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£21+ Cheap flights to Edinburgh

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Flights to Edinburgh in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Edinburgh

Tue 13/1018:00 -
Nonstop1h 15m
Tue 20/1006:00 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 4/9£36
Sat 17/1008:05 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Sat 24/1014:50 -
Nonstop1h 25m
Deal found 2/9£36
Thu 15/1021:10 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Mon 19/1007:00 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 1/9£37
Thu 22/1009:15 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Mon 26/1022:35 -
Nonstop1h 24m
Deal found 31/8£37
Thu 15/1021:10 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Thu 22/1015:20 -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 31/8£38
Mon 7/922:00 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Wed 9/907:10 -
Nonstop1h 25m
Deal found 2/9£38
Thu 15/1011:45 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Mon 19/1019:40 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 1/9£38
Thu 1/1013:25 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Thu 15/1021:40 -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 4/9£39
Wed 16/908:15 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Wed 16/920:35 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 1/9£39
Thu 1/1007:55 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Mon 5/1021:40 -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 2/9£40
Wed 9/913:05 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Mon 14/906:10 -
Nonstop1h 25m
Deal found 31/8£40
Wed 23/920:25 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Wed 30/911:05 -
Nonstop1h 25m
Deal found 2/9£41

Find flight deals to Edinburgh

Return from

£36

One-way from

£21

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£61

Good round-trip deal

£38 or less

Good one-way deal

£32 or less
easyJet
  • easyJet
  • 13/10-20/10
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 35m total
  • London to Edinburgh
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easyJet
  • easyJet
  • 3/10-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 20m total
  • London to Edinburgh
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£3 potential savings vs. average return price).
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LondonEdinburgh

LTN London Luton - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

LTNEDI

London Luton

Sat 3/10

07:15-08:35

Nonstop1h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£21

LondonEdinburgh

STN London Stansted - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

STNEDI

London Stansted

Fri 16/10

08:20-09:40

Nonstop1h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£21

LondonEdinburgh

LTN London Luton - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

LTNEDI

London Luton

Sun 8/11

08:40-10:00

Nonstop1h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£21
Fastest return journey

LondonEdinburgh

LTN London Luton - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

LTNEDI

London Luton

Thu 5/11

18:45-20:00

Nonstop1h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£21

LondonEdinburgh

STN London Stansted - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

STNEDI

London Stansted

Sun 27/9

08:00-09:20

Nonstop1h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£21

LondonEdinburgh

LGW London Gatwick - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

LGWEDI

London Gatwick

Thu 5/11

06:25-07:55

Nonstop1h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£21

LondonEdinburgh

STN London Stansted - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

STNEDI

London Stansted

Thu 22/10

09:15-10:35

Nonstop1h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£21

LondonEdinburgh

LTN London Luton - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

LTNEDI

London Luton

Mon 28/9

08:50-10:10

Nonstop1h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£21

LondonEdinburgh

LTN London Luton - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

LTNEDI

London Luton

Thu 8/10

21:10-22:30

Nonstop1h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£21

LondonEdinburgh

LTN London Luton - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

LTNEDI

London Luton

Mon 26/10

18:10-19:25

Nonstop1h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£21

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Edinburgh

How long is the flight to Edinburgh?

On average, a flight from London to Edinburgh takes 1 hour 19 minutes. Flights to Edinburgh from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Edinburgh

The most flights from London to Edinburgh are scheduled on a Thursday (87 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Edinburgh?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Edinburgh are easyJet, British Airways and Ryanair.

easyJet
easyJet
From £25
British Airways
British Airways
From £92
Loganair
Loganair
From £157
Aer Lingus
Aer Lingus
From £39

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Edinburgh?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Edinburgh are Ryanair, easyJet and British Airways.

Rainfall in Edinburgh by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Edinburgh ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Edinburgh when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Edinburgh by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Edinburgh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Edinburgh?

The best time to book flights to Edinburgh is 51 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Edinburgh?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Edinburgh should consider flying on Tuesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Ryanair,easyJet, andBritish Airways to the United Kingdom by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Ryanair
6.9
Okay
5,491 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.0

Overall

6.9

Entertainment

5.7

Crew

7.5

Comfort

6.5

Boarding

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Nadia,Mar 2026

STN - TLL

Terrible they overbooked a didn't let 2 of our friends on, absolute shambles
Ryanair
6.9
Okay
5,491 reviews
Ryanair
6.9
Okay
5,491 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.0

Overall

6.9

Entertainment

5.7

Crew

7.5

Comfort

6.5

Boarding

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Nadia,Mar 2026

STN - TLL

Terrible they overbooked a didn't let 2 of our friends on, absolute shambles
easyJet
6.9
Okay
1,926 reviews
Ryanair
6.9
Okay
5,491 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.0

Overall

6.9

Entertainment

5.7

Crew

7.5

Comfort

6.5

Boarding

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Nadia,Mar 2026

STN - TLL

Terrible they overbooked a didn't let 2 of our friends on, absolute shambles
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,206 reviews
Ryanair
6.9
Okay
5,491 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.0

Overall

6.9

Entertainment

5.7

Crew

7.5

Comfort

6.5

Boarding

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Nadia,Mar 2026

STN - TLL

Terrible they overbooked a didn't let 2 of our friends on, absolute shambles
Ryanair
6.4
Okay
Ryanair
6.9
Okay
5,491 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.0

Overall

6.9

Entertainment

5.7

Crew

7.5

Comfort

6.5

Boarding

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Nadia,Mar 2026

STN - TLL

Terrible they overbooked a didn't let 2 of our friends on, absolute shambles

FAQs about flying to Edinburgh

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is the busiest airport in Scotland, located 9km (almost 6 miles) west of the city centre. With trains and buses going into town at all hours, the airport is a convenient gateway to the UK’s Festival City. If you’re planning on booking a flight to Edinburgh during Fringe season do it as far in advance as possible.

The original terminal was built in the 1970s, however it has been upgraded in recent years and a programme of expansion is underway. The arrivals and departure terminals are under one roof, albeit on different floors, so connecting to other flights is fairly hassle-free. However, the security check points are often over capacity at peak times.

There are several restaurants, book shops and an art gallery, and the facilities are generally clean and well-maintained. The airport is also well-signed, so you should have no trouble getting around the building.

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

    Most people fly into Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) if they book a flight to Edinburgh. Turnhouse is conveniently located just 6.8 mi from Edinburgh’s city center. Turnhouse is the only Edinburgh airport and it handles 27 daily flights from London. 4 airlines have flights from London to Edinburgh Turnhouse on a regular basis.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Edinburgh if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Edinburgh on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Edinburgh?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ryanair is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Edinburgh.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Edinburgh?

    Edinburgh Turnhouse is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Edinburgh. One-way flights to Edinburgh Turnhouse typically cost £14, while return flights cost around £19.

  • How much is a return flight to Edinburgh?

    A return flight to Edinburgh will typically cost around £114, however they can be found for as little as £19.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Edinburgh depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Edinburgh, Belfast offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 50 minutes).

  • Does Edinburgh Turnhouse have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Edinburgh Turnhouse can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Edinburgh Turnhouse?

    Yes. Edinburgh Turnhouse has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Carlowrie Castle is the closest property to Edinburgh Turnhouse (0.0 mi away from Edinburgh Turnhouse).

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