Cheap flights from London, United Kingdom to Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Cheapest one-way trip

£12

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£32

Cheapest round-trip

£25

Average round-trip

£73

Nonstop flights in March

£32 – £434

One-way trips

London STNEdinburgh EDI

Ryanair UK

£12

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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

AirlineMon 13.03Tue 14.03Wed 15.03Thu 16.03Fri 17.03Sat 18.03Sun 19.03
107978---1
1222---------
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Weekly direct flights for Mon 20.03 - Sun 26.03

AirlineMon 20.03Tue 21.03Wed 22.03Thu 23.03Fri 24.03Sat 25.03Sun 26.03
8774236
---221---11
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Weekly direct flights for Mon 27.03 - Sun 02.04

AirlineMon 27.03Tue 28.03Wed 29.03Thu 30.03Fri 31.03Sat 01.04Sun 02.04
99895---3
223---112
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Weekly direct flights for Mon 03.04 - Sun 09.04

AirlineMon 03.04Tue 04.04Wed 05.04Thu 06.04Fri 07.04Sat 08.04Sun 09.04
86722311
211------12
------------------2

Check-in for a flight from London to Edinburgh

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during bookingOnline check-in available
British AirwaysBAWBAYes0
0
RyanairRYRFRNoOpens 24 days before flight
Closes 2 hours before flight
easyJetEZYU2YesOpens 720 days before flight
Closes 2 hours before flight
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKYes0
0
Aer LingusEINEINoOpens 48 days before flight
Closes 5 hours before flight

United Kingdom COVID-19 travel restrictions

Latest COVID-19 travel restrictions in United Kingdom – 03/2023
Your trip summary

Most travelers from London, LGW can enter Edinburgh, EDI, but there are restrictions.

Departure

Travel restrictions
  • Travel is allowed with restrictions
  • Travel is allowed
  • Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
  • Quarantine is not required

Return

Forms and documents
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for England
  • Proof of negative pre-departure COVID-19 test results is required

Information is provided as guidance only and accurate at the time of publishing. Always check government websites and airline materials before booking and traveling.

Learn more about COVID-19 restrictions in United Kingdom in our dedicated Stories article.

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?
Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between London and Edinburgh thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between London and Edinburgh can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.
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