London to Edinburgh Flights

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Journey information

Overview: London to Edinburgh flight

Flights from London to Edinburgh depart on average 36 times per day, taking around 1h 20m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $36 (€33) but you can travel from only $23 (€21) by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $23 (€21)
Distance
331 miles (533 km)
Average flight duration
1h 20m
Cheapest ticket price
$36 (€33)
Flights per day
36
Direct flights
27
Airlines
6
Fastest flight
1h 15m
Cheapest month to travel
November
First flight
03:15
Last flight
22:55
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $23 (€21)

The cheapest flights from London to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Jan 20

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from London to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest
RyanairRK 596
07:35AM1h15
London Stansted Airport (STN)
08:50AMEdinburgh Airport (EDI)
$371One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
RyanairRK 9823
08:30PM1h15
London Stansted Airport (STN)
09:45PMEdinburgh Airport (EDI)
$371One-way
0 transfers
2nd Cheapest
RyanairRK 9817
04:15PM1h15
London Stansted Airport (STN)
05:30PMEdinburgh Airport (EDI)
$381One-way
0 transfers
easyJetU2302
08:45AM1h15
London Luton Airport (LTN)
10:00AMEdinburgh Airport (EDI)
$831One-way
0 transfers
easyJetU2605
05:55PM1h15
London Luton Airport (LTN)
07:10PMEdinburgh Airport (EDI)
$831One-way
0 transfers

London to Edinburgh flight times

Showing flights for tomorrow, Monday, January 20
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
British Airways
BA1432
British AirwaysBA1432
06:10AM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)1h25 07:35AM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)0 transfersDirect
Lufthansa
LH921
LufthansaLH921
06:30AM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)5h30 12:00PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)1 transfer
BA Cityflyer
BA8700
BA CityflyerBA8700
06:55AM London City Airport (LCY)1h15 08:10AM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)0 transfersDirect
Lufthansa
LH923
LufthansaLH923
07:30AM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)4h30 12:00PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)1 transfer
Ryanair
RK 596
Ryanair UKRK 596
07:35AM London Stansted Airport (STN)1h15 08:50AM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)0 transfersDirect
British Airways
BA1444
British AirwaysBA1444
07:40AM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)1h25 09:05AM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)0 transfersDirect
easyJet
U2310
easyJetU2310
08:05AM London Stansted Airport (STN)1h20 09:25AM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)0 transfersDirect
easyJet
U2807
easyJetU2807
08:15AM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)1h30 09:45AM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)0 transfersDirect
British Airways
BA1442
British AirwaysBA1442
08:40AM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)1h25 10:05AM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)0 transfersDirect
easyJet
U2302
easyJetU2302
08:45AM London Luton Airport (LTN)1h15 10:00AM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)0 transfersDirect
BA Cityflyer
BA8702
BA CityflyerBA8702
08:55AM London City Airport (LCY)1h20 10:15AM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)0 transfersDirect
British Airways
BA1458
British AirwaysBA1458
09:05AM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)1h25 10:30AM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)0 transfersDirect
British Airways
BA1456
British AirwaysBA1456
09:35AM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)1h25 11:00AM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)0 transfersDirect
British Airways
BA1434
British AirwaysBA1434
10:40AM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)1h30 12:10PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)0 transfersDirect
BA Cityflyer
BA8704
BA CityflyerBA8704
11:00AM London City Airport (LCY)1h15 12:15PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)0 transfersDirect
easyJet
U2304
easyJetU2304
11:40AM London Luton Airport (LTN)1h15 12:55PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)0 transfersDirect
British Airways
BA1440
British AirwaysBA1440
11:45AM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)1h30 01:15PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)0 transfersDirect
easyJet
U2312
easyJetU2312
12:30PM London Stansted Airport (STN)1h20 01:50PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)0 transfersDirect
British Airways
BA1436
British AirwaysBA1436
12:55PM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)1h30 02:25PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)0 transfersDirect
British Airways
BA1448
British AirwaysBA1448
01:45PM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)1h30 03:15PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)0 transfersDirect
easyJet
U2811
easyJetU2811
02:50PM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)1h30 04:20PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)0 transfersDirect
British Airways
BA1446
British AirwaysBA1446
03:30PM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)1h30 05:00PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)0 transfersDirect
BA Cityflyer
BA8706
BA CityflyerBA8706
03:40PM London City Airport (LCY)1h15 04:55PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)0 transfersDirect
Ryanair
RK 9817
Ryanair UKRK 9817
04:15PM London Stansted Airport (STN)1h15 05:30PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)0 transfersDirect
easyJet
U26563
easyJetU26563
04:50PM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)1h30 06:20PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)0 transfersDirect
British Airways
BA1452
British AirwaysBA1452
05:05PM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)1h30 06:35PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)0 transfersDirect
easyJet
U2605
easyJetU2605
05:55PM London Luton Airport (LTN)1h15 07:10PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)0 transfersDirect
BA Cityflyer
BA8708
BA CityflyerBA8708
06:05PM London City Airport (LCY)1h20 07:25PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)0 transfersDirect
British Airways
BA1438
British AirwaysBA1438
06:30PM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)1h30 08:00PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)0 transfersDirect
easyJet
U2815
easyJetU2815
06:55PM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)1h30 08:25PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)0 transfersDirect
BA Cityflyer
BA8710
BA CityflyerBA8710
07:10PM London City Airport (LCY)1h20 08:30PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)0 transfersDirect
BA Cityflyer
BA8714
BA CityflyerBA8714
07:45PM London City Airport (LCY)1h15 09:00PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)0 transfersDirect
British Airways
BA1464
British AirwaysBA1464
08:30PM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)1h30 10:00PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)0 transfersDirect
BA Cityflyer
BA8718
BA CityflyerBA8718
08:30PM London City Airport (LCY)1h15 09:45PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)0 transfersDirect
Ryanair
RK 9823
Ryanair UKRK 9823
08:30PM London Stansted Airport (STN)1h15 09:45PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)0 transfersDirect
easyJet
U2318
easyJetU2318
09:30PM London Stansted Airport (STN)1h15 10:45PM Edinburgh Airport (EDI)0 transfersDirect

