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Cheap flights from London to Edinburgh from $31

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from London to Edinburgh departing on 5/8. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Cheap London to Edinburgh (LON to EDI) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$31

Fastest flight time

1h 20m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Edinburgh

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Edinburgh from London in the past 72 hours is $31. The best round-trip flight deal from London to Edinburgh found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $62.
The fastest flight from London to Edinburgh takes 1h 20m
Direct flights go from London to Edinburgh every day.
There is 1 airport near Edinburgh: Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI)

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from London to Edinburgh

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Edinburgh?

January. The cheapest time of year to fly to Edinburgh from London is January. Most expensive is December

What is the cheapest day to depart London for Edinburgh?

Tuesday. The cheapest day of the week is typically Tuesday. The most expensive is typically Saturday

When is the cheapest time to fly from London to Edinburgh?

In the morning. London to Edinburgh flights are approximately 37% more expensive in the afternoon than in the morning

What is the cheapest airline that flies to Edinburgh from London?

Ryanair. British Airways, Ryanair, and Ryanair UK are the most popular carriers operating from London to Edinburgh

What is the cheapest London to Edinburgh flight route?

London Gatwick - Edinburgh Turnhouse. Fly from London Gatwick to Edinburgh Turnhouse for the best London - Edinburgh flight prices

How far in advance should you book London to Edinburgh flights?

49 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from London to Edinburgh is approximately 49 days to departure

How many flights depart from London to Edinburgh on average per day?

As of March 2024, there are 39 flights per week flying from London to Edinburgh. The most common time of day flights depart is 7:00AM, with 45% of flights taking off at noon.

How many flights depart from London to Edinburgh on average per week?

274 flights are operational weekly from London to Edinburgh as of March 2024. The most popular departure day for this route is Monday, with 30% of flights per week taking off on this day.

What cabin class options are available on London to Edinburgh flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on London to Edinburgh flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on London to Edinburgh flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between London to Edinburgh.

If you are looking to fly from London to Edinburgh, you are most likely going to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport, the most popular airports on that route. When booking your trip to Edinburgh, it is helpful to have an alternative airport to fly out of. The nearest airport to London Heathrow Airport is London Gatwick Airport which is located in London. You may be looking for an airport near Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to land at when traveling from London and luckily, there are options! You can try Glasgow Intl Airport which is located in Glasgow or Newcastle upon Tyne Airport which is located in Newcastle upon Tyne. The cheapest route from London to Edinburgh is LHR — GLA with an average price of $81 RT during the month of March.

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA)$81
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London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI)$81
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London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI)$101
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London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle upon Tyne Airport (NCL)$108
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London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA)$2,703
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Easily compare round-trip flights from London to Edinburgh

Below you can see the best fares for your round-trip flight route over the next six months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from London to Edinburgh by changing tabs
easyJet
Apr 15
LGW6:25 amLondon Gatwick
1h 30m
EDI7:55 amEdinburgh Turnhouse
Apr 23
EDI9:15 pmEdinburgh Turnhouse
1h 35m
LGW10:50 pmLondon Gatwick
British Airways
May 6
LHR6:15 amLondon Heathrow
1h 25m
EDI7:40 amEdinburgh Turnhouse
May 7
EDI9:15 pmEdinburgh Turnhouse
1h 25m
LHR10:40 pmLondon Heathrow
easyJet
Apr 30
LGW7:05 amLondon Gatwick
1h 30m
EDI8:35 amEdinburgh Turnhouse
May 1
EDI9:15 pmEdinburgh Turnhouse
1h 35m
LGW10:50 pmLondon Gatwick
easyJet
Apr 22
LGW6:25 amLondon Gatwick
1h 30m
EDI7:55 amEdinburgh Turnhouse
Apr 26
EDI5:50 amEdinburgh Turnhouse
1h 35m
LGW7:25 amLondon Gatwick
Multiple Airlines
May 6
LHR6:15 amLondon Heathrow
1h 25m
EDI7:40 amEdinburgh Turnhouse
May 11
EDI1:20 pmEdinburgh Turnhouse
9h 10m
1 stop
LHR10:30 pmLondon Heathrow
easyJet
May 5
LGW9:00 pmLondon Gatwick
1h 25m
EDI10:25 pmEdinburgh Turnhouse
May 9
EDI6:00 amEdinburgh Turnhouse
1h 35m
LGW7:35 amLondon Gatwick

