Journey information
Overview: Oxford to Edinburgh flight
Flights from Oxford to Edinburgh depart on average 36 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
There are 27 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:45, the last at 22:40. The fastest flight covers the 484 km distance in 1h 5m. December is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 484 km |
Average flight duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Flights per day 36 |
Direct flights 27 |
Fastest flight 1h 5m |
Cheapest month to travel December |
First flight 05:45 |
Last flight 22:40 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Oxford to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£66
Average price
£258
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 9 m
Flights per day
45
Distance
484 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Oxford to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oxford to Edinburgh will cost around £258 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £66.
Of the 45 flights that leave Oxford for Edinburgh every day 34 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 484 km distance in an average of 1 h 9 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 5 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.
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Compare train, coach and flight for Oxford to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Edinburgh 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 1h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, and a train costs an average of £83.
Distance: 484 km
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| Flight | Most popular Train | Coach |
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£87 Average Price | £129 Average Price | £55 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 47m Average total duration 6h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 14m Average total duration 9h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Oxford to Edinburgh flight times
The table below shows live departures for Oxford to Edinburgh flights for tomorrow, Sunday 23 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LH921 · LH960 | 06:30 London Heathrow Airport | 5h50 | 12:20 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA1438 | 07:00 London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 08:25 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH923 · LH960 | 07:30 London Heathrow Airport | 4h50 | 12:20 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA1440 | 07:45 London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 09:10 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U2807 | 08:05 London Gatwick Airport | 1h30 | 09:35 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U2302 | 08:45 London Luton Airport | 1h20 | 10:05 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1442 | 08:45 London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 10:10 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U2310 | 09:45 London Stansted Airport | 1h20 | 11:05 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1394+ BA8984 | 09:45 London Heathrow Airport | 5h10 | 14:55 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA1446 | 10:25 London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 11:50 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH903+ LX1073+ LX8292 | 10:30 London Heathrow Airport | 7h50 | 18:20 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
RK 596 | 10:50 London Stansted Airport | 1h25 | 12:15 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1448 | 11:25 London Heathrow Airport | 1h30 | 12:55 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LX319+ LX8292 | 12:05 London Heathrow Airport | 6h15 | 18:20 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
U2601 | 12:50 London Luton Airport | 1h20 | 14:10 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U2809 | 12:55 London Gatwick Airport | 1h30 | 14:25 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LX457+ LX8292 | 13:20 London City Airport | 5h00 | 18:20 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
U2316 | 13:25 London Stansted Airport | 1h20 | 14:45 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U2340 | 13:30 Birmingham International Airport | 1h05 | 14:35 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1452 | 13:45 London Heathrow Airport | 1h30 | 15:15 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U2811 | 14:20 London Gatwick Airport | 1h30 | 15:50 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
RK 1273 | 14:50 London Stansted Airport | 1h25 | 16:15 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA8716 | 15:00 London City Airport | 1h15 | 16:15 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA8756+ BA8888 | 15:05 London City Airport | 4h40 | 19:45 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
U2603 | 15:10 London Luton Airport | 1h15 | 16:25 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1402+ BA8888 | 15:15 London Heathrow Airport | 4h30 | 19:45 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA1454 | 16:10 London Heathrow Airport | 1h30 | 17:40 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U2314 | 16:45 London Stansted Airport | 1h15 | 18:00 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U26563 | 17:05 London Gatwick Airport | 1h30 | 18:35 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH6931+ LH964 | 17:15 London City Airport | 5h40 | 22:55 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
EN8777+ LH964 | 17:15 London City Airport | 5h40 | 22:55 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
LH915 · LH964 | 17:30 London Heathrow Airport | 5h25 | 22:55 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA8710 | 17:30 London City Airport | 1h15 | 18:45 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U2342 | 18:10 Birmingham International Airport | 1h05 | 19:15 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1458 | 18:10 London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 19:35 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
RK 9817 | 18:30 London Stansted Airport | 1h25 | 19:55 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U2815 | 18:45 London Gatwick Airport | 1h30 | 20:15 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
RK 1132 | 18:55 Bournemouth Airport | 1h25 | 20:20 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1460 | 19:15 London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 20:40 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U2605 | 19:25 London Luton Airport | 1h15 | 20:40 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA8714 | 19:45 London City Airport | 1h15 | 21:00 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA8718 | 20:20 London City Airport | 1h15 | 21:35 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1464 | 21:00 London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 22:25 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U2338 | 21:10 Birmingham International Airport | 1h05 | 22:15 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U2318 | 21:55 London Stansted Airport | 1h20 | 23:15 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Airlines: easyJet, British Airways, Cityflyer (British Airways 2) from Oxford to EdinburghFind the best flights between Oxford to Edinburgh with Omio's travel partners easyJet, British Airways, Cityflyer (British Airways 2) from £20. We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.
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Flights from Oxford to Edinburgh
The nearest airports for passengers flying from Oxford to Edinburgh are those based in London and the South East, namely Heathrow (LHR), Gatwick (LGW), London City Airport (LCY), Stansted (STN) and Luton (LTN). Passengers can reach London from Oxford via road and rail. Altogether, about 30 flights to Edinburgh depart these airports daily, provided by several airlines. Heathrow and Luton are the nearest airports to Oxford (approximately 40 miles), while Stansted, London City and Gatwick are further away (closer to 60 miles). The entire journey takes about 2.5-3 hours, depending on the departure airport and the airline used.
Which airlines fly from Oxford to Edinburgh?
British Airways, EasyJet and Flybe run about 30 direct flights from London to Edinburgh, every day. British Airways provides the majority of the flights from Heathrow, while the airline also flies from Gatwick and London City Airport. EasyJet flies from Gatwick, Luton and Stansted, while Flybe flies from Heathrow and London City Airport.
How long is the flight from Oxford to Edinburgh?
The flights from London to Edinburgh last between one and a half to two hours. However, EasyJet runs flights lasting one hour and twenty minutes from Luton and Stansted airports. The British Airways City Flights service from Heathrow is slightly quicker than travel by the usual passenger service. Passengers should remember to include the time it takes to get to the chosen airport, when booking.
How many flights are there from Oxford to Edinburgh?
Around 30 flights daily leave London airports to Edinburgh. The majority of flights leave from Heathrow and from London City Airport. Fewer than five daily flights each leave Gatwick, Luton and Stansted. The earliest flight leaves Heathrow before 7:00 a.m., while the latest flight departs the same airport between 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from Oxford to Edinburgh?
Departure airports: Flight depart from all main airports in London. The distance between Oxford and central London is 57 miles. On arrival, passengers can take the Piccadilly underground line to Heathrow airport (LHR), or travel there by taxi. Mainline rail services are in place for passengers to Luton (LTN), Stansted (STN) and Gatwick (LGW) airports. Passengers can travel readily to London City Airport (LCY) by bus and taxi.
Arrival airport: Edinburgh Airport is located in Ingliston, about five and a half miles from Edinburgh city centre. Lothian Buses provides transport links to Edinburgh bus station, just off of St. Andrew Street, and regular bus services run throughout the capital.
FAQs: Oxford to Edinburgh flights
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford 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.

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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Oxford and Edinburgh
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in the terminal, including WHSmith and World Duty Free.
- Short-term parking near the terminal, approximately 5.4€ (£4.50) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including Aspire and No1 Lounge.
- Located in the main terminal, near baggage claim.
- Bus: Airlink 100, Skylink 200, Skylink 300
- Tram: Edinburgh Trams
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