Cheapest airlines flights from Edinburgh to London

You can choose from 3 airlines that fly from Edinburgh to London, including easyJet, British Airways, and Ryanair UK. easyJet has lowest fares on this route.
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British Airways logo British Airways
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Edinburgh to London according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Edinburgh to London in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$19, and round-trip direct flights start at US$40.

Displayed flight fares from Edinburgh to London are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Edinburgh to London Flight Details

The distance between Edinburgh and London is about 538.81 km. The average flying time from Edinburgh to London is around 1 hour 44 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$19
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$40
Cheapest monthSeptember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance538.81 km
Average flight time1 hour 44 minutes
Popular airlineeasyJet
Flight statistics for the Edinburgh–London route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Edinburgh to London

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Edinburgh to London?

The average price of one-way flights from Edinburgh to London purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh to London is January, with an average price of US$24; while the month with the highest flight price is usually March, with an average price of up to US$48.

US$48
US$36
US$24
US$12
    Cheapest
  • US$48
    Mar
  • US$27
    Apr
  • US$28
    May
  • US$28
    Jun
  • US$27
    Jul
  • US$30
    Aug
  • US$26
    Sep
  • US$29
    Oct
  • US$29
    Nov
  • US$29
    Dec
  • US$24
    Jan
  • US$24
    Feb

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Edinburgh to London?

The average price of round-trip flights from Edinburgh to London purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for round-trip flights from Edinburgh to London are found during June, with an average price of US$151. Conversely, the highest prices are found during July, with an average price of up to US$189.

US$189
US$170
US$151
US$132
    Cheapest
  • US$175
    Mar
  • US$153
    Apr
  • US$155
    May
  • US$151
    Jun
  • US$189
    Jul
  • US$184
    Aug
  • US$175
    Sep
  • US$180
    Oct
  • US$178
    Nov
  • US$187
    Dec
  • US$163
    Jan
  • US$161
    Feb

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Edinburgh to London?

Average weekly flight prices from Edinburgh to London by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Edinburgh to London is Tuesday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Sunday, as prices are usually highest then.

US$104
US$83
US$61
US$40
  • US$67
    Mon
  • US$61
    Tue
  • US$64
    Wed
  • US$62
    Thu
  • US$76
    Fri
  • US$89
    Sat
  • US$104
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Edinburgh to London during Easter Day?

Based on Trip.com's data over the past 3 days, these are the lowest one-way flight prices from Edinburgh to London during Easter Day.

During Easter Day, the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to London are on Apr 12, with the lowest fare of US$23.

US$81
US$52
US$23
0
    Cheapest
  • US$50
    Apr 8
  • US$46
    Apr 9
  • US$81
    Apr 10
  • US$70
    Apr 11
  • US$23
    Apr 12
  • US$23
    Apr 13
  • US$23
    Apr 14

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to London (EDI-LON)?

    Based on Trip.com data, easyJet offers one-way fares as low as US$19 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. EDI to STN on Fri, Apr 17), while easyJet offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$40 departing on Tue, Apr 14 and returning on Thu, Apr 16.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Edinburgh to London with the following airlines, including: easyJet British Airways Ryanair UK Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 44 minutes to fly from Edinburgh to London.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to London is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 202 flight per week flying from Edinburgh to London. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: British Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- BA1465 (08:01)
  • To find best deals on flights from Edinburgh to London, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Fri, Apr 17, with one-way flights priced at just US$19.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is easyJet.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for London travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Edinburgh to London is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Edinburgh to London on March 29, 2026 with easyJet, with prices starting at US$20.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in London, with Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport (EDI-STN) is by far the most common option on this route: London City Airport (LCY) London Gatwick Airport (LGW) Heathrow Airport (LHR) London Luton Airport (LTN) London Southend Airport (SEN) London Stansted Airport (STN).
  • The time difference between London and Edinburgh is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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How to find cheap flights from Edinburgh to London

Looking for ways to secure cheap flights from Edinburgh to London? Booking tickets in advance instead of leaving it to the last minute, choosing early morning or late-night flight times, and opting to fly with budget airlines are just some of the ways you can save money.

Airlines that fly from Edinburgh to London

There are a range of airlines offering direct flights from Edinburgh to London, including British Airways, easyJet, Ryanair.

Flight distance & Flight time from Edinburgh to London

The average flight time from Edinburgh to London is 1 hour, with a distance of 332 miles between the two cities.

Departure from Edinburgh Airport to London

Located just 8 miles from the city centre, Edinburgh Airport is easy to get to. Trams from the city centre to the airport take just 30 minutes and depart every 7 to 10 minutes. Tickets cost £7.50 and you can catch the tram from Princes Street. You can also get a 30-minute Airlink 100 bus from St Andrews Square, with prices starting from £5.50 for adults and £2.75 for children. The Airlink 100 Bus departs every 10 minutes, making it a convenient choice, too.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Edinburgh to London

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Edinburgh to London?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Edinburgh to London on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Ryanair UK provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Edinburgh to London, with fares starting at US$55.

US$4
US$55
US$106
US$157
US$208
Ryanair UK
US$55
Ryanair UK
easyJet
US$70
easyJet
British Airways
US$208
British Airways

Which airline operates the most flights from Edinburgh to London?

Total flights from Edinburgh to London across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, British Airways operates the most frequent flights from Edinburgh to London, with 117 flights per week.

5
42
80
117
British Airways
117
British Airways
easyJet
84
easyJet
Qatar Airways
70
Qatar Airways
Finnair
50
Finnair
American Airlines
46
American Airlines
Iberia
42
Iberia

How many flights fly from Edinburgh to London daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Edinburgh to London within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Edinburgh to London is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Wednesday.

393
344
294
245
Highest
315
Mon
310
Tue
294
Wed
305
Thu
393
Fri
350
Sat
328
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.