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.
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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.
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