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

Flights overview

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$40	Ryanair UK Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 14 — Sun, May 17	The cheapest round-trip flight from Edinburgh to London is currently $40
Cheapest one-way flight	$20	Ryanair UK Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 14	The cheapest one-way flight from Edinburgh to London is currently $20
Last-minute weekend getaway	$115	easyJet Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Apr 9 — Mon, Apr 13	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Edinburgh to London is currently $115
Cheapest business class flights	$400	British Airways Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 14 — Sun, May 17	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Edinburgh to London is currently $400

Fastest flight	1 hr 15 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Edinburgh to London 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 Edinburgh to London is typically March. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

March Cheapest	Typical prices: $35–75
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $55–145

Popular airlines from Edinburgh to London

British Airways

Nonstop

from $135

Typical price: $130–250

118 weekly nonstop flights

EDI - LCY, LHR Every day
easyJet

Nonstop

from $43

Typical price: $45–125

71 weekly nonstop flights

EDI - LGW, LTN, STN Every day
Ryanair UK

Nonstop

from $40

Typical price: $40–140

22 weekly nonstop flights

EDI - STN Every day

56 weekly connecting flights

EDI - STN Every day
KLM

from $245

Typical price: $260–510

185 weekly connecting flights

EDI - LCY, LHR Every day
Aer Lingus

Typical price: $290–630

146 weekly connecting flights

EDI - LHR Every day
Jet2

121 weekly connecting flights

EDI - LGW, LTN, STN Every day

Popular airports near Edinburgh

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

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

Glasgow United Kingdom 1 hr 21 min 48 mi
Manchester Airport (MAN)

Manchester United Kingdom 4 hr 23 min 183 mi
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)

Newcastle upon Tyne United Kingdom 2 hr 27 min 86 mi

Popular airports near London

Heathrow Airport (LHR)

London United Kingdom 47 min 14 mi
London Stansted Airport (STN)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 5 min 30 mi
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 25 min 25 mi
London Luton Airport (LTN)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 8 min 27 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Edinburgh to London

The cheapest flights from Edinburgh to London are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $35 to $75.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Edinburgh to London recently found on Google Flights was with Ryanair UK from $40. The cheapest one-way flight was with Ryanair UK from $20.

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

The cheapest British Airways flight from Edinburgh to London is $135, flying from May 14 to May 18.
The cheapest easyJet flight from Edinburgh to London is $43, flying from May 14 to May 17.
The cheapest Ryanair UK flight from Edinburgh to London is $40, flying from May 14 to May 17.
The cheapest KLM flight from Edinburgh to London is $245, flying from May 7 to May 11.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Edinburgh to London starts at $40 from Thu, May 14 to Sun, May 17. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $20 and departs on Thu, May 14.

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

London is a year-round destination, getting busiest Jun–Sep and in the run-up to Christmas and New Year (Dec). Jul–Aug is when many Europeans take holidays, so visitors may face more crowds and limited availability of hotel rooms. Key events include the London Marathon (Apr), Notting Hill Carnival (Aug) and Frieze London art fair (Oct). Sep–May is the city's primary season for theatre, opera, ballet and classical music. Summer’s warmer weather brings many free outdoor music and theatre festivals.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Edinburgh to London.
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 counts as the best airline for your flights from Edinburgh to London 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 Edinburgh to London.

In terms of nonstop flights, British Airways is the most popular. British Airways offers 118 nonstop flights per week. British Airways flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) .

In terms of flights, KLM is the most popular. KLM offers 185 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) .

Other popular airlines flying from Edinburgh to London are:

easyJet offers 71 nonstop flights per week. easyJet flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , London Luton Airport (LTN) , London Stansted Airport (STN) .
Ryanair UK offers 22 nonstop flights and 56 connecting flights per week. Ryanair UK flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN) .
Aer Lingus offers 146 connecting flights per week. Aer Lingus flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Heathrow Airport (LHR) .
Jet2 offers 121 connecting flights per week. Jet2 flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , London Luton Airport (LTN) , London Stansted Airport (STN) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Edinburgh to London recently found on Google Flights was with Ryanair UK from $40. The cheapest one-way flight was with Ryanair UK from $20.

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

The cheapest British Airways flight from Edinburgh to London is $135, flying from May 14 to May 18.
The cheapest easyJet flight from Edinburgh to London is $43, flying from May 14 to May 17.
The cheapest Ryanair UK flight from Edinburgh to London is $40, flying from May 14 to May 17.
The cheapest KLM flight from Edinburgh to London is $245, flying from May 7 to May 11.

British Airways, easyJet and Ryanair UK fly direct from Edinburgh to London.

There are 118 British Airways direct flights from Edinburgh to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 71 easyJet direct flights from Edinburgh to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 22 Ryanair UK direct flights from Edinburgh to London per week. Flights are available every day.

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

The cheapest last-minute deal between Edinburgh and London at price $115 is offered by easyJet from Thu, Apr 9 to Mon, Apr 13.

British Airways, easyJet and Ryanair UK fly direct from Edinburgh to London.

There are 118 British Airways direct flights from Edinburgh to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 71 easyJet direct flights from Edinburgh to London per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 22 Ryanair UK direct flights from Edinburgh to London per week. Flights are available every day.

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

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Edinburgh and London start at $40 from Thu, May 14 to Sun, May 17 with Ryanair UK.

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

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Edinburgh and London start at $400 from Thu, May 14 to Sun, May 17 with British Airways.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Edinburgh and London start at $40 from Thu, May 14 to Sun, May 17.

To book business class trips from Edinburgh to London, 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.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Edinburgh and London starts at $115 from Thu, Apr 9 to Mon, Apr 13 with easyJet.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Edinburgh and London at price $115 is offered by easyJet from Thu, Apr 9 to Mon, Apr 13.

To find last-minute flight deals from Edinburgh to London, 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.