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Edinburgh.£30 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Mar, returning Wed, 1 Apr.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Wed, 11 Mar, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From £30, select.

Edinburgh.£30 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 May, returning Wed, 6 May.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 6 May, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From £30, select.

Edinburgh.£30 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Feb, returning Tue, 3 Mar.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Thu, 26 Feb, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 3 Mar, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From £30, select.

Edinburgh.£30 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Apr, returning Tue, 5 May.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Tue, 14 Apr, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 5 May, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From £30, select.

Edinburgh.£30 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Apr, returning Wed, 1 Apr.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From £30, select.

Edinburgh.£30 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Mar, returning Fri, 13 Mar.Return flight with easyJet.Outbound direct flight with easyJet departs from London Luton on Wed, 4 Mar, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound direct flight with easyJet departs from Edinburgh on Fri, 13 Mar, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £30, select.

Edinburgh.£32 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Mar, returning Sat, 16 May.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Sat, 14 Mar, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Edinburgh on Sat, 16 May, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From £32, select.

Edinburgh.£32 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 May, returning Tue, 2 Jun.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Tue, 12 May, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From £32, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London to Edinburgh

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

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Direct flights from London to Edinburgh

London to Edinburgh: Alternative routes

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

London to Edinburgh: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	£30
Cheapest month to fly	March
Average flight time	1 hr, 23 mins
Most popular airline	British Airways
Average flights per week	719

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Finding cheap flights from London to Edinburgh: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from London to Edinburgh?

The best price we found for a return flight from London to Edinburgh is £30. 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 London to Edinburgh?

1 hour and 22 minutes is the average flight time from London to Edinburgh.

Which airlines fly direct from London to Edinburgh?

British Airways, easyJet and Qatar Airways fly direct from London to Edinburgh.

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

As of February 2026, there are 751 flights per week flying from London to Edinburgh.

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

The cheapest month to fly from London to Edinburgh is usually March.

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

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from London to Edinburgh Airport on Wednesday, 4 March 2026.

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

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 22 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Edinburgh?

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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh?

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

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

The cheapest airline that flies to Edinburgh is easyJet .

Travelling from London to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): What you need to know

Your trip gets off the ground at one of London's main airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) or London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Check out your options for booking a flight from London to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) departing from either of these.
Take a direct London to Edinburgh Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Edinburgh's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as London. Edinburgh Airport is located in Edinburgh.
With 75 direct weekly flights between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is the busiest route. British Airways operates the earliest flight at 6:05am. If you prefer to get more out of your day before leaving, the last departure from LHR to EDI is with British Airways at 10pm.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from London to EDI.
Travelling during a popular month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

Airports in London

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from London to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) can be booked from this terminal.
British Airways is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from London to Edinburgh Airport departing from LHR.
Most travellers prefer to book seats with British Airways from LHR to EDI.
The carrier with the best on-time performance on this route is British Airways. Its services arrive without delay 72.17% of the time.
Travelling from central London to LHR takes around 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kms (15 miles) in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a convenient hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Edinburgh Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:

Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 68% land on schedule at their destination.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

You can book a direct London to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) plane ticket with departures from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Check if flying out of LGW makes more sense for your journey.
Take a direct flight from London to EDI with easyJet. This is one of the main carriers operating this route out of LGW.
easyJet is the most popular choice for passengers flying from LGW to EDI.
easyJet is the most reliable carrier flying between London Gatwick Airport and Edinburgh Airport, with 72.18% of its services landing on schedule.
LGW is around 48 kms (30 miles) from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your London to EDI flight? Relax in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your break officially starts. Here's where you can stay:

When it comes to keeping flights punctual, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 70%.

London Stansted Airport (STN)

One flight, no fuss. You can book a direct flight from London to Edinburgh Airport leaving from London Stansted Airport (STN).
Ryanair UK is one well-known airline that offers direct London to EDI plane tickets from STN.
Ryanair UK Ltd ranks first in bookings for flights from STN to EDI.
The most reliable carrier for punctuality on this route is easyJet. Its services arrive as scheduled 69.27% of the time.
STN is around 56 kms (35 miles) from central London. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to Edinburgh Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near London Stansted Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out early:

Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights reach their destinations when they should. At STN, that rate is 65%.

About Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Have a late flight from London to Edinburgh Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near EDI and shut your eyes sooner:

Grab a Edinburgh Airport rental car and discover Edinburgh and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Hertz are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your London to Edinburgh Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.

Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh

Edinburgh Airport is roughly 11 kms (7 miles) from central Edinburgh. How long it'll take to get there by taxi or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from London to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

£14 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Edinburgh Airport. Return flights start at £30. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Snap up cheap flights from London to EDI by booking eight months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The best month for scoring cheap London to Edinburgh Airport tickets is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from London to EDI is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as there's a price drop.
Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from London to Edinburgh Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and number of stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.

The best time to fly from London to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

January is the quietest month for flights from London to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), while October is the most popular. Figure out the best time to go to Edinburgh based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your London to EDI plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Edinburgh, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC to 20ºC.
January has temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap tickets from London to Edinburgh Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

More about Edinburgh

Start your Edinburgh trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Edinburgh Airport, check out our range of hotels including:

You'll find plenty of fantastic things to do in Edinburgh when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your exploring at Royal Mile followed by Edinburgh Castle and Castle Rock.

Explore more of the United Kingdom

Manchester is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Edinburgh. Around 290 kms (180 miles) away to the south, its best attractions include Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Chinatown.
Around 241 kms (150 miles) south of Edinburgh, Preston is another essential stop in the United Kingdom. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Brockholes, Avenham and Miller Parks and Japanese Garden.