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Cheap flights from London to Edinburgh from £19

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 23/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — EDI
27 Mar — 3 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in January or September, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from London to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) 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 22 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£33

One-way from

£20

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£50

Good round-trip deal

£38 or less

Good one-way deal

£19 or less
Ryanair
  • Ryanair
  • 9/5-21/5
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 45m total
  • London to Edinburgh
easyJet
  • easyJet
  • 19/5
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 20m total
  • London to Edinburgh
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£2 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London (LON) to Edinburgh Turnhouse.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from London (LON) to Edinburgh Turnhouse.

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Cheapest flights from London to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 March 2025.

Fri 9/519:50STN - EDI
Nonstop1h 20mRyanair
Wed 21/506:35EDI - STN
Nonstop1h 25mRyanair
Deal found 20/3£33
Wed 23/413:50LTN - EDI
Nonstop1h 20measyJet
Tue 29/415:40EDI - LTN
Nonstop1h 15measyJet
Deal found 20/3£36
Mon 5/508:05STN - EDI
Nonstop1h 20measyJet
Mon 12/509:55EDI - STN
Nonstop1h 25measyJet
Deal found 21/3£37
Mon 19/506:25LGW - EDI
Nonstop1h 30measyJet
Fri 23/521:15EDI - LGW
Nonstop1h 35measyJet
Deal found 21/3£47
Thu 24/421:00STN - EDI
Nonstop1h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 28/418:05EDI - STN
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3£49
Mon 24/307:35STN - EDI
Nonstop1h 15mRyanair
Thu 27/306:00EDI - STN
Nonstop1h 20mRyanair
Deal found 21/3£56
Wed 19/1120:30LHR - EDI
Nonstop1h 30mBritish Airways
Sun 23/1114:00EDI - LHR
Nonstop1h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 21/3£71
Thu 24/413:30LTN - EDI
Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 28/423:35EDI - LTN
1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3£80
Mon 19/506:25LGW - EDI
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/520:00EDI - LGW
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3£90
Thu 8/518:25LGW - EDI
1 stop4h 45mRyanair
Mon 12/507:50EDI - LGW
1 stop24h 30mRyanair
Deal found 21/3£99
Thu 24/412:35LTN - EDI
1 stop4h 25mRyanair
Sun 27/409:35EDI - LTN
1 stop4h 10mRyanair
Deal found 21/3£108
Mon 26/519:55LCY - EDI
Nonstop1h 15mBritish Airways
Thu 29/520:00EDI - LCY
Nonstop1h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 19/3£113

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Customise your flight search to find flights from London 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 22 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London to Edinburgh that are best for you.

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London

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Edinburgh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonEdinburgh

STN - EDI

STNEDI

London Stansted

Fri 9/5

19:50-21:10

Nonstop1h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 21/5

06:35-08:00

Nonstop1h 25m

£33

LondonEdinburgh

LTN - EDI

LTNEDI

London Luton

Wed 23/4

13:50-15:10

Nonstop1h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 29/4

15:40-16:55

Nonstop1h 15m

£36

LondonEdinburgh

STN - EDI

STNEDI

London Stansted

Tue 8/4

22:35-23:50

Nonstop1h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 15/4

07:00-08:25

Nonstop1h 25m

£36

LondonEdinburgh

LGW - EDI

LGWEDI

London Gatwick

Mon 19/5

06:25-07:55

Nonstop1h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 23/5

21:15-22:50

Nonstop1h 35m

£47

LondonEdinburgh

STN - EDI

STNEDI

London Stansted

Thu 24/4

21:00-22:15

Nonstop1h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 28/4

18:05-19:30

Nonstop1h 25m

£48

LondonEdinburgh

LHR - EDI

LHREDI

London Heathrow

Fri 18/7

06:15-07:40

Nonstop1h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 22/7

21:20-22:40

Nonstop1h 20m

£71

LondonEdinburgh

LTN - EDI

LTNEDI

London Luton

Thu 24/4

13:30-14:50

Nonstop1h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 28/4

23:35-09:00

1 stop9h 25m

£80

LondonEdinburgh

LGW - EDI

LGWEDI

London Gatwick

Mon 19/5

06:25-07:55

Nonstop1h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 21/5

20:00-19:30

1 stop23h 30m

£90

LondonEdinburgh

LGW - EDI

LGWEDI

London Gatwick

Thu 8/5

18:25-23:10

1 stop4h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 12/5

07:50-08:20

1 stop24h 30m

£99

LondonEdinburgh

STN - EDI

STNEDI

London Stansted

Sat 12/4

08:15-07:25

1 stop23h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 19/4

23:35-07:45

1 stop8h 10m

£100

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Best time to book a flight from London to Edinburgh

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London to Edinburgh

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 14 March 2025.

The best time to book flights from London to Edinburgh is 55 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from London 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 LON to EDI?

Find hourly flight availability from London 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 22 March 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from London to Edinburgh in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 24% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 16 March 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London to Edinburgh flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from London to Edinburgh

Explore weekly flight availability from London 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 22 March 2025.

The most flights from LON to EDI are scheduled on a Friday (92 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 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 22 March 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London to Edinburgh, such as KLM, Norwegian and SWISS. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from London 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?

    Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from London to Edinburgh. You should not have trouble finding flights to Turnhouse from London; the airport handles an average of 36 inbound flights from London per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 7 airlines have flights to the Edinburgh airport from London. It is only a 6.8 mi journey from Turnhouse (EDI) to Edinburgh’s city center.

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

    According to our current data, Ryanair (£33), easyJet (£36), and British Airways (£71) offers the cheapest pricing from London to Edinburgh. Ryanair is currently priced 41% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with easyJet, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £20. Ryanair flights start at £20 while deals on Ryanair start at £24 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from London to Edinburgh?

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

    Before booking your flight to Edinburgh from London, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: China Southern (98%), Kenya Airways (97%), LATAM Airlines( 96%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from London to Edinburgh?

    On average you can expect to pay £192 for a flight from London to Edinburgh. The cheapest flight overall is £39 while the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Edinburgh Turnhouse) is currently priced at £71.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London 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 to Edinburgh?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from London 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 are the most eco-friendly airlines from London to Edinburgh?

    The eco-friendly airlines to Edinburgh are British Airways, Ryanair, and Finnair. Ryanair does encourage their customers to book direct flights, which takes less time to reach Edinburgh from London. Direct flights reduce the amount of carbon emissions to the environment. The airline also restricts the amount of luggage one can have on board. British Airways also does ensure their carbon footprint is reduced by using sustainable aviation fuels and incorporating carbon offset and removal projects. On the other hand, Finnair requests passengers to pre-order food to help them reduce aircraft weight, which leads to less fuel consumption. In addition, they encourage their clients to come with their own water bottles to avoid using disposable bottles, which result in unnecessary waste contributing to a high carbon footprint.

  • How can I fly more sustainably from London to Edinburgh?

    For sustainable travel from London to Edinburgh, choose to fly in the Economy Class, which is more eco-friendly than Business Class. It will help have more people on board and reduce the fuel combustion from different planes flying the same route. Also, pack light and book direct flights to Edinburgh with no stopovers to reduce the airline's total emissions. Studies show that regular take-offs and landings lead to 50% carbon emissions, which are harmful to the environment. But don't forget to choose an eco-friendly airline that operates in eco-friendly airports to reduce the environmental impacts. While onboard, choose a vegan diet and carry your reusable plastic items to help reduce your carbon footprint.

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