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Your luggage dimensions and requirements can change depending on the airline you are flying with and the ticket class you have booked, so it is best to check directly with the specific airline before packing. The airport does offer luggage services that might come in handy, such as bag-wrapping services and a bag dry-cleaning service.

There are two lounges at the airport. Aspire Lounge is located at Gate 16 and is open to the public; booking in advance is recommended, as the lounge gets pretty busy. You'll be able to enjoy unlimited Wi-Fi, freshly prepared complimentary food and drinks, personal TVs, reading materials and runway views. At British Airways Lounge, found in the main departures area, you'll find resting areas, unlimited Wi-Fi and complimentary food and drinks. This lounge is open for guests travelling with British Airways.

Choosing to arrive at London Heathrow means you'll have access to free Wi-Fi in all five terminals. Five lounges have relaxation rooms, bathrooms with showers, a wellness spa, newspapers, magazines and food and drink offerings. Need to do some banking? Make use of the bureaux de change or cashpoints in all terminals. Conference rooms and individual workstations are available in specific lounges. There is a children's play area and family lounge in all terminals. Try one of the dining options, including cafes, bistros and traditional pubs. Do a bit of shopping at the luxury shops or quickly grab the essentials such as medicines or cosmetics.

If you or someone you are travelling with needs assistance, the airport asks that you let them know at least 48h before your arrival. Once the passenger has arrived, they will receive a special lanyard to wear so the ground staff know they will need to be accompanied. The lanyard will be given to you as you leave the plane or can be collected from the information desk in the main terminal.

Only British Airways operates flights between Edinburgh and London City Airport.

Flights from Edinburgh to London City Airport usually depart from Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) and arrive at London City (LCY).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Edinburgh to London City Airport:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £171 return, compared with £327 via a stopover through Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £25–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by easyJet and British Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

Most connecting flights from Edinburgh to London City Airport pass through Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 41% on the Edinburgh to London City Airport route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £149 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at £251, a difference of £102. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Edinburgh to London City Airport route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 46 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Edinburgh to London City Airport flights, with 51% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 16%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in London City Airport are London Victoria Station, London Euston Railway Station, and Hyde Park. These are among the most viewed places in London City Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Edinburgh to London City Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 06:20 and lands at 07:53
• Latest: departs at 20:10 and lands at 21:43.

The flight takes about 1h 33m.

A direct flight from Edinburgh to London City Airport takes 1h 33m, covering 337 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Edinburgh to London City Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £77, which is 34% below the typical average for this route.

British Airways is the only airline operating Edinburgh to London City Airport flights. 86% of its flights are on time.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

London City Airport (LCY) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £8 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• Budget
• Hertz
• Avis
• Sixt

Return flights from Edinburgh to London City Airport range from £145 to £211, with an average of £171 over the past 12 months. Anything below £145 counts as a good deal.