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About your Edinburgh to London flight
If you’re in or around the capital city of Scotland, you can easily get to London from Edinburgh Airport. On average, flights take around 1 hour and 10 min to 1 hour and 35 min, and you won’t need to worry about adjusting your watch to a new time zone.
With Scotland and England being in the UK, this is a domestic flight. You still need to aim to get to the airport two hours before your flight.
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Airlines for Edinburgh to London flight
Flights from Edinburgh to London are provided by several popular airlines and arrive at each of the major airports in London. Here is a list of three of the main airlines departing from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and their landing destinations:
- easyJet: London Luton (LTN), London Stansted (STN), London Gatwick (LGW)
- British Airways: London City (LCY), London Heathrow (LHR)
- Ryanair: London Stansted (STN)
Both easyJet and Ryanair provide budget flight options, though some easyJet flights have a stop along the way.
What to know about Edinburgh Airport
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is Scotland’s busiest airport, found around eight miles to the west of the city centre, in Ingliston, and is very highly regarded among fliers.
Those wondering when Edinburgh Airport opens don’t need to worry as it’s open 24 hours a day. While it may be a bit outside of the city centre, the public transport makes it easy to get there thankfully. The airport likes to highlight its excellent tram system, which departs every seven minutes from 7:00 to 19:00 and takes 30 minutes from the furthest stop in Newhaven. Edinburgh Airport is the final stop for the trams.
Should you prefer the bus, keep an eye out for the Airlink 100. It's a direct service to and from the airport and city centre, costing £5.50 for adult single tickets and £2.75 for five- to 15-year-olds. Taxis from in and around the city centre will take around 20 minutes, so they won’t run up a big fare.
As for what to do in Edinburgh Airport if you have time before your flight, the airport has plenty of cafes, restaurants and various shops from fashion boutiques to cosmetics and electronics to keep you occupied while you wait.
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How many airports are there in London?
Overall, there are six London airports. To get to London from Edinburgh, you have five options. Here is a list of these and how far each London airport is to the city centre:
- London City Airport: Only around 8 miles from Central London, London City is the closest airport to the city centre.
- London Heathrow Airport: Also not far from Central London at 14 miles away, London Heathrow is the biggest and busiest of all of these airports.
- London Luton Airport: Found 28 miles to the north of Central London, London Luton is usually utilised by the more cost-effective airline companies.
- London Stansted Airport: Some 40 miles northeast of London proper, London Stansted also hosts many budget airlines.
- London Gatwick Airport: 30 miles to the south of Central London, London Gatwick is London’s second-busiest airport.
Whichever airport you pick, you can guarantee that there’ll be nearby or onsite convenient public transport options, including bus routes, underground and overground train lines, and taxi ranks.
If you wish to explore the surroundings of the city at your own pace, you can always rent a car in London with Opodo.
Services and facilities: London Airports
Each of the many airports in London is considered to be top-class, so regardless of which one you fly to and from on your Edinburgh to London trip, you’ll have plenty to keep you entertained in the terminals.
Here are some of the highlights for each of the London airports:
- London City Airport: Special Assistance, Cabin Bar, Soul & Grain, Pret A Manger, Brick Lane Brews, WHSmith, Boots, Aella Duty-Free, InMotion, Aerospa.
- London Heathrow Airport: Lounges, Special Assistance, Personal Shopper, Reserve and Collect, Charging Points, Multi-Faith Prayer Rooms, Meeting Rooms, Priority Fast-Track, VIP, Black Sheep Coffee, Costa, Giraffe, Shan Shui, The Oceanic, Vagabond, Boss, Burberry, Boots, Aspinal of London, Gucci, Lacoste, The Harry Potter Shop, World Duty-Free, World of Whiskies.
- London Luton Airport: Executive Lounge, Fast-Track Security, Special Assistance, Multi-Faith Prayer Room, ELITE Class, Aelia Duty-Free, Glorious Britain, Marks & Spencer, InMotion, Boots, WHSmith, Boss, Fatface.
