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Cheap Flights from London to Edinburgh (LON-EDI)

 
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Check baggage allowance for British Airways flights.
Overhead bins are small; pack carry-on wisely.
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Cheapest • 58% average savings
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 6 weeks in advance save around 51% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 23% price drop
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KAYAK's insights & trends for London to Edinburgh flights

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

What is the cheapest London to Edinburgh flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from London to Edinburgh costs ₹ 5,297 on the route between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Edinburgh (EDI). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 58% cheaper than other London-Edinburgh routes. It is also the most popular route.

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from London to Edinburgh, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Edinburgh, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London 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 to Edinburgh is January, where tickets cost ₹ 5,057 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 7,985 and ₹ 7,630 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London 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 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 to Edinburgh, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 51% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonMarch
Best time to beat the crowds (21% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (13% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from London to Edinburgh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from London 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 London to Edinburgh: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from London 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 flights from London to Edinburgh

  • How do I transfer from Edinburgh Airport to the city centre?

    The easiest and the most budget-friendly way to get into the centre of Edinburgh is to take the tram which run every 7 minutes and the journey to the city centre takes about 30 minutes. There are also plenty of buses that will take you from the airport to Edinburgh and other cities. If you are not a fan of public transportation and plan to travel outside of Edinburgh, consider renting a car from one of the agencies at the Car Rental Centre in the airport.

  • What services does the London City Airport offer?

    If you are flying from the London City Airport you can expect to find numerous restaurants and shops, a shoe shine service, a spa centre and a Mail and Fly service. You can also store your items at the luggage storage or lockers and connect to the free internet.

  • Does the Edinburgh Airport provide facilities for families with kids?

    Families travelling with kids will find areas for kids and a few baby changing rooms around the Edinburgh Airport. It is also possible to find items like puzzle books or comics for kids. Most eateries at the Edinburgh Airport are equipped with high chairs and meals for kids.

  • Are there any budget airlines that fly from London to Edinburgh?

    Yes, it is a popular route from London and many low-cost airlines fly daily. You can book affordable flights from London to Edinburgh with Ryanair, Flybo and easyJet which usually fly from London Stansted Airport.

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

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) 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 is the only airline alliance operating flights between London and Edinburgh.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to Edinburgh, easyJet or British Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Edinburgh are easyJet and British Airways. With an average price for the route of ₹ 6,724 and an overall rating of 6.9, easyJet is the most popular choice. British Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of ₹ 14,128 and an overall rating of 6.7.

  • 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 travelers 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 to Edinburgh

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for ₹ 4,956 or less one-way and ₹ 7,781 or less round-trip.
  • When booking flights from London to Edinburgh with British Airways you can choose between London City Airport, London Gatwick Airport or London Heathrow Airport. London City Airport is a good idea if you are transferring from the city centre of London as it is the closest. Heathrow Airport will be better for those who want to enjoy a variety of services and facilities, and Gatwick Airport for those who are going from the southern part of London and wish to avoid big crowds.
  • People who are flying with Ryanair or easyJet from London Stansted Airport will not have a problem when it comes to finding places for a quick meal before boarding the plane. An ideal spot for sushi enthusiasts is Itsu, whereas Coast to Coast is for those who love burgers or pizza and people looking for vegan options can find a variety of options at Pret.
  • Those who booked their flight from London to Edinburgh and who are flying from London Gatwick Airport, there are ChargeBox kiosks or charging stations located around the airport if you need to charge your device, available free of charge.
  • Not sure how to fill your time in Edinburgh? Forgot to book a hotel? Grab some maps from the VisitScotland Information Centre where you can also get tips on things to do and places to stay at in the city.
  • If you want to release some pressure at the Edinburgh Airport before or after your flight, visit Inside & Out or AeroSpa where you can get a massage and various beauty treatments. There are also some massage chairs at the airport if you do not have enough time for a spa centre.

Prefer to fly direct from London to Edinburgh Turnhouse?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from London to Edinburgh Turnhouse.
Find which airlines fly direct from London to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

London to Edinburgh Turnhouse

Monday

British Airways, Ryanair, easyJet

British Airways, Ryanair, +1 more

Tuesday

British Airways, Ryanair, easyJet

British Airways, Ryanair, +1 more

Wednesday

British Airways, Ryanair, easyJet

British Airways, Ryanair, +1 more

Thursday

British Airways, Ryanair, easyJet

British Airways, Ryanair, +1 more

Friday

British Airways, Ryanair, easyJet

British Airways, Ryanair, +1 more

Saturday

British Airways, Ryanair, easyJet

British Airways, Ryanair, +1 more

Sunday

British Airways, Ryanair, easyJet

British Airways, Ryanair, +1 more

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Direct returns

Edinburgh Turnhouse to London

Monday

British Airways, Ryanair, easyJet

British Airways, Ryanair, +1 more

Tuesday

British Airways, Ryanair, easyJet

British Airways, Ryanair, +1 more

Wednesday

British Airways, Ryanair, easyJet

British Airways, Ryanair, +1 more

Thursday

British Airways, Ryanair, easyJet

British Airways, Ryanair, +1 more

Friday

British Airways, Ryanair, easyJet

British Airways, Ryanair, +1 more

Saturday

British Airways, Ryanair, easyJet

British Airways, Ryanair, +1 more

Sunday

British Airways, Ryanair, easyJet

British Airways, Ryanair, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from London 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 London 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.
6.9
easyJetOverall score based on 1831 reviews
6.7Boarding
6.7Comfort
5.9Food
5.5Entertainment
7.6Crew
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Generally a good experience except for boarding in Naples on the flight back to London. We were all standing around for at least 20 minutes maybe longer as there was no seating.

