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Cheap flights from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh from £26

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 21/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STN — EDI
10 Apr — 17 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Stansted to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in February or September, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Stansted to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Stansted (STN) 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 5 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£34

One-way from

£26

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£52

Good round-trip deal

£39 or less

Good one-way deal

£22 or less
Ryanair
  • Ryanair
  • 30/4-4/5
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 40m total
  • London to Edinburgh
Ryanair
  • Ryanair
  • 21/8
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 20m total
  • London to Edinburgh
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£2 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£1 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London Stansted to Edinburgh Turnhouse.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from London Stansted to Edinburgh Turnhouse.

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Cheapest flights from Stansted to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Stansted to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 April 2025.

Wed 30/408:30STN - EDI
Nonstop1h 15mRyanair
Sun 4/506:35EDI - STN
Nonstop1h 25mRyanair
Deal found 4/4£34
Sat 14/607:55STN - EDI
Nonstop1h 20measyJet
Tue 17/615:30EDI - STN
Nonstop1h 25measyJet
Deal found 4/4£37
Mon 11/821:30STN - EDI
Nonstop1h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 13/806:35EDI - STN
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4£68
Thu 10/406:50STN - EDI
Nonstop1h 20mRyanair
Mon 14/406:40EDI - STN
Nonstop1h 25mRyanair
Deal found 4/4£86

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customise your flight search to find flights from Stansted 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 5 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh that are best for you.

Fly from

Stansted

Fly to

Edinburgh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonEdinburgh

STN - EDI

STNEDI

London Stansted

Wed 30/4

08:30-09:45

Nonstop1h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 4/5

06:35-08:00

Nonstop1h 25m

£34

LondonEdinburgh

STN - EDI

STNEDI

London Stansted

Sat 14/6

07:55-09:15

Nonstop1h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 17/6

15:30-16:55

Nonstop1h 25m

£37

LondonEdinburgh

STN - EDI

STNEDI

London Stansted

Mon 11/8

21:30-22:45

Nonstop1h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 13/8

06:35-08:00

Nonstop1h 25m

£68

LondonEdinburgh

STN - EDI

STNEDI

London Stansted

Sat 19/4

18:50-20:10

Nonstop1h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 22/4

12:35-14:00

Nonstop1h 25m

£86

LondonEdinburgh

STN - EDI

STNEDI

London Stansted

Thu 21/8

20:25-21:45

Nonstop1h 20m

£26

LondonEdinburgh

STN - EDI

STNEDI

London Stansted

Wed 30/4

08:15-09:35

Nonstop1h 20m

£28

LondonEdinburgh

STN - EDI

STNEDI

London Stansted

Mon 28/7

19:55-21:15

Nonstop1h 20m

£28

LondonEdinburgh

STN - EDI

STNEDI

London Stansted

Tue 15/4

09:10-23:15

1 stop14h 05m

£67

LondonEdinburgh

STN - EDI

STNEDI

London Stansted

Mon 16/6

00:20-14:10

1 stop13h 50m

£220

LondonEdinburgh

STN - EDI

STNEDI

London Stansted

Sat 19/4

08:00-14:40

1 stop6h 40m

£272

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Stansted to Edinburgh

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Stansted to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 28 March 2025.

The best time to book flights from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh is 63 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 Stansted Airport to Edinburgh?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Stansted 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 5 April 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 16% on flights from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Stansted to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 30 March 2025.

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

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 5 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London to Edinburgh, such as Jet2, easyJet and Ryanair. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

6.3

Food

7.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 16
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

GVA - LBA

Good other than the 15-20 min walk to boarding gate from terminal.
8.3
Very Good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

6.3

Food

7.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 16
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

GVA - LBA

Good other than the 15-20 min walk to boarding gate from terminal.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

6.3

Food

7.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 16
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

GVA - LBA

Good other than the 15-20 min walk to boarding gate from terminal.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

6.3

Food

7.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 16
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

GVA - LBA

Good other than the 15-20 min walk to boarding gate from terminal.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

6.3

Food

7.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 16
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

GVA - LBA

Good other than the 15-20 min walk to boarding gate from terminal.
Ryanair
6.1
Okay

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

6.3

Food

7.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 16
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

GVA - LBA

Good other than the 15-20 min walk to boarding gate from terminal.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Stansted 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 Stansted?

    Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI), located 6.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from London Stansted to Edinburgh. 3 airlines have flights to Turnhouse from London Stansted on a regular basis. Booking flights from London Stansted to Edinburgh Turnhouse should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 2 inbound flights from London Stansted per day.

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

    Ryanair, at £34, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include easyJet and Ryanair. Ryanair is priced at 39% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Ryanair, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £26. However, be on the lookout for offers from easyJet and Ryanair, as they are both options that can get you from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh for a low price.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £16. While the most popular route (London Stansted - Edinburgh Turnhouse) can be booked for £28 on average our data indicates £40 when flying from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Stansted 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 Stansted Airport to Edinburgh?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from London Stansted 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RyanairCheapest£25Average£43FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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