How much are return flights from Edinburgh to London Stansted?

The best price we found for a return flight from Edinburgh to London Stansted is £26. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Edinburgh to London Stansted?

1 hour and 20 minutes is the average flight time from Edinburgh to London Stansted.

Which airlines fly direct from Edinburgh to London Stansted?

easyJet and Ryanair fly direct from Edinburgh to London Stansted.

How many flights are there a week from Edinburgh to London Stansted?

As of May 2024, there are 35 flights per week flying from Edinburgh to London Stansted.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to London Stansted?

The cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to London Stansted is usually May.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport on Wednesday, 15 May 2024 .

Can I get a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport ?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 20 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to London Stansted?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to London Stansted but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to London Stansted?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to London Stansted is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted with?

Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to London Stansted.

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London.£26 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 May, returning Wed, 15 May.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 15 May, arriving in London Stansted.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Wed, 15 May, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £26, select.

London.£28 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 May, returning Sun, 2 Jun.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 15 May, arriving in London Stansted.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Sun, 2 Jun, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £28, select.

London.£30 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Jun, returning Tue, 4 Jun.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 4 Jun, arriving in London Stansted.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Tue, 4 Jun, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £30, select.

London.£31 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Jun, returning Tue, 2 Jul.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 12 Jun, arriving in London Stansted.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Tue, 2 Jul, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £31, select.

London.£33 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Jul, returning Wed, 14 Aug.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Edinburgh on Mon, 29 Jul, arriving in London Stansted.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Wed, 14 Aug, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £33, select.

London.£33 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Aug, returning Sun, 25 Aug.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 13 Aug, arriving in London Stansted.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Sun, 25 Aug, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £33, select.

London.£33 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Jul, returning Tue, 16 Jul.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Edinburgh on Fri, 12 Jul, arriving in London Stansted.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Tue, 16 Jul, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £33, select.

London.£34 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Jun, returning Thu, 19 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 19 Jun, arriving in London Stansted.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Thu, 19 Sep, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £34, select.

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Find the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to London Stansted

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Edinburgh to London Stansted flights are currently cheapest in May.

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Direct flights from Edinburgh to London Stansted

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Edinburgh to London Stansted: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Edinburgh to London below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than London Stansted.

Edinburgh to London: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	£26
Cheapest month to fly	May
Average flight time	1 hr, 20 mins
Most popular airline	easyJet
Average flights per week	35

Finding cheap flights from Edinburgh to London Stansted: Frequently asked questions

: The best price we found for a return flight from Edinburgh to London Stansted is £26. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
: 1 hour and 20 minutes is the average flight time from Edinburgh to London Stansted.
: easyJet and Ryanair fly direct from Edinburgh to London Stansted.
: As of May 2024, there are 35 flights per week flying from Edinburgh to London Stansted.
: The cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to London Stansted is usually May.
: After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport on Wednesday, 15 May 2024.
: Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 20 minutes.
: We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to London Stansted but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
: We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to London Stansted is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
: Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to London Stansted.

Airlines that fly from Edinburgh to London Stansted

Direct flights from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport are operated by budget airlines Ryanair and Easyjet.

Terminal Information

Edinburgh Airport

When travelling on domestic flights within the UK you should plan to arrive at the airport at least 1 hour before your flight’s scheduled departure time. Easyjet and Ryanair only offer online or mobile check in at Edinburgh Airport which must be completed at least 2 hours before your flight to London Stansted Airport is due to depart. If you have hold luggage self-service bag drop desks can be found in the check in hall, these close 40 minutes before your flight departure time. If you do not have hold luggage to check in once you arrive at the airport you can go straight to security on the first floor of the terminal building. FastTRACK security passes can be purchased if you wish to avoid any queues going through security.

Edinburgh Airport has one terminal with a great selection of facilities covering anything you may need before your flight in the departures lounge. Your choice of shops include Jo Malone, Hugo Boss, Mac and Kurt Geiger alongside the airport essentials; Boots, WH Smith and World Duty Free. A wide selection of food and drink options are available, coffee from Caffe Nero and the WH Smith Café, lighter bites from Eat and The Gathering Deli and meals from The Gathering Restaurant, Yo! Sushi and the Fringe Bar and Eating Place. Whilst waiting for your flight there is two hours of free Wi-Fi available.

It is possible to upgrade your visit to Edinburgh Airport with the Aspire and No. 1 Traveller lounges. Both offer a quiet lounge with complimentary drinks, snacks and unlimited free Wi-Fi.

London Stansted Airport

London Stansted Airport is 30 miles to the north of London, in Essex. The airport has one terminal with flights from Edinburgh arriving into the domestic arrivals hall. After passing baggage reclaim you will be in the airport’s check in hall which has a selection of shops and places to eat such as WH Smith, Boots, Krispy Kreme and Pret a Manager.

Onward travel options from Stansted feature regular bus and train services into London. The Stansted Express train to London Liverpool Street departs every 15 minutes and a journey takes 50 minutes. Coach and buses available into London include the National Express service to Victoria every 15 minutes. Car hire from Stansted Airport is available, the desks are located in the dedicated Car Rental Village which is outside the terminal.

Practical Information

You will not require your passport when travelling on flights within the UK, you will however need to provide a valid photographic ID. There are a number of acceptable forms of ID such as an expired passport, driving licence or a CitizenCard. You should check the validity of the ID you are intending on using with the airline before your flight.

What to expect in London

You will find London to be significantly more expensive than Edinburgh; hotels, eating out and getting around can all cost more than what you would pay in Edinburgh, a typical meal for two will cost around £50. If you’re looking for things to do on your trip to London you can check out our guide here.

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