34 € Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to London Stansted

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 34 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to London Stansted

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

Direct flights from Edinburgh to London Stansted

Edinburgh to London: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found34 €
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time1 hr, 24 mins
Most popular airlineRyanair UK Ltd.
Average flights per week41

Finding cheap flights from Edinburgh to London Stansted: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Edinburgh to London Stansted is 34 €. 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 24 minutes is the average flight time from Edinburgh to London Stansted.
Ryanair UK Ltd., easyJet and Ryanair fly direct from Edinburgh to London Stansted.
As of April 2026, there are 42 flights per week flying from Edinburgh to London Stansted.
The cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to London Stansted is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport on Saturday, 16 May 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 24 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to London Stansted but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
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.
Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to London Stansted.

Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stansted Airport (STN): what you need to know

  • Take a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Stansted Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • London's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Edinburgh.

  • You can choose from 185 weekly Edinburgh Airport to Stansted Airport flights. The 05:45 departure with Ryanair UK is the earliest you can take. Ryanair UK operates the last service of the day at 23:10.

  • For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your EDI to STN flight.

  • During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.

  • A range of airlines operate direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Stansted Airport, so getting to London (and then discovering more of United Kingdom!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:

  • The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Ryanair.

  • We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Stansted Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between EDI and STN include:

    • Dublin Airport

    • Belfast International Airport

    • Cork Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stansted Airport (STN)

  • Currently, 16 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Stansted Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 34 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.

  • Book five months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from EDI to STN.

  • April is the cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Stansted Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from EDI to STN.

  • Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Edinburgh Airport to Stansted Airport.

Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • 67.94% of flights that depart Edinburgh Airport land at their destination on schedule.

  • Edinburgh Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • The journey when using public transport usually takes 40 minutes.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel near EDI? If you've booked an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Stansted Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Stansted Airport (STN)

Getting from Stansted Airport (STN) to central London

  • Stansted Airport to the centre of London has a drive time of about 1 hour. It's approximately 64 kilometres away.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.

When to fly to Stansted Airport (STN)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Edinburgh Airport to Stansted Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit London based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.

  • Before locking in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Stansted Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from EDI to STN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.

Explore more of United Kingdom

  • You've done London, now it's time to discover other corners of United Kingdom. Journey about 161 kilometres north-west to Birmingham to tick off its leading attractions. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • Bristol is another essential stop in United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No trip is complete without visiting Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.

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