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    London to Edinburgh Flight Information

    Return flight price

    Tue 12 May - Sun 17 May

    		 from

    £59

    One-way flight price

    		 from £28

    Flights Departing from

    Flights arriving in

    • Edinburgh

    Airlines flying to this destination

    EasyJet, FlyBE, British Airways

    From airport Edinburgh to city centre

    5.99 miles

    Flight distance

    331.7 miles

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    Prices refer to lowest available return flight, and are per person for the dates shown. The flights are subject to seat availability as well as variations in the price and tariffs.

    Cheap flights London - Edinburgh

    Information about flights from London to Edinburgh

    Considered to be one of the world's most beautiful cities, Edinburgh is an ideal getaway for anyone with a fascination for Scottish history and culture. The capital of Scotland fuses the ancient and the modern seamlessly, so flights to Edinburgh promise a diverse cultural experience. Dominated by the imposing fortress of Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh offers an enormous number of historic sites to visit. Fortunately, flights from London to Edinburgh take just 1.5 hours, making this an affordable and accessible destination. There are many cheap flights from London to Edinburgh, so you can experience all the attractions easily with an intensive programme of sightseeing.

    If you love live performances, festivals and comedy acts, then there is no better time to book flights to Edinburgh than during the Fringe Festival in August. This huge display of performing arts brightens up city streets, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the festival as they tour the city's most iconic landmarks. Any visit to Edinburgh must begin with a tour of Edinburgh Castle, which stands majestically at the top end of the Royal Mile. Stroll down this famous street to get access to Holyrood Palace, the Queen's residential palace in Scotland. If you plan to book flights from London to Edinburgh, don't forget to visit Princes Street, where you will find the city's main shopping area and the impressively ornate Scott Monument. August is a particularly busy time to visit the city, so book cheap flights from London to Edinburgh early to avoid the rush.

    When you book flights from London to Edinburgh you will discover that the airport is situated some distance from the city centre at Newbridge. However, Edinburgh Airport is well connected by bus, taxis and trams, so it is extremely easy to reach the historic city centre on flights to Edinburgh. After departing flights from London you can hop onto an Airlink bus or tram, which provide regular and reliable services to major points in the city, including Princes Street. Once you arrive in the city centre, you can reach most major attractions on foot, but if you wish to travel further afield, Edinburgh also provides a comprehensive system of buses. 

    Flights from London are incredibly quick and affordable, with plenty of flight deals available throughout the year. If you want to experience Edinburgh during good weather, then the summer months are the perfect time to visit. You can search for the best deals on cheap flights from London to Edinburgh on lastminute.com. We make it quick and easy for you to find the best deals instantly all in one convenient place, so you can ensure that you will find affordable flights from London on your preferred departure date.

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    Flexible on when you visit?

    Flight offers Edinburgh in April

    20/04/2020 - 26/04/2020 27/04/2020 - 03/05/2020 04/05/2020 - 10/05/2020
    Heathrow - Edinburgh
    from £84
    2d ago
    from £74
    6d ago
    from £69
    1d ago
    Stansted - Edinburgh
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    from £66
    2d ago
    from £64
    11d ago
    Gatwick - Edinburgh
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    from £74
    1d ago
    from £64
    11d ago
    Luton - Edinburgh
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    from £70
    2d ago
    from £60
    11d ago
    London City - Edinburgh
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    from £167
    5d ago
    from £120
    11d ago
    Southend - Edinburgh
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    Flight offers to Edinburgh for next weekend

    24/04/2020 - 26/04/2020 01/05/2020 - 03/05/2020 08/05/2020 - 10/05/2020
    Heathrow - Edinburgh
    from £121
    16h ago
    from £88
    15h ago
    from £85
    15h ago
    Stansted - Edinburgh
    -
    from £102
    13h ago
    from £119
    20h ago
    Gatwick - Edinburgh
    -
    from £90
    15h ago
    from £105
    15h ago
    Luton - Edinburgh
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    London City - Edinburgh
    -
    from £406
    15h ago
    from £173
    15h ago
    Southend - Edinburgh
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    Prices refer to lowest available return flight, and are per person for the dates shown. The flights are subject to seat availability as well as variations in the price and tariffs.

    Cheap flights from United Kingdom cities to Edinburgh

    Prices refer to lowest available return flight, and are per person for the dates shown. The flights are subject to seat availability as well as variations in the price and tariffs.

    Cheap flights from outside of United Kingdom to Edinburgh

    Prices refer to lowest available return flight, and are per person for the dates shown. The flights are subject to seat availability as well as variations in the price and tariffs.

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    How long is the flight from London to Edinburgh?

    The average flight time from London to Edinburgh is about 1 hour, 27 minutes.

    How much is the cheapest flight from London to Edinburgh?

    EasyJet offers one-way flights starting from £31.89. Round-trips with EasyJet start from £73.01.

    When is the best time to book a flight?

    If you book a flight from London to Edinburgh 3 months in advance, it is 26.03% cheaper than booking one week in advance. Booking within the last month before departure will save you 14.52% compared to booking one week in advance.

    Which is the cheapest month to fly to Edinburgh from London?

    The cheapest flights from London to Edinburgh are available in January.

    How far is Edinburgh from London?

    Between Edinburgh and London lie approximately 534 miles.

    How many airports are there in London?

    There are 7 airports in London: London, Gatwick, Heathrow, London City, Southend, Luton and Stansted.

    How many airports are there in Edinburgh?

    There is 1 airport in Edinburgh: Edinburgh.

    Which is the closest airport to Edinburgh's city centre?

    Edinburgh Airport is the only airport in Edinburgh, located 10 miles from the city.

    How much does a taxi cost in Edinburgh? How much is it in London?

    In Edinburgh, a taxi ride costs about £3.00, in London it costs about £5.00.

    How much is a single ticket for the public transport in Edinburgh? How much is it in London?

    A single ticket in Edinburgh costs at least of £2.00. In London, it is at least £2.00.

    How many flights are there from London to Edinburgh?

    According to our booking data, there are 2,047 flights per week on this route.

    How many airlines fly from London to Edinburgh?

    Flights from London to Edinburgh are operated by 4 airlines. EasyJet (£73.01), FlyBE (£88.73) and British Airways (£91.58) have the cheapest fares.

    When is the first and the last flight from London to Edinburgh?

    The first flight leaves from London at 06:15, the last flight at 21:55.

    Which is the most expensive month to fly to Edinburgh from London?

    Flights are most expensive in July.

    Cost of living in London compared with Edinburgh

    Food and drinks London Edinburgh Difference
    Beer (0.5 litre) £2.00 £1.00 -50%
    Coffee £3.00 £3.00 0%
    Meal at McDonald's £6.00 £5.00 -17%
    Water (0.33 litre) £1.00 £1.00 0%
    Transportation London Edinburgh Difference
    Monthly pass £150.00 £55.00 -63%
    One way tube ticket £2.00 £2.00 0%
    Taxi starting price (normal tariff) £5.00 £3.00 -40%
    Clothing London Edinburgh Difference
    1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M,...) £32.00 £27.00 -16%
    1 pair of jeans (Levi's 501 or similar) £67.00 £58.00 -13%
    Salaries London Edinburgh Difference
    Average monthly disposable salary (net) £2,325.00 £1,925.00 -17%

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