Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 61 days in advance to save up to 37% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 61 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from London to Scotland 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as £90, or £109 for flights within the next 24 hours.
At this time, Cheapflights has noticed price decreases for many domestic flights due to COVID-19. Travel is not necessarily recommended at this time, and flights may be prone to cancellation: please check with local authorities in both London and Scotland for travel alerts, and be sure to review the airline's cancellation policy and travel advisories before booking. For more information, please view our post on what to know about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and travel.
Due to the rapidly changing circumstances due to COVID-19, airlines like easyJet, British Airways, and Flybe flying from London to Scotland have implemented new flexible cancellation policies.
Yes, there are multiple flights from London to Scotland for under £73. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Ryanair for just £47, but on average you can expect to pay £49.
Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from London to Scotland under £73. A good price for a direct flight from London to Scotland is less than £52.
There are currently 20+ open flights from London to Scotland within the next 7 days for less than £73.
Direct flights can be found on the following days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
When booking a flight from London to Scotland, you may want to consider flying on British Airways, Flybe or Ryanair as they are the most popular for this route.
The most popular route from London to Scotland is London Stansted - Edinburgh Turnhouse. You may also consider London Heathrow - Edinburgh Turnhouse or London Heathrow - Glasgow Intl.
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £38. While the most popular route (London Stansted - Edinburgh Turnhouse) can be booked for £49 on average our data indicates £226 when flying from London to Scotland
No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from London to Scotland consider choosing Malaysia Airlines(95%), LATAM Airlines(88%) or American Airlines(88%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.
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.
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.
Budget airlines easyJet, Flybe and Ryanair all fly to Scotland. British Airways also offers cheap London to Scotland flights.
Planes usually depart from London airports throughout the day, 7 days a week. London to Edinburgh flights are daily.
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.
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.
A quick flight from London to Scotland can take about 1h 15m. easyJet provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £57. All flights are typically direct.
Cheapflights users have booked flights from London to Scotland from £47 return. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is easyJet.
For one-way options, check prices for Ryanair. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £20. Users have also found tickets on easyJet for as little as £26.
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£25 | £128 | No cancel fee | N/A |
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£44 | £140 | No cancel fee | 86% |
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£48 | £161 | No cancel fee | 70% |
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£114 | £197 | No cancel fee | 72% |
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£59 | £208 | No cancel fee | N/A |
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£108 | £302 | No cancel fee | 79% |
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£168 | £335 | No cancel fee | 75% |
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£234 | £466 | No cancel fee | N/A |
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£303 | £500 | No cancel fee | N/A |
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£309 | £7,624 | No cancel fee | 87% |
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