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How far in advance should I book flight tickets from London to Edinburgh?

The best time to book your flight from London to Edinburgh is 77 days before departure. See how prices for flights change on the London to Edinburgh route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from London to Edinburgh per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your flight from London to Edinburgh.

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The fastest flights from London to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Jan 20

Fastest Journey

1 h 15 m

Average

1 h 35 m

Flights per day

36

Distance

534 km

Of the 36 flights that leave London for Edinburgh every day 34 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
easyJetU2302
08:45AM1h15
London Luton Airport (LTN)
10:00AMEdinburgh Airport (EDI)
$831One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
easyJetU2605
05:55PM1h15
London Luton Airport (LTN)
07:10PMEdinburgh Airport (EDI)
$831One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
BA CityflyerBA8704
11:00AM1h15
London City Airport (LCY)
12:15PMEdinburgh Airport (EDI)
$2771One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
BA CityflyerBA8718
08:30PM1h15
London City Airport (LCY)
09:45PMEdinburgh Airport (EDI)
$2011One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
BA CityflyerBA8706
03:40PM1h15
London City Airport (LCY)
04:55PMEdinburgh Airport (EDI)
$2771One-way
0 transfers

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Airlines: EasyJet, British Airways and Cityflyer (British Airways 2) flights from London to Edinburgh

Travel from London to Edinburgh from $37 (€33) with Omio’s flight partners easyJet, British Airways and Cityflyer (British Airways 2)! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular route for you.

EasyJet is a British multinational low-cost airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN). It’s the largest UK-based carrier based on the number of passengers carried. EasyJet flies to over 150 destinations across Europe and North Africa, making it a popular budget airline for travelers. To keep fares as low as possible, easyJet tickets are non-refundable and no complimentary snacks are provided onboard. All fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for carry-on luggage and checked luggage.

London to Edinburgh flight information with easyJet:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 15 min
  • Cheapest Price: $37
  • EasyJet frequency: 11 a day

FAQs: London to Edinburgh Flight

FAQs: Take a flight from London to Edinburgh hassle-free. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Edinburgh.
FAQs
Cheap plane tickets from London to Edinburgh can start from as little as $36 (€33) when you book in advance. The average flight ticket price for London to Edinburgh is $99 (€91); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the London to Edinburgh flight travel time is 1 h 15 min   for the 330 mile (533 km) long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The earliest flight from London to Edinburgh leaves at 3: 15 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest flight from London to Edinburgh leaves at 10: 55 PM.
Yes, there are 28 direct flights a day from London to Edinburgh with easyJet, British Airways or Cityflyer (British Airways 2). Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct flights.
Take the London to Edinburgh flight with easyJet, British Airways, Cityflyer (British Airways 2) or Lufthansa. However, it's always good to check out all possible airlines for the route between London and Edinburgh as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

Flights from London to Edinburgh generally leave from London Gatwick Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.

