Journey information
Overview: Edinburgh to London flight
Flights from Edinburgh to London depart on average 35 times per day, taking around 1h 49m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at €30 but you can travel from only €30 by bus.
There are 25 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:45, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 534 km distance in 1h 15m. January is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 534 km |
Average flight duration 1h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price €30 |
Flights per day 35 |
Direct flights 25 |
Fastest flight 1h 15m |
Cheapest month to travel January |
First flight 05:45 |
Last flight 23:55 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Edinburgh to London
Cheapest price
€113
Average price
€286
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 17 m
Flights per day
50
Distance
534 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Edinburgh to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to London will cost around €286 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €113.
Of the 50 flights that leave Edinburgh for London onFri, Nov 21, 30 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 21 the direct flights cover the 534 km distance in an average of 1 h 17 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Fri, Nov 21 the longest flights will take 1 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, and a flight costs an average of €30.
Distance: 534 km
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€135 Average price | €108 Average price | €58 Average price Cheapest |
4h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 40m Average total duration 8h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Edinburgh to London flight times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to London flights for tomorrow, Friday, November 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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LH965 · LH906 | 6:00 AM Edinburgh Airport | 6h50 | 12:50 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH965 · LH908 | 6:00 AM Edinburgh Airport | 8h45 | 2:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH965 · LH904 | 6:00 AM Edinburgh Airport | 4h45 | 10:45 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH965 · LH104 · LH2476 | 6:00 AM Edinburgh Airport | 9h50 | 3:50 PM London Heathrow Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH965 · LH100+ LH4196 | 6:00 AM Edinburgh Airport | 11h05 | 5:05 PM London Heathrow Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS7214+ OS204 · OS335 | 6:00 AM Edinburgh Airport | 8h05 | 2:05 PM London Heathrow Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH965 · LH100 · LH2474 | 6:00 AM Edinburgh Airport | 7h00 | 1:00 PM London Heathrow Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH965 · LH100 · LH2476 | 6:00 AM Edinburgh Airport | 9h50 | 3:50 PM London Heathrow Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA1461 | 6:05 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1h40 | 7:45 AM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2309 | 6:35 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1h20 | 7:55 AM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8701 | 6:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1h30 | 8:10 AM London City Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
RK 597 | 6:45 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1h25 | 8:10 AM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8711 | 7:00 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1h35 | 8:35 AM London City Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2301 | 7:05 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1h15 | 8:20 AM London Luton Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1465 | 7:25 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1h40 | 9:05 AM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1439 | 8:25 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1h35 | 10:00 AM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1441 | 9:55 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1h35 | 11:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U26566 | 10:25 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1h30 | 11:55 AM London Gatwick Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1443 | 10:55 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1h35 | 12:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH961 · LH916 | 12:45 PM Edinburgh Airport | 5h00 | 5:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS7332 · OS7206+ OS339 | 12:45 PM Edinburgh Airport | 8h55 | 9:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH961 · LH114 · LH2486 | 12:45 PM Edinburgh Airport | 10h10 | 10:55 PM London Heathrow Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS7332+ OS214 · OS339 | 12:45 PM Edinburgh Airport | 8h55 | 9:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH961 · LH114+ LH4202 | 12:45 PM Edinburgh Airport | 8h15 | 9:00 PM London Heathrow Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH961 · LH116 · LH2486 | 12:45 PM Edinburgh Airport | 10h10 | 10:55 PM London Heathrow Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH961 · LH118 · LH2486 | 12:45 PM Edinburgh Airport | 10h10 | 10:55 PM London Heathrow Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH961 · LH116+ LH4202 | 12:45 PM Edinburgh Airport | 8h15 | 9:00 PM London Heathrow Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH961+ LH5658 | 12:45 PM Edinburgh Airport | 4h55 | 5:40 PM London City Airport | 1 transfer | |
U2303 | 12:50 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1h15 | 2:05 PM London Luton Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
RK 1274 | 1:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1h25 | 2:55 PM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1447 | 1:40 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1h30 | 3:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LX8293+ LX338 | 1:45 PM Edinburgh Airport | 5h30 | 7:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX8293+ LX466 | 1:45 PM Edinburgh Airport | 5h00 | 6:45 PM London City Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1445 | 1:45 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1h30 | 3:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2313 | 2:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1h20 | 3:50 PM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1449 | 2:45 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1h30 | 4:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8707 | 4:00 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1h30 | 5:30 PM London City Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2812 | 4:50 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1h30 | 6:20 PM London Gatwick Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1453 | 5:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1h25 | 6:55 PM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8709 | 5:35 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1h35 | 7:10 PM London City Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH963 · LH922 | 5:45 PM Edinburgh Airport | 4h35 | 10:20 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
U2305 | 6:15 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1h15 | 7:30 PM London Luton Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1455 | 6:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1h25 | 7:55 PM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2315 | 6:45 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1h20 | 8:05 PM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1457 | 7:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1h25 | 8:55 PM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2814 | 7:45 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1h30 | 9:15 PM London Gatwick Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2317 | 7:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1h20 | 9:15 PM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8719 | 8:00 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1h25 | 9:25 PM London City Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
RK 9816 | 8:45 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1h25 | 10:10 PM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2816 | 8:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1h30 | 10:25 PM London Gatwick Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Flights from Edinburgh to London
If you are interested in booking flights from Edinburgh to London then you will be pleased to know that there are plenty of flights throughout the day, with a flight leaving almost every hour or every hour and a half. The average journey time to fly from Edinburgh to London is about 1h 30min. There are plenty of airports in London that receive flights from Edinburgh, including London Luton, London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, and London Stansted.
