Find Cheap Flights from London to Edinburgh (LON - EDI)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from London to Edinburgh and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$41	Ryanair UK Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jan 22 — Mon, Jan 26	The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Edinburgh is currently $41
Cheapest one-way flight	$19	Ryanair UK Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Dec 31	The cheapest one-way flight from London to Edinburgh is currently $19
Last-minute weekend getaway	$137	easyJet Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Nov 27 — Mon, Dec 1	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from London to Edinburgh is currently $137
Cheapest business class flights	$339	British Airways Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jan 8 — Sun, Jan 11	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from London to Edinburgh is currently $339

Fastest flight	1 hr 15 min	The fastest nonstop flight from London to Edinburgh takes 1 hr 15 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from London to Edinburgh is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $35–60
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $55–130

Popular airlines from London to Edinburgh

British Airways

Nonstop

from $123

Typical price: $120–255

121 weekly nonstop flights

LCY, LHR - EDI Every day
easyJet

Nonstop

from $48

Typical price: $45–125

74 weekly nonstop flights

LGW, LTN, STN - EDI Every day
KLM

from $229

Typical price: $275–540

243 weekly connecting flights

LCY, LHR - EDI Every day
Aer Lingus

Typical price: $315–640

103 weekly connecting flights

LHR - EDI Every day
Norwegian

103 weekly connecting flights

LGW - EDI Every day
Lufthansa

from $744

Typical price: $830–1,100

70 weekly connecting flights

LHR - EDI Every day

Popular airports near London

Heathrow Airport (LHR)

London United Kingdom 47 min 14 mi
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 26 min 25 mi
London Stansted Airport (STN)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 5 min 30 mi
London Luton Airport (LTN)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 9 min 27 mi

Popular airports near Edinburgh

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Edinburgh United Kingdom 30 min 7 mi
Glasgow Airport (GLA)

Glasgow United Kingdom 1 hr 19 min 48 mi
Manchester Airport (MAN)

Manchester United Kingdom 4 hr 18 min 183 mi
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)

Newcastle upon Tyne United Kingdom 2 hr 28 min 86 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from London to Edinburgh

When are the cheapest days to fly from London to Edinburgh?

The cheapest flights from London to Edinburgh are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $35 to $60.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from London to Edinburgh?

The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Edinburgh recently found on Google Flights was with Ryanair UK from $41. The cheapest one-way flight was with Ryanair UK from $19.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest British Airways flight from London to Edinburgh is $123, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 11.
The cheapest easyJet flight from London to Edinburgh is $48, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 18.
The cheapest KLM flight from London to Edinburgh is $229, flying from Jan 16 to Jan 18.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from London to Edinburgh is $744, flying from Feb 5 to Feb 9.

What are the cheapest flights from London to Edinburgh?

The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Edinburgh starts at $41 from Thu, Jan 22 to Mon, Jan 26. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $19 and departs on Wed, Dec 31.

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

1 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from London to Edinburgh.

When should you fly to Edinburgh, United Kingdom?

Most people visit May–Aug, when weather is mild and warm, and in Dec. Summer brings arts celebrations including the International Film Festival (Jun), Jazz and Blues Festival (Jul) and Art Festival (Jul-Aug). The city is packed in Aug for the popular Edinburgh International Festival and Edinburgh Festival Fringe, presenting new art, theatre, music and street performances. Key winter (Nov–Mar) events include Hogmanay (New Year’s Eve) and Burns Night (Jan 25). Winter days are short, cold and rainy.

How do I find cheap dates to fly from London to Edinburgh?

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from London to Edinburgh.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What is the best airline to fly from London to Edinburgh?

What counts as the best airline for your flights from London to Edinburgh really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from London to Edinburgh.

In terms of nonstop flights, British Airways is the most popular. British Airways offers 121 nonstop flights per week. British Airways flies from London City Airport (LCY) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) .

In terms of flights, KLM is the most popular. KLM offers 243 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from London City Airport (LCY) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) .

Other popular airlines flying from London to Edinburgh are:

easyJet offers 74 nonstop flights per week. easyJet flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , London Luton Airport (LTN) , London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) .
Aer Lingus offers 103 connecting flights per week. Aer Lingus flies from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) .
Norwegian offers 103 connecting flights per week. Norwegian flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) .
Lufthansa offers 70 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between London and Edinburgh.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from London to Edinburgh?

The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Edinburgh recently found on Google Flights was with Ryanair UK from $41. The cheapest one-way flight was with Ryanair UK from $19.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest British Airways flight from London to Edinburgh is $123, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 11.
The cheapest easyJet flight from London to Edinburgh is $48, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 18.
The cheapest KLM flight from London to Edinburgh is $229, flying from Jan 16 to Jan 18.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from London to Edinburgh is $744, flying from Feb 5 to Feb 9.

Which airlines have direct flights from London to Edinburgh?

British Airways and easyJet fly direct from London to Edinburgh.

There are 121 British Airways direct flights from London to Edinburgh per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 74 easyJet direct flights from London to Edinburgh per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from London to Edinburgh?

The cheapest last-minute deal between London and Edinburgh at price $137 is offered by easyJet from Thu, Nov 27 to Mon, Dec 1.

Which airlines have direct flights from London to Edinburgh?

British Airways and easyJet fly direct from London to Edinburgh.

There are 121 British Airways direct flights from London to Edinburgh per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 74 easyJet direct flights from London to Edinburgh per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

When are direct flights from London to Edinburgh available?

There are direct flights from London to Edinburgh on a daily basis.

What are the cheapest direct flights from London to Edinburgh?

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between London and Edinburgh start at $41 from Thu, Jan 22 to Mon, Jan 26 with Ryanair UK.

How can I find nonstop flights from London to Edinburgh?

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from London to Edinburgh, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

What are the cheapest business class flights from London to Edinburgh?

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between London and Edinburgh start at $339 from Thu, Jan 8 to Sun, Jan 11 with British Airways.

What are the cheapest economy class flights from London to Edinburgh?

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between London and Edinburgh start at $41 from Thu, Jan 22 to Mon, Jan 26.

How can I book business class trips from London to Edinburgh?

To book business class trips from London to Edinburgh, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

Are there any last-minute deals from London to Edinburgh next weekend?

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between London and Edinburgh starts at $137 from Thu, Nov 27 to Mon, Dec 1 with easyJet.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from London to Edinburgh?

The cheapest last-minute deal between London and Edinburgh at price $137 is offered by easyJet from Thu, Nov 27 to Mon, Dec 1.

How can I find last-minute flight deals from London to Edinburgh?

To find last-minute flight deals from London to Edinburgh, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.