8.0 ExcellentMartin, Sept 2025NAP - LGW
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Generally a good experience except for boarding in Naples on the flight back to London. We were all standing around for at least 20 minutes maybe longer as there was no seating.

Seats, WC,sizes for today's generation adults, and if technical problems arise a complimentary coffee, water nice for waiting one hours, the rest is perfect (pilot and cabin crew)

Boarding was smooth and quick. Flight departed on time. Equally evacuation upon landing was from both the front door and the back doors. Bags were on the conveyor belts before I got there. Excellent service.

The terminals are far away, be prepared to walk. Also, You climb stairs to the plane since there are no aero bridges. Boarding was haphazard not in multiple groups, so stand in line early. Hard to find place to stow cabin baggage if you are behind in the line. You can purchase food on the plane. There are vegetarian options.

First -the flight was late - more than two hours Second, not even a bottle of water at bord to give for free for this inconvenience. Three-at landing ive realised that I've lost one of my ear plug headphones and been very desperate to find it with my torch, the crew not helped at all more than that they asked to leave the plane as everyone did before me. This was the last flight from that day- extra 5 min for me with a bit of help from crew - would have bring a super review. I guess this days humanity disappeared!

I got caught using a stolen credit card number. Michelle Siziba is my name Nice to London Gatwick on 7/31/25.

Not happy with price of luggage or that we had no choice but to pay whether cabin or hold. I didn't book seats but this is unnecessary extra money along with suitcase

We accidentally purchased twice the bags we needed. Our fault, but the ticket was not clear to us, and it asked us to purchase bags at checkin. When we notified them to get credit back at the airport, they said to contact customer service. We flew the flight and then contracted customer service. They said no credits after the flight has flown. Not customer service oriented at all. They know we didn’t check that many bags and kept our money for a service they did not provide. Be aware and very careful of what you are purchasing from them because they will not make it right if there is an error.

This was our first time using them. I gave okay ratings for food and entertainment because it was minimal or not provided so I couldn't judge, but much better than most budget carriers we have ever used.

We were charged a ridiculous amount for a name spelling error on ticket which I would’ve corrected if I received pre-check info more than 1/2hr before flight. Then we were told at ticket counter that our bags were fine for boarding but then we’re charged another ridiculous amount to take in our luggage despite being told differently. Flight itself was great. Charges were unfair.

1. The website didn’t allow me to checkin from London as I have Bangladesh passport with US permanent resident card. This pushed me to sit with my wife in the middle of two aisle seats, terrible experience! 2. BA should allow within 24 hours to checkin with other passport holders to choose better seats. A 2nd verification of travel documents can be done at the desk about immigration status. 3. Food options were poor for vegetarian passengers, try to introduce healthy options avoiding carb-dense food ingredients.

Cabin crew lovely and accommodating and I'll always fly BA in the future

It was perfect. The service was exceptional. I would never want to cross the Atlantic in anyone else's sardine tins.

As I have said it sucked, the ticket counter to have to find and pay for another airline to get home. Now I understand this happened over the weekend but they should have someone there to talk to us instead of throwing the regular crew under the bus.

Everything excellent except for bag drop off. We started at the D area and that was so slow that it was eventually closed just as we were about to go to a station. We then went to F. We got one suitcase checked and then the screen showed that the station was no longer operable. There were long lines everywhere so we had to ask if we could butt in to the next station to finish. Again, this was the only incident, otherwise it was an excellent flying experience

Adequate to good experience. Comfort was mediocre but everything else was good..

They need to improve their service at the airport. Rather than a bus, they need to park the plane at a station like normal airlines to so passengers can just walk out of the plane into the airport and catch their next flight

Boarding was a complete shambles, groups in all the wrong places, queuing up before the crew had even arrived. Service was kind but slow, food was tasty and beautifully presented. Seat was comfy and private

It was a good experience, especially travelling with a baby and their accessories

what would have been better would have been that my booking not been canceled by the system and had I been informed that the booking had been cancelled by the system I could have immediately rebooked and not found out that there was an issue when I was told by the system that I needed to book in. It would have also been good if either the booking agent or BA or anyone been in anyway useful. In the end I had to rebook a flight at an additional cost of $350. So no I'm not impressed by BA any of the other parties involved.

Gate is far at Leeds Bradford Airport. However, as the flight was less than half full, it was calm and not stressful. Great take off and landing. Friendly staff

Boarding was started early and we were lined up in. A glass tunnel on the tarmac we were left standing there for an hour with no information the flight left and arrived 30 mins late

It was great. We arrived a few minutes late but the crew were concert and kind about it. It was a nice smooth fly thanks be to Jesus. I prayed for smooth flight and Yahuwah answered my prayer.

Need more check in desks at Marrakech. Even if you are travelling with hand luggage only, you still need to 'check in' to get the old style boarding pass. Unfortunately they haven't thought to separate out the people checking in luggage to a separate desk. Flight was delayed leaving but arrived on time. Limited food options on board and very overpriced.

We bought tickets for £30 from kayak but we paid £55 for check in to rayan , they slaught us

Flight was delayed so long we missed our second flight. Entire trip had to be cancelled. Ryanair refused to help us.

Stanton airport is outdated, pure equiped, airport. Fire alarms, power outages is a common routine, wich result ir flights delay , additional money spending and huge gathering of people in airport wich is unsafe.

After you made us check-in I tried to add a suitcase in the internet and also to get help by chet. Nothing work and we pay 60 pounds at Airport. Comper to Easyjet to do the same, was easy and customer friendly.

Boarding was like being hoarded like cattle, all penned in in an area way to small

I missed the flight from Manchester to Dublin because of poor informations from Aer Lingus and the airport, no possibility to check in online, they don't respond to phone calls, I had to buy another tickets to enable me travel to Dublin from Manchester. I want my money to refund.

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