Journey information
Overview: Reading to Edinburgh flight
Distance 521 km |
Average flight duration 1h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Flights per day 38 |
Direct flights 29 |
Fastest flight 1h 15m |
Cheapest month to travel February |
First flight 05:45 |
Last flight 22:35 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Reading to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£61
Average price
£275
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 15 m
Flights per day
53
Distance
521 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Reading to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading to Edinburgh will cost around £275 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £61.
Of the 53 flights that leave Reading for Edinburgh every day 38 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 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.
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U2302
U2310
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U2316
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U2318Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Reading to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 24m. 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 £22, and a train costs an average of £73.
Distance: 521 km
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| Flight | Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£80 Average Price Cheapest | £131 Average Price | £83 Average Price |
4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 4m Average total duration 5h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 10m Average total duration 10h 40m Onboard + 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Reading to Edinburgh flight times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
OS340 · OS209+ OS7309 | 06:00 London Heathrow Airport | 10h55 | 16:55 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
OS340 · OS207+ OS7309 | 06:00 London Heathrow Airport | 10h55 | 16:55 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
BA1438 | 06:25 London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 07:50 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH921 · LH960 | 06:30 London Heathrow Airport | 5h15 | 11:45 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA1440 | 07:10 London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 08:35 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1442 | 08:00 London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 09:25 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
RK 596 | 08:05 London Stansted Airport | 1h25 | 09:30 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA4102 | 08:40 Southampton Airport | 1h25 | 10:05 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U2302 | 08:45 London Luton Airport | 1h20 | 10:05 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U2861 | 08:45 London Gatwick Airport | 1h30 | 10:15 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U2310 | 08:50 London Stansted Airport | 1h20 | 10:10 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA8702 | 08:55 London City Airport | 1h20 | 10:15 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA8984 · BA8977 | 08:55 Southampton Airport | 6h00 | 14:55 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
LH5657+ LH962 | 09:50 London City Airport | 7h05 | 16:55 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
LH903 · LH962 | 10:30 London Heathrow Airport | 6h25 | 16:55 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA1446 | 10:50 London Heathrow Airport | 1h30 | 12:20 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA8704 | 11:00 London City Airport | 1h20 | 12:20 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH905 · LH962 | 11:30 London Heathrow Airport | 5h25 | 16:55 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA1448 | 11:50 London Heathrow Airport | 1h30 | 13:20 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U2804 | 12:00 London Gatwick Airport | 1h30 | 13:30 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA8752+ BA8984 | 12:15 London City Airport | 2h40 | 14:55 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA4104 | 12:40 Southampton Airport | 1h25 | 14:05 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LM0324 | 12:40 Southampton Airport | 1h25 | 14:05 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
RK 1273 | 13:05 London Stansted Airport | 1h25 | 14:30 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1452 | 13:45 London Heathrow Airport | 1h30 | 15:15 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA8716 | 14:05 London City Airport | 1h20 | 15:25 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U2811 | 14:50 London Gatwick Airport | 1h30 | 16:20 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1402+ BA8888 | 15:15 London Heathrow Airport | 4h30 | 19:45 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA1454 | 15:20 London Heathrow Airport | 1h30 | 16:50 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA8706 | 15:45 London City Airport | 1h15 | 17:00 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LM0326 | 15:50 Southampton Airport | 1h30 | 17:20 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA4106 | 15:50 Southampton Airport | 1h30 | 17:20 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1456 | 16:35 London Heathrow Airport | 1h30 | 18:05 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U26563 | 16:45 London Gatwick Airport | 1h30 | 18:15 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U2316 | 16:50 London Stansted Airport | 1h15 | 18:05 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U2605 | 17:55 London Luton Airport | 1h15 | 19:10 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
RK 9817 | 18:00 London Stansted Airport | 1h25 | 19:25 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA8708 | 18:05 London City Airport | 1h20 | 19:25 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
EN8779+ LH964 | 18:10 London City Airport | 5h05 | 23:15 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
LH5659+ LH964 | 18:10 London City Airport | 5h05 | 23:15 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA1460 | 18:25 London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 19:50 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH917 · LH964 | 18:30 London Heathrow Airport | 4h45 | 23:15 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
LX327+ LX8290 | 18:40 London Heathrow Airport | 24h15 | 18:55 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA8710 | 19:10 London City Airport | 1h20 | 20:30 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LX467+ LX8290 | 19:10 London City Airport | 23h45 | 18:55 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA1462 | 19:30 London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 20:55 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA8714 | 19:45 London City Airport | 1h15 | 21:00 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LM0328 | 19:55 Southampton Airport | 1h25 | 21:20 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA4108 | 19:55 Southampton Airport | 1h25 | 21:20 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LX339+ LX8290 | 20:05 London Heathrow Airport | 22h50 | 18:55 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA8718 | 20:30 London City Airport | 1h15 | 21:45 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1464 | 20:30 London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 21:55 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U2318 | 20:45 London Stansted Airport | 1h15 | 22:00 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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FAQs: Reading to Edinburgh flights

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Important Stations and Airports in Reading 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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