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Overview: Edinburgh Airport to London flight

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Flights from Edinburgh Airport to London depart on average 33 times per day, taking around 2h 13m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £26 by coach.

There are 23 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 20:55. The fastest flight covers the 538 km distance in 1h 15m. January is the cheapest month to fly.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £26
Distance
538 km
Average flight duration
2h 13m
Cheapest ticket price
£28
Flights per day
33
Direct flights
23
Fastest flight
1h 15m
First flight
5:00
Last flight
20:55
Cheapest Month
Jan
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Thu
Best time to book
1 day
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £26

The cheapest and fastest flights from Edinburgh Airport to London

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 20 Sept

Cheapest price on 20 Sept

£23

Average ticket price on 20 Sept

£162

Fastest journey on 20 Sept

1 h 15 m

Average journey duration on 20 Sept

1 h 17 m

Flights on 20 Sept

33

Distance

538 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Edinburgh Airport to London 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 will cost around £162 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £23.

Fast flights

On Sun 20 Sept, we found 33 flights from Edinburgh Airport to London, including 27 direct services.

These direct flights cover the 538 km distance in an average of 1 h 17 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .

The slowest flights will take 1 h 20 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.

  • Ryanair UKRK 597
    7:451h25
    Edinburgh Airport
    9:10London Stansted Airport
    £231One-way
    0 changes
  • easyJetU2307
    6:051h25
    Edinburgh Airport
    7:30London Stansted Airport
    £291One-way
    0 changes
  • easyJetU2806
    21:151h35
    Edinburgh Airport
    22:50London Gatwick Airport
    £481One-way
    0 changes
  • easyJetU2602
    11:451h15
    Edinburgh Airport
    13:00London Luton Airport
    £571One-way
    0 changes
  • easyJetU2604
    21:151h15
    Edinburgh Airport
    22:30London Luton Airport
    £601One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach, flight and train for Edinburgh Airport to London

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Airport to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £62 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 13m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £62, while a flight costs an average of £226.

Distance: 538 km

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 13m

Average total duration

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2h 13m

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Average total duration

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The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh Airport to London is a coach with an average price of £62.

This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh Airport to London:

A coach is £72 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh Airport to London costing on average £134.

A coach is £164 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh Airport to London costing on average £226.

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh Airport to London is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 13m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 42m.

Coach takes on average 10h 34m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Edinburgh Airport and London including taking a coach, flight and train.

Live departures

Edinburgh Airport to London flight times

The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Airport to London flights for today, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
easyJet20:20 Edinburgh Airport
1h15
21:35 London0 changesdirect
easyJet20:25 Edinburgh Airport
1h15
21:40 London0 changesdirect
Sunday 20 September
easyJetU23076:05 Edinburgh Airport
1h25
7:30 London Stansted Airport0 changesdirect
British AirwaysBA14657:30 Edinburgh Airport
1h35
9:05 London Heathrow Airport0 changesdirect
Ryanair UKRK 5977:45 Edinburgh Airport
1h25
9:10 London Stansted Airport0 changesdirect
British AirwaysBA1395+Emerald Airlines IrelandBA89738:25 Edinburgh Airport
6h10
14:35 London Heathrow Airport1 change
BA CityflyerBA8753+Emerald Airlines IrelandBA89738:25 Edinburgh Airport
4h15
12:40 London City Airport1 change
British AirwaysBA1393+Emerald Airlines IrelandBA89738:25 Edinburgh Airport
4h00
12:25 London Heathrow Airport1 change
British AirwaysBA14678:35 Edinburgh Airport
1h35
10:10 London Heathrow Airport0 changesdirect
easyJetU28309:45 Edinburgh Airport
1h40
11:25 London Gatwick Airport0 changesdirect
British AirwaysBA143910:05 Edinburgh Airport
1h35
11:40 London Heathrow Airport0 changesdirect
BA CityflyerBA870711:10 Edinburgh Airport
1h30
12:40 London City Airport0 changesdirect
BA CityflyerBA870111:20 Edinburgh Airport
1h30
12:50 London City Airport0 changesdirect
British AirwaysBA143711:30 Edinburgh Airport
1h35
13:05 London Heathrow Airport0 changesdirect
easyJetU260211:45 Edinburgh Airport
1h15
13:00 London Luton Airport0 changesdirect
easyJetU231111:50 Edinburgh Airport
1h25
13:15 London Stansted Airport0 changesdirect
easyJetU281113:30 Edinburgh Airport
1h40
15:10 London Gatwick Airport0 changesdirect
British AirwaysBA144514:00 Edinburgh Airport
1h35
15:35 London Heathrow Airport0 changesdirect
British AirwaysBA1401+Emerald Airlines IrelandBA887514:05 Edinburgh Airport
3h05
17:10 London Heathrow Airport1 change
easyJetU281614:30 Edinburgh Airport
1h40
16:10 London Gatwick Airport0 changesdirect

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Why should you book Edinburgh Airport to London flights with Omio?

easyJet as well as British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Ryanair and more offer flights services from Edinburgh Airport to London.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Edinburgh Airport to London.

