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The lowest prices found within the past 7 days from London to Edinburgh were £28 for one-way flights and £55 for return flights, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Cheap Flights from London to Edinburgh & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
STN
Destination airport IATA code
EDI
Return price
£55

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Edinburgh EDI Flight Information

Traveling From
London
Origin Airport IATA Code
LON
Traveling To
Edinburgh
Destination Airport IATA Code
GLA
Number of Airlines Serving
12
Available Airlines
easyJet, British Airways
Distance
533 km
Direct Flight Time
1 20
Flight Price
£55

Frequently asked questions

Is it possible to fly from London to Edinburgh right now?
Our Covid-19 Travel Advisor will keep you up-to-date on flying restrictions or health guidelines if you’re flying to Edinburgh from London sometime soon.
Is there a direct flight between London and Edinburgh?
The flight game between London and Edinburgh is a serious one. You can travel from Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) with 1 carriers including British Airways. Or you can fly the London (LHR-Heathrow) to Glasgow Airport route with the likes of British Airways.
How long is a direct flight from London to Edinburgh?
The journey of 330 miles from London to Edinburgh takes approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes, but could even be as fast as 1 hour and 20 minutes. Family trip or loved-up getaway? Fast-paced or relaxed? Whatever your style of holiday, get to your destination the convenient way with a direct flight.
Can I cancel my flight booking to Edinburgh due to COVID-19?
As an ebookers customer, you may be eligible for a no-change-fee cancellation for your Edinburgh booking and a credit that you can use for another flight. Your account is the place to go to see if your reservation has this flexibility. If you have any more questions, our Customer Service Portal is here to help.
What are the best airports for London to Edinburgh flights?
You might be interested to hear that there are several ways to get by plane from London to Edinburgh. Below is a list of the most frequently flown routes:

  • Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 240 flights per week
  • London (STN-Stansted) to Glasgow Airport - 124 flights per week
  • Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh (EDI) - 116 flights per week

What are some of the most popular airlines flying from London to Edinburgh?
Every airline has different benefits. If you’re travelling from London to Edinburgh, pick from one of the top six air carriers offering flights on this route:

  • Ryanair with 1,209 flights every month.
  • EasyJet with 759 flights every month.
  • Jet2 with 546 flights every month.
  • British Airways with 542 flights every month.
  • TUI Airways with 134 flights every month.
  • KLM with 82 flights every month.

How many flights are there from London to Edinburgh?
With around 34 flights running between London and Edinburgh daily, it’s never too late to book a fun-filled holiday to Edinburgh.
Is it possible to fly on an airline that employs social distancing and other COVID-19 measures?
Getting to your destination comfortably and confidently is as important as having a great holiday once you get there. Take the stress out of flying by choosing EasyJet, Ryanair or British Airways. They all employ social distancing rules and have COVID-19 measures in place, which may be capped capacity flights and keeping the middle seat empty.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
This is one is easy to remember: Ticket Thursdays. We found that tickets booked on a Thursday resulted in the best deal on average in 2021. However, Friday can be the worst day to purchase plane tickets, as it was the day with the highest average ticket price based on flight demand on ebookers in 2021.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
When analysing flight demand on ebookers in 2021, Friday turned out to be the cheapest day to fly, with Tuesday as a close second. That’s definitely something to consider when booking your next trip! Thinking of traveling mid-week? It turns out that Wednesdays generally had the most expensive airline tickets, so keep this in mind when planning for your next trip.*According to flight demand on ebookers.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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Cheap flights from London to Edinburgh 

Our advanced search tools and comprehensive filters help you find a flight that fits your budget. To search for cheap flights, just enter your travel dates and sort your results by price. With all available tickets listed lowest price first, it’s easy to select the one that’s easiest on your wallet.  

To find the cheapest flights from London to Edinburgh, you can also travel outside peak season. The more flexible you can be on travel dates, the easier it is to find those cheap flight tickets. We know, for example, that the cheapest time to travel between London to Edinburgh is October. In the current list of deals available, prices start at £55 and can rise to £68 for return flights.  

Find the best flight from London to Edinburgh  

Every day between London and Edinburgh, 66 flights from 12 airlines jet back and forth. And with ebookers, you can book tickets for any one of those flights. If you book a direct flight with American Airlines, Qatar Airways, JAL, Royal Air Maroc, LATAM Airlines, Qantas, Kenya Airways, Royal Jordanian, Finnair, Iberia, Malaysia Airlines, British Airways, you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around 1hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the 533 km between null and null, let us know! 

Flights from London to Edinburgh — a great choice on great deals 

We only need a little information to give you a lot of choice. Just tell us when you’re planning your family holiday, long weekend, luxury getaway or quick business trip, and we’ll do the rest. And to keep your choice-making easy, we’ve given you plenty of ways to narrow down your search. Choose one-way, roundtrip or multi city flights, select your preferred airline, your time of arrival and departure and cabin class using the filters.  

Once you’ve told us what you want, we’ll show you what’s on offer. All you need to do is take your pick and start packing.  

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We want the experience of booking your flight from London to Edinburgh to be as simple as possible. That’s why we designed our search and filter options to make your life easy. Whether you are travelling on business or for pleasure, ebookers has you covered. 

When you’re ready to book, our service is always fast and transparent. We know plans change, so we have a range of flexible booking options. Choose between refundable bookings and flights with no charges should you need to rearrange and travel stress-free. 

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