Edinburgh to Reading flight with easyJet

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Overview: Edinburgh to Reading flight

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Flights from Edinburgh to Reading depart on average 38 times per day, taking around 1h 29m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.

There are 27 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:45, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 521 km distance in 1h 15m. April 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
Distance
521 km
Average flight duration
1h 29m
Cheapest ticket price
£23
Flights per day
38
Direct flights
27
Fastest flight
1h 15m
Cheapest month to travel
April
First flight
05:45
Last flight
23:55
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

The cheapest and fastest flights from Edinburgh to Reading

Showing times and prices for 21 Dec

Cheapest price

£79

Average price

£234

Fastest journey

1 h 15 m

Average duration

1 h 16 m

Flights per day

50

Distance

521 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Edinburgh to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Edinburgh to Reading will cost around £234 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £79.

Fast flights

Of the 50 flights that leave Edinburgh for Reading every day 30 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct flights cover the 521 km distance in an average of 1 h 16 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.

easyJetU2301
07:001h15
Edinburgh Airport
08:15London Luton Airport
£791One-way
0 changes
easyJetU2604
17:051h15
Edinburgh Airport
18:20London Luton Airport
£851One-way
0 changes
easyJetU26564
19:051h30
Edinburgh Airport
20:35London Gatwick Airport
£931One-way
0 changes
easyJetU2816
20:451h30
Edinburgh Airport
22:15London Gatwick Airport
£1001One-way
0 changes
easyJetU2606
21:101h15
Edinburgh Airport
22:25London Luton Airport
£1041One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach, train and flight for Edinburgh to Reading

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £66.

Distance: 521 km

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Coach

£64

Average Price

Cheapest

£118

Average Price

£81

Average Price

4h 29m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 29m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

6h 12m

Average total duration

5h 42m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

10h 33m

Average total duration

10h 3m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1.6 - 3.1kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.5 - 1.3kg

CO2 emissions

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Live departures

Edinburgh to Reading flight times

The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Reading flights for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.

Last updated at 08:54
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
ryanair16:00 Edinburgh
1h25
17:25 Reading0 changesdirect
Sunday 21 December
lufthansaLH965 · LH90806:05 Edinburgh Airport
8h40
14:45 London Heathrow Airport1 change
lufthansaLH965+lufthansa_citylineLH104+lufthansaLH247606:05 Edinburgh Airport
9h45
15:50 London Heathrow Airport2 changes
lufthansaLH965+lufthansa_citylineLH104+lh_city_airlinesLH419606:05 Edinburgh Airport
11h00
17:05 London Heathrow Airport2 changes
lufthansaLH965 · LH100+lh_city_airlinesLH419606:05 Edinburgh Airport
11h00
17:05 London Heathrow Airport2 changes
lufthansaLH965 · LH106+lh_city_airlinesLH419606:05 Edinburgh Airport
11h00
17:05 London Heathrow Airport2 changes
lufthansaLH965 · LH90606:05 Edinburgh Airport
6h45
12:50 London Heathrow Airport1 change
lufthansaLH965 · LH100 · LH247406:05 Edinburgh Airport
6h55
13:00 London Heathrow Airport2 changes
lufthansaLH965 · LH90406:05 Edinburgh Airport
4h40
10:45 London Heathrow Airport1 change
lufthansaLH965 · LH100 · LH247606:05 Edinburgh Airport
9h45
15:50 London Heathrow Airport2 changes
british_airwaysBA146106:20 Edinburgh Airport
1h40
08:00 London Heathrow Airport0 changesdirect
easyjetU230107:00 Edinburgh Airport
1h15
08:15 London Luton Airport0 changesdirect
british_airwaysBA146507:25 Edinburgh Airport
1h40
09:05 London Heathrow Airport0 changesdirect
edelweiss_airLX8291+swissLX2806 · LX34808:25 Edinburgh Airport
8h15
16:40 London Heathrow Airport2 changes
edelweiss_airLX8291+swissLX32408:25 Edinburgh Airport
7h55
16:20 London Heathrow Airport1 change
edelweiss_airLX8291+helveticLX46408:25 Edinburgh Airport
8h40
17:05 London City Airport1 change

This is the last flight of the day.

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Airlines: easyJet, British Airways, Cityflyer (British Airways 2) from Edinburgh to ReadingFind the best flights between Edinburgh to Reading with Omio's travel partners easyJet, British Airways, Cityflyer (British Airways 2) from £23. We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

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 Duration
1h 25m
Cheapest Price
£44
British Airways frequency
10 a day
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
Learn more about British Airways

Cityflyer (British Airways 2)

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 Duration
1h 30m
Cheapest Price
£76
Cityflyer (British Airways 2) 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 Duration
1h 15m
Cheapest Price
£29
easyJet frequency
10 a day
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
Learn more about easyJet

FAQs: Edinburgh to Reading flights

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

FAQs
Cheap plane tickets from Edinburgh to Reading can start from as little as £30 when you book in advance. The average flight ticket price for Edinburgh to Reading is £67; 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 to Reading is 1 h 10 min   to travel the 322 mile long trip, with around there are 39 flights per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The earliest flight from Edinburgh to Reading leaves at 05: 45. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest flight from Edinburgh to Reading leaves at 22: 50.
There are 39 flights a day from Edinburgh to Reading which require at least one change with easyJet, British Airways or Cityflyer (British Airways 2). Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer flights.
For the trip from Edinburgh to Reading you can take a flight with easyJet, British Airways or Cityflyer (British Airways 2). Be sure to check out all possible airlines that offer services to Reading from Edinburgh on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
The cheapest month for a flight from Edinburgh to Reading is February.
You have options as you can travel from Edinburgh to Reading 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.

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Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Reading

Edinburgh
Reading
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)WifiShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerLoungeLost and Found Office
Amenities at airport
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
ShowerShower
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
information
address
Address
Edinburgh EH12 9DN, United Kingdom
carConnection
Car connection
A8, Exit for Eastfield Road
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Shops in the terminal, including WHSmith and World Duty Free.
Parking
Parking
  • Short-term parking near the terminal, approximately 5.4€ (£4.50) per hour.
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Ramps, assistance.
WC
WC
  • Available throughout the airport.
Shower
Shower
  • Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Lounges available, including Aspire and No1 Lounge.
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main terminal, near baggage claim.
Public transport options for Edinburgh Airport
  • Bus: Airlink 100, Skylink 200, Skylink 300
  • Tram: Edinburgh Trams

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