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Cheap flights from London to Edinburgh from $116

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 22/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — EDI
6 May — 13 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in January or September, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from London to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 6 April 2026.

Thu 14/506:15
LHR
-
EDI
Nonstop1h 25m
British Airways
Tue 26/521:15
EDI
-
LHR
Nonstop1h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 1/4$183
Thu 9/706:15
LHR
-
EDI
Nonstop1h 25m
British Airways
Mon 20/719:35
EDI
-
LHR
Nonstop1h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 1/4$193
Wed 15/706:45
LHR
-
EDI
Nonstop1h 25m
British Airways
Wed 29/718:45
EDI
-
LHR
Nonstop1h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 1/4$194
Wed 22/706:45
LHR
-
EDI
Nonstop1h 25m
British Airways
Mon 27/720:30
EDI
-
LHR
Nonstop1h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 2/4$196
Thu 4/606:15
LHR
-
EDI
Nonstop1h 25m
British Airways
Sun 7/620:25
EDI
-
LHR
Nonstop1h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 1/4$200
Mon 15/607:35
LHR
-
EDI
Nonstop1h 25m
British Airways
Wed 24/619:30
EDI
-
LHR
Nonstop1h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 3/4$203
Thu 4/606:15
LHR
-
EDI
Nonstop1h 25m
British Airways
Sun 12/721:15
EDI
-
LHR
Nonstop1h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 1/4$204
Wed 19/806:45
LHR
-
EDI
Nonstop1h 25m
British Airways
Thu 27/821:10
EDI
-
LHR
Nonstop1h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 3/4$206
Sat 4/721:50
LHR
-
EDI
Nonstop1h 15m
British Airways
Mon 6/720:30
EDI
-
LHR
Nonstop1h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 5/4$207
Sat 3/1007:05
LHR
-
EDI
Nonstop1h 25m
British Airways
Sun 4/1021:15
EDI
-
LHR
Nonstop1h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 2/4$209
Mon 13/706:15
LHR
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EDI
Nonstop1h 25m
British Airways
Mon 20/719:35
EDI
-
LHR
Nonstop1h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 1/4$212

Find flight deals from London to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) to Edinburgh (EDI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 6 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$183

One-way from

$116

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$146

Good round-trip deal

$133 or less

Good one-way deal

$34 or less
British Airways
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  • 14/5-26/5
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 45m total
  • London to Edinburgh
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  • British Airways
  • 22/9
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 30m total
  • London to Edinburgh
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Customise your flight search to find flights from London to Edinburgh that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 6 April 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