Why book with Omio vs easyJet?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for easyJet, but also compare tickets for the likes of British Airways, BA Cityflyer or Ryanair to find the best option for your trip from Edinburgh Airport to London.
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  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare easyJet with all available travel options, which are bus, flight and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Edinburgh Airport to London.

Why book with Omio over Edreams, Kayak or Skyscanner?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of British Airways, BA Cityflyer or Ryanair to find the best option for your trip from Edinburgh Airport to London.
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus, flight and train to find the ideal travel option from Edinburgh Airport to London.

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British Airways

About
British Airways (BA) is the United Kingdom’s flag carrier airline with headquarters in London near its main hub at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). BA is the second largest UK-based airline in terms of fleet size and number of passengers carried. Known as a full-service global airline, British Airways offers year-round low fares to destinations worldwide and flies to and from centrally-located airports. Its extensive global route network includes more than 170 destinations in nearly 80 countries throughout Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa and Australia. syn p British Airways (BA) is the flag carrier airline of the United Kingdom with its headquarters in London near its main hub at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Known as a full-service global airline, BA offers low fares year-round to destinations around the globe and flies to and from centrally-located airports. Its extensive global route network includes more than 170 destinations in nearly 80 countries throughout Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa and Australia. BA is also the second largest airline based in the UK in terms of its fleet size and number of passengers carried.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average British Airways Duration
1h 40m
Cheapest British Airways Price
£114
Luggage included
Economy Basic includes 1 cabin bag (max 23kg, 56x45x25cm) plus 1 personal item (40x30x15cm)
Additional luggage
Additional checked bags can be purchased, with prices varying by route and fare class
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policy depends on ticket type - Basic tickets non-refundable, Flexible tickets can be cancelled for a full refund
Pregnant on board
Travel permitted until end of 36th week for single pregnancies, end of 32nd week for multiple pregnancies. Medical clearance required after 28th weeks
Unaccompagned minor
Young flyers aged 5-11 can travel alone using British Airways' Skyflyer Solo service. Service must be booked in advance and is available on most routes
Amenities on board the airplane
Wifi
Food sold onboard
USB plugs
Accessibility
British Airways provides assistance for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair assistance and special assistance through airports.
Pets
Pets travel in the hold except assistance dogs. Advance booking required. Only cats and dogs accepted on most routes
Entertaiment on board

BA Cityflyer

About
BA Cityflyer is a British regional airline and a wholly-owned subsidiary of British Airways, operating under BA's branding and flight numbers. Its main base is London City Airport, from which it operates a network of domestic and European routes. The airline primarily uses a fleet of Embraer 190 aircraft, which are suited for London City's short runway and steep approach. While focusing on the financial market, BA Cityflyer has expanded into leisure destinations. Unlike mainline British Airways flights, BA Cityflyer offers a complimentary bar service in economy class on its London City services.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average BA Cityflyer Duration
1h 25m
Cheapest BA Cityflyer Price
£94
BA Cityflyer frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
1 cabin bag (40x30x15cm) + 1 personal item
Additional luggage
23kg checked baggage can be purchased
Cancellation Policy
Full refund available up to 24 hours after booking if travel is more than 3 weeks away
Pregnant on board
Up to end of 36th week for single pregnancy, end of 32nd week for multiple pregnancy. Medical certificate required after 28th week
Unaccompagned minor
Available for ages 5-11, must be booked at least 72 hours before departure
Amenities on board the airplane
Wifi
USB plugs
Accessibility
BA CityFlyer provides assistance for passengers with reduced mobility. Pre-notification is required.
Pets
Small pets in cabin, max 6kg including carrier
Entertaiment on board

