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 96 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 17% of flights being delayed.

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

A quick flight from London City Airport to Edinburgh can take about 1h 20m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £149. The distance from London City Airport to Edinburgh is about 337 mi. All flights are typically direct.

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

According to our current data, easyJet (£34), and British Airways (£138) offers the cheapest pricing from London City Airport to Edinburgh. You may be able to fly from London City Airport to Edinburgh for 81% 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 City Airport to Edinburgh?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £92. While the most popular route (London City - Edinburgh Turnhouse) can be booked for £125 on average, our data indicates £222 when flying from London City Airport to Edinburgh.

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

Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI), located 6.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from London City to Edinburgh. 2 airlines have flights to Turnhouse from London City on a regular basis. Booking flights from London City to Edinburgh Turnhouse should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 3 inbound flights from London City per day.

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

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

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

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. London City Airport to Edinburgh flights typically cost between £173 and £252 in September. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £125 on British Airways (21 Sept–23 Sept).

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London City to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in February or April, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Friday

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

Booking 48 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London City Airport to Edinburgh. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London City Airport to Edinburgh (average of £160). Flying from London City Airport to Edinburgh in August is currently the most expensive (average of £209). 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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When flying from London City Airport to Edinburgh, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 22% versus a flight at midday.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Edinburgh from London City?
Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI), located 6.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from London City to Edinburgh. 2 airlines have flights to Turnhouse from London City on a regular basis. Booking flights from London City to Edinburgh Turnhouse should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 3 inbound flights from London City per day.
How long is the flight from London City Airport to Edinburgh?
A quick flight from London City Airport to Edinburgh can take about 1h 20m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £149. The distance from London City Airport to Edinburgh is about 337 mi. All flights are typically direct.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from London City Airport to Edinburgh round-trip?
According to our current data, easyJet (£34), and British Airways (£138) offers the cheapest pricing from London City Airport to Edinburgh. You may be able to fly from London City Airport to Edinburgh for 81% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest flights from London City Airport to Edinburgh?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £92. While the most popular route (London City - Edinburgh Turnhouse) can be booked for £125 on average, our data indicates £222 when flying from London City Airport to Edinburgh.
Can I find deals for flights from London City to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on London City to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from London City to Edinburgh?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from London City to Edinburgh.
Can I find deals for business class flights from London City to Edinburgh?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London City 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 City Airport to Edinburgh?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London City Airport to Edinburgh (average of £160). Flying from London City Airport to Edinburgh in August is currently the most expensive (average of £209). 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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Booking 48 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London City Airport to Edinburgh. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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When flying from London City Airport to Edinburgh, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 22% versus a flight at midday.

How much does it cost for a return flight from London City Airport 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 96 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.

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Over the past year, British Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 17% of flights being delayed.

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