Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London: what you need to know
Around 1 hour 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to London.
Edinburgh (the location of Edinburgh Airport) and London follow the same timezone — UTC+0.
The busiest route is from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Choose from 75 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from EDI to LHR is the 05:50 British Airways option. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 21:20 with British Airways.
Leave plenty of time to make your EDI to London flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's wise to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Book a direct Edinburgh Airport to London ticket and get to your destination without any layovers. You can touch down at these London airports from EDI:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Stansted Airport (STN)
London Luton Airport (LTN)
London City Airport (LCY)
Leading airlines that offer direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to London include:
EDI is around 11 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
In search of a hotel close to EDI? If you're boarding an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to London, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Of all flights leaving Edinburgh Airport, 73% land on schedule at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London
The best price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to London flight is 16 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 34 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To secure cheap flights from EDI to London, book your trip four months before your departure.
The best month for landing cheap Edinburgh Airport to London tickets is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is around 24 kilometres from the centre of London. If you're getting a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes about 45 minutes.
It typically takes 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel near LHR if you're coming in on a late flight from Edinburgh Airport to London. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from London Heathrow Airport about one week ahead of your flight from EDI to London.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Once your flight from Edinburgh Airport to London has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central London is roughly 48 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
The journey will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places to call home for the night near LGW. Kick back and get cosy after your EDI to London flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Avoid potential price surges. Booking your ride three weeks before your arrival at LGW can get you a lower rate.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
London Stansted Airport (STN) is around 56 kilometres from the centre of London. It takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the city centre by car after your flight from Edinburgh Airport to London.
If you use public transport, the journey takes about 45 minutes.
If you don't want to make the journey to the centre, head for a hotel close to STN. Settle in at one of these options after your EDI to London flight:
Get ahead of the game and reap the rewards. Book your ride from STN four weeks before your flight from Edinburgh Airport to London for the best rates.
Best time to go to London
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to London. July is the most popular month to travel to London. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your Edinburgh Airport to London plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from EDI to London in January when temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about London
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in London right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to London:
Westminster Abbey and The British Museum are just two of the big attractions to put on your London to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Big Ben.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of the United Kingdom waiting to be explored. About 257 kilometres northwest of London, a trip to Manchester will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Birmingham is another essential stop in the United Kingdom and is around 161 kilometres northwest of London. No trip is complete without a visit to Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.