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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh from £29

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — EDI
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from London Heathrow to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in February or January, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Heathrow to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Heathrow (LHR) to Edinburgh (EDI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£63

One-way from

£29

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£101
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 4/3-7/3
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 55m total
  • London to Edinburgh
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 10/7
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 20m total
  • London to Edinburgh
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High demand for flights, 13% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
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Cheapest flights from Heathrow to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Wed 6/819:05LHR - EDI
Nonstop1h 20mBritish Airways
Wed 27/820:20EDI - LHR
Nonstop1h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/1£55
Mon 12/506:15LHR - EDI
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/509:35EDI - LHR
1 stop4h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1£128
Sun 26/107:50LHR - EDI
1 stop12h 00mAer Lingus
Mon 27/112:00EDI - LHR
1 stop9h 00mAer Lingus
Deal found 16/1£159

Find flights from Heathrow to Edinburgh within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Heathrow to Edinburgh that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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LondonEdinburgh

LHR - EDI

LHREDI

London Heathrow

Tue 4/3

12:50-14:20

Nonstop1h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 7/3

19:30-20:55

Nonstop1h 25m

£63

LondonEdinburgh

LHR - EDI

LHREDI

London Heathrow

Mon 12/5

06:15-07:40

Nonstop1h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 20/5

09:35-14:30

1 stop4h 55m

£128

LondonEdinburgh

LHR - EDI

LHREDI

London Heathrow

Tue 25/2

09:50-14:50

1 stop5h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 26/2

12:00-16:50

1 stop4h 50m

£159

LondonEdinburgh

LHR - EDI

LHREDI

London Heathrow

Thu 13/2

17:50-23:10

1 stop5h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 20/2

05:45-10:45

1 stop5h 00m

£196

LondonEdinburgh

LHR - EDI

LHREDI

London Heathrow

Thu 10/7

22:00-23:20

Nonstop1h 20m

£29

LondonEdinburgh

LHR - EDI

LHREDI

London Heathrow

Tue 11/3

07:40-17:45

1 stop10h 05m

£73

LondonEdinburgh

LHR - EDI

LHREDI

London Heathrow

Mon 3/3

09:50-19:50

1 stop10h 00m

£78

LondonEdinburgh

LHR - EDI

LHREDI

London Heathrow

Thu 6/2

09:55-17:50

1 stop7h 55m

£158

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Best time to book a flight from Heathrow to Edinburgh

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Edinburgh from Heathrow with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Heathrow to Edinburgh

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Heathrow to Edinburgh including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Heathrow to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 55 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh (average of £80). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £105). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LHR to EDI?

Find hourly flight availability from Heathrow to Edinburgh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 18% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Heathrow to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh

Explore weekly flight availability from Heathrow to Edinburgh. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

The most flights from LHR to EDI are scheduled on a Friday (56 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Edinburgh ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Edinburgh when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Edinburgh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Edinburgh. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Edinburgh. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from London to Edinburgh, see what other customers have to say about KLM and British Airways. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Finnair
7.6
Good
1,285 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Air France
7.4
Good
1,487 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Aer Lingus
7.1
Good
1,077 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,824 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Heathrow to Edinburgh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Edinburgh from London Heathrow?

    For a flight from London Heathrow to Edinburgh, you will be flying into Turnhouse. Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is just 6.8 mi from the center of the city. Turnhouse is the only Edinburgh airport and it handles 25 inbound flights from London Heathrow per day. 6 airlines have flights to Edinburgh Turnhouse from London Heathrow on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh round-trip?

    British Airways, at £63, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Aer Lingus and KLM. You may be able to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh for 47% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is British Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £29. However, be on the lookout for offers from Aer Lingus and Finnair, as they are both options that can get you from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh?

    Consider Qantas Airways (76%), Qatar Airways (73%) or British Airways (72%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh.

  • What are the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh?

    On average you can expect to pay £195 for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh. The cheapest flight overall is £38 while the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Edinburgh Turnhouse) is currently priced at £66.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Heathrow to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Heathrow to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Heathrow to Edinburgh?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Heathrow to Edinburgh.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Heathrow to Edinburgh?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow to Edinburgh by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh (average of £80). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £105). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Heathrow to Edinburgh

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Heathrow to Edinburgh. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.
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RyanairCheapest£31Average£73FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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easyJetCheapest£35Average£71FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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RyanairCheapest£39Average£66FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest£74Average£123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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FinnairCheapest£83Average£100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£198Average£251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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