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Cheapest return fare
£33
Typical prices: £53-£113
Ryanair
Mon 17/8Wed 19/8
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Cheapest one-way flight
£21
Typical prices: £24-£72
easyJet
Wed 29/7
STN - EDI • Direct
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Cheap Flights from Stansted to Edinburgh (STN-EDI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Stansted to Edinburgh that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Stansted to Edinburgh

Mon, 17 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug
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08:00 - 09:20
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1h 20mdirect
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11:05 - 12:30
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1h 25mdirect
£33Ryanair
Mon, 17 Aug - Thu, 20 Aug
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08:00 - 09:20
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1h 20mdirect
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07:25 - 08:50
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£34Ryanair
Mon, 17 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug
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07:10 - 08:35
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£34Ryanair
Sat, 29 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug
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20:05 - 21:25
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1h 20mdirect
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06:10 - 07:35
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£35Ryanair
Sat, 29 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug
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20:05 - 21:25
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06:10 - 07:35
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£36Ryanair
Mon, 17 Aug - Thu, 20 Aug
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£37Ryanair
Sat, 29 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug
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£37Ryanair
Tue, 11 Aug - Wed, 12 Aug
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22:10 - 23:25
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1h 15mdirect
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06:20 - 07:45
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£38easyJet
Thu, 3 Sep - Sun, 6 Sep
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21:35 - 22:50
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£39easyJet
Tue, 11 Aug - Fri, 21 Aug
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£40easyJet
Booking Insights

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Stansted to Edinburgh flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Stansted to Edinburgh to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh departing in August.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to London Stansted Airport, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh is September, where tickets cost £44 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £81 and £71 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 52% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Stansted to Edinburgh

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Kirstie Pickering

Kirstie Pickering

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Aviation and business journalist Kirstie didn’t leave England until she was 18 years old, but has since travelled to over 20 countries including Japan, Canada, and Iceland. Her travel expertise lies in European city breaks, including how to find the best locally-owned hotels and restaurants and how to optimise the airport experience for your needs.

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Duncan Madden

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Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£21
Best time to beat the crowds (19% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (19% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Stansted to Edinburgh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Stansted to Edinburgh based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh was £21 for a one-way ticket and £33 for a return.

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

    When flying out of London Stansted Airport you will be using London Stansted. You will be landing at Edinburgh, also known as Edinburgh Turnhouse.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh?

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to Edinburgh, easyJet or Ryanair?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Edinburgh are easyJet and Ryanair. With an average price for the route of £66 and an overall rating of 6.9, easyJet is the most popular choice. Ryanair is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £52 and an overall rating of 6.9.

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

    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 Stansted Airport to Edinburgh.

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

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

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

    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 Stansted Airport with another airline.

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

    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 Stansted Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £25 or less one-way and £38 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from London Stansted to Edinburgh Turnhouse.
Find which airlines fly direct from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

London Stansted to Edinburgh Turnhouse

Monday

Ryanair,easyJet

Ryanair,easyJet

Tuesday

Ryanair,easyJet

Ryanair,easyJet

Wednesday

Ryanair,easyJet

Ryanair,easyJet

Thursday

Ryanair,easyJet

Ryanair,easyJet

Friday

Ryanair,easyJet

Ryanair,easyJet

Saturday

Ryanair,easyJet

Ryanair,easyJet

Sunday

Ryanair,easyJet

Ryanair,easyJet

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Direct returns

Edinburgh Turnhouse to London Stansted

Monday

Ryanair,easyJet

Ryanair,easyJet

Tuesday

Ryanair,easyJet

Ryanair,easyJet

Wednesday

Ryanair,easyJet

Ryanair,easyJet

Thursday

Ryanair,easyJet

Ryanair,easyJet

Friday

Ryanair,easyJet

Ryanair,easyJet

Saturday

Ryanair,easyJet

Ryanair,easyJet

Sunday

Ryanair,easyJet

Ryanair,easyJet

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Stansted to Edinburgh

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from London to Edinburgh. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Stansted to Edinburgh? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.9
RyanairOverall score based on 5435 reviews
6.0Food
6.5Comfort
7.5Crew
5.7Entertainment
6.7Boarding
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Delay in boarding with no explanation why. Stood for about 40 mins waiting to board

6.0 GoodAndy, Jan 2026
ALC - EDI
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Delay in boarding with no explanation why. Stood for about 40 mins waiting to board

Great flight just took some time to board even when lining up early for the flight, even taking off took longer then expected.

Flight was delayed by 1 hour 45 minutes. Aircraft was cramped, dirty and uncomfortable. Boarding staff more interested in charging you for oversize baggage than getting you on board. Overall not a pleasant experience.

