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Overview: London to Edinburgh flight

United Kingdom

Flights from London to Edinburgh depart on average 34 times per day, taking around 1h 54m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £23 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 £23

Distance

534 km

Average flight duration

1h 54m

Cheapest ticket price

£27

Flights per day

Direct flights

Fastest flight

1h 15m

Cheapest month to travel

May

First flight

03:15

Last flight

23:55

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £23

The cheapest and fastest flights from London to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for 18 Jul

Cheapest price

£157

Average price

£370

Fastest journey

1 h 15 m

Average duration

1 h 17 m

Flights per day

Distance

534 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from London to Edinburgh will cost around £370 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £157.

Fast flights

Of the 34 flights that leave London for Edinburgh every day 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct flights cover the 534 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.

U2314

21:401h15

London Stansted Airport

22:55Edinburgh Airport

£1571One-way

0 changes

RK 9817

08:301h20

London Stansted Airport

09:50Edinburgh Airport

£1771One-way

0 changes

U2308

08:151h20

London Stansted Airport

09:35Edinburgh Airport

£2001One-way

0 changes

U2340

21:151h25

London Gatwick Airport

22:40Edinburgh Airport

£2281One-way

0 changes

U2310

12:101h20

London Stansted Airport

13:30Edinburgh Airport

£2431One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for London to Edinburgh

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 54m. 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 coach costs an average of £23, and a flight costs an average of £28.

Distance: 534 km

Compare flight with

Flight	Most popular Train	Coach
£154 Average Price	£129 Average Price	£50 Average Price Cheapest
4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*	5h 43m Average total duration 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	8h 19m Average total duration 7h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions	0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions
Most popular airline	Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

London to Edinburgh flight times

Showing flights for today, Thursday 17 July

Last updated at 15:25

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
LH6931+LH960	16:00 London City Airport	5h45	21:45 Edinburgh Airport	1 change
EN8777+LH960	16:00 London City Airport	5h45	21:45 Edinburgh Airport	1 change
BA8712	16:20 London City Airport	1h20	17:40 Edinburgh Airport	0 changesdirect
LH915 · LH960	16:30 London Heathrow Airport	5h15	21:45 Edinburgh Airport	1 change
U2312	16:35 London Stansted Airport	1h20	17:55 Edinburgh Airport	0 changesdirect
BA1438	17:10 London Heathrow Airport	1h25	18:35 Edinburgh Airport	0 changesdirect
BA1462	18:00 London Heathrow Airport	1h20	19:20 Edinburgh Airport	0 changesdirect
BA8710	18:00 London City Airport	1h20	19:20 Edinburgh Airport	0 changesdirect
U2815	18:15 London Gatwick Airport	1h30	19:45 Edinburgh Airport	0 changesdirect
BA8714	18:55 London City Airport	1h15	20:10 Edinburgh Airport	0 changesdirect
U2605	18:55 London Luton Airport	1h15	20:10 Edinburgh Airport	0 changesdirect
BA8718	19:25 London City Airport	1h15	20:40 Edinburgh Airport	0 changesdirect
BA1440	19:50 London Heathrow Airport	1h20	21:10 Edinburgh Airport	0 changesdirect
U2314	20:00 London Stansted Airport	1h15	21:15 Edinburgh Airport	0 changesdirect
BA1460	21:00 London Heathrow Airport	1h20	22:20 Edinburgh Airport	0 changesdirect
BA1436	05:15 London Heathrow Airport	1h25	06:40 Edinburgh Airport	0 changesdirect
LH921 · LH962	05:30 London Heathrow Airport	5h25	10:55 Edinburgh Airport	1 change
BA1432	06:00 London Heathrow Airport	1h25	07:25 Edinburgh Airport	0 changesdirect
SN2106 · SN2063	06:45 London Heathrow Airport	7h05	13:50 Edinburgh Airport	1 change
U2338	07:15 London Gatwick Airport	1h30	08:45 Edinburgh Airport	0 changesdirect
U2308	07:15 London Stansted Airport	1h20	08:35 Edinburgh Airport	0 changesdirect
RK 9817	07:30 London Stansted Airport	1h20	08:50 Edinburgh Airport	0 changesdirect
LH2471 · LH109 · LH964	08:00 London Heathrow Airport	8h15	16:15 Edinburgh Airport	2 changes
LH2471+LH2524	08:00 London Heathrow Airport	7h30	15:30 Edinburgh Airport	1 change
OS452 · OS211+OS7309	08:05 London Heathrow Airport	8h10	16:15 Edinburgh Airport	2 changes
LH901 · LH964	08:30 London Heathrow Airport	7h45	16:15 Edinburgh Airport	1 change
LH901 · LH106+LH2524	08:30 London Heathrow Airport	7h00	15:30 Edinburgh Airport	2 changes
OS454+OS467	09:25 London Heathrow Airport	22h20	07:45 Edinburgh Airport	1 change
LH903 · LH964	09:30 London Heathrow Airport	6h45	16:15 Edinburgh Airport	1 change
LH2473+LH2524	09:50 London Heathrow Airport	5h40	15:30 Edinburgh Airport	1 change
SN2094 · SN2063	10:05 London Heathrow Airport	3h45	13:50 Edinburgh Airport	1 change
LH905 · LH964	10:30 London Heathrow Airport	5h45	16:15 Edinburgh Airport	1 change
RK 1273	11:05 London Stansted Airport	1h20	12:25 Edinburgh Airport	0 changesdirect
U2310	11:10 London Stansted Airport	1h20	12:30 Edinburgh Airport	0 changesdirect
LX457+LX8292	12:05 London City Airport	4h55	17:00 Edinburgh Airport	1 change
U2813	12:40 London Gatwick Airport	1h30	14:10 Edinburgh Airport	0 changesdirect
BA7810 · BA4015	12:55 London Heathrow Airport	6h55	19:50 Edinburgh Airport	1 change
OS462 · OS219+OS7213	14:05 London Heathrow Airport	7h45	21:50 Edinburgh Airport	2 changes
OS462 · OS467	14:05 London Heathrow Airport	17h40	07:45 Edinburgh Airport	1 change
U2603	15:20 London Luton Airport	1h15	16:35 Edinburgh Airport	0 changesdirect