London Gatwick Airport is 46.6 km away from London city centre and Edinburgh Airport is 13.5 km from Edinburgh city centre.

The cheapest month for a flight from London to Edinburgh is November.
You have options as you can travel from London to Edinburgh 3 different ways: bus, train or flight.

Popular airports from London to Edinburgh

London
Edinburgh
The major airport for departures in London is London Heathrow Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London Heathrow Airport for your trip from London to Edinburgh.
Amenities at airport
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
ShowerShower
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
23 km
Car connection
M4, Junction 4
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for up to 4 hours.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Available at Excess Baggage Company; starting at approximately 9€ (£7.50) per item for up to 3 hours.
Dining
Dining
  • Italian cuisine and fast food.
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Assistance.
WC
WC
  • Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
Hotel
Hotel
  • Clarion Hotel and Comfort Hotel (walking distance).
Lounge
Lounge
  • Lounges available in all terminals, including British Airways and Plaza Premium lounges.
Lost and Found Office
  • Located at each terminal, contact Heathrow Airport Lost Property.
Public transit options for London Heathrow Airport
  • Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Metro: Piccadilly Train: Heathrow Express, TfL Rail
Amenities at airport
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
ShowerShower
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Car connection
M1, Junction 10
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Starting at 13€ (£11) per item per day.
Dining
Dining
  • McDonald's, Bistrot Bologna, and Italian cuisine.
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Assistance.
WC
WC
  • Available throughout the airport.
Hotel
Hotel
  • Ibis Budget Charleroi Airport (walking distance).
Lounge
Lounge
  • Aspire Lounge available, access for a fee.
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the terminal, contact information desk.
Public transit options for London Luton Airport
  • Bus: A1, A2, 757 Train: Thameslink, East Midlands Railway
Amenities at airport
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
ShowerShower
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Car connection
M23, Junction 9
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 90 minutes.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Available at Excess Baggage Company; prices start at approximately 9€ (£7.50) per item per day.
Dining
Dining
  • McDonald's, Paul (French cuisine), and fast food options.
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Assistance.
WC
WC
  • Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
Hotel
Hotel
  • Radisson Blu and Hampton by Hilton (walking distance).
Lounge
Lounge
  • Lounges available in both terminals, including No1 Lounge and Club Aspire.
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the South Terminal, inquiries can be made online or in person.
Public transit options for London Gatwick Airport
  • Train: Gatwick Express, Southern, Thameslink Bus: National Express, Metrobus
Amenities at airport
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
12 km
Car connection
A1020, Exit A112
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Prices start at approximately 12€ (£10) per item per day.
Dining
Dining
  • Starbucks, Burger King, and other options.
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps.
WC
WC
  • Available throughout the airport.
Hotel
Hotel
  • Airport City Hotel (walking distance).
Lounge
Lounge
  • Lounge available, including the First Class Lounge.
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the terminal, contact information desk.
Public transit options for London City Airport
  • DLR Bus: 473, 474
Amenities at airport
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
ShowerShower
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Car connection
M11, Junction 8
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 4 hours.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Available at the airport; prices start at approximately 9€ (£7.50) per item per day.
Dining
Dining
  • Wagamama, Jamie's Italian, fast food, cafes, and sit-down dining.
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Ramps, toilets.
WC
WC
  • Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
Hotel
Hotel
  • NH Orio al Serio (walking distance).
Lounge
Lounge
  • Lounges like the Escape Lounge offer amenities such as food, drinks, and showers.
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the terminal, with services provided by Excess Baggage Company.
Public transit options for London Stansted Airport
  • RER B Bus: 350, 351, Roissybus
The major airport for arrivals in Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Edinburgh Airport for your journey to Edinburgh from London.
Amenities at airport
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
ShowerShower
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Car connection
A8, Exit for Eastfield Road
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Approximately 10€ (£8.50) per item per day.
Dining
Dining
  • McDonald's, Costa Coffee, Polish and international cuisine.
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Ramps, assistance.
WC
WC
  • Available throughout the airport.
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Villa Giulia and Hotel Palacavicchi (short drive).
Lounge
Lounge
  • Lounges available, including Aspire and No1 Lounge.
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main terminal, near baggage claim.
Public transit options for Edinburgh Airport
  • Bus: Airlink 100, Skylink 200, Skylink 300 Tram: Edinburgh Trams

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