London Heathrow Airport LHR to Edinburgh Airport EDI flight with British Airways

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Overview: London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight

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Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport depart on average 17 times per day, taking around 2h 29m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £58 but you can travel from only £27 by coach.

There are 10 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:15, the last at 20:50. The fastest flight covers the 533 km distance in 1h 15m. February 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 £27
Distance
533 km
Average flight duration
2h 29m
Cheapest ticket price
£58
Flights per day
17
Direct flights
10
Fastest flight
1h 15m
First flight
5:15
Last flight
20:50
Cheapest Month
Feb
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Thu
Least Busy Day
Tue
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 £27

The cheapest and fastest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 18 Sept

Cheapest price on 18 Sept

£226

Average ticket price on 18 Sept

£361

Fastest journey on 18 Sept

1 h 15 m

Average journey duration on 18 Sept

1 h 22 m

Flights on 18 Sept

14

Distance

533 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport will cost around £361 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £226.

Fast flights

On Fri 18 Sept, we found 14 flights from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, including 10 direct services.

These direct flights cover the 533 km distance in an average of 1 h 22 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 25 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.

  • British AirwaysBA1466
    21:451h15
    London Heathrow Airport
    23:00Edinburgh Airport
    £2261One-way
    0 changes
  • British AirwaysBA1464
    20:401h20
    London Heathrow Airport
    22:00Edinburgh Airport
    £2261One-way
    0 changes
  • British AirwaysBA1460
    18:001h25
    London Heathrow Airport
    19:25Edinburgh Airport
    £2591One-way
    0 changes
  • British AirwaysBA1440
    7:551h25
    London Heathrow Airport
    9:20Edinburgh Airport
    £2681One-way
    0 changes
  • British AirwaysBA1438
    7:001h25
    London Heathrow Airport
    8:25Edinburgh Airport
    £2831One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

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

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £52 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 29m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £52, while a flight costs an average of £241.

Distance: 533 km

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Coach
Train
Driving

£241

Average Price

£52

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Cheapest

£228

Average Price

£130

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 29m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 29m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

11h 43m

Average total duration

11h 13m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 46m

Average total duration

5h 16m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

7h 0m

Average total duration

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The cheapest way to travel from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport is a coach with an average price of £52.

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

A coach is £176 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport costing on average £228.

A coach is £188 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport costing on average £241.

The fastest way to travel from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 29m.

Other travel options to Edinburgh Airport take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 16m.

Coach takes on average 11h 13m.

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

Live departures

London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight times

The table below shows live departures for London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport flights for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
British AirwaysBA14408:15 London Heathrow Airport
1h25
9:40 Edinburgh Airport0 changesdirect
British AirwaysBA144810:30 London Heathrow Airport
1h25
11:55 Edinburgh Airport0 changesdirect
British AirwaysBA1394+Emerald Airlines IrelandBA887410:40 London Heathrow Airport
2h55
13:35 Edinburgh Airport1 change
British AirwaysBA145013:15 London Heathrow Airport
1h25
14:40 Edinburgh Airport0 changesdirect
British AirwaysBA145414:40 London Heathrow Airport
1h25
16:05 Edinburgh Airport0 changesdirect
British AirwaysBA144215:40 London Heathrow Airport
1h30
17:10 Edinburgh Airport0 changesdirect
British AirwaysBA145617:05 London Heathrow Airport
1h30
18:35 Edinburgh Airport0 changesdirect
British AirwaysBA146018:10 London Heathrow Airport
1h25
19:35 Edinburgh Airport0 changesdirect
British AirwaysBA146218:55 London Heathrow Airport
1h25
20:20 Edinburgh Airport0 changesdirect
British AirwaysBA146420:50 London Heathrow Airport
1h20
22:10 Edinburgh Airport0 changesdirect
British AirwaysBA146621:50 London Heathrow Airport
1h15
23:05 Edinburgh Airport0 changesdirect
Friday 18 September
British AirwaysBA14387:00 London Heathrow Airport
1h25
8:25 Edinburgh Airport0 changesdirect
British AirwaysBA1390+Emerald Airlines IrelandBA88747:25 London Heathrow Airport
6h10
13:35 Edinburgh Airport1 change

This is the last flight of the day.

