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UK Domestic · 332 miles
Edinburgh to London Flights — EDI to LHR Airlines, Airports & Fare Tips
Searching for cheap flights from Edinburgh to London? Compare departures from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Heathrow (LHR) / Gatwick (LGW). Find the best time to book, top airlines, flight duration, and money-saving tips for your Scotland to England trip.
Which airport should you fly from?
Compare departure and arrival airports for the Edinburgh to London route.
EDI — Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Tram to Edinburgh city centre in 30 minutes.
LHR — London
Heathrow (LHR) / Gatwick (LGW)
Heathrow or Gatwick — both have direct rail to London.
Airlines flying Edinburgh to London
British Airways, easyJet, and Ryanair operate very frequent flights on this busy UK domestic route.
Flight duration & logistics
Nonstop flights from Edinburgh to London take approximately ~1h 20m. The distance is 332 miles. Around 20+ flights operate daily on this route.
- Flight time: ~1h 20m
- Time difference: 0h
- Daily flights: 20+
Money-saving tips for Edinburgh to London travel
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Book in advance
easyJet and Ryanair offer the best budget fares. Book 2–4 weeks ahead.
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Consider the East Coast Main Line train for a scenic 4h 25m journey.
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Flexible dates
Mid-week flights are typically cheapest.
London — your destination
Discover what awaits after your flight from Edinburgh.
Why book with Tikitikita?
- Compare fares across EDI and LHR in one search
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- Prices shown include taxes and surcharges
Frequently asked questions
How long EDI to LHR?
~1h 20m nonstop. Distance ~332 miles.
Airlines Edinburgh–London?
British Airways, easyJet, Ryanair.
Cheapest month EDI–LHR?
January and November.
Train alternative Edinburgh–London?
East Coast Main Line ~4h 25m — very comfortable.
Best time to book?
2–4 weeks in advance.