Flying from London to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
Begin planning your trip by checking out the ideal departure point for your flight from London to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). Explore your options for setting off from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) or London Gatwick Airport (LGW), two of the city's main airports.
Jump on a direct flight from London to Edinburgh Airport and you'll be in the air for around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Edinburgh Airport is located in Edinburgh. The city's timezone is UTC+0 — the same as London.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is the most popular route. There are 490 direct departures a week to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, take the last flight with Ryanair UK Ltd at 22:15. Go for the first LHR to EDI departure with Ryanair UK Ltd at 05:45 if you want to get going earlier.
Your flight from London to EDI won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can jump on a direct flight from London to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
British Airways is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from London to Edinburgh Airport departing from LHR.
From central London, LHR is approximately 31 kilometers away. Use navigation apps or check the official airport website to work out the best way to arrive at the terminal.
After an easy start to your trip? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from London to Edinburgh Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Looking to fly out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? You can book a direct flight from London to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) from this popular hub.
A good selection of airlines operate direct flights from London to EDI out of LGW. Book your favorite aisle or window seat with one of these carriers and you'll arrive before you realize it:
LGW is around 80 kilometers from central London. It'll take you 1 hour and 19 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes.
You're going on vacation, so why not spend an additional night away? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your flight from London to EDI:
About Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Consider booking a hotel close to EDI if you have a late flight from London to Edinburgh Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
From Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh is approximately 14 kilometers away. It takes around 31 minutes to get to the center driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Pick up a one-way ticket from London to Edinburgh Airport from $18 or travel return from just $38. Prices are accurate at the time of listing and may change based on availability when you book.
4 months is how far you'll want to book ahead to lock in cheap tickets from London to EDI.
January is the cheapest month for tickets from London to Edinburgh Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from London to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from London to Edinburgh Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Edinburgh. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
Schedule your flight from London to EDI for July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Edinburgh to range from 9ºC to 20ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap flights from London to Edinburgh Airport sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Edinburgh
Once you've booked your flight from London to Edinburgh Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Edinburgh:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland are top sights which should be on any well-planned Edinburgh itinerary.
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