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

British Airways as well as Edelweiss Air offer flights services from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport.

Why book with Omio vs British Airways?

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

Why book with Omio over Skyscanner, Trip or Edreams?

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

Airlines: British Airways, Edelweiss Air from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh AirportFind the best flights between London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport with Omio's travel partners British Airways, Edelweiss Air from £25. 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 British Airways Duration
1h 15m
Cheapest British Airways Price
£88
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

Edelweiss Air

About
Edelweiss Air is a Swiss leisure and charter airline, a sister company to Swiss International Air Lines, and part of the Lufthansa Group. Founded in 1995, it operates flights from its base at Zurich Airport to over 65 global destinations across Europe, North America, South America, Africa, and the Middle East. The airline is known for its focus on holiday destinations and aims to provide an enjoyable and relaxing experience for its guests. Its fleet primarily consists of Airbus A320s for short-haul routes and Airbus A340s for long-haul flights, with Airbus A350-900s expected to join the fleet in the near future.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Edelweiss Air frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
Economy Light: 1 personal item (40 x 30 x 10 cm), Economy Classic/Flex: 1 personal item + 1 carry-on (55 x 40 x 23 cm, max 8 kg).
Additional luggage
Additional baggage can be booked online or via the service center for a fee, depending on the route and weight.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies vary depending on the fare conditions; changes or cancellations may incur fees.
Pregnant on board
Pregnant women can fly without restrictions up to the 36th week of pregnancy. A medical certificate may be required for pregnancies with complications.
Unaccompagned minor
Edelweiss offers a service for unaccompanied minors aged 5-11, requiring advance booking and special assistance throughout the journey.
Amenities on board the airplane
Food sold onboard
Accessibility
Edelweiss Air provides assistance to passengers with disabilities, including wheelchair assistance and support for visually or hearing-impaired passengers. It is recommended to request assistance in advance.
Pets
Pets are allowed in the cabin or as cargo, depending on their size and weight. Advance notification is required.
Entertaiment on board

FAQs: London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport flights

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

FAQs
Cheap plane tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport can start from as little as £88 when you book in advance. The average flight ticket price for London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport is £188; 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 London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport is 1h 15m to travel the 533 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 London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport leaves at 5:15. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport leaves at 20:50.
Yes, there are 9 direct flights a day from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport with British Airways. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct flights.
When taking a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, you can count on Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Swiss, Loganair, Brussels Airlines, British Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Austrian Airlines for the best way to get you to Edinburgh Airport. You can also check all possible airlines who offer a service between London Heathrow Airport and Edinburgh Airport and compare the amenities they offer before buying a plane ticket.
The cheapest month for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport is February.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between London Heathrow Airport and Edinburgh Airport including taking a coach, flight and train.
Since neither London Heathrow Airport nor Edinburgh Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport and Edinburgh Airport .
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 London Heathrow Airport and Edinburgh Airport

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

Departure airports in London
Arrival airports in Edinburgh
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)Longford TW6, United KingdomWifiShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerLoungeLost and Found Office
City-centre transport

Getting to London Heathrow Airport from London city centre

London Heathrow Airport is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainElizabeth, London Paddington - Heathrow Terminal 4, London Paddington - Heathrow Terminal 5 · 15m · £31 · every ~3 min
Elizabeth · 35m · £15 · every ~8 min
BusUkn14, Ukn02, Uk043, Uk042, Ukn23, Ukxn10, Ukn49 · 50m · £2 · every ~1 min
Ukxn10 · 50m · £3 · every ~1 min
Ukxn10 · 50m · £3 · every ~1 min
N9 · 1h 11m · £2 · every ~4 min
SubwayPiccadilly · 47m · £19 · every ~27 min

London Heathrow Airport airport facilities and services

London Heathrow 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 for up to 4 hours. ATMs are located in all terminals, offering multiple currencies.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at London Heathrow Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at London Heathrow Airport: Assistance.

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