- London Stansted Airport: Fast-Track, Escape Lounge, Special Assistance, Meeting Rooms, Prayer Rooms, WHSmith, Superdry, The Body Shop, Dune, Boots, Boss, Mulberry, Wetherspoons, Burger King.
- London Gatwick Airport: Reserve and Collect, Special Assistance, Lounges, Prayer Rooms, ELITE Class, Premium Security and Passport Control, World Duty-Free, Ray Ban, Superdry, Ted Baker, Starbucks, Wetherspoons, Pure.
When is the best time to fly to London?
The UK capital is bustling with activity all year round, so the truth is there is never a bad time to visit!
However, you will have better luck booking cheaper tickets during winter between November and January when there are fewer tourists. Keep in mind that Christmas and New Years Eve are exceptions as there will be many visitors wanting to join in the festivities, like Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland or the city’s famous firework display at the turn of the year.
If you’re keen to catch the warmer weather, July and August are the sunniest months of them all and the city will also be at its liveliest. This is the best time to visit if you want to spend more time outdoors, though visiting in spring between March and May before the peak season is another option if you want cheaper tickets while the flowers are in bloom and the weather is still mild.
What to do in London
London is a large, sprawling city with great activities, sights, and points of interest dotted across a wide area. So, if you're still trying to work out where to stay in London, it wouldn't be a bad idea to pick an area with several places that you want to visit. That said, some claim that you can do London in one day thanks to its incredibly well-connected train and bus networks.
Travellers to London may want to tick these hotspots off their bucket lists:
- Natural History Museum
- London Zoo
- British Museum
- Tower Bridge
- Hyde Park
- Westminster Abbey
- London Eye
- Tower of London
- Buckingham Palace
That said, the possibilities for exploration are limitless in this sprawling metropolis. You could go down to Hampstead Heath for a swim in the bathing ponds, visit Little Venice, or walk around the Crystal Palace Park dinosaur safari. For a taste of the rest of the world, there's Kyoto Garden over in Holland Park, Chinatown near Soho, and a huge array of foods at Borough Market.
You'll never be at a loss to find a great place to eat, drink, or shop in Central London. All of the biggest brands and highest-quality vendors have set up shop in the city.
Edinburgh to London Flights FAQ
Which airlines fly directly to London?
You can catch flights directly to a London airport from several airlines, with the most prominent being easyJet, British Airways, and Ryanair. Ryanair flights go to Stansted, while easyJet's direct flights go to London Luton, Stansted, and Gatwick. British Airways flies to Heathrow and London City.
How can I find last-minute flights from Edinburgh to London?
You can find last-minute Edinburgh to London flights right here at Opodo. All of the last-minute flight tickets are posted at the top of our Edinburgh-London page. As a Prime member, you can quickly buy low-cost tickets and get an additional discount to sweeten the deal.
What are the cancellation fees and policies for my flight?
When booking your flight from Edinburgh to London, be sure to check the refund and cancellations policies as these can vary depending on the ticket type and individual airline rules. If you are covered by the Cancel for Any Reason Guarantee, you will be eligible for a refund, minus a 20% excess fee. For other tickets, Opodo also may charge a GBP 25 administration fee.
What are the distances between the Edinburgh and London airports and the city centres?
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 8 miles from the centre of the Scottish capital. As for the London airports to Central London:
- Heathrow (LHR): 14 miles
- London City (LCY): 8 miles
- London Luton (LTN): 28 miles north
- Stansted (STN): 40 miles northeast
- Gatwick (LGW): 30 miles to the south
Can I change or cancel my flight from Edinburgh to London?
If you booked your ticket with the flexible dates guarantee, then you have until 24 hours before the original departure time to change when you fly out. Without this guarantee, you might still be able to make changes or cancellations depending on the terms and conditions of your ticket, though cheaper bookings are less likely to be eligible.
Which month is the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to London?
Flights from Edinburgh to London tend to be quite cheap throughout the year, but cheaper tickets can be seen in February and March, dropping from around GBP 60 to GBP 50 down to around GBP 40. That said, even in June, you can find tickets at or below GBP 50 each.
