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Cheap flights from London to Edinburgh from £19

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 2/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — EDI
23 Oct — 30 Oct1
1 adult

The best prices from London to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in January or September, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 18 October 2024.

Round-trip from

£30

One-way from

£19

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January
easyJet
  • easyJet
  • 13/1-18/1
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 40m total
  • London to Edinburgh
easyJet
  • easyJet
  • 2/12
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 15m total
  • London to Edinburgh
High demand for flights, 18% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 21% potential price drop

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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 18 October 2024.

Wed 4/1217:55LTN - EDI
Nonstop1h 15measyJet
Thu 5/1207:00EDI - LTN
Nonstop1h 15measyJet
Deal found 17/10£37
Mon 18/1108:05STN - EDI
Nonstop1h 20measyJet
Tue 19/1106:55EDI - STN
Nonstop1h 25measyJet
Deal found 17/10£37
Thu 31/1007:50STN - EDI
Nonstop1h 15mRyanair UK
Sat 9/1120:40EDI - STN
Nonstop1h 20mRyanair UK
Deal found 17/10£38
Mon 16/1216:50LGW - EDI
Nonstop1h 30measyJet
Wed 18/1220:35EDI - LGW
Nonstop1h 30measyJet
Deal found 17/10£48
Fri 27/1221:45STN - EDI
Nonstop1h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 30/1206:10EDI - STN
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/10£54
Tue 3/1207:00LHR - EDI
Nonstop1h 25mBritish Airways
Tue 10/1210:05EDI - LHR
Nonstop1h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/10£73
Fri 27/1220:00LTN - EDI
Nonstop1h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 30/1207:00EDI - LTN
Nonstop1h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/10£74
Mon 21/1006:15STN - EDI
1 stop7h 05mRyanair
Mon 21/1023:35EDI - STN
1 stop7h 55mRyanair
Deal found 17/10£85
Wed 23/1009:00LTN - EDI
1 stop4h 00mRyanair
Wed 23/1015:40EDI - LTN
1 stop7h 25mRyanair
Deal found 17/10£95
Sat 19/1021:30LGW - EDI
1 stop12h 35mRyanair
Mon 21/1023:35EDI - LGW
1 stop8h 25mRyanair
Deal found 17/10£95
Mon 18/1118:55LGW - EDI
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 20/1114:20EDI - LGW
1 stop10h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/10£97
Mon 16/1206:55LCY - EDI
Nonstop1h 15mBritish Airways
Wed 18/1220:00EDI - LCY
Nonstop1h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/10£123

Find flights from London to Edinburgh within your budget

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 1,032,784 searches. Data last updated 18 October 2024.

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London StanstedEdinburgh Turnhouse

STN - EDI

STNEDI

London Stansted

Mon 13/1

Nonstop1h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 18/1

Nonstop1h 25m

£30

London LutonEdinburgh Turnhouse

LTN - EDI

LTNEDI

London Luton

Mon 4/11

Nonstop1h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 7/11

Nonstop1h 15m

£32

London StanstedEdinburgh Turnhouse

STN - EDI

STNEDI

London Stansted

Thu 31/10

Nonstop1h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 9/11

Nonstop1h 20m

£38

London GatwickEdinburgh Turnhouse

LGW - EDI

LGWEDI

London Gatwick

Mon 16/12

Nonstop1h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 18/12

Nonstop1h 30m

£48

London StanstedEdinburgh Turnhouse

STN - EDI

STNEDI

London Stansted

Fri 27/12

Nonstop1h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 30/12

Nonstop1h 25m

£54

London StanstedEdinburgh Turnhouse

STN - EDI

STNEDI

London Stansted

Sun 3/11

Nonstop1h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 6/11

1 stop8h 10m

£65

London HeathrowEdinburgh Turnhouse

LHR - EDI

LHREDI

London Heathrow

Mon 27/1

Nonstop1h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 5/2

Nonstop1h 35m

£72

London LutonEdinburgh Turnhouse

LTN - EDI

LTNEDI

London Luton

Fri 27/12

Nonstop1h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 30/12

Nonstop1h 15m

£74

London LutonEdinburgh Turnhouse

LTN - EDI

LTNEDI

London Luton

Tue 19/11

1 stop11h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 22/11

1 stop9h 15m

£101

London GatwickEdinburgh Turnhouse

LGW - EDI

LGWEDI

London Gatwick

Sat 9/11

1 stop17h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 12/11

1 stop19h 30m

£163

London HeathrowEdinburgh Turnhouse

LHR - EDI

LHREDI

London Heathrow

Sat 2/11

1 stop13h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 5/11

1 stop5h 40m

£187

London HeathrowEdinburgh Turnhouse

LHR - EDI

LHREDI

London Heathrow

Tue 8/4

1 stop6h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 15/4

1 stop6h 00m

£196

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Best time to book a flight from London to Edinburgh

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Travel insights for flights from London to Edinburgh

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from London to Edinburgh including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 11 October 2024.

