Cheap flights from London to Scotland

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From London to Scotland

What days are direct flights available from London to Scotland?

Direct flights can be found on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

How popular is this flight route?

Within the past month, 5,393 users have taken a look at flights from London to Scotland.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from London to Scotland?

When booking a flight from London to Scotland, you may want to consider flying on British Airways, Flybe or Aer Lingus as they are the most popular for this route.

What are the most popular routes from London to Scotland?

The most popular route from London to Scotland is London Gatwick - Edinburgh Turnhouse. You may also consider London Luton - Edinburgh Turnhouse or London Heathrow - Edinburgh Turnhouse.

What are the cheapest flights from London to Scotland?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £24. While the most popular route (London Gatwick - Edinburgh Turnhouse) can be booked for £37 on average our data indicates £79 when flying from London to Scotland

What are the most reliable airlines from London to Scotland?

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from London to Scotland consider choosing Iberia(92%), British Airways(89%) or easyJet(80%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Scotland is just over an hour’s flight away from London, putting grand cities like Edinburgh and Glasgow in grabbing distance of the English capital. Easterly ports like Aberdeen, Inverness and Dundee are also in easy reach.

Once you’ve landed, the rest of Scotland is your oyster. Wild islands like the Orkneys, Hebrides and Shetlands spray the wind-whipped coastline. Inland, you’ve got places like Cairngorms National Park, which ticks off ski hills, royal Balmoral, lochs and acres of stag-studded forests. Best of all, London to Scotland flights can be incredibly cheap, with prices sometimes dipping as low as £14.

How long is the flight from London to Scotland?

It depends on how far you’re travelling. Southerly cities like Edinburgh and Glasgow are 1 hour 15 minutes away from London by plane. You’ll have to add on an extra 15 minutes or so for Inverness and Aberdeen airports. Heading for the islands? Major airlines will take you right to the Shetlands and Hebrides. You’ll just have to change planes in Scotland, which could add a couple of hours to your journey.

Which airlines operate flights from London to Scotland?

Budget airlines easyJet, Flybe and Ryanair all fly to Scotland. British Airways also offers cheap London to Scotland flights.

How frequent are flights between London and Scotland?

Planes usually depart from London airports throughout the day, 7 days a week. London to Edinburgh flights are daily.

Which airports serve London and Scotland?

Gatwick and Heathrow are the starting points for most travellers. You can also book London to Scotland flights from smaller London airports like Stansted, Luton and London City Airport.

Which direct flight route between London and Scotland is cheapest?

The cheapest flights to Scotland usually run from London Stansted to Glasgow. Edinburgh and Inverness also offer great deals, thanks to budget airlines like easyJet and Ryanair. Scotland is even more changeable than its weather. Towns swing between fairy tale cities and island boltholes. The scenery is both wild and welcoming. National parks like the Cairngorms offer easy forest trails and off-the-map mountain hikes. And there’s a year-round charm to the country. Unlike London, Scotland has got the seasons down pat. Colourful autumns, frosty winters and flower-sprinkled springs are the order of the day. Meanwhile, long summer days open up the wild Western Highlands and islands. The cherry on top? You can be there in around an hour if you book a London to Scotland flight.