How often are flights from London to Edinburgh delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between London and Edinburgh have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 100 minutes.

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

Tuesday 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.

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 early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

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 15% of flights being delayed.

How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh?

For as low as £107, British Airways can have you in Edinburgh from London Heathrow Airport in 1h 25m. The distance between London Heathrow Airport and Edinburgh is about 331 mi. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

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

easyJet, at £32, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be British Airways. You may be able to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh for 76% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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.

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).

What are the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh?

On average you can expect to pay £223 for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh. The cheapest flight overall is £53 while the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Edinburgh Turnhouse) is currently priced at £95.

What are the most reliable airlines from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh?

Consider Kenya Airways (92%), Cathay Pacific (90%) or China Southern (89%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh.

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

For a flight from London Heathrow to Edinburgh, you will be flying into Turnhouse. Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is just 6.8 mi from the center of the city. Turnhouse is the only Edinburgh airport and it handles 11 inbound flights from London Heathrow per day. 2 airlines have flights to Edinburgh Turnhouse from London Heathrow on a regular basis.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Heathrow to Edinburgh?

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Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh flights typically cost between £208 and £116 in August. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £81 on British Airways (13 Aug-18 Aug).

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Heathrow to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in January or March, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Friday

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

The price you pay for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 79 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh (average of £119). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh in April is currently the most expensive (average of £157). 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 LHR to EDI?

It’s typically best to fly out from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 23% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Edinburgh from London Heathrow?
For a flight from London Heathrow to Edinburgh, you will be flying into Turnhouse. Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is just 6.8 mi from the center of the city. Turnhouse is the only Edinburgh airport and it handles 11 inbound flights from London Heathrow per day. 2 airlines have flights to Edinburgh Turnhouse from London Heathrow on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh?
For as low as £107, British Airways can have you in Edinburgh from London Heathrow Airport in 1h 25m. The distance between London Heathrow Airport and Edinburgh is about 331 mi. Generally, flights for this route are direct.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh round-trip?
easyJet, at £32, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be British Airways. You may be able to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh for 76% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the most reliable airlines from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh?
Consider Kenya Airways (92%), Cathay Pacific (90%) or China Southern (89%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh.
What are the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh?
On average you can expect to pay £223 for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh. The cheapest flight overall is £53 while the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Edinburgh Turnhouse) is currently priced at £95.
Can I find deals for flights from Heathrow to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Heathrow to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Heathrow to Edinburgh?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Heathrow to Edinburgh.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Heathrow to Edinburgh?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow 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 Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh (average of £119). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh in April is currently the most expensive (average of £157). 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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