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Cheap Flights from London to Edinburgh (LHR-EDI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from London to Edinburgh that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Heathrow to Edinburgh flights

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’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to Edinburgh?

The average price of all round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Edinburgh on a Monday and more expensive on a Thursday. On your return trip to London, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

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 round-trip 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 ₹ 10,516 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 14,791 and ₹ 14,535 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh, you should book around 6 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.


Good to know

Low seasonMarch
High seasonAugust
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (6% 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.

Flights from Heathrow to Edinburgh: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Heathrow to Edinburgh 
SadiqFlew with British AirwaysLHR-EDISept 2024
Domestic flights only need a valid photo id like drivers license (I carried my passport anyway but wish I'd just left it in the safety of home).
GaryFlew with British AirwaysLHR-EDIAug 2024
The overhead luggage bins are very small so they required us to check our hand carry luggage. I had to take my rechargable batteries out of my bag and put them in my rucksack. It would be a good idea to pack you hand carry luggage assuming you might need to check it in at the gate.
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysLHR-EDIApr 2024
Research the airline baggage allowance and hidden fees. Allow a few extra minutes when checking baggage as attendants don’t check the bags for you. Customers check their own bags at a kiosk.

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 airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from London to Edinburgh?

    Virgin Atlantic, Air France, KLM, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the London to Edinburgh flight route.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for ₹ 9,282 or less round-trip.
  • 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.

Prefer to fly direct from London Heathrow to Edinburgh Turnhouse?

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

Direct departures

London Heathrow to Edinburgh Turnhouse

Monday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Southern, +9 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +10 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Southern, +9 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +10 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Southern, +9 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +10 more

Thursday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Southern, +9 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +10 more

Friday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Southern, +9 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +10 more

Saturday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +7 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +8 more

Sunday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Southern, +9 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +10 more

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Direct returns

Edinburgh Turnhouse to London Heathrow

Monday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Southern, +8 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +9 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Southern, +7 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +8 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Southern, +8 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +9 more

Thursday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Southern, +9 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +10 more

Friday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Southern, +7 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +8 more

Saturday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Southern, +7 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +8 more

Sunday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Southern, +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.
6.6
British AirwaysOverall score based on 6890 reviews
6.4Entertainment
6.7Comfort
6.8Boarding
6.3Food
7.6Crew
Airline reviews

Better training for staff, I didn’t even get a napkin with my drink so it was dripping all over !

6.0 GoodAnonymous, May 2025LHR - MAN
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Better training for staff, I didn’t even get a napkin with my drink so it was dripping all over !

Fantastic! Great seats! Friendly staff! Amazing selection of shows and movies! Smooth ride! I don’t know what more I could have asked for honestly. They made flying a breeze this time around.

Had a very bad experience flying out of London. Our initial flight was cancelled without notice and the next flight had a layover of 8 extra hours. Me, my husband and my 8-year-old were already sick, and this further added to our problems. We paid extra for the seats: I was not even given our chosen seats which we paid for months before the trip. We were shoved into the available seats which were middle ones in the back (we had paid for front window, aisle, aisle). The seats were so uncomfortable and getting out of middle seats every so often (with a sick child) was a task. We had initially chosen British Airways because of the short layover, however, that went out of the window. Although unexpected things happen all the time and I understand customers have to adjust for the unplanned, however, how the airlines react and make the passengers comfortable during that time is the real test. We were not given any compensation for food or any arrangement to stay comfortable during that time. In fact, our paid seats were taken away as well.

The food could have been better. And the chicken sandwich was not nice at all.

Not the quality I was expecting from a company that has been around for ages and charges high prices

The whole experience was very disappointing. Drinks could have been served and offered more frequently. The seats were reasonable but considering I paid for premium economy, I felt cheated. I flew premium economy with Japanese Airlines ANA 5 years ago and their service was by far, superior. We had access to the club lounge, better seats and excellent service. Out of 10, I would rate the experience as 4. Everything felt cheap and the Airbus aircraft are far better and more comfortable

Hand bag was taken to be checked in at boarding gate

Flight was okay however bags were left in London even though we had a 7 hour layover. Bags are yet to be confirmed to reach final destination. Horrible work.

Quiet and comfortable aircraft, pretty smooth flight. Very comfortable business class cabin with decent entertainment. Good service from the crew. All in all a good experience.

Why does a reputable airline like BA allow a miserable domestic airline like AA to operate its flights? There is no comparison between the two

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