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Travelers usually depart from Gatwick, Heathrow, London Stansted, Luton, or London City when they travel from London to Edinburgh. Book your trip to arrive at Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Bus Station, Edinburgh - Hanover St Bus stop, Edinburgh-Bankhead, or Edinburgh-Balgreen. The distance between London and Edinburgh is 510 km. The most popular airlines for this route are British Airways, Ryanair, easyJet, Turkish Airlines, and Aer Lingus. London and Edinburgh have 401 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Edinburgh, consider visiting Stirling, Ben Nevis, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Royal Mile, Glencoe, Bamburgh Castle, and Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum.
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from London to Edinburgh in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the table.
Weekly direct flights for Mon 13.03 - Sun 19.03
| Airline | Mon 13.03 | Tue 14.03 | Wed 15.03 | Thu 16.03 | Fri 17.03 | Sat 18.03 | Sun 19.03 |
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| 10 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 8 | --- | 1 | |
| 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | --- | --- | --- | |
| --- | 2 | 1 | --- | --- | --- | --- |
Weekly direct flights for Mon 20.03 - Sun 26.03
| Airline | Mon 20.03 | Tue 21.03 | Wed 22.03 | Thu 23.03 | Fri 24.03 | Sat 25.03 | Sun 26.03 |
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| 8 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 6 | |
| --- | 2 | 2 | 1 | --- | 1 | 1 | |
| --- | 1 | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
Weekly direct flights for Mon 27.03 - Sun 02.04
| Airline | Mon 27.03 | Tue 28.03 | Wed 29.03 | Thu 30.03 | Fri 31.03 | Sat 01.04 | Sun 02.04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 5 | --- | 3 | |
| 2 | 2 | 3 | --- | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| --- | 2 | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
Weekly direct flights for Mon 03.04 - Sun 09.04
| Airline | Mon 03.04 | Tue 04.04 | Wed 05.04 | Thu 06.04 | Fri 07.04 | Sat 08.04 | Sun 09.04 |
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| 8 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11 | |
| 2 | 1 | 1 | --- | --- | 1 | 2 | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | 2 |
Check-in for a flight from London to Edinburgh
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Online check-in available |
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| British Airways | BAW | BA | Yes | 0 0 |
| Ryanair | RYR | FR | No | Opens 24 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight |
| easyJet | EZY | U2 | Yes | Opens 720 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight |
| Turkish Airlines | THY | TK | Yes | 0 0 |
| Aer Lingus | EIN | EI | No | Opens 48 days before flight Closes 5 hours before flight |
United Kingdom COVID-19 travel restrictions
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Most travelers from London, LGW can enter Edinburgh, EDI, but there are restrictions.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from London to Edinburgh?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between London and Edinburgh takes around 1.4 hours.
What is the flight distance between London and Edinburgh?
The flight distance between London and Edinburgh is 510 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between London and Edinburgh?
Several carriers operate flights between London and Edinburgh. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include British Airways, easyJet, Ryanair.
What are the most popular routes to and from London?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as London and Lisbon, Istanbul, Athens, Tirana, Faro, Bucharest, Málaga, Larnaca, New York, Dubai, Tenerife, Alicante, Rome, Milan, Barcelona, Dublin, Amsterdam, Palma, Majorca, Tel Aviv, Madrid.
What are the most popular routes to and from Edinburgh?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Edinburgh and Athens, Thessaloniki, Budapest, Barcelona, Rome, Amsterdam, Lisbon, Paris, Birmingham, Copenhagen, Tallinn, New York, Istanbul, Palma, Majorca, Bucharest, Alicante, Vienna, Toronto, Madrid, Tenerife.
Which airports are there in London?
London is mainly served by Gatwick. But there are other airports nearby, including Heathrow, London Stansted, Luton, London City, London Southend, RAF Northolt.
What airports are near London?
The main airport in London is Gatwick. It is also served by Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Southampton, Bournemouth, Cardiff, Exeter, Norwich, Humberside.
What airports are near Edinburgh?
The main airport in Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport. It is also served by Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow, Newcastle, Aberdeen, Inverness, Glasgow Prestwick, Durham Tees Valley, Dundee.
Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between London and Edinburgh?
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