Journey information
Overview: Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport flight
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport depart on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £104 but you can travel from only £30 by coach.
There are 6 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 14:00, the last at 20:00. The fastest flight covers the 543 km distance in 1h 25m. September is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 543 km |
Average flight duration 1h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £104 |
Flights per day 6 |
Direct flights 6 |
Fastest flight 1h 25m |
First flight 14:00 |
Last flight 20:00 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport
Cheapest price
£139
Average price
£224
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 29 m
Flights per day
8
Distance
543 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport will cost around £224 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £139.
Of the 8 flights that leave Edinburgh Airport for London City Airport every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 543 km distance in an average of 1 h 29 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
The slowest flights will take 1 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
BA871920:001h25Edinburgh Airport21:25London City Airport£1391One-way0 changes
BA871510:401h30Edinburgh Airport12:10London City Airport£1841One-way0 changes
BA870513:201h30Edinburgh Airport14:50London City Airport£1861One-way0 changes
BA87016:201h40Edinburgh Airport8:00London City Airport£2021One-way0 changes
BA871719:301h30Edinburgh Airport21:00London City Airport£2281One-way0 changes
BA871920:001h25Edinburgh Airport21:25London City Airport£1391One-way0 changes
BA871510:401h30Edinburgh Airport12:10London City Airport£1841One-way0 changes
BA870513:201h30Edinburgh Airport14:50London City Airport£1861One-way0 changes
BA871719:301h30Edinburgh Airport21:00London City Airport£2281One-way0 changes
BA870716:001h30Edinburgh Airport17:30London City Airport£2341One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare flight, coach and train for Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, and a flight costs an average of £104.
Distance: 543 km
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£194 Average Price | £111 Average Price | £39 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 34m Average total duration 13h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport flight times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport flights for today, Wednesday 6 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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BA8707 | 16:00 Edinburgh Airport | 1h30 | 17:30 London City Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA8709 | 17:45 Edinburgh Airport | 1h35 | 19:20 London City Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA8751+ BA8889 | 19:55 Edinburgh Airport | 12h20 | 8:15 London City Airport | 1 change | |
BA8719 | 20:00 Edinburgh Airport | 1h25 | 21:25 London City Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 7 May | |||||
BA8701 | 6:20 Edinburgh Airport | 1h40 | 8:00 London City Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA8711 | 7:00 Edinburgh Airport | 1h40 | 8:40 London City Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA8715 | 10:40 Edinburgh Airport | 1h30 | 12:10 London City Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA8705 | 13:20 Edinburgh Airport | 1h30 | 14:50 London City Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport by flight, coach or train
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FAQs: Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport flights
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London City Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh Airport and London City Airport
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in the terminal, including WHSmith and World Duty Free.
- Short-term parking near the terminal, approximately 5.4€ (£4.50) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including Aspire and No1 Lounge.
- Located in the main terminal, near baggage claim.
- Bus: Airlink 100, Skylink 200, Skylink 300
- Tram: Edinburgh Trams
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in the terminal, including WHSmith and Aelia Duty-Free.
- Short-term and long-term parking available, starting at approximately 4.2€ (£3.50) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Lounge available, including the First Class Lounge.
- Located in the terminal, contact information desk.
- DLR
- Bus 473
- Bus 474

