Cheap flights from London to Edinburgh

Q: How much are flights normally?

£ 74. If you see flights from London to Edinburgh for less than this, you've found a good deal.

Q: What are the cheapest airlines?

British Airways, EasyJet. These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from London to Edinburgh.

Q: Can I fly direct to Edinburgh?

British Airways, EasyJet. You can fly non-stop from London to Edinburgh with these airlines.

Q: What airlines fly indirectly?

Air France, Aer Lingus, Loganair, SWISS, Brussels Airlines. These airlines fly from London to Edinburgh, but you’ll have at least one layover.

Q: How long is the flight?

1 hrs 15 mins. This is the shortest flight time from London to Edinburgh.

Q: How long should I stay in Edinburgh?

3 days. Most people spend this amount of time in Edinburgh.

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14 nights in Edinburgh, departing London Heathrow on 08 / Dec / 2024 with British Airways (price found 30 hours ago)

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How much are flights normally?

£ 74

If you see flights from London to Edinburgh for less than this, you've found a good deal.

What are the cheapest airlines?

British Airways
EasyJet

These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from London to Edinburgh.

Can I fly direct to Edinburgh?

British Airways
EasyJet

You can fly non-stop from London to Edinburgh with these airlines.

What airlines fly indirectly?

Air France
Aer Lingus
Loganair
SWISS
Brussels Airlines

These airlines fly from London to Edinburgh, but you’ll have at least one layover.

How long is the flight?

1 hrs 15 mins

This is the shortest flight time from London to Edinburgh.

How long should I stay in Edinburgh?

3 days

Most people spend this amount of time in Edinburgh.

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Today alone, Netflights has searched over 3,458 flights. 08 / Dec / 2024 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the London/Edinburgh route. There are around 567 flights on any given week from the UK to Edinburgh and the cheapest month to fly right now is December.

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Tips and advice from our flight experts

Weekly, there are 567 flights connecting Edinburgh to London. We've gone through them all to help you find the right flight for you. If you can't find what you're looking for, consider widening your search by looking at flights from a different airport.

The most popular airlines for this route are British Airways, British Airways & Air France, while London Heathrow (LHR) is the most popular departure airport in the city. But when you fly is just as important as where you fly from. Search by month to find out when flights are at the priciest and their cheapest.

On average, the 574 km flight to Edinburgh takes 3 hrs 45 mins. If you want a bargain, keep an eye out for flights with EasyJet, as they often have good deals. Or you could broaden your search by looking at flights to other airports in United Kingdom to see if there are any cheaper options.

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