Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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 £67 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 £49 and an overall rating of 6.9.

Question 2

How long does a flight from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh take?

Accepted Answer

A direct flight to Edinburgh will take on average 1h 15m to travel the 317 miles flying distance from London Stansted Airport.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 4 and 6 direct flights that take off from London Stansted Airport and land in Edinburgh, with an average flight time of 1h 19m. The most common departure time is 08:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 40 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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 £36 for a return.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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 Mondays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from London Stansted Airport at 08:00 and will be landing in Edinburgh at 09:20.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Which airlines fly direct between London Stansted Airport and Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 airlines that fly direct from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh. They are: Ryanair, 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 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh is January, where tickets cost £46 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £74 and £71 respectively.

Question 13

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

Question 14

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?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 15

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London Stansted Airport 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 Stansted Airport with another airline.

Question 16

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London Stansted Airport 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 Stansted Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 17

How often are flights from London to Edinburgh delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between London and Edinburgh historically see delays in approximately 19% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 105 minutes.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Ryanair have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 18% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

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 early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are 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 22

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh were found on Ryanair (£36) and easyJet (£38).

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

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 54% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.Flights to Edinburgh from London Stansted Airport usually cost between £36 and £80 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £36 on Ryanair (10 Oct–17 Oct).

Question 25

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 Ryanair and Ryanair.

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