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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London to Edinburgh:

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 07:23
• Latest: departs at 22:35 and lands at 23:58.

The flight takes about 1h 23m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from London to Edinburgh.

A direct flight from London to Edinburgh takes 1h 23m, covering 867 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from London to Edinburgh range from ₹ 5,750 to ₹ 14,747, with an average of ₹ 8,770 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 5,750 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 48% above the ₹ 8,770 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average ₹ 8,757 return, compared with ₹ 16,175 via a stopover through Dublin (DUB).

British Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Ryanair has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on London to Edinburgh flights are:

• British Airways: 83% on time
• Ryanair: 82% on time
• easyJet: 81% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 82% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₹ 1,451–₹ 9,677 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London to Edinburgh flights, with 38% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 31%, Afternoon flights for 28%, and Night flights for 3%.

One-way fares from London to Edinburgh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 5,410, which is 34% below the typical average for this route.

Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around ₹ 771 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Budget

Flights from London to Edinburgh may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London to Edinburgh route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 45m.

One-stop flights from London to Edinburgh most commonly connect through:

• Dublin (DUB) – 45% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 32% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Shannon (SNN) – 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 32% on flights from London to Edinburgh. Monday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 8,323 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at ₹ 12,194, a difference of ₹ 3,871.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between London and Edinburgh. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• British Airways
• easyJet
• Ryanair

Flying via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 47m, compared to 5h 09m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 5h 54m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Some of the most popular sights in Edinburgh are Edinburgh Castle, John McIntyre Conference Centre, The University of Edinburgh, and St. Andrew Square. These are among the most viewed places in Edinburgh on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating London to Edinburgh flights:

• easyJet: offers free seat selection
• Ryanair: offers free seat selection
• British Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

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.

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.

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.

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.