The best time to book flights from London to Edinburgh is 78 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.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Edinburgh (average of £79). Flying from London to Edinburgh in December is currently the most expensive (average of £106). 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 18 October 2024.

It’s typically best to fly out from London to Edinburgh in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 20% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

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 13 October 2024.

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

Rainfall in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average temperature totals 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).

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 18 October 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London to Edinburgh, such as easyJet, Ryanair UK and Ryanair. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
7.8
Good
1,361 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Liked the service, seating was ok but the seat supports where in a way that one couldn’t stretch your legs

7.8
Good
1,361 reviews
7.8
Good
1,361 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Liked the service, seating was ok but the seat supports where in a way that one couldn’t stretch your legs

7.7
Good
191 reviews
7.8
Good
1,361 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Liked the service, seating was ok but the seat supports where in a way that one couldn’t stretch your legs

7.7
Good
844 reviews
7.8
Good
1,361 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Liked the service, seating was ok but the seat supports where in a way that one couldn’t stretch your legs

7.6
Good
1,652 reviews
7.8
Good
1,361 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Liked the service, seating was ok but the seat supports where in a way that one couldn’t stretch your legs

7.4
Good
3,856 reviews
7.8
Good
1,361 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Liked the service, seating was ok but the seat supports where in a way that one couldn’t stretch your legs

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?

    Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from London to Edinburgh. You should not have trouble finding flights to Turnhouse from London; the airport handles an average of 46 inbound flights from London per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 7 airlines have flights to the Edinburgh airport from London. It is only a 6.8 mi journey from Turnhouse (EDI) to Edinburgh’s city center.

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

    According to our current data, easyJet (£30), Ryanair UK (£38), and easyJet Europe (£54) offers the cheapest pricing from London to Edinburgh. easyJet is currently priced 46% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London to Edinburgh one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with easyJet, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £19. Ryanair UK flights start at £20 while deals on easyJet Europe start at £22 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from London to Edinburgh?

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

    Before booking your flight to Edinburgh from London, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Qantas Airways (74%), Kenya Airways (64%), Qatar Airways( 62%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from London to Edinburgh?

    On average you can expect to pay £147 for a flight from London to Edinburgh. The cheapest flight overall is £45 while the most popular route, (London Gatwick - Edinburgh Turnhouse) is currently priced at £48.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Edinburgh (average of £79). Flying from London to Edinburgh in December is currently the most expensive (average of £106). 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 are the most eco-friendly airlines from London to Edinburgh?

    The eco-friendly airlines to Edinburgh are British Airways, Ryanair, and Finnair. Ryanair does encourage their customers to book direct flights, which takes less time to reach Edinburgh from London. Direct flights reduce the amount of carbon emissions to the environment. The airline also restricts the amount of luggage one can have on board. British Airways also does ensure their carbon footprint is reduced by using sustainable aviation fuels and incorporating carbon offset and removal projects. On the other hand, Finnair requests passengers to pre-order food to help them reduce aircraft weight, which leads to less fuel consumption. In addition, they encourage their clients to come with their own water bottles to avoid using disposable bottles, which result in unnecessary waste contributing to a high carbon footprint.

  • How can I fly more sustainably from London to Edinburgh?

    For sustainable travel from London to Edinburgh, choose to fly in the Economy Class, which is more eco-friendly than Business Class. It will help have more people on board and reduce the fuel combustion from different planes flying the same route. Also, pack light and book direct flights to Edinburgh with no stopovers to reduce the airline's total emissions. Studies show that regular take-offs and landings lead to 50% carbon emissions, which are harmful to the environment. But don't forget to choose an eco-friendly airline that operates in eco-friendly airports to reduce the environmental impacts. While onboard, choose a vegan diet and carry your reusable plastic items to help reduce your carbon footprint.

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easyJet EuropeCheapest£74Average£83FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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FinnairCheapest£78Average£94FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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