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How far in advance should I book flight tickets from London to Edinburgh?

The best time to book your flight from London to Edinburgh is 77 days before departure. See how prices for flights change on the London to Edinburgh route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from London to Edinburgh per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your flight from London to Edinburgh.

Flights

from £141

Trains

from £63

Coaches

from £23

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Airlines: EasyJet, British Airways and Cityflyer (British Airways 2) London to Edinburgh

Travel from London to Edinburgh from £41 with Omio’s flight partners easyJet, British Airways and Cityflyer (British Airways 2)! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient trip for you.

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 travellers. 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.

Flight information from London to Edinburgh with easyJet:

Average Duration: 1 h 15 min
Cheapest Price: £41

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.

Flight information from London to Edinburgh with British Airways:

Average Duration: 1 h 25 min
Cheapest Price: £61

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FAQs: London to Edinburgh flights

FAQs: Take a flight from London to Edinburgh 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 London to Edinburgh.

Cheap plane tickets from London to Edinburgh can start from as little as £30 when you book in advance. The average flight ticket price for London to Edinburgh is £83; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The flight time from London to Edinburgh is on average 1 h 15 min for the 330 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go between London and Edinburgh by flight can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The earliest flight from London to Edinburgh leaves at 03: 15. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The latest flight from London to Edinburgh leaves at 22: 55.

Yes, it is possible to travel from London to Edinburgh without having to change trains with easyJet, British Airways or Cityflyer (British Airways 2). There are 28 direct flights from London to Edinburgh each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Take the London to Edinburgh flight with easyJet, British Airways, Cityflyer (British Airways 2) or Lufthansa. However, it's always good to check out all possible airlines for the journey between London and Edinburgh as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

Flights from London to Edinburgh generally leave from London Gatwick Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.

London Gatwick Airport is 46.6 km away from London city centre and Edinburgh Airport is 13.5 km from Edinburgh city centre.

The cheapest month for a flight from London to Edinburgh is November.

You have options as you can travel between London and Edinburgh 3 different ways: coach, train or flight.

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Important Stations and Airports in London and Edinburgh

London

Edinburgh

The major airport for departures in London is London Heathrow Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London Heathrow Airport for your trip from London to Edinburgh.

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