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Tue, Jul 14
London STNEdinburgh EDI
£16
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Wed, Jul 15
London STNEdinburgh EDI
£19
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Thu, Jul 16
London STNEdinburgh EDI
£20
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Mon, Jul 13
London STNEdinburgh EDI
£21
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Tue, Jul 7
London STNEdinburgh EDI
£21
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Wed, Jul 8
London STNEdinburgh EDI
£23
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Tue, Jul 14 – Thu, Jul 16
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£33
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Tue, Jul 14 – Fri, Jul 17
London STNEdinburgh EDI
£34
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Wed, Jul 15 – Sat, Jul 18
London STNEdinburgh EDI
£37
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Wed, Jul 15 – Fri, Jul 17
London STNEdinburgh EDI
£37
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Thu, Jul 16 – Sat, Jul 18
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£37
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Mon, Jul 13 – Wed, Jul 15
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£38
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How much do flights to Edinburgh cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£16

Cheapest round-trip

£33

Average round-trip

£58

Nonstop flights in June

£17 – £189

Most popular airline

Ryanair

Getting from Edinburgh Airport to the city center

Fastest options: Airlink 100 express bus and tram. Best value: Lothian Buses and tram.

Edinburgh is served by Edinburgh Airport (EDI), located 13 km west of the city center. A variety of airport transfers to city center destinations are available, including tram, express bus, local bus, taxi, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. The Edinburgh Tram provides a direct link to the city center and connects to the main railway station. Journey times and costs vary depending on the transport option, time of day, and traffic conditions.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

30-35 min

£7 – £7.50; single fare; return available

every 7–10 min (traffic dependent)

direct to Princes Street

25-35 min

£5.50 – £6; single fare; return available

every 10 min (traffic dependent)

Waverley Station direct

35-50 min

£2 – £2.20; standard bus fare

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

20-40 min

£25 – £40; metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door with luggage

20-40 min

£18 – £35; varies with demand

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

20-35 min

£40 – £70; pre-booked; fixed price

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

20-40 min

£30 – £80; per day; varies by provider

on-demand (traffic dependent)

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Notes:

  • Prices in GBP; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The Edinburgh Tram runs directly from the airport to York Place via Haymarket and Princes Street.
  • Airlink 100 operates 24 hours with reduced night service; Skylink buses offer cheaper fares with more stops.
  • Taxis are metered; ride-hailing prices vary with demand. Road traffic can significantly affect journey times.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Edinburgh

Depart from
Gatwick
Arrive to
Edinburgh Airport
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
510 km
Worth visiting
Bamburgh Castle - Ben Nevis - Edinburgh Castle - Edinburgh Royal Mile - Glencoe - Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum - Stirling

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 chart.

AirlineMon 08.06Tue 09.06Wed 10.06Thu 11.06Fri 12.06Sat 13.06Sun 14.06
easyJet
------------------1
Ryanair
---------------13
Weekly flights: 5 totalDaily flights: 0.71 averageMost flights: Sunday 3 flights
AirlineMon 15.06Tue 16.06Wed 17.06Thu 18.06Fri 19.06Sat 20.06Sun 21.06
easyJet
355342---
Ryanair
111111---
Weekly flights: 28 totalDaily flights: 4 averageMost flights: Tuesday 5 flights
AirlineMon 22.06Tue 23.06Wed 24.06Thu 25.06Fri 26.06Sat 27.06Sun 28.06
easyJet
7758732
Ryanair
1322322
Weekly flights: 54 totalDaily flights: 7.71 averageMost flights: Thursday 8 flights
AirlineMon 29.06Tue 30.06Wed 01.07Thu 02.07Fri 03.07Sat 04.07Sun 05.07
easyJet
9978845
Ryanair
3333211
Weekly flights: 66 totalDaily flights: 9.43 averageMost flights: Monday 9 flights

Check-in for a flight from London to Edinburgh

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes
Aer LingusEINEINo
VuelingVLGVYNo
Wizz AirWZZW6No

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Edinburgh

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January5°C1°C
February6°C2°C
March8°C2°C
April11°C3°C
May13°C6°C
June16°C8°C
July18°C10°C
August17°C10°C
September15°C9°C
October12°C7°C
November8°C4°C
December6°C2°C
Hottest Month
18°C
July
Coldest month
1°C
January
Sunny days
262
days per year
Snow days
8
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
7 Jun
90%
15°C10°C
14 Jun
18°C8°C
Monday
8 Jun
73%
15°C9°C
15 Jun
77%
16°C9°C
Tuesday
9 Jun
73%
15°C8°C
16 Jun
91%
16°C12°C
Wednesday
10 Jun
73%
14°C5°C
17 Jun
73%
15°C10°C
Thursday
11 Jun
73%
17°C6°C
18 Jun
73%
13°C6°C
Friday
12 Jun
73%
15°C11°C
19 Jun
73%
15°C10°C
Saturday
13 Jun
73%
19°C7°C
20 Jun
73%
17°C12°C
Travelers usually depart from Gatwick, London Stansted, Heathrow, Luton, or London Southend when they travel from London to Edinburgh. The distance between London and Edinburgh is 510 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, easyJet, Aer Lingus, Vueling, and Wizz Air. London and Edinburgh have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Edinburgh, consider visiting Bamburgh Castle, Ben Nevis, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Royal Mile, Glencoe, Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, and Stirling.

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 easyJet, Ryanair.
What are the most popular routes to and from London?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as London and Istanbul, Tirana, Barcelona, Jeddah, Tel Aviv, Prague, Paris, Athens, Bucharest, Málaga, Marrakesh, Bangkok, Rome, Chișinău, Madrid, Budapest, New York, Oslo, Agadir, Düsseldorf.
What are the most popular routes to and from Edinburgh?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Edinburgh and Belfast, Bournemouth, Dublin, Athens, Istanbul, Tirana, Düsseldorf, Barcelona, Copenhagen, Marrakesh, Prague, Paris, Madrid, Bucharest, Warsaw, Chișinău, Tel Aviv, New York, Newquay, Agadir.
Which airports are there in London?
London is mainly served by Gatwick. But there are other airports nearby, including London Stansted, Heathrow, Luton, London Southend, London City, RAF Northolt.
What airports are near London?
The main airport in London is Gatwick. It is also served by Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Bournemouth, Cardiff, Southampton, 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, Glasgow Prestwick, Inverness, Durham Tees Valley, Dundee.
Which airlines fly between London and Edinburgh?
Currently, you can fly between London and Edinburgh with Ryanair, easyJet, Aer Lingus, Vueling, Wizz Air.
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