Edinburgh to London flight Time: daily Departures
The flight path from Edinburgh to London has plenty of daily departures throughout the day, as they leave every hour or hour and a half. The first flight to leave from Edinburgh International Airport is at 6:25 a.m. and it arrives at Stansted Airport. The last flight of the day arrives at 7:15 p.m. at London City Airport.
How long is the journey by flight from Edinburgh to London?
The average journey by flight from Edinburgh to London takes about 1h 30min . The fastest light available takes 1h 20min, and it is managed by easyJet and arrives at London Luton Airport. The slowest flight available takes 1h 40min and is managed by British Airways and arrives at London Heathrow.

Edinburgh Castle. Source: Shutterstock
What is/are the departure and arriving airports for flights from Edinburgh to London?
Departure airport: There is only one departure airport for Edinburgh city, and it is the Edinburgh International Airport. There are three choices for lounges at the airport, and the Aspire lounge is open to all passengers. There are play zones for children throughout the airport, and there are baby changing facilities and plenty of bars and shops where you can browse or stop for a meal or drink. Edinbugh airport is approximately 8 miles (13 km) form the city centre, and there are shuttle buses and trams that can take you to and from the city centre.
Arrival airport: There are three airports that receive flights from Edinburgh, that are managed by easyJet. They are London Luton Airport, London Gatwick Airport and London Stansted Airport. All of these airports offer baby changing facilities, toilets and places where you can shop and grab food and drinks. London Luton offers arrivals meeting points and lounges if you wish to relax before heading into the big city. London Gatwick offers assistance for passengers with reduced mobility, and London Stansted has airport Wi-Fi and water dispensers placed around the airport. London Stansted is about 40 miles (64 km) from the city centre and has the Stansted Express, while Gatwick airport is about 28 miles (45 km) from the city centre and there is a Gatwick Express train to take you there.
London Luton Airport is about 34 miles (54 km) from the city centre and there are direct trains that take you to London Paddington or Blackfriars. If you are travelling with British Airways, then you will arrive at London Heathrow Airport or London City Airport. Heathrow Airport has multifaith prayer rooms and showers available on arrival and is about 15 miles (24 km) from the city centre and there is a Heathrow Express that can take you there, while London City Airport has free Wi-Fi, assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and baby changing facilities. To get to and from the city centre from London City Airport, you can take the DLR trains that will cover the 6 mile (9 km) sin about 30min.
Which airlines travel from Edinburgh to London?
There are two main airlines that travel from Edinburgh to London, and they are British Airways and easyJet. Generally, British Airways offers more flights per day, but the flights are a little slower than those of easyJet. The easyJet flights are usually cheaper and fly to more airports in London, but there are fewer flights each day. Both British Airways and easyJet offer direct flights from Edinburgh to London.
