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

• Earliest: departs at 06:05 and lands at 07:32
• Latest: departs at 21:50 and lands at 23:17.

The flight takes about 1h 27m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh takes 1h 27m, covering 331 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 Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh range from £112 to £168, with an average of £133 over the past 12 months. Anything below £112 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 14% above the £133 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £133 return, compared with £204 via a stopover through Shannon (SNN).

British Airways is the only airline operating London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh flights. 83% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £25–£76 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 Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, Evening flights for 30%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £58, which is 53% 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 Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh usually depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 41m.

One-stop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh most commonly connect through:

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Shannon (SNN) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) – 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £122 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £138, a difference of £17.

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 British Airways operates flights between London Heathrow Airport and Edinburgh.

Flying via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 47m, compared to 4h 53m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 5h 04m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

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 Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh flights:

• British Airways: 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:

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

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

The London Underground quite conveniently connects to each one of Heathrow’s terminals. The Heathrow Express and Heathrow Connect trains will take 15min and 30min respectively from Paddington Station, if you're in a hurry. London buses and National Express coaches are other valid options.

Both airports have lounges available, no matter what airline or class you are flying with. You can pay per use, buy passes, or sign up for a membership programme. They feature complimentary snacks and drinks, comfortable space and seating, and showers in some. Be Relax Spa and Lounge in Heathrow even features massages and manicures.

Unfortunately, there are no hotels within the airport itself at Edinburgh. However, the Hampton by Hilton Hotel is a few minutes’ walk from the terminal, and the Doubletree by Hilton has a free 2min shuttle from the terminal.

Tram and bus services connect the airport directly to the city centre. Trams take 30min to reach the furthest stop at York Place, and connect with trains at the Edinburgh Gateway, Edinburgh Park Station, and Haymarket stops. A direct bus to the city centre takes around the same time, while other bus services have direct links to Glasgow, Dundee, Stirling, Fife, and Newcastle. Combined tram and train tickets are also available at the vending machines at Domestic Arrivals, in rail stations, and online from service providers.

Most toilets in both Heathrow and Edinburgh have baby changing facilities. In addition, Edinburgh has a family washroom at Gate 21. Both airports feature children’s play areas, located at Gate 2 and Gate 21 in Edinburgh, and in the departure lounges of Terminals 2A, 3, 4 and 5a at Heathrow.

You don’t need a visa or a passport to fly between London Heathrow and Edinburgh Airport as both airports are located within the UK. However, you will need to show a valid form of ID when you board, so taking your passport with you is a good idea.

One of the best ways to lower your carbon emissions on this flight route is to fly from LHR with British Airways. British Airways flights on this route are direct, depart from Terminal 5, and produce around 80% less carbon than flights with other airlines. Flying to EDI with British Airways can also significantly reduce your travel costs.

If you’re booked on an early flight to EDI, you can stay at one of Heathrow’s on-site hotels. Passengers travelling from Terminal 5 can consider staying at the Sofitel, which is a 5-minute walk from the airport and connected by a covered walkway. LHR also has a Hilton Hotel located at Terminal 4 and has a host of other hotel options just a short bus ride away.

If you’re travelling from LHR to EDI for work, you can take advantage of the business rooms that are located throughout the passenger lounges at Heathrow. These business lounge areas have workstations, where you can catch up on some work or answer any last-minute emails, and have private rooms where you can talk on the phone or hold small meetings.