Edinburgh to London flights

How long is the flight from Edinburgh to London?

Flight paths and times may vary with different airlines. But in general, direct flights for trips from Edinburgh to London take about 1 hour and 20 minutes, whereas flights with stopovers are more likely to take 4-5 hours.

What are the most common stopovers?

There are frequent, direct flights from Edinburgh to London every day, however there are also flights with stopovers, the most common being Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Ronaldsway Airport (IOM) on the Isle of Mann.

What documentation do I need to fly to London from Edinburgh?

A valid form of photo ID is generally sufficient. Some airlines may require you to show a valid passport for domestic flights from Edinburgh to London.

Many airlines offer cheap daily flights from Edinburgh to London, including:

• British Airways, Britain's national carrier, based at London Heathrow Airport.
• EasyJet, a popular, low-cost British airline, operating in over 30 countries.
• Ryanair, Ireland's busiest airline and Europe's largest low-cost carrier.
• Flybe, the biggest independent regional airline in Europe, based in Exeter.
• Aer Lingus, the Dublin-based flag-carrier national airline of Ireland.

The easiest way to book cheap flights from Edinburgh to London for city breaks or holidays is to use Opodo's online flight search engine tool. Acting as an online travel agent, Opodo displays hundreds of available tickets from various airlines within a matter of seconds. You can arrange the results by flight duration, cheapest airfares, number of stopovers, or flight time to make sure you see the best deals for your trip. If you need extra help, Opodo also has a free phone help line.

• June may not be the cheapest time to go, but it's the best season to enjoy London's many public parks and open-air pubs.
• December is also a special time in London, when business slows down and the entire city gets into the holiday spirit with countless festivals, markets, and events.

Edinburgh has one major international airport: Edinburgh Airport (EDI).

Useful information about Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh Airport is located in Ingliston, 6 miles west of the city centre.

How to get to the airport:

• By train – the Edinburgh Park and Edinburgh Gateway railway stations are connected to the airport departures lounge by a tram service.
• By bus – Airlink 100 service, 30 minutes from Waverley Bridge, runs every 10 minutes between 5am and midnight; the N22 night service runs somewhat less regularly.
• By car or taxi – 25 minutes to the city centre.
• By bicycle – the airport is just 0.5 miles from Edinburgh's cycle path network; there are bicycle parks at the airport.

Services: 2 hours free WiFi, prayer room, smoking areas, high-street and tax-free shopping, groceries, a range of cafes, restaurants, and bars.

Several of London's 6 airports are landing points for direct flights from Edinburgh, most importantly: London Stansted, London Heathrow, and London Gatwick.

Useful information about London Stansted Airport

London Stansted Airport is located in Essex, 42 miles north-east of central London.

How to get from the airport to the city:

• By bus – express bus runs every 30 minutes to Liverpool Street.
• By train – Stansted Express to Liverpool Street, runs every 15 minutes, journey time approximately 45 minutes.
• By taxi – 1 hour to central London.

Services: free WiFi, smoking areas, accessible toilets, prayer room, and a wide range of shops, bars, cafes, and eateries.

Useful information about London Heathrow Airport

London Heathrow (LHR) has 4 terminals and is located 17 miles south-west of central London.

How to get from the airport to the city:

• By bus – 45 minutes to Victoria Coach Station.
• By taxi or car – 40-45 minutes to reach central London.
• By train – Heathrow Express runs every 15 minutes to Paddington station, and takes 15 minutes.
• By tube – Piccadilly line.

Services: open 24/7, designated smoking areas, accessible toilets, multi-faith prayer rooms, a huge range of shops, restaurants, cafes, and bars.

Useful information about London Gatwick Airport

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is in Surrey, about 30mi south of London.

How to get from the airport to the city:

• By bus – 90 minutes to Victoria Coach Station, departing every 30 minutes.
• By train – 35 minutes to London Victoria on the Gatwick Express, departing every 15 minutes.
• By taxi – 35 minutes to Croydon, 1 hour to central London.

Services: open 24/7, ATMs, prayer room, accessible toilets, smoking areas, and a full range of shops, cafes and restaurants.

• Head up the London Eye, the Shard, or the Monument for amazing aerial views over London.
• Stroll along the river Thames, from St. Paul's Cathedral, Shakespeare's Globe, and the Tate Modern gallery, to Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, and Buckingham Palace.
• Visit one of London's many world-class museums, most of which are free, including the amazing British Museum.
• Take a breath of fresh air at Hyde Park or Hampstead Heath, or take a day trip to lovely Richmond Park.