British Airways flights from Edinburgh to London
British Airways offers 7 or 8 flights per day, giving you plenty of options to choose from when it comes to booking your flights. Generally, British Airways flights are slower than easyJet’s flights, and British Airways flies to two out of the five airports in London. All of their flights from Edinburgh to London are direct.British Airways offers in-flight entertainment, including Wi-Fi, newsmpapers and catering. They also offer group and family tickets if you are travelling with company.
easyJet flights from Edinburgh to London
easyJet offer only three flights per day, but they are faster on average, and generally cheaper. easyJet offer more airports, which could be helpful depending on where in London you need to travel to, and all of their flights are direct as well.easyJet also offers the chance to get Speedy Boarding, which lets yu board the plaen first and out your luggage in the overhead lockers.

Edinburgh Panoramic View Cityscape. Source: Shutterstock
To London by plane – travel tips
A trip to London would not be complete without visiting Big Ben and Westminster beside the River Thames. The clock that was completed in 1859 and recently went under some refurbishment work is a sight (and sound) to behold and one of the most famous landmarks in the U.K.
Another great attraction in London is to go and see the London Eye, also known as the Millennium Wheel. It is the most popular paid tourist attraction in the U.K and offers unrivalled views of the city. If you aren’t so keen to jump on board the London Eye, you can always enjoy watching it move from the ground below. If you would like to spend an entire day at an attraction in London, then we recommend the Warner Bros Studios, where you can visit Harry Potter World and get lost in the magic of the famous set. A normal visit can take up to 7h or 8h, and you could always round it off with a visit to Kings Cross Station and Platform 9 and ¾.
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How to find cheap flight tickets from Edinburgh to London?
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Generally, one of the most common ways to find cheaper flight tickers from Edinburgh to London is to try and book your flight in advance. Booking in advance not only gives you the assurance that you will make your desired journey, but usually the tickets are cheaper as well. Another good option to consider is to try and be flexible with your travel dates.
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This is a good way to find cheap flight tickets from Edinburgh to London, as there are plenty of flights that make this journey every day, and there are flights leaving almost every hour. If you can be flexible, you can compare the prices and choose the cheapest one that suits your needs. The final option is to consider taking the flight path that is slower or requires more changes, as these tickets are usually cheaper than the faster, more direct flights.
FAQs: Edinburgh to London Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to London by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Flights from Edinburgh to London generally leave from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in London Gatwick Airport.
Edinburgh Airport is 13.5 km away from Edinburgh city centre and London Gatwick Airport is 46.6 km from London city centre.
popular airports
Popular airports from Edinburgh to London
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in the terminal, including WHSmith and World Duty Free.
- Short-term parking near the terminal, approximately 5.4€ (£4.50) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including Aspire and No1 Lounge.
- Located in the main terminal, near baggage claim.
- Bus: Airlink 100, Skylink 200, Skylink 300
- Tram: Edinburgh Trams
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 90 minutes.
- Shops are located in both terminals, including Harrods and World Duty Free.
- Short stay parking available at both terminals, approximately 6€ (£5) for 30 minutes.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Assistance.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges available in both terminals, including No1 Lounge and Club Aspire.
- Located in the South Terminal, inquiries can be made online or in person.
- Train: Gatwick Express, Southern, Thameslink
- Bus: National Express, Metrobus
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in the terminal, including WHSmith and Aelia Duty-Free.
- Short-term and long-term parking available, starting at approximately 4.2€ (£3.50) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Lounge available, including the First Class Lounge.
- Located in the terminal, contact information desk.
- DLR
- Bus 473
- Bus 474
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for up to 4 hours.
- Shops are located throughout all terminals, including Harrods and World Duty Free.
- Short Stay parking available near each terminal, approximately 6.3€ (£5.30) for 30 minutes.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Assistance.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges available in all terminals, including British Airways and Plaza Premium lounges.
- Located at each terminal, contact Heathrow Airport Lost Property.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423
- Metro: Piccadilly Line
- Train: Heathrow Express, TfL Rail
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops available, including WHSmith and Aelia Duty Free.
- Short-term and long-term parking available, starting at approximately 9.6€ (£8) for the first hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Assistance.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Aspire Lounge available, access for a fee.
- Located in the terminal, contact information desk.
- Bus: A1, A2, 757
- Train: Thameslink, East Midlands Railway
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 4 hours.
- Shops are located in the departure lounge, including WHSmith and Boots.
- Short-stay parking located near the terminal, approximately 9.6€ (£8) for the first hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, toilets.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges like the Escape Lounge offer amenities such as food, drinks, and showers.
- Located in the terminal, with services provided by Excess Baggage Company.
- Bus: National Express, Airport Bus Express
- Train: Stansted Express
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