LondonEdinburgh

LHR - EDI

LHREDI

London Heathrow

Sat 16/5

07:05-08:30

Nonstop1h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 17/5

21:15-22:35

Nonstop1h 20m

$214

LondonEdinburgh

LHR - EDI

LHREDI

London Heathrow

Tue 14/7

07:00-08:25

Nonstop1h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 16/7

05:50-07:25

Nonstop1h 35m

$216

LondonEdinburgh

LHR - EDI

LHREDI

London Heathrow

Thu 20/8

06:15-07:40

Nonstop1h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 23/8

21:15-22:35

Nonstop1h 20m

$216

LondonEdinburgh

LHR - EDI

LHREDI

London Heathrow

Sat 6/6

07:05-08:30

Nonstop1h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 6/6

20:35-21:55

Nonstop1h 20m

$219

LondonEdinburgh

LHR - EDI

LHREDI

London Heathrow

Wed 5/8

06:45-08:10

Nonstop1h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 6/8

21:10-22:30

Nonstop1h 20m

$251

LondonEdinburgh

LHR - EDI

LHREDI

London Heathrow

Sat 22/8

20:30-21:50

Nonstop1h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 29/8

20:35-21:55

Nonstop1h 20m

$255

LondonEdinburgh

LHR - EDI

LHREDI

London Heathrow

Wed 20/5

06:45-08:10

Nonstop1h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 27/5

05:55-07:30

Nonstop1h 35m

$256
Fastest return journey

LondonEdinburgh

LHR - EDI

LHREDI

London Heathrow

Sat 18/7

21:50-23:05

Nonstop1h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 19/7

21:15-22:35

Nonstop1h 20m

$290

LondonEdinburgh

LHR - EDI

LHREDI

London Heathrow

Tue 5/5

20:15-21:35

Nonstop1h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 9/5

20:35-21:55

Nonstop1h 20m

$291

LondonEdinburgh

LHR - EDI

LHREDI

London Heathrow

Sat 16/5

07:05-08:30

Nonstop1h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 23/5

06:00-07:35

Nonstop1h 35m

$300

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Best time to book a flight from London to Edinburgh

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Edinburgh from London with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from London to Edinburgh

How far ahead should I book a flight from London to Edinburgh?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 3 April 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London to Edinburgh, you should look to book at least 72 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London to Edinburgh?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Edinburgh (average of $33). Flying from London to Edinburgh in December is currently the most expensive (average of $65). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LON to EDI?

Find hourly flight availability from London to Edinburgh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 6 April 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from London to Edinburgh is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 51% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 11 May 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London to Edinburgh flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from London to Edinburgh

Explore weekly flight availability from London to Edinburgh. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 6 April 2026.

The most flights from LON to EDI are scheduled on a Sunday (74 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from London to Edinburgh?

How often are flights from London to Edinburgh delayed?

About 17% of weekly flights between London and Edinburgh have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 99 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Edinburgh flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Edinburgh flights?

Over the past year, British Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Edinburgh. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Edinburgh. Reviews last updated 6 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with easyJet and Ryanair from London to Edinburgh have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
easyJet
6.9
Okay
1,888 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5.5

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.9

Boarding

6.7

Crew

7.6

Food

5.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

muhon,Oct 2025

MAN - GVA

Service and quality and the price is great .definitely recomondable .
easyJet
6.9
Okay
1,888 reviews
easyJet
6.9
Okay
1,888 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5.5

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.9

Boarding

6.7

Crew

7.6

Food

5.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

muhon,Oct 2025

MAN - GVA

Service and quality and the price is great .definitely recomondable .
Ryanair
6.4
Okay
easyJet
6.9
Okay
1,888 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5.5

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.9

Boarding

6.7

Crew

7.6

Food

5.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

muhon,Oct 2025

MAN - GVA

Service and quality and the price is great .definitely recomondable .

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from London to Edinburgh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Edinburgh from London?

    Most people fly into Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) if they book a flight to Edinburgh from London. On average, Turnhouse has 23 inbound flights from London per day from 2 airlines. Edinburgh Turnhouse is conveniently located just 11.0 km from Edinburgh’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from London to Edinburgh?

    For as low as $214, British Airways can have you in Edinburgh from London in 1h 25m. The distance from London to Edinburgh is about 533 km. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London to Edinburgh round-trip?

    Flying on easyJet is currently your cheapest option to Edinburgh, with prices starting at $60. Another option worth looking into is British Airways, starting at $169 round trip. easyJet is 47% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from London to Edinburgh?

    Consider Kenya Airways (96%), Cathay Pacific (91%) or China Southern (89%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from London to Edinburgh.

  • What are the cheapest flights from London to Edinburgh?

    On average you can expect to pay $596 for a flight from London to Edinburgh. The cheapest flight overall is $111 while the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Edinburgh Turnhouse) is currently priced at $119.

  • Can I find deals for flights from London to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on London to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from London to Edinburgh?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from London to Edinburgh.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from London to Edinburgh?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London to Edinburgh by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London to Edinburgh?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Edinburgh (average of $33). Flying from London to Edinburgh in December is currently the most expensive (average of $65). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
easyJetCheapest$60Average$143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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British AirwaysCheapest$169Average$272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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