscape that shaped his work.
Elegant seafront promenade beside Ayr Beach. Ideal for walking, cycling, and sunset views, with classic resort atmosphere and open coastal scenery.
Historic village area south of Ayr linked to Burns's life and works. Combines heritage sites, riverside scenery, and a strong sense of place.
Large central greensward beside the shore, used for events and everyday recreation. A favorite local space with wide views over the Firth of Clyde.
Cullen skink is a rich smoked haddock, potato and onion soup from Scotland, prized for its warming flavour and coastal heritage.
Haggis is Scotland’s iconic savoury pudding of minced offal, oats and spices, traditionally served with neeps and tatties.
Neeps and tatties are mashed swede and potatoes, a classic Scottish side that commonly accompanies haggis and roast meats.
Established harbourside seafood restaurant known for fresh fish, shellfish and classic Scottish plates in a relaxed setting.
Popular casual restaurant and bar serving steaks, burgers and Scottish favourites with a lively modern atmosphere.
Well-known seafront venue for fish and chips, ice cream and quick seaside meals, loved for traditional Ayrshire comfort food.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels are often cheaper than major cities, while dining and local transport are fairly typical for British seaside towns.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service if not already added. Round up for taxis. Cafes usually do not expect tips.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Ayr 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 Ayr, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London to Ayr flights use the London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare London and Ayr airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
London Heathrow Airport is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Heathrow Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for up to 4 hours. ATMs are located in all terminals, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Heathrow Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Heathrow Airport: Assistance.
London City Airport is 12 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London City Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London City Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London City Airport: Elevators, ramps.
London Stansted Airport is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Stansted Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 4 hours. ATMs are located in both the arrivals and departures areas, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Stansted Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Stansted Airport: Ramps, toilets.
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