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)
Reserve a hotel near STN if you have a late Edinburgh Airport to Stansted Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Stansted Airport rental car and explore London and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Europcar are leading providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Stansted Airport around four weeks before you travel.
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.