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National Museum of Scotland
National museum covering science, design, world cultures and Scottish history. Excellent for varied collections and a dramatic central hall.
Cheapest price on 08 Oct
£19
Average ticket price on 08 Oct
£181
Fastest journey on 08 Oct
1 h 15 m
Average journey duration on 08 Oct
1 h 15 m
Flights on 08 Oct
57
Distance
488 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Luton to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Edinburgh will cost around £181 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £19.
On Thu 08 Oct, we found 57 flights from Luton to Edinburgh, including 37 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 488 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 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 15 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.
RK 596
RK 1273
RK 8605
U2304
U2302
BA1466
BA8702
BA8718
BA8714
U2605Flights from Luton to Edinburgh depart on average 32 times per day, taking around 1h 57m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.
There are 23 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 488 km distance in 1h 15m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 488 km |
Average flight duration 1h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Flights per day 32 |
Direct flights 23 |
Fastest flight 1h 15m |
First flight 5:10 |
Last flight 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Edinburgh flights for today, Wednesday 7 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BA8708 | 18:05 London City Airport | 1h20 | 19:25 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1460 | 18:05 London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 19:30 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA8710 | 19:00 London City Airport | 1h20 | 20:20 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U2815 | 19:05 London Gatwick Airport | 1h30 | 20:35 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U2605 | 19:25 London Luton Airport | 1h15 | 20:40 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA8714 | 19:55 London City Airport | 1h15 | 21:10 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1464 | 20:10 London Heathrow Airport | 1h20 | 21:30 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
RK 8605 | 20:25 London Stansted Airport | 1h20 | 21:45 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA8718 | 20:35 London City Airport | 1h15 | 21:50 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1466 | 21:00 London Heathrow Airport | 1h20 | 22:20 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U2310 | 22:25 London Stansted Airport | 1h15 | 23:40 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 8 October | |||||
U2829 | 6:10 London Gatwick Airport | 1h30 | 7:40 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1436 | 6:15 London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 7:40 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH4233+ LH960 | 6:30 London Heathrow Airport | 5h45 | 12:15 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
SN2104 · SN2063 | 6:50 London Heathrow Airport | 6h25 | 13:15 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA1438 | 7:05 London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 8:30 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH923 · LH960 | 7:30 London Heathrow Airport | 4h45 | 12:15 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
U2302 | 7:55 London Luton Airport | 1h20 | 9:15 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1440 | 8:15 London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 9:40 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U2808 | 8:35 London Gatwick Airport | 1h35 | 10:10 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA8702 | 8:45 London City Airport | 1h15 | 10:00 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH2471 · LH107 · LH962 | 9:00 London Heathrow Airport | 8h15 | 17:15 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
OS332 · OS211+ OS7309 | 9:05 London Heathrow Airport | 8h10 | 17:15 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
LH5657+ LH108 · LH2524 | 9:15 London City Airport | 7h10 | 16:25 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
RK 596 | 9:15 London Stansted Airport | 1h20 | 10:35 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH901 · LH962 | 9:30 London Heathrow Airport | 7h45 | 17:15 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
LH901 · LH108 · LH2524 | 9:30 London Heathrow Airport | 6h55 | 16:25 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
BA1448 | 10:30 London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 11:55 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH2473 · LH2524 | 10:50 London Heathrow Airport | 5h35 | 16:25 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA8704 | 11:25 London City Airport | 1h20 | 12:45 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH4227+ LH962 | 11:30 London Heathrow Airport | 5h45 | 17:15 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA1446 | 11:35 London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 13:00 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U2308 | 11:45 London Stansted Airport | 1h20 | 13:05 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U2805 | 12:40 London Gatwick Airport | 1h30 | 14:10 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
RK 1273 | 13:10 London Stansted Airport | 1h20 | 14:30 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1450 | 13:15 London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 14:40 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U2601 | 13:25 London Luton Airport | 1h20 | 14:45 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH2475 · LH115 · LH964 | 13:35 London Heathrow Airport | 9h10 | 22:45 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
BA8716 | 14:05 London City Airport | 1h20 | 15:25 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1454 | 14:40 London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 16:05 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH5339+ LH27 · LH964 | 14:50 London Heathrow Airport | 7h55 | 22:45 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
LH909 · LH964 | 15:30 London Heathrow Airport | 7h15 | 22:45 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA1442 | 15:40 London Heathrow Airport | 1h30 | 17:10 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA8706 | 15:50 London City Airport | 1h20 | 17:10 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U2812 | 15:55 London Gatwick Airport | 1h30 | 17:25 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1456 | 17:05 London Heathrow Airport | 1h30 | 18:35 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U2312 | 17:15 London Stansted Airport | 1h20 | 18:35 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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National museum covering science, design, world cultures and Scottish history. Excellent for varied collections and a dramatic central hall.
