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

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 07:30
• Latest: departs at 18:55 and lands at 20:25.

The flight takes about 1h 30m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh.

A direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh takes 1h 30m, covering 356 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh range from £64 to £122, with an average of £88 over the past 12 months. Anything below £64 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 33% above the £88 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £88 return, compared with £100 via a stopover through Dublin (DUB).

easyJet is the only airline operating London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh flights. 82% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £11–£75 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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £27, which is 57% below the typical average for this route.

Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £6 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Budget

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

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 London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 46m.

Most connecting flights from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh pass through Dublin (DUB), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 30% on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £78 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £111, a difference of £32.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only easyJet operates flights between London Gatwick Airport and Edinburgh.

Some of the most popular sights in Edinburgh are Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, Edinburgh Castle, and Usher Hall. These are among the most viewed places in Edinburgh on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh flights:

• easyJet: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

London Gatwick Airport has family-friendly facilities to ease your travel. The airport has a dedicated family lane to get you through security, and if you have a child in a pushchair, you will have extra time at the lane. Baby-care rooms for feeding and changing your baby are available, and you can identify them through a baby-care symbol. Your kids can keep busy in the kids' zone as you wait to board your flight.

If you need help checking in at London Gatwick Airport, you can go to one of the special assistance reception areas, whilst a sensory room is accessible at North Terminal. The room is calming and relaxing for people with dementia or autism. Throughout the airport, you will find dedicated seating areas. Adult changing stations are available at all terminals, and the airport is wheelchair accessible in all areas.

You can exchange currency at the bureaux de change kiosks available at the terminal and even pre-book currency for collection with international currency exchange. You can also shop at one of the duty-free outlets open at the airport. A lost property office and left luggage facilities are open in the arrival hall, and you will find luggage trolleys available in key areas.

You can find a changing place with an accessible toilet at Edinburgh Airport. The room has more space, an adjustable bench, a height-adjustable sink and a hoist. Mobility equipment is also provided at the airport on request. You should wear a lanyard or pin to help the staff identify you as someone who needs additional help. The staff at the airport have the training required to act accordingly.