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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from London to Edinburgh, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Flights from Heathrow to Edinburgh - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Heathrow to Edinburgh to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh is January, where tickets cost ₹ 4,087 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is ₹ 7,256 and ₹ 6,422 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 67 days before departure.

Which airlines fly direct between London Heathrow Airport and Edinburgh?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh.
There is just one airline that flies from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh direct and that is British Airways. The best one-way deal found from British Airways for the route is ₹ 8,153.

How many flights are there between London Heathrow Airport and Edinburgh per day?

Each day, there are between 11 and 15 nonstop flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport and land in Edinburgh, with an average flight time of 1h 25m. The most common departure time is 06:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 87 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between London Heathrow Airport and Edinburgh?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from London to Edinburgh?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from London Heathrow Airport at 06:15 and will be landing in Edinburgh at 07:40.

What’s the latest departure time from London to Edinburgh?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh jets off at 22:00 and lands at 23:25.

Good to know

Low season

June

High season

August
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 10% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (10% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Heathrow to Edinburgh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Heathrow to Edinburgh based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking London to Edinburgh flights

  • What are my public transport options to Heathrow Airport?

    The London Underground quite conveniently connects to each one of Heathrow’s terminals. The Heathrow Express and Heathrow Connect trains will take 15min and 30min respectively from Paddington Station, if you're in a hurry. London buses and National Express coaches are other valid options.

  • What can I find in the airport lounges?

    Both airports have lounges available, no matter what airline or class you are flying with. You can pay per use, buy passes, or sign up for a membership programme. They feature complimentary snacks and drinks, comfortable space and seating, and showers in some. Be Relax Spa and Lounge in Heathrow even features massages and manicures.

  • Are there on-site hotels at Edinburgh Airport?

    Unfortunately, there are no hotels within the airport itself at Edinburgh. However, the Hampton by Hilton Hotel is a few minutes’ walk from the terminal, and the Doubletree by Hilton has a free 2min shuttle from the terminal.

  • What are my public transportation options from Edinburgh Airport?

    Tram and bus services connect the airport directly to the city centre. Trams take 30min to reach the furthest stop at York Place, and connect with trains at the Edinburgh Gateway, Edinburgh Park Station, and Haymarket stops. A direct bus to the city centre takes around the same time, while other bus services have direct links to Glasgow, Dundee, Stirling, Fife, and Newcastle. Combined tram and train tickets are also available at the vending machines at Domestic Arrivals, in rail stations, and online from service providers.

  • What family services are available at the airports?

    Most toilets in both Heathrow and Edinburgh have baby changing facilities. In addition, Edinburgh has a family washroom at Gate 21. Both airports feature children’s play areas, located at Gate 2 and Gate 21 in Edinburgh, and in the departure lounges of Terminals 2A, 3, 4 and 5a at Heathrow.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London to Edinburgh?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London to Edinburgh flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Edinburgh?

    oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between London and Edinburgh, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from London to Edinburgh?

    There are direct flights from London to Edinburgh on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London to Edinburgh?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London to Edinburgh.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London to Edinburgh?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Edinburgh from London is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London to Edinburgh?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Edinburgh with an airline and back to London with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London to Edinburgh?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Edinburgh from London up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from London to Edinburgh

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for ₹ 5,873 or less one-way.
  • Arrive at Heathrow Airport (LHR) with time to spare – it may take a while to find and move to the right terminal, and border control wait times can take from 45min to 2h. You can pre-book fast-track security access at least 24h before your flight for around £12.50.
  • Turnhouse Airport, also known as Edinburgh Airport (EDI), is located 5.8 miles west of Edinburgh city centre, 5min from the M9, and 25min from the city centre by car. The car hire centre can be found by taking the covered walkway next to the multi-storey car park.
  • If you want to drive to the airport, daily parking at Official Heathrow Parking costs around £29 for the long-stay car park. However, the car park is a 5–7min journey from the terminals by free shuttle bus. If you want to be within walking distance of the terminals, the daily rate for the closer short-stay car park starts at around £61. There are also external parking providers that may offer better value, starting from around £6.
  • If you enjoy planespotting, you can find binoculars and a 270-degree view of the Southern Runway at Heathrow’s Gate 15 and 16 in Terminal 4.
  • If you have kids (or you're just a child at heart), Edinburgh Airport’s mascot in a suit, Edi, can be found out and about the terminal, ready for a high five.
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Prefer to fly direct from London Heathrow to Edinburgh Turnhouse?

Find which airlines fly direct from Heathrow to Turnhouse, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

London Heathrow to Edinburgh Turnhouse

Monday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +8 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +9 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +8 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +9 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +8 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +9 more

Thursday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +8 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +9 more

Friday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +8 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +9 more

Saturday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +8 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +9 more

Sunday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +8 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +9 more

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Direct returns

Edinburgh Turnhouse to London Heathrow

Monday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +7 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +8 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +8 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +9 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +7 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +8 more

Thursday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +7 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +8 more

Friday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +6 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +7 more

Saturday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +7 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +8 more

Sunday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +7 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +8 more

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Top airline flying from Heathrow to Edinburgh

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from London to Edinburgh. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Heathrow to Edinburgh? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.8
British AirwaysOverall score based on 6896 reviews
7.0boarding
7.7crew
6.4food
6.8comfort
6.5entertainment
Airline reviews

The flight was on time and the crew very professional. Everything went as expected and I will use BA again for this trip.

10.0 ExcellentAurore, Apr 2024LHR - MRS
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The flight was on time and the crew very professional. Everything went as expected and I will use BA again for this trip.

We paid to have overhead carry-on baggage. When we got to the gate we were told that our carry on bags would need to be checked and go below because the flight was full. Notably we were nowhere near the last people to board and about 30 other passengers also had to check their carry-on bags. Other than that the flight was fine.

Very bad plain although I paid A business class ticket I was stuck in a stiff fixed seat without any entertainment or Wi Fi for 5 hours I will never ever book a flight on British airline.

Self check in Kiosk did not recognize that I had prepaid for my luggage. This caused a 40 minute delay even though I had my British Airways email receipt for the prepaid luggage.

Crew were very friendly and helpful. They explained to us in detail the delay in our takeoff due to the storm that rolled in from Belfast and did their best to make up the time. Always great to fly BA!

Staff were very helpful. The free WiFi for messages was also very useful to keep in touch

Crew was more interested on looking at their phones than welcoming passengers during boarding.

The crew was very attentive and kept busy serving a variety of treats!

Terrible. Missed my flight to final destination because of delayed British Airways flight. Had to spend 12 hours in airport and $1500 for new plane tickets

The crew on board were all very pleasant and happy to help. The flight had the old business class seats. The departure board in the business lounge did not update and kept on saying ' gate open' but never said boarding. When I got nervous about the departure time and walked to the gate I was told off rudely for being late.

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London - Edinburgh Flights

Departure:

London (LHR)United Kingdom

Destination:

Edinburgh (EDI)United Kingdom

Return flight deals:

Edinburgh - London

Cabin classes:

₹ 19,349
₹ 13,011

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