Cheap flights from London to Edinburgh

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Cheapest round-trip flights$41
Ryanair UKNonstop2 hrThu, Apr 23 — Mon, Apr 27
The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Edinburgh is currently $41
Cheapest one-way flight$21
Ryanair UKNonstop2 hrWed, Apr 8
The cheapest one-way flight from London to Edinburgh is currently $21
Last-minute weekend getaway$42
Ryanair UKNonstop2 hrThu, Mar 19 — Mon, Mar 23
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from London to Edinburgh is currently $42
Cheapest business class flights$279
British AirwaysNonstop2 hrThu, Apr 23 — Sun, Apr 26
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from London to Edinburgh is currently $279
Fastest flight1 hr 15 minThe fastest nonstop flight from London to Edinburgh takes 1 hr 15 min
Nonstop flightsEvery dayThere are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from London to Edinburgh is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically August.
January
Cheapest
Prices in January are usually between $40 and $85.

Popular airlines from London to Edinburgh

  • British Airways
    Nonstop
    from $140
    Typical price: $130–255
    113 weekly nonstop flights
    LCY, LHR - EDIEvery day
  • easyJet
    Nonstop
    from $43
    Typical price: $45–130
    76 weekly nonstop flights
    LGW, LTN, STN - EDIEvery day
  • Ryanair UK
    Nonstop
    from $41
    Typical price: $40–145
    22 weekly nonstop flights
    STN - EDIEvery day
    35 weekly connecting flights
    STN - EDIEvery Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
  • KLM
    from $234
    Typical price: $270–520
    240 weekly connecting flights
    LCY, LHR - EDIEvery day
  • Aer Lingus
    Typical price: $295–600
    109 weekly connecting flights
    LHR - EDIEvery day
  • Norwegian
    109 weekly connecting flights
    LGW - EDIEvery day

Popular airports near London

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR)
    LondonUnited Kingdom47 min14 mi
  • London Stansted Airport (STN)
    LondonUnited Kingdom1 hr 5 min30 mi
  • London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
    LondonUnited Kingdom1 hr 26 min25 mi
  • London Luton Airport (LTN)
    LondonUnited Kingdom1 hr 8 min27 mi

Popular airports near Edinburgh

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    EdinburghUnited Kingdom30 min7 mi
  • Glasgow Airport (GLA)
    GlasgowUnited Kingdom1 hr 21 min48 mi
  • Manchester Airport (MAN)
    ManchesterUnited Kingdom4 hr 23 min183 mi
  • Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
    Newcastle upon TyneUnited Kingdom2 hr 28 min86 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from London to Edinburgh

The cheapest flights from London to Edinburgh are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $40 to $85.
The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Edinburgh recently found on Google Flights was with Ryanair UK from $41. The cheapest one-way flight was with Ryanair UK from $21.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from London to Edinburgh is $140, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
  • The cheapest easyJet flight from London to Edinburgh is $43, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 26.
  • The cheapest Ryanair UK flight from London to Edinburgh is $41, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest KLM flight from London to Edinburgh is $234, flying from May 9 to May 10.
The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Edinburgh starts at $41 from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $21 and departs on Wed, Apr 8.
1 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from London to Edinburgh.
Most people visit May–Aug, when weather is mild and warm, and in Dec. Summer brings arts celebrations including the International Film Festival (Jun), Jazz and Blues Festival (Jul) and Art Festival (Jul-Aug). The city is packed in Aug for the popular Edinburgh International Festival and Edinburgh Festival Fringe, presenting new art, theatre, music and street performances. Key winter (Nov–Mar) events include Hogmanay (New Year’s Eve) and Burns Night (Jan 25). Winter days are short, cold and rainy.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from London to Edinburgh.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from London to Edinburgh really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from London to Edinburgh.

In terms of nonstop flights, British Airways is the most popular. British Airways offers 113 nonstop flights per week. British Airways flies from London City Airport (LCY), Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).

In terms of flights, KLM is the most popular. KLM offers 240 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from London City Airport (LCY), Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).

Other popular airlines flying from London to Edinburgh are:
  • easyJet offers 76 nonstop flights per week. easyJet flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Luton Airport (LTN), London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
  • Ryanair UK offers 22 nonstop flights and 35 connecting flights per week. Ryanair UK flies from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
  • Aer Lingus offers 109 connecting flights per week. Aer Lingus flies from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
  • Norwegian offers 109 connecting flights per week. Norwegian flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between London and Edinburgh.
The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Edinburgh recently found on Google Flights was with Ryanair UK from $41. The cheapest one-way flight was with Ryanair UK from $21.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from London to Edinburgh is $140, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
  • The cheapest easyJet flight from London to Edinburgh is $43, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 26.
  • The cheapest Ryanair UK flight from London to Edinburgh is $41, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest KLM flight from London to Edinburgh is $234, flying from May 9 to May 10.
British Airways, easyJet and Ryanair UK fly direct from London to Edinburgh.
  • There are 113 British Airways direct flights from London to Edinburgh per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 76 easyJet direct flights from London to Edinburgh per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 22 Ryanair UK direct flights from London to Edinburgh per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between London and Edinburgh at price $42 is offered by Ryanair UK from Thu, Mar 19 to Mon, Mar 23.
British Airways, easyJet and Ryanair UK fly direct from London to Edinburgh.
  • There are 113 British Airways direct flights from London to Edinburgh per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 76 easyJet direct flights from London to Edinburgh per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 22 Ryanair UK direct flights from London to Edinburgh per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from London to Edinburgh on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between London and Edinburgh start at $41 from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27 with Ryanair UK.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from London to Edinburgh, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between London and Edinburgh start at $279 from Thu, Apr 23 to Sun, Apr 26 with British Airways.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between London and Edinburgh start at $41 from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27.
To book business class trips from London to Edinburgh, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between London and Edinburgh starts at $42 from Thu, Mar 19 to Mon, Mar 23 with Ryanair UK.
The cheapest last-minute deal between London and Edinburgh at price $42 is offered by Ryanair UK from Thu, Mar 19 to Mon, Mar 23.
To find last-minute flight deals from London to Edinburgh, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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