Are there direct flights from London to Edinburgh?

Yes, direct flights are available from London to Edinburgh. Historically, direct flights accounted for approximately 33.7% of all flights on this route. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was typically one. This data reflects observations over a 90-day period.

How long does it take to fly from London to Edinburgh?

A direct flight from London to Edinburgh typically takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes, covering a distance of 533 kilometers. Flights with one stopover historically had a median duration of 7 hours and 40 minutes. The median direct flight time was 80 minutes, while flights with one stop averaged 460 minutes.

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

Cheap flights from London to Edinburgh are historically frequent. This route is classified as one where deals appear regularly. This assessment is based on observations over a 30-day window, indicating consistent availability of competitive prices for travelers.

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Flights from London to Edinburgh — [2026]

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London to Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Edinburgh

Right now, fares for flights from London to Edinburgh are above the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $152–$496, with a median of $288. This range reflects recent observations over a 90-day period. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities for travelers to find cheap flights from London to Edinburgh.

The journey from London to Edinburgh is a short-haul flight, covering a distance of 533 kilometers. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, a typical journey, including connections, takes about 12h 25m. For direct flights from London to Edinburgh, the flight time is approximately 1h 20m.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from London to Edinburgh, April stands out with a median fare of just $63. Other cost-effective months include January, where the median fare is $116, and June, with a median of $123. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median.

For this route, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 33.7% of recent fares being non-stop. When itineraries do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This indicates that while direct flights are available, travelers should often expect to factor in a stopover for their journey.

How much is a round trip from London to Edinburgh

Regular price: £52 - £128

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between 52 GBP and 128 GBP. The current lowest deal is 30 GBP with Ryanair, for travel from Nov 23-Nov 26.

now £30

Low £52

High £128

The cheapest time to fly from London to Edinburgh

The cheapest month to fly from London to Edinburgh is April, with a median price of $63. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $431. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from £63

March

Most Expensive

Flights from £431

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Edinburgh

easyJet UK

Last-minute flights going from London to Edinburgh

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Edinburgh

London (STN) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

£65

£30

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Edinburgh

London (STN) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

£66

£30

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Edinburgh

London (STN) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

£66

£30

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Edinburgh

London (STN) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

£71

£30

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Edinburgh

London (STN) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

£69

£30

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Edinburgh

London (STN) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

£67

£30

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 4

£76 → £30

61%

2 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 5

£76 → £30

61%

1 night

Dec 3 - Dec 4

£76 → £30

61%

2 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 3

£76 → £30

61%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Edinburgh

London - Edinburgh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for London to Edinburgh are above the typical level, with a median of $288.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from London to Edinburgh, with a median price of $63.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 20m

Direct flights from London to Edinburgh typically take 1h 20m. Connecting flights average 12h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, making up 66.3% of recent deals.

🏆 Airline highlight

easyJet UK offers direct flights

easyJet UK has direct flights available from London to Edinburgh.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from London to Edinburgh appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

London main airports to depart from

London Stansted (STN)

Cheapest

London Stansted offers flights to Edinburgh, with prices from 30 GBP, making it a budget-friendly option.

📍 ~49 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£30

Gatwick (LGW)

Gatwick provides flights to Edinburgh, with prices from 65 GBP, offering another choice for your journey.

📍 ~40 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£65

Heathrow (LHR)

Heathrow offers flights to Edinburgh, with prices from 104 GBP, suitable for those preferring this major hub.

📍 ~23 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£104

London City (LCY)

London City provides flights to Edinburgh, with prices from 145 GBP, a convenient option close to the city.

📍 ~13 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£145

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend offers flights to Edinburgh, with prices from 52 GBP, providing an alternative departure point.

📍 ~57 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£52

Luton (LTN)

Luton provides flights to Edinburgh, with prices from 38 GBP, a good option for travelers seeking value.

📍 ~44 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£38

Edinburgh main airports to arrive at

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

Edinburgh Airport is ideal for direct access to Edinburgh, offering convenient travel from London.

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

💸 Flights from ~£30

Airports nearby Edinburgh used as alternative

Glasgow (GLA)

Cheapest

Glasgow Airport (GLA) is a major international hub offering a comparable route network and full range of cabin classes.

📍 ~80 km from Edinburgh (reachable by car, train, or bus, travel time ~1 to 1.5 hours)

💸 Flights from ~£30

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Edinburgh

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Best Elite deals to Edinburgh

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From LHR

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Apr 04

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Nov 18

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Mar 03

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Nov 17

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Mar 19

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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$1,698

$810

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From LHR

Elite

Dec 11

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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$1,650

$829

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Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Nov 28

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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$1,223

$649

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From LHR

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Nov 28

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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$649

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Business Class

From LHR

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Feb 05

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

79% AI deal score

$1,367

$719

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Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Mar 23

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

79% AI deal score

$1,600

$763

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Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Nov 28

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

79% AI deal score

$1,484

$803

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Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Nov 19

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

79% AI deal score

$1,567

$813

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Edinburgh

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from London to Edinburgh is typically 28-59 days before departure. Within this period, the average price for a flight was around $317. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise significantly to $621. Similarly, booking 7-13 days out resulted in an average price of $669, indicating that earlier booking within the recommended window generally yields better value.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from London to Edinburgh was considered to be $152 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $288. Prices above $496 were historically in the higher range for this route. These figures are based on data collected over a 90-day window.

