Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from London to Edinburgh, easyJet or British Airways?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Edinburgh are easyJet and British Airways. With an average price for the route of £69 and an overall rating of 6.9, easyJet is the most popular choice. British Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £144 and an overall rating of 6.7.

Question 2

How long does a flight from London to Edinburgh take?

Accepted Answer

The average direct flight takes 1h 15m, covering a distance of 335 miles.

Question 3

How many flights are there between London and Edinburgh per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 18 and 37 direct flights that take off from London and land in Edinburgh, with an average flight time of 1h 23m. The most common departure time is 08:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 212 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from London to Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from London to Edinburgh was £19 for a one-way ticket and £32 for a return.

Question 5

Which airlines fly most frequently between London and Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

London and Edinburgh are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are British Airways (120 flights per week), easyJet (70 flights per week), and Ryanair (22 flights per week).

Question 6

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

If you are looking for a flight deal from London to Edinburgh, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Tuesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Edinburgh, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Wednesday is the most expensive.

Question 7

Which airports will I be using when flying from London to Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

London has 6 major airports: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, London Southend, and London Stansted. Edinburgh Turnhouse is the only airport in Edinburgh. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from London Stansted Airport.

Question 8

What’s the earliest departure time from London to Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from London at 06:00 and will be landing in Edinburgh at 07:30.

Question 9

What’s the latest departure time from London to Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from London to Edinburgh jets off at 22:35 and lands at 23:50.

Question 10

Which airlines fly direct between London and Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 airlines that fly direct from London to Edinburgh. They are: British Airways, Ryanair and easyJet. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Ryanair at £19 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Ryanair.

Question 11

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London to Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London to Edinburgh flight route.

Question 12

Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between London and Edinburgh.

Question 13

On which days can I fly direct from London to Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from London to Edinburgh on a daily basis.

Question 14

How do I transfer from Edinburgh Airport to the city centre?

Accepted Answer

The easiest and the most budget-friendly way to get into the centre of Edinburgh is to take the tram which run every 7 minutes and the journey to the city centre takes about 30 minutes. There are also plenty of buses that will take you from the airport to Edinburgh and other cities. If you are not a fan of public transportation and plan to travel outside of Edinburgh, consider renting a car from one of the agencies at the Car Rental Centre in the airport.

Question 15

What services does the London City Airport offer?

Accepted Answer

If you are flying from the London City Airport you can expect to find numerous restaurants and shops, a shoe shine service, a spa centre and a Mail and Fly service. You can also store your items at the luggage storage or lockers and connect to the free internet.

Question 16

Does the Edinburgh Airport provide facilities for families with kids?

Accepted Answer

Families travelling with kids will find areas for kids and a few baby changing rooms around the Edinburgh Airport. It is also possible to find items like puzzle books or comics for kids. Most eateries at the Edinburgh Airport are equipped with high chairs and meals for kids.

Question 17

Are there any budget airlines that fly from London to Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is a popular route from London and many low-cost airlines fly daily. You can book affordable flights from London to Edinburgh with Ryanair, Flybo and easyJet which usually fly from London Stansted Airport.

Question 18

How can I find cheap flights from London to Edinburgh to reduce my travel footprint?

Accepted Answer

Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) with British Airways is the best way to reduce your carbon emissions on flights between these UK capitals. Flights from London to Edinburgh with British Airways produce approximately 50% less C02 than other airlines and usually take around 1h 30min. Choosing to fly this route with British Airways can increase your travel costs.

Question 19

Can I leave my car at any one of the London airports?

Accepted Answer

All 5 of London’s main airports provide long-stay parking so you can securely leave your car at the terminals during your Edinburgh trip. If you’re flying from LTN, long-stay parking will cost you roughly, £30 per day, with the Long-stay Car Park located a 10 minute shuttle ride from the airport. At London Stansted Airport (STN), long-stay parking costs around £60 for an 8day stay. Meanwhile, at LHR, long-stay parking costs around £35 per day during the off-season and about £39 during peak times.

Question 20

What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from London to Edinburgh is March, where tickets cost £63 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £94 and £93 respectively.

Question 21

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London to Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London to Edinburgh.

Question 22

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London to Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Edinburgh from London is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 23

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London to Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Edinburgh with an airline and back to London with another airline.

Question 24

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London to Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Edinburgh from London up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 25

How often are flights from London to Edinburgh delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between London and Edinburgh historically see delays in approximately 18% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 103 minutes.

Question 26

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Edinburgh flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, British Airways have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 17% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 27

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Sunday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 28

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Edinburgh flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 29

Which cabin class options are there for flights between London and Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 30

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from London to Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from London to Edinburgh were found on easyJet (£32) and Ryanair (£32).

Question 31

What is the cheapest London to Edinburgh flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from London to Edinburgh costs £20 on the route between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Edinburgh (EDI). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 67% cheaper than other London-Edinburgh routes. It is also the most popular route.

Question 32

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from London to Edinburgh, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 30% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Question 33

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from London to Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of £105, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Question 34

How much is a return flight from London to Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Edinburgh from London usually cost between £40 and £111 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £32 on easyJet (10 Nov–17 Nov).

Question 35

What are the most popular airlines flying to Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Edinburgh is easyJet, followed by British Airways and Ryanair.

Low season	January
High season	December
Cheapest flight	£19

LON - EDI

£19 Find Cheap Flights from London to Edinburgh – Compare and Save

Everything you should know

Cheap Flights from London to Edinburgh (LON-EDI)

Recent return flight deals from London to Edinburgh

Recent one-way flight deals from London to Edinburgh

Recent last minute flight deals from London to Edinburgh

Recent direct flight deals from London to Edinburgh

KAYAK’s insights & trends for London to Edinburgh flights

How much is a return flight from London to Edinburgh?

What is the cheapest London to Edinburgh flight route?

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to Edinburgh?

What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Edinburgh?

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from London to Edinburgh?

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

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from London to Edinburgh?

Which airlines fly most frequently between London and Edinburgh?

Which airlines fly direct between London and Edinburgh?

How often are flights from London to Edinburgh delayed?

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Edinburgh flights?

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Edinburgh flights?

Which cabin class options are there for flights between London and Edinburgh?

How many flights are there between London and Edinburgh per day?

How long does a flight from London to Edinburgh take?

What’s the earliest departure time from London to Edinburgh?

What’s the latest departure time from London to Edinburgh?

Expert advice for your flight from London to Edinburgh

Good to know - Cheap tickets from London to Edinburgh

Low season

High season

Cheapest flight

When to book flights from London to Edinburgh

Flights from London to Edinburgh: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

FAQs for booking flights from London to Edinburgh

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from London to Edinburgh

Prefer to fly direct from London to Edinburgh?

More options for your flight from London to Edinburgh

Complete your trip to Edinburgh with a hotel stay or car hire

Other airlines flying from London to Edinburgh

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Cabin class types available on flights from London to Edinburgh

Find direct flights to and from London and Edinburgh

Flights from domestic origins to Edinburgh

Flights to other popular destinations

Find deals for your return flight