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Thu, Sep 17
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Mon, Sep 21 – Thu, Sep 24
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Mon, Sep 14 – Wed, Sep 16
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Mon, Sep 21 – Wed, Sep 23
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Fri, Sep 18 – Mon, Sep 21
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Wed, Sep 16 – Fri, Sep 18
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How much do flights to Edinburgh cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£18

Cheapest round-trip

£38

Average round-trip

£44

Nonstop flights in August

£18 – £160

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 24.08Tue 25.08Wed 26.08Thu 27.08Fri 28.08Sat 29.08Sun 30.08
easyJet
------------------1
Ryanair
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Weekly flights: 1 totalDaily flights: 0.14 averageMost flights: Sunday 1 flights
AirlineMon 31.08Tue 01.09Wed 02.09Thu 03.09Fri 04.09Sat 05.09Sun 06.09
easyJet
4666437
Ryanair
2333312
Weekly flights: 53 totalDaily flights: 7.57 averageMost flights: Sunday 7 flights
AirlineMon 07.09Tue 08.09Wed 09.09Thu 10.09Fri 11.09Sat 12.09Sun 13.09
easyJet
101087425
Ryanair
3333222
Weekly flights: 64 totalDaily flights: 9.14 averageMost flights: Monday 10 flights
AirlineMon 14.09Tue 15.09Wed 16.09Thu 17.09Fri 18.09Sat 19.09Sun 20.09
easyJet
91099633
Ryanair
3333323
Weekly flights: 69 totalDaily flights: 9.86 averageMost flights: Tuesday 10 flights

Check-in for a flight from London to Edinburgh

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes
Aer LingusEINEINo
VuelingVLGVYNo
SASSASSKNo

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
263
days per year
Snow days
8
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
23 Aug
13%
18°C10°C
30 Aug
92%
14°C11°C
Monday
24 Aug
11%
17°C10°C
31 Aug
48%
15°C10°C
Tuesday
25 Aug
31%
19°C11°C
1 Sep
18%
16°C8°C
Wednesday
26 Aug
90%
17°C13°C
2 Sep
19%
15°C10°C
Thursday
27 Aug
81%
17°C13°C
3 Sep
73%
16°C11°C
Friday
28 Aug
79%
18°C13°C
4 Sep
14%
15°C11°C
Saturday
29 Aug
88%
16°C13°C
5 Sep
22%
16°C12°C
Travelers usually depart from Gatwick, Heathrow, London Stansted, Luton, or London City 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 SAS. 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 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, Cardiff, Bournemouth, Southampton, Norwich, Exeter, 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, SAS.

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