Historically, April has been the cheapest month to fly from London to Edinburgh, with a median price of $63. January also offered competitive prices, with a median of $116. While June had a median price of $123, it was also identified as the most expensive month on average. The annual median price for this route was $288, based on data over a 270-day window.

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London to Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Edinburgh

How much is a round trip from London to Edinburgh

Regular price: £52 - £128

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between 52 GBP and 128 GBP. The current lowest deal is 30 GBP with Ryanair, for travel from Nov 23-Nov 26.

now £30

Low £52

High £128

The cheapest time to fly from London to Edinburgh

April

Cheapest

Flights from £63

March

Most Expensive

Flights from £431

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Edinburgh

easyJet UK

Last-minute flights going from London to Edinburgh

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Edinburgh

London (STN) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

£65

£30

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Edinburgh

London (STN) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

£66

£30

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Edinburgh

London (STN) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

£66

£30

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Edinburgh

London (STN) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

£71

£30

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Edinburgh

London (STN) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

£69

£30

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Edinburgh

London (STN) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Ryanair

£67

£30

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 4

£76 → £30

61%

2 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 5

£76 → £30

61%

1 night

Dec 3 - Dec 4

£76 → £30

61%

2 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 3

£76 → £30

61%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Edinburgh

London - Edinburgh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for London to Edinburgh are above the typical level, with a median of $288.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from London to Edinburgh, with a median price of $63.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 20m

Direct flights from London to Edinburgh typically take 1h 20m. Connecting flights average 12h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, making up 66.3% of recent deals.

🏆 Airline highlight

easyJet UK offers direct flights

easyJet UK has direct flights available from London to Edinburgh.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from London to Edinburgh appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

London main airports to depart from

London Stansted (STN)

Cheapest

London Stansted offers flights to Edinburgh, with prices from 30 GBP, making it a budget-friendly option.

📍 ~49 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£30

Gatwick (LGW)

Gatwick provides flights to Edinburgh, with prices from 65 GBP, offering another choice for your journey.

📍 ~40 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£65

Heathrow (LHR)

Heathrow offers flights to Edinburgh, with prices from 104 GBP, suitable for those preferring this major hub.

📍 ~23 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£104

London City (LCY)

London City provides flights to Edinburgh, with prices from 145 GBP, a convenient option close to the city.

📍 ~13 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£145

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend offers flights to Edinburgh, with prices from 52 GBP, providing an alternative departure point.

📍 ~57 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£52

Luton (LTN)

Luton provides flights to Edinburgh, with prices from 38 GBP, a good option for travelers seeking value.

📍 ~44 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£38

Edinburgh main airports to arrive at

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

Edinburgh Airport is ideal for direct access to Edinburgh, offering convenient travel from London.

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

💸 Flights from ~£30

Airports nearby Edinburgh used as alternative

Glasgow (GLA)

Cheapest

Glasgow Airport (GLA) is a major international hub offering a comparable route network and full range of cabin classes.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

79% AI deal score

$1,567

$813

Save $754

KLM

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Edinburgh

Flights from London to Edinburgh — [2026]

Today’s best flight deals from London to Edinburgh

London to Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Edinburgh

How much is a round trip from London to Edinburgh

The cheapest time to fly from London to Edinburgh

Direct flights from London to Edinburgh

Last-minute flights going from London to Edinburgh

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

Popular Airports to fly from London to Edinburgh

London - Edinburgh route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

April is historically the cheapest month

Direct flights take 1h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant

easyJet UK offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

London main airports to depart from

Edinburgh main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Edinburgh used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Edinburgh

Best Elite deals to Edinburgh

Apr 04

Nov 18

Mar 03

Nov 17

Mar 19

Dec 11

Nov 28

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Feb 05

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Edinburgh

When is the best time to book flights from London to Edinburgh?

How much should a flight from London to Edinburgh cost?

What's the cheapest month to fly from London to Edinburgh?

Are there direct flights from London to Edinburgh?

How long does it take to fly from London to Edinburgh?

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

Related routes

More routes from London

Flights to Edinburgh from other cities

London to Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Edinburgh

How much is a round trip from London to Edinburgh

The cheapest time to fly from London to Edinburgh

Direct flights from London to Edinburgh

Last-minute flights going from London to Edinburgh

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

Popular Airports to fly from London to Edinburgh

London - Edinburgh route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

April is historically the cheapest month

Direct flights take 1h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant

easyJet UK offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

London main airports to depart from

Edinburgh main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Edinburgh used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Edinburgh

Best Elite deals to Edinburgh

Apr 04

Nov 18

Mar 03

Nov 17

Mar 19

Dec 11

Nov 28

Nov 28

Feb 05

Mar 23

Nov 28

Nov 19

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Edinburgh

When is the best time to book flights from London to Edinburgh?

How much should a flight from London to Edinburgh cost?

What's the cheapest month to fly from London to Edinburgh?