It's not the staff's fault. The cabin crew do their best but the setup in Stansted Airport by Ryanair is poor. The herding of people like cattle is unacceptable before boarding and is something that's in every airport but only in Stansted have I seen the queueing of passengers outside the plane on the tarmac and the crew only turning up with maybe 5 minutes to depart. This is a resource issue . Yes prices are good but seemingly comes with a price of poor treatment of customers. I'll pay more next time

It was appalling, full of young people who were drunk and disobeying instructions to sit down. Crew did nothing to enforce. There was a Ryanair pilot sitting in the aisle opposite me who talked through out the safety briefing so loudly I couldn’t hear. Whole thing felt unsafe

Delayed for 2 hours lack of communication no refreshments as promised and the drinks on board were not as ordered and refused to refund

We were diverted to warsaw and there was zero information. We were just forced to disembark and off we go good luck the reat of the way. We all had to go our ways to find a way home!!!! Horrible horrible and it cost us alot of money to get a hotel and trains 4:30 pm next day.

Blood contaminated tissue was stuffed to the back of the seat in front of us.

Crowded, little leg room, little lateral room. Hour late, then all funnelled into a small room with a couple of bench seats for 150 people. Most sitting on the floor or standing for 30 mins before chaotic boarding.

You can only check in maximum 2 hours before your flight. But it’s not written anywhere on your ticket or your boarding pass or in any of your emails. The only sign is at the beginning of a huge snake queue on the barrier which is easily blocked by people. So you queue for half an hour only to be turned back. Plus on the flight we paid for priority which included two carry on bags in addition to our backpacks plus I had a letter from Ryanair for my CPAP machine to be allowed as free carry on as well. As it happened, we only had one carry on and the CPAP and two backpacks and the agent insisted I shove my CPAP under my seat which I refused as it wouldn’t fit without jamming it. They had oversold priority (or didn’t check bags) and there was an enormous fuss about overhead storage. Poorly managed and the inflight ordering service didn’t work. It was awful. I will never fly them again. And before you say it was cheap, it was most certainly not. So Ryanair can kiss my business goodbye.

There was no useful information given regarding the flight back to the UK from Tenerife. This despite the week publicised problems around the EES system and the delays caused to boarding. This aspect of the customer experience could have been much better.

Fast boarding, smooth takeoff and landing. plenty of space in seats. Excellent air-conditioning on a hot day. Perfect experience

It was transportation nothing more. I will give a positive rating over Ryanair. We missed our Ryanair flight the night before and received rude and unconcerned treatment from the Ryanair customer service. It was late. We were very tired and stressed after doing our best to get to the airport. The so called customer service ladies were completely unconcerned from the start. Aside from that, the flight to London seemed to be their opportunity for advertising. No time to relax as attendants were constantly in the aisle selling. I will never fly Ryanair again!!

We accidentally purchased twice the bags we needed. Our fault, but the ticket was not clear to us, and it asked us to purchase bags at checkin. When we notified them to get credit back at the airport, they said to contact customer service. We flew the flight and then contracted customer service. They said no credits after the flight has flown. Not customer service oriented at all. They know we didn’t check that many bags and kept our money for a service they did not provide. Be aware and very careful of what you are purchasing from them because they will not make it right if there is an error.

Be sure to check bags for 23 kg,.(50 lbs) Coming from US I chose the wrong size luggage weight when I checked in on my phone, and had to pay more when I dropped it off

The on board air steward really made the journey. He was very entertaining

The trip itself was good. I have given only good as rating, because my first flight has been cancelled by a different airline and that caused disruption in my trip. I spent over ten hours in Luton airport and that caused me high tiredness, sickness, because of the very early initial trip. easyJet staff has been professional and friendly.

Speedy boarding is a waste of money when they herd you on to a bus and take you to the plane and it turns in to a free for all …very unsatisfactory

3 hours delayed Don’t understand why when you have paid for ‘speedy boarding’ they call you forward to then make you stand fir another 20 minutes in a confined space before boarding the plane.

Delayed and ketone runway. Was told some nonsense about thunderstorms slowing down flights. Why not just come out and tell customers NATO and BRITISH FORCES were doing defence exercises and were in control of AIR SPACE.

Flight delayed but lack on information at the airport - only knew from looking at flight radar Other people queuing ages before a plane was there as staff not informing them of delays Usual issues with boarding people haphazard What is the point of priority when they don’t stick to it and all held like cattle just before getting on plane

The flight was on time, great value and very helpful crew. This direct flight was the most convenient I ever had coming to Sarajevo over the years. Will definitely use this flight again in the future without hesitation.

Very late to leave, poor communication on expected departure time and when boarding actually started.

Cheap flight but I didn't like the almost one hour delay because of paperwork!!!!

Gate is far at Leeds Bradford Airport. However, as the flight was less than half full, it was calm and not stressful. Great take off and landing. Friendly staff

Boarding was started early and we were lined up in. A glass tunnel on the tarmac we were left standing there for an hour with no information the flight left and arrived 30 mins late

It was great. We arrived a few minutes late but the crew were concert and kind about it. It was a nice smooth fly thanks be to Jesus. I prayed for smooth flight and Yahuwah answered my prayer.

We bought tickets for £30 from kayak but we paid £55 for check in to rayan , they slaught us

After you made us check-in I tried to add a suitcase in the internet and also to get help by chet. Nothing work and we pay 60 pounds at Airport. Comper to Easyjet to do the same, was easy and customer friendly.

I were there 20min before departure and they didn’t let me on the board with 5 other people, after all they admitted it was their(Ryanair) fault.

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