Can I fly direct from Edinburgh to London?

Yes, direct flights from Edinburgh to London are available. Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 28.8% of all flights on this route were direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically encounter one stop. This indicates that while direct options are common, connecting flights also make up a significant portion of the available routes.

What's the flight time from Edinburgh to London?

The typical direct flight time from Edinburgh to London is approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes, covering a distance of 510 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging around 7 hours and 5 minutes. Travelers should consider whether the convenience of a direct flight, at 85 minutes, outweighs the extended travel time of 425 minutes for a connecting journey.

How often do cheap flights from Edinburgh to London come up?

Cheap flights from Edinburgh to London are historically frequent. This route is classified as having a high occurrence of economical fares. Travelers can typically find good opportunities for lower-priced tickets when planning their journey between these two cities. This consistent availability makes it a favorable route for budget-conscious travelers.

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Explore current cheapest deals departing from Edinburgh to London

2026-08-05 – 2026-08-24
EDI - London
74% AI deal score
£83
£31
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EDI - London
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£88
£32
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EDI - London
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EDI - London
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£32
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Edinburgh to London: Overview

Insights for flights from Edinburgh to London

For cheap flights from Edinburgh to London, you'll find that fares typically range from $97–$417, with a median of $198. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 9% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding particularly low prices can be challenging.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to London? The data shows that July is the cheapest month to fly, with a median fare of $53. October and September also offer competitive prices, both with a median fare of $54. New deals for this route appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you track these fluctuations.

Most itineraries for this route are connecting flights, with only 28.8% of recent fares being direct flights from Edinburgh to London. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 1.

A typical journey from Edinburgh to London takes about 1h 25m, including connections. For non-stop flights, the median flight time is also 1h 25m, while connecting flights have a significantly longer median journey time of 8h 35m.

The distance between Edinburgh and London is approximately 510 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick travel time between these two cities.

How much is a round trip from Edinburgh to London

Regular price: £62 - £147

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Edinburgh to London.

The regular price range for flights from Edinburgh to London is typically between 62 GBP and 147 GBP. The current lowest deal is 31 GBP with Ryanair, for travel from Aug 5-Aug 24.

now £31

Low £62

High £147

The cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to London

The cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to London is October, with a median price of $54. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $281. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

October

Cheapest

Flights from £54

December

Most Expensive

Flights from £281

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Direct flights from Edinburgh to London

easyJet UK

Last-minute flights going from Edinburgh to London

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - London

Edinburgh (EDI) - London (LCY)

£249

£70

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - London

Edinburgh (EDI) - London (STN)

Ryanair

£89

£35

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - London

Edinburgh (EDI) - London (STN)

Ryanair

£83

£32

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - London

Edinburgh (EDI) - London (STN)

Ryanair

£88

£33

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - London

Edinburgh (EDI) - London (STN)

Ryanair

£82

£34

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - London

Edinburgh (EDI) - London (STN)

Ryanair

£83

£34

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Edinburgh to London

3 nights

Jul 27 - Jul 30

£249 → £70

72%

4 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 9

£183 → £41

77%

7 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 12

£174 → £38

78%

4 nights

Sep 30 - Oct 4

£173 → £38

78%

Popular Airports to fly from Edinburgh to London

Edinburgh - London route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Edinburgh to London are above the typical level, with a median price of $198.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in October for the best prices

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to London, with a median price of $54.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 25m

Direct flights to London typically take 1h 25m, while connecting flights average 8h 35m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

easyJet UK offers direct flights

easyJet UK is an airline offering direct flights from Edinburgh to London.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ryanair offers a recent deal for $31

Ryanair recently offered a deal for $31 from Edinburgh to London Stansted.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Edinburgh to London are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Edinburgh main airports to depart from

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

Edinburgh Airport is ideal for flights to London, offering convenient departures from the Edinburgh area.

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~£33

London main airports to arrive at

London Stansted (STN)

Cheapest

London Stansted is a good option for flights to London, with prices from 33 GBP.

📍 ~49 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~£33

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Birmingham (BHX)

Birmingham Airport is a major international hub, offering a wide variety of short and long-haul destinations.

📍 ~160 km from London (reachable by direct train)

💸 Flights from ~£45

Business & First Class Flight Deals to London

78% AI deal score

$1,208

$646

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

Historically, booking flights from Edinburgh to London more than 60 days in advance typically yields the lowest average prices. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for flights booked within this window was around $265. In contrast, booking 0-6 days before departure saw average prices rise to approximately $320. Even booking 7-13 days out resulted in an average price of $269, indicating that earlier booking generally offers better value for this route.

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Edinburgh to London is considered to be around $97 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $198. Prices can vary, with 75% of deals observed being $417 or less. Aiming for prices at or below $97 would place your fare among the more economical options available for this route.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Edinburgh to London include July, October, and September, all with a median price of approximately $53-$54. While October appears in both the cheapest and most expensive month data, this indicates price variability within that month. The annual median price for this route is $198, suggesting that these specific months offer significant savings compared to the overall average.

Edinburgh to London: Overview

Insights for flights from Edinburgh to London

How much is a round trip from Edinburgh to London

Regular price: £62 - £147

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Edinburgh to London.

The regular price range for flights from Edinburgh to London is typically between 62 GBP and 147 GBP. The current lowest deal is 31 GBP with Ryanair, for travel from Aug 5-Aug 24.

now £31

Low £62

High £147

The cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to London

October

Cheapest

Flights from £54

December

Most Expensive

Flights from £281

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec