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Departure Tue, 23 Mar Return Tue, 23 Mar
LON London
EDI Edinburgh
return from £59
Departure Fri, 02 Apr Return Mon, 05 Apr
LON London
EDI Edinburgh
return from £53
Flight route information
Edinburgh is a magical medieval city that is known for its gothic buildings and ancient atmosphere.
Currency and price comparison
Train
Local, one-way ticket
40%

Trains in Edinburgh are 40% cheaper than in London.
London
£2.8
Edinburgh
£1.8
Meal
Mid-priced restaurant
0%

A meal in Edinburgh costs roughly the same as in London.
London
£15
Edinburgh
£15
Taxi
Standard daytime start rate
20%

Taxis are 20% more expensive in Edinburgh than in London.
London
£2.6
Edinburgh
£3
Coffee
Regular cappuccino
7%

Coffee in Edinburgh is 7% cheaper than in London.
London
£2.94
Edinburgh
£2.72
London airports
  • ( Heathrow (LHR)
    How far from city centre: 14 miles
  • ( Gatwick (LGW)
    How far from city centre: 25 miles
  • ( Stansted (STN)
    How far from city centre: 30 miles
  • ( Luton International (LTN)
    How far from city centre: 27 miles
  • ( Southend (SEN)
    How far from city centre: 35 miles
  • ( London City (LCY)
    How far from city centre: 7 miles
Edinburgh airports
  • ( Turnhouse (EDI)
    How far from city centre: 6 miles
  • ( Glasgow Scotland (GLA)
    How far from city centre: 42 miles
  • ( Prestwick (PIK)
    How far from city centre: 63 miles
K Distance: 332 miles

Getting to and from the airport

Flights departing from London

London is one of the most visited cities on the planet and is also a great financial centre. For this reason, there are several airports in the city to handle all those millions of passengers who arrive for business or pleasure. The city is served by London City Airport, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted, Southend and Heathrow airports.

Flights from London to Edinburgh may take off from any of the six airports. All of the airports, except London City, are far from the city and connected by trains. Luton Airport is known for being featured on the TV series, Airline, and also in advertisements, most notably, in a Campari ad.

Getting to London airport

London Edinburgh flights may take off from any of the six airports in the city. If your flight is leaving from Heathrow, take a train from Paddington Station to the airport. If you are leaving from Gatwick, there is a train from Victoria Station to the airport. To Luton, Southend and Stansted, you can take the respective trains that leave from central London stations. If your plane is leaving from London City Airport, all you need to do is just take a taxi. This airport is well within the city and a train journey is not required to reach it.

Arriving to Edinburgh

Edinburgh is one of the most enchanting cities in Europe and has preserved most of its medieval buildings. Begin your journey at Old Town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit Edinburgh Castle and head toward St. Giles' Cathedral. Do not forget to visit the High Street and Abbey Strand, which are known for their majestic buildings and charm. Next, travel to the New Town, which is the central part of Edinburgh. Here, take a stroll across Princes Street, where you can shop till you drop. You can also relax at the Princes Street Gardens, which is a relaxing and quiet place.

How to get to the city centre

Flights to Edinburgh from London land at Edinburgh Airport, which is located in the Ingliston neighbourhood of the city. The easiest way to get to Edinburgh Airport from the city centre is by taking the Airlink 100 express bus from the centre of the city. Stagecoach runs express bus services too, and can be a good option. Another option is to just hop on the Edinburgh Tram and get off at the Edinburgh Airport tram stop. A more expensive option is to hire a taxi or a private transfer from wherever you are. However, the cheapest and quickest option is to take the bus.