Find the cheapest one-way flights from London to Edinburgh

If you're looking for one-way flights from London to Edinburgh, view some of our deals below provided by British Airways and easyJet
easyJet
May 8
LGW7:15 amLondon Gatwick
1h 30m
EDI8:45 amEdinburgh Turnhouse
British Airways
May 6
LHR6:15 amLondon Heathrow
1h 25m
EDI7:40 amEdinburgh Turnhouse
easyJet
Apr 30
LGW8:10 amLondon Gatwick
1h 30m
EDI9:40 amEdinburgh Turnhouse

Search last-minute flights to Edinburgh from London

Find and compare round-trip flight prices for your last-minute flight from London to Edinburgh
easyJet
Mar 25
LGW6:55 pmLondon Gatwick
1h 25m
EDI8:20 pmEdinburgh Turnhouse
Apr 17
EDI6:00 amEdinburgh Turnhouse
1h 35m
LGW7:35 amLondon Gatwick
British Airways
Mar 20
LHR6:25 amLondon Heathrow
1h 20m
EDI7:45 amEdinburgh Turnhouse
Mar 25
EDI7:15 pmEdinburgh Turnhouse
1h 25m
LHR8:40 pmLondon Heathrow
easyJet
Mar 22
LGW6:25 amLondon Gatwick
1h 25m
EDI7:50 amEdinburgh Turnhouse
Apr 24
EDI1:50 pmEdinburgh Turnhouse
1h 35m
LGW3:25 pmLondon Gatwick
British Airways
Mar 20
LHR6:25 amLondon Heathrow
1h 20m
EDI7:45 amEdinburgh Turnhouse
Mar 28
EDI7:30 amEdinburgh Turnhouse
1h 35m
LHR9:05 amLondon Heathrow
easyJet
Apr 1
LGW6:25 amLondon Gatwick
1h 30m
EDI7:55 amEdinburgh Turnhouse
Apr 3
EDI6:00 amEdinburgh Turnhouse
1h 35m
LGW7:35 amLondon Gatwick
British Airways
Mar 26
LHR1:50 pmLondon Heathrow
1h 25m
EDI3:15 pmEdinburgh Turnhouse
Apr 3
EDI9:10 pmEdinburgh Turnhouse
1h 25m
LHR10:35 pmLondon Heathrow

Best airlines flying from London to Edinburgh

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from London to Edinburgh with momondo
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Rating
Free Cancellation
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RyanairPriceFrom $16Free CancellationRating
6.8
6,416 reviews
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Ryanair UKPriceFrom $19Free CancellationRating
5.9
61 reviews
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easyJetPriceFrom $25Free CancellationRating
6.9
3,021 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $92Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,015 reviews
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  • easyJet Flights From London to Edinburgh

    The lowest priced easyJet flight from London to Edinburgh from the last 72 hours was $25. Generally, easyJet has 44 flights on this route every week with an average price of $97. easyJet is rated 6.9/10 by our users.

  • British Airways Flights From London to Edinburgh

    The best British Airways deal for London to Edinburgh flight tickets found on momondo in the last 72 hours was $92, round-trip. It should be noted that an average British Airways flight deal for this route in this time was higher, at $172 round-trip. British Airways operates 74 flights out of London into Edinburgh in an average week, so prices vary by time and availability. 7,015 British Airways reviews by users on momondo have scored the airline at 6.8/10.


easyJet flights from London to Edinburgh

Our best easyJet deals on London to Edinburgh flight tickets
easyJet
Apr 15
LGW6:25 amLondon Gatwick
1h 30m
EDI7:55 amEdinburgh Turnhouse
Apr 23
EDI9:15 pmEdinburgh Turnhouse
1h 35m
LGW10:50 pmLondon Gatwick
easyJet
Apr 30
LGW7:05 amLondon Gatwick
1h 30m
EDI8:35 amEdinburgh Turnhouse
May 1
EDI9:15 pmEdinburgh Turnhouse
1h 35m
LGW10:50 pmLondon Gatwick
easyJet
Apr 22
LGW6:25 amLondon Gatwick
1h 30m
EDI7:55 amEdinburgh Turnhouse
Apr 26
EDI5:50 amEdinburgh Turnhouse
1h 35m
LGW7:25 amLondon Gatwick

