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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Edinburgh to London? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to London

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Edinburgh to London flights are currently cheapest in March.

Direct flights from Edinburgh to London

Alternative Edinburgh to London routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Edinburgh to London? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Edinburgh to London: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundج.م.‏ 978
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time1 hr, 27 mins
Most popular airlineBritish Airways
Average flights per week735

Finding cheap flights from Edinburgh to London: Frequently asked questions

There are 6 airports in London: London City, London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London Luton, London Stansted, and London Southend.
The best price we found for a return flight from Edinburgh to London is ج.م.‏ 1,955. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 27 minutes is the average flight time from Edinburgh to London.
British Airways, Qatar Airways and easyJet fly direct from Edinburgh to London.
As of March 2025, there are 779 flights per week flying from Edinburgh to London.
The cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to London is usually March 2025.
If you're flying from Edinburgh Airport, the cheapest airport near London is London Stansted – which is 48.6 km away from the centre of London. We've found flights into this airport from ج.م.‏ 1,955.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Edinburgh Airport to London on Tuesday, 25 March 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 27 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to London but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to London is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In March, the average temperature is usually around 6°C. August is typically the warmest month in London, when it usually averages around 22°C. You can expect the least rain in March. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 1°C. The rainiest month is October.
Currently, easyJet offers the cheapest flight tickets to London.

Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London: what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to London and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • London's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Edinburgh (the location of Edinburgh Airport).

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the most popular route, with 410 weekly departures to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, the last flight from EDI to LHR is with British Airways at 21:15. Go for the first departure with British Airways at 05:55 if you want to fly out earlier.

  • Leave enough time to catch your flight from EDI to London. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Flying during a peak time such as June? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • You can book a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to London. Begin your trip at EDI and then arrive at one of these London airports:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

    • Stansted Airport (STN)

    • London Luton Airport (LTN)

    • London City Airport (LCY)

  • Pick from a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to London. Book your seat with one of these:

  • You won't need a visa or passport to fly within United Kingdom. You will need a valid proof of identity though, like an ID card or driver's licence. Put them on your packing checklist once you've booked your flight tickets from Edinburgh Airport to London.

  • Travelling from central Edinburgh to EDI takes around 40 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 31 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to London? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to EDI:

How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London

  • ج.م.‏ 978 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Edinburgh Airport to London. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م.‏ 1,955. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.

  • To snag cheap tickets from EDI to London, reserve your journey 1 month ahead of your planned departure.

  • September is the cheapest month for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to London. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.

  • Create a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from EDI to London. You don't need to look every day to see if prices have dropped. We'll tell you the moment there's a change in price.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to London.

Airports in London

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

  • London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London is approximately 31 kilometres. It'll take you around 57 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour and 1 minute.

  • If you're arriving on a late flight from Edinburgh Airport to London, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near LHR:

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • The centre of London is around 80 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). After your flight from Edinburgh Airport to London has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 1 hour and 19 minutes.

  • Public transport will get you there in approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes.

  • After your flight from EDI to London, settle in at a hotel near LGW. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:

Best time to go to London

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to London. To avoid the crowds, visit London in February when it's quieter.

  • The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Book your flights from Edinburgh Airport to London in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap flights from EDI to London sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about London

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in London right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to London:

  • There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are major attractions which should be on every London itinerary.

Complete your London trip with a car rental

  • Pick one of our car rentals in London and see the sights on your own terms. Easily compare companies in one place to find the perfect set of wheels once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Edinburgh Airport to London.

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