Major art gallery with Scottish and international works from the Renaissance to the late nineteenth century, beside Princes Street Gardens.
Contemporary art gallery in a converted schoolhouse, known for thoughtful exhibitions by Scottish and international artists near the Royal Mile.
Historic street linking the castle and Holyroodhouse, lined with closes, shops and public buildings. Ideal for first-time visitors on foot.
Extinct volcano with popular walking routes and broad views over the city and coast. A rewarding outdoor escape close to the centre.
Large public gardens below the castle, good for a break between Old and New Town sights, with monuments, lawns and seasonal planting.
A rich Scottish soup of smoked haddock, potatoes and onions, closely associated with east coast cooking and widely enjoyed in Edinburgh.
Scotland’s iconic savoury pudding of sheep’s offal, oats and spices, traditionally served with neeps and tatties at Burns suppers.
A classic Scottish dessert of raspberries, whipped cream, honey and toasted oats, often linked with soft fruit from eastern Scotland.
Elegant dining room serving refined Scottish tasting menus focused on seasonal produce in a calm central setting.
Popular traditional restaurant near the Castle, specialising in haggis, game and hearty Scottish comfort food.
Stylish brasserie and oyster bar with Scottish seafood, shellfish and classic dishes in a grand city-centre space.
Moderate for the UK. Rooms and dining are pricier in peak season, but buses are affordable and budget eats are easy to find.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. Cafés and pubs usually do not expect tips.
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Regular direct flights from Luton to Edinburgh offer passengers a choice of at least 3 daily departures for 6 days of the week, with a single flight available on Saturdays. Flights are provided by the budget carrier easyJet, which offers morning, afternoon and evening services from Luton to the Scottish capital. Journey times on the route north are just over an hour.
All the direct daily flights from Luton to Edinburgh are provided by the budget carrier easyJet. Alternative airlines, including British Airways, Flybe and Ryanair, offer regular direct flights to Edinburgh from other airports close to London, including Gatwick, Stansted and Heathrow.
The quickest easyJet flight from Luton to Edinburgh is the 8:20 a.m. weekday departure which takes 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 300 mile route of this internal UK flight, although most scheduled flight times on this route are 5 minutes longer.
The easyJet timetable offers 4 direct flights from Luton to Edinburgh on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, 3 flights on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays, and 1 flight on Saturdays. Scheduled departure times include early morning, afternoon and early evening flights, with the final service from Luton arriving in Edinburgh at around 8:30 p.m.
Departure airport: Luton Airport is less than two miles out of town, with a shuttle bus link from the arrivals terminal to Luton Airport Parkway train station, which has regular rail services to central London. National Express offers a direct service from Luton Airport to London Victoria, running every half an hour. Passenger facilities include long and mid-term parking and free Wifi, with a choice of restaurants, shops and cafes before and after security.
Arrival airport Edinburgh Airport is located around 7 miles west of the city centre, with public transport links provided by regular tram and bus services, taking around 20-30 minutes for the trip into town. In addition to long and short stay car parking, the airport offers free Wifi in the terminal, with a broad choice of restaurants, pubs, shopping outlets and souvenir stores.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton to Edinburgh 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Luton to Edinburgh flights use the London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Luton and Edinburgh airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Edinburgh Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Airport: Ramps, assistance.
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