Frequent asked questions about flights from London to Edinburgh

😷 Is it safe to travel from London to Edinburgh during the Covid-19 situation?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions United Kingdom may apply when travelling from London. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
📊 How much are flights from London to Edinburgh?
The average price to go from London to Edinburgh is of 59.02 GBP, but bare in mind that ticket prices may vary depending on the season and on how far in advance you book.
🔍 How can I find cheap flights from London to Edinburgh at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from London to Edinburgh is 53£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
💰 Is Edinburgh expensive to visit compared to London?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Edinburgh costs an average of 3.00 GBP, 15% more expensive than London, with a fare of 2.60 GBP, while train tickets costs 36% less in Edinburgh: 1.80 GBP against 2.80 GBP in London. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 15.00 GBP in both Edinburgh and London. The price of the coffee is around 8% cheaper in Edinburgh, with an average of 2.71 GBP, while in London the coffee costs 2.93 GBP.
📉 When is the best time to book a flight from London to Edinburgh?
The most popular months to book a trip from London to Edinburgh are July, May and August, based on the searches of our customers.
📅 When is the best time to travel from London to Edinburgh?
The best time of the year to go to Edinburgh when flying from London depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, August is the top 1º month to fly to Edinburgh from London in terms of searches from our customer, followed by May and July. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, January, February and March are the months with less volume of searchs for the route London -  Edinburgh.
🕑 How long does the flight take to go from London to Edinburgh?
The total flight time between London and Edinburgh is of around 01:29 hours on average, considering an average distance of 535 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
🌡️ How is the weather in Edinburgh compared to London?
While in London the temperatures can reach an average of 29.01 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 9.0 mm ,Edinburgh's temperatures can go up to 24.09 ºC during the hot season, with 3.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -4.11 ºC in Edinburgh, compared to the -3.09 ºC average degrees reported in London. During the winter period, London can register 6.0 mm precipitation, while Edinburgh have an average of 3.0 mm rain level.
🛄 Which airports have flights between London and Edinburgh?
The main airport route flying between London and Edinburgh is: London City (LCY) to Turnhouse (EDI). This route is covered by the following airline(s): British Airways. Stobart Air. Virgin Atlantic. Alternatively, you can find London - Edinburgh flights between Gatwick (LGW) to Turnhouse (EDI) with the following airline(s) flying the route: British Airways. Iberia.
Which are the airlines with flights from London to Edinburgh?
Airlines with direct flights departing from London to Edinburgh are Easyjet. Flybe. British Airways.

3.5 /5
Reviews: 4
5.0 /5
Becky
Date 2019-06-07 Age 51-70 City United Kingdom

Happy with the flight

4.0 /5
Tricky
Date 2019-05-26 Age 51-70 City Bishopton Scotland

Should have free drop off.

4.0 /5
Wee Rab
Date 2019-08-05 Age 51-70 City Ayrshire

Good service.

1.0 /5
Ciara
Date 2020-03-24 Age City

ONCE AGAIN FLIGHTS WERE CANCELLED. Please check your information

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3.6 /5
Reviews: 7
5.0 /5
Frequent flier
Date 2019-01-14 Age 51-70 City Meigle perthshire

As ever over many trips they just get better and keep trying to improve well done.

5.0 /5
Caroline
Date 2019-02-20 Age 51-70 City Scotland

Excellent

5.0 /5
Kath
Date 2019-05-20 Age 51-70 City England

I have been an aeroplane traveller for over 50 years using so many different airlines. Flybe’s ground and air staff operate on old fashioned values and customer service making the journeys a pleasure instead of a chore. Cannot fault Flybe in any category. Top notch service.

4.0 /5
Pat
Date 2019-02-08 Age 51-70 City New Zealand

Edinburgh is a very user friendly airport

4.0 /5
Jay
Date 2019-07-20 Age 51-70 City UK - South East

What is Turnhouse? Have put stars because I had to give an answer. I presumed hoped the airport was Edinburgh!

1.0 /5
mary
Date 2019-02-09 Age 31-50 City uk

Delays occurred with handluggage lost leading to missed flight.This was a Magor problem as I waited without my essentials for twenty four hours.

1.0 /5
Cha
Date 2019-04-16 Age 51-70 City Scotland

Boarding staff horrible at Edinburgh AIRPORT

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