Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to London

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Cheapest dealAED 154
Cheapest monthDecember
Average flight duration1 hour and 27 minutes
Most popular airlineBritish Airways

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Edinburgh to London flights are currently cheapest in February.

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Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Edinburgh to London? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Finding cheap flights from Edinburgh to London: Frequently asked questions

There are 6 airports in London: London City, London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London Luton, London Stansted, and London Southend.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Edinburgh to London is AED 154. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 27 minutes is the average flight time from Edinburgh to London.
British Airways, easyJet and Qatar Airways fly direct from Edinburgh to London.
There are 609 flights per week flying from Edinburgh to London, as of December 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to London is usually December.
If you're flying from Edinburgh Airport, the cheapest airport near London is London Stansted – which is 48.6 km away from the center of London. We've found flights to this airport from AED 154.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Edinburgh Airport to London on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 27 minutes.
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We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to London is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In December, the average temperature is usually around 5°C. August is typically the warmest month in London, when it usually averages around 22°C. You can expect the least rain in March. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 1°C. The rainiest month is October.
Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to London.

Travelers looking to fly from Edinburgh to London will be able to make the journey directly with a number of different carriers. British Airways, easyJet, Flybe and Ryanair all offer direct flights from Edinburgh to London. Read our guide to get the the low-down on Europe's budget airlines.

* This information is correct as of July 2019

Airport Information - Arriving

London Heathrow Airport is the busiest airport in the UK consisting of four passenger terminals. The quickest way to reach central London once you have arrived at the airport is on the Heathrow Express which takes just 15 minutes, while there are also plenty of alternatives available. The airport offers a huge variety of amenities and facilities including plenty of designer and duty-free shops, restaurants and eateries as well as other amenities like free Wi-Fi and many airport lounges.

Gatwick Airport is London’s second busiest airport comprised of two passenger terminals. The fastest way to get into London is on the Gatwick Express train, although there are bus, coach and taxi services available. You will find an excellent range of amenities and facilities at the airport to meet all of your needs including many different stores, restaurants, cafés and airport lounges.

London Stansted Airport is the third busiest airport in London and is 45 minutes away from the center of London on the Stansted Express train. Although the options are not as extensive as London’s two main airports, you can still find a decent range of amenities and services at the airport including plenty of shops, cafés and restaurants.

London City Airport is situated just 7 km from the center of London and is a fairly small airport. Once you have arrived you can access the London underground network directly from the airport although there are also buses and taxis available. The airport offers everything you would need including a few different restaurants and bars.

London Luton Airport is comprised of a single passenger terminal and you can get to King's Cross using a combination of shuttle bus and train in around 50 minutes. The airport itself offers a decent variety of amenities and facilities, so you will be able to find everything you would need including gift stores, duty-free shopping and restaurants.

Airport Information - Departing

Edinburgh Airport is the primary airport in Edinburgh located less than 10 km from the city center. It is possible to reach the airport from Edinburgh by public transport if you don’t want to take a taxi, with both bus and tram services available. As well as this, ample short-term and long-term parking can be found at the airport for vehicle owners. The airport offers an excellent variety of amenities and services for travelers to enjoy. There are plenty of retail shops available alongside duty-free shopping, while you can also choose from a variety of eateries, cafés and restaurants. The airport also provides travelers with free Wi-Fi so you can get online without paying a thing.

What to Expect in London

Use our search engine to see ratings and booking information for great hotels in London for every budget. In London you can expect the weather to be a bit warmer than Edinburgh across the year, with average highs in the mid-20s from June to August. As you will be flying on a domestic route, there is no need to worry about a visa if you are traveling from Edinburgh to London. London itself is served by an extensive public transport network which makes it easy to get around - as well as the London Underground, there are also plenty of bus and train services available to navigate your way around the capital of the UK. There are also numerous car rental options in London. Before you go, check out fun things to see and do in London.


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