British Airways flights from London to Edinburgh

Our best British Airways deals on London to Edinburgh flight tickets
British Airways
May 6
LHR6:15 amLondon Heathrow
1h 25m
EDI7:40 amEdinburgh Turnhouse
May 7
EDI9:15 pmEdinburgh Turnhouse
1h 25m
LHR10:40 pmLondon Heathrow
British Airways
May 6
LHR6:15 amLondon Heathrow
1h 25m
EDI7:40 amEdinburgh Turnhouse
May 8
EDI9:10 pmEdinburgh Turnhouse
1h 25m
LHR10:35 pmLondon Heathrow
British Airways
May 23
LHR6:15 amLondon Heathrow
1h 25m
EDI7:40 amEdinburgh Turnhouse
Jun 4
EDI9:15 pmEdinburgh Turnhouse
1h 25m
LHR10:40 pmLondon Heathrow

Choose the best way to get from London to Edinburgh

Buses

8h 01m
$19 one-way$37 round-trip
Nonstop · from $37

Distance to downtown

G270.3 mi
47lb CO2

87% less than flights

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London to Edinburgh Buses

Trains

4h 17m
$54 one-way$225 round-trip
Nonstop · from $2251 stop · from $157

Distance to downtown

G270.3 mi
74lb CO2

79% less than flights

Find Trains

London to Edinburgh Trains

Flights

1h 20m
$31 one-way$62 round-trip
Nonstop · from $62

Distance to downtown

EDI6.8 mi

  • Is flying the fastest way to get from London to Edinburgh?

    To save time, the fastest way to travel is by flight from London to Edinburgh on British Airways. Expect the length of time you’ll spend onboard British Airways to be about 1h 20m compared to taking a train from London to Edinburgh or a bus from London to Edinburgh which have been found to be slower alternatives.

  • Is flying the cheapest way to get from London to Edinburgh?

    The cheapest way is to get a bus from London to Edinburgh, which can be as cheap as $37. A flight from London to Edinburgh is more expensive than a bus, with prices starting at $62. A train from London to Edinburgh is also an option, with an average price of $225.

  • How far is London to Edinburgh Turnhouse by plane?

    The distance between London and Edinburgh Turnhouse is about 332.0 mi. Flights usually cover this in 1h 20m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • What is the carbon footprint of flying from London to Edinburgh Turnhouse?

    The carbon footprint of a London to Edinburgh Turnhouse flight is around 348lb, which may vary slightly based on airline and stops. There is a CO2 sorter on our flight search results to help you select the lowest possible footprint. In comparison, the carbon footprint to travel by train for this trip is 73lb. By bus, this journey’s emissions can be cut to 46lb. This would result in a 87% smaller carbon footprint vs. flying.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from London to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport?

    Prices for flights from London to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from London to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from London to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from London to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.


Alternative routes for London to Edinburgh

Compare alternative flights to and from nearby airports and cities to discover the best prices and most convenient flight times
London to Inverness Flights
Fastest flight time1h 45m
Cheapest price$226

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from London to Edinburgh?

It is quick and easy to find London to Edinburgh flights on momondo. We search and return numerous flight options from various airlines and agents. You can then use our filters to narrow your search until you have found the most convenient flight to Edinburgh that suits you.

Can I find flights from London to Edinburgh with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to Edinburgh from London with this policy.

How can momondo help me find flights from London to Edinburgh?

Once all potential London to Edinburgh flight options are in front of you, momondo lets you sort and filter flights based on preferences such as airline, price and flight times amongst many other options.

I’m not ready to book a flight from London to Edinburgh right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

If you are not ready to book a flight from London to Edinburgh now, use our insights above to find helpful tips or alternatively set up a price alert, where momondo will track prices on flights to Edinburgh and let you know when they change.


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