easyJet

About
easyJet is a British multinational low-cost airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN). It’s the largest UK-based carrier based on the number of passengers carried. easyJet flies to over 150 destinations across Europe and North Africa, making it a popular budget airline for travelers. To keep fares as low as possible, easyJet tickets are non-refundable and no complimentary snacks are provided onboard. All fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for carry-on luggage and checked luggage. syn p easyJet is a British multinational budget airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN) and the largest UK-based airline based on the number of passengers carried. easyJet flies to more than 150 destinations in Europe and North Africa, making it a very popular low-cost carrier for travelers. To keep fares as low as possible, tickets are non-refundable, and no complimentary snacks are served onboard. All easyJet fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for travelers bringing hand luggage and checked luggage.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average easyJet Duration
1h 15m
Cheapest easyJet Price
£25
Luggage included
Only small under seat bag (45x36x20 cm) included
Additional luggage
Hold luggage up to 23kg can be purchased
Cancellation Policy
Flights can be changed up to 2 hours before departure for a fee plus fare difference; no refunds unless flights are cancelled by easyJet
Pregnant on board
Expectant mothers can fly up to the end of week 35 for single pregnancies, end of week 32 for multiple pregnancies. Medical certificate required if beyond week 28
Unaccompagned minor
Children aged 5-14 can travel as unaccompanied minors for a fee of £37 per child per flight
Amenities on board the airplane
Wifi
USB plugs
Accessibility
easyJet provides special assistance for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair assistance and support for hidden disabilities through the Sunflower lanyard scheme

Ryanair

About
Ryanair is one of Europe’s largest and most popular low-cost airlines, headquartered in Ireland. It offers affordable flights to destinations across the continent, often operating to smaller or secondary airports outside major cities to keep fares low. All Ryanair tickets include an allowance for one small personal bag, with additional fees for cabin baggage and checked luggage. Known for its extensive network and budget-friendly fares, Ryanair makes it easy to travel quickly and affordably to popular European destinations.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Ryanair Duration
1h 25m
Cheapest Ryanair Price
£18
Luggage included
One small personal bag (40x20x25cm)
Additional luggage
10kg bag (55x40x20cm) or 20kg checked bag available for purchase
Cancellation Policy
Non-refundable tickets. Flight changes possible with fee plus fare difference. Free changes within 24h of booking
Pregnant on board
Up to 28th week of pregnancy can fly freely. Between 28-36 weeks, medical certificate required. Not allowed after 36 weeks
Unaccompagned minor
Unaccompanied minor service available for ages 5-12, €60 per flight. Must be booked at least 7 days before departure
Amenities on board the airplane
Accessibility
Ryanair provides assistance for passengers with reduced mobility, must be booked at least 48 hours before flight

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FAQs: Edinburgh Airport to London flights

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Airport to London 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap plane tickets from Edinburgh Airport to London can start from as little as £28 when you book in advance. The average flight ticket price for Edinburgh Airport to London is £226; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by plane from Edinburgh Airport to London is 1h 15m to travel the 538 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest flight from Edinburgh Airport to London leaves at 5:00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest flight from Edinburgh Airport to London leaves at 20:55.
Yes, there are 23 direct flights a day from Edinburgh Airport to London with easyJet, British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Ryanair. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct flights.
When taking a flight from Edinburgh Airport to London, you can count on easyJet, British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Ryanair for the best way to get you to London. You can also check all possible airlines who offer a service between Edinburgh Airport and London and compare the amenities they offer before buying a plane ticket.
The cheapest month for a flight from Edinburgh Airport to London is January.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Edinburgh Airport and London including taking a coach, flight and train.
Since neither Edinburgh Airport nor London are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
There is no time difference between Edinburgh Airport and London .
For domestic flights we recommend to arrive 1.5 to 2 hours before departure. Please check the website of your departure airport if in doubt. Some airports may offer booking time slots for security checks or offer additional information on when to get there based on time of day.
Most airlines permit carry-on bags that fit within specific dimensions (e.g., 22 x 14 x 9 inches or 56 x 36 x 23 cm), including handles and wheels. Bags must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.
Many airlines impose weight limits, commonly ranging between 7 kg (15 lbs) and 12 kg (26 lbs). Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you. Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
The list of items prohibited on an airplane varies by country and airline, but in general, the following items are not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage: Weapons and self-defence items, sharp objects, flammable materials, explosives, toxic substances, or liquids over 100ml (except for medications and baby essentials). In checked baggage, firearms (without authorization), explosives, large lithium batteries, and hazardous chemicals are prohibited. Electronic cigarettes must be in carry-on bags, while alcohol and dry ice have restrictions. Always check with your airline for specific regulations.

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Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh Airport and London

Most Edinburgh Airport to London flights use the Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport airport pair, with some services landing at London City Airport. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh Airport and London airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.

Departure airports in Edinburgh
Arrival airports in London
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)Edinburgh EH12 9DN, United KingdomWifiShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerLoungeLost and Found Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Edinburgh Airport from Edinburgh city centre

Bus909, 900 · 25m · £6 · every ~3 min
TramT50, Edinburgh York Place - Edinburgh Airport · 32m · £11 · every ~35 min

Edinburgh Airport airport facilities and services

Edinburgh Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal, offering multiple currencies.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Edinburgh Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Airport: Ramps, assistance.

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