Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flight with British Airways

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Overview: Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flight

United Kingdom

Flights from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) depart on average 19 times per day, taking around 2h 28m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £48 but you can travel from only £32 by coach.

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 £32

Distance

529 km

Average flight duration

2h 28m

Cheapest ticket price

£48

Flights per day

Direct flights

Fastest flight

1h 20m

Cheapest month to travel

April

First flight

04:50

Last flight

20:20

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £32

The cheapest and fastest flights from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Showing times and prices for 09 Jul

Cheapest price

£46

Average price

£133

Fastest journey

1 h 25 m

Average duration

1 h 31 m

Flights per day

Distance

530 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) will cost around £133 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £46.

Fast flights

Of the 5 flights that leave Edinburgh for London Heathrow Airport (LHR) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct flights cover the 530 km distance in an average of 1 h 31 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 35 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.

12:001h35

Edinburgh

13:35London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

£461One-way

0 changes

07:251h40

Edinburgh

09:05London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

£691One-way

0 changes

18:551h25

Edinburgh

20:20London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

£1711One-way

0 changes

10:051h35

Edinburgh

11:40London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

£1741One-way

0 changes

06:251h40

Edinburgh

08:05London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

£2081One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, and a flight costs an average of £48.

Distance: 529 km

Compare flight with

Most popular Flight	Coach	Train
£187 Average Price	£45 Average Price Cheapest	£139 Average Price
5h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*	11h 10m Average total duration 10h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	6h 17m Average total duration 5h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Most popular airline	Most popular bus company	Most popular train company
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Live departures

Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flight times

Showing flights for today, Tuesday 8 July

Last updated at 07:18

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
OS468 · OS455	09:45 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	7h55	17:40 London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	1 change
BA1443	10:30 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	1h35	12:05 London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	0 changesdirect
SN2064 · SN2105	11:40 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	8h15	19:55 London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	1 change
SN2064 · SN2095	11:40 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	4h25	16:05 London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	1 change
OS7332+OS214 · OS457	11:45 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	8h55	20:40 London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	2 changes
LH963 · LH108 · LH2482	11:45 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	8h00	19:45 London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	2 changes
LH963 · LH114 · LH2482	11:45 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	8h00	19:45 London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	2 changes
LH963 · LH916	11:45 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	4h55	16:40 London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	1 change
LH2691 · LH2480	13:05 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	5h35	18:40 London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	1 change
LH2691 · LH2482	13:05 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	6h40	19:45 London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	1 change
BA1453	14:30 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	1h25	15:55 London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	0 changesdirect
LH2525+LH2484	16:10 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	5h30	21:40 London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	1 change
BA1455	16:30 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	1h25	17:55 London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	0 changesdirect
LH965 · LH924	16:55 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	13h45	06:40 London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	1 change
BA1459	18:10 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	1h20	19:30 London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	0 changesdirect
BA1465	19:30 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	1h20	20:50 London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	0 changesdirect
BA1451	20:20 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)	1h20	21:40 London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	0 changesdirect
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Airlines: British Airways, Cityflyer (British Airways 2) and Aer Lingus Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

For as little as £41 you can travel by flight from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) with British Airways, Cityflyer (British Airways 2) and Aer Lingus. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this journey.

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.

Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flight information with British Airways:

Average Duration: 1 h 20 min
Cheapest Price: £41

FAQs: Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

FAQs: Take a flight from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) hassle-free. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Cheap plane tickets from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) can start from as little as £39 when you book in advance. The average flight ticket price for Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is £128; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flight travel time is 1 h 25 min for the 328 mile long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The earliest flight from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) leaves at 04: 55. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The latest flight from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) leaves at 20: 15.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) without having to change trains with British Airways. There are 11 direct flights from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Take the Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flight with British Airways. However, it's always good to check out all possible airlines for the journey between Edinburgh and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

The cheapest month to travel from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) by plane is December.

You have options as you can travel from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.

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