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Cheap flights from London to Edinburgh from $68

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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — EDI
30 Mar — 6 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 Thursday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

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 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$151

One-way from

$68

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$105

Good round-trip deal

$176 or less

Good one-way deal

$37 or less
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 8/5-21/5
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 45m total
  • London to Edinburgh
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 5/5
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 25m total
  • London to Edinburgh
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip 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 25 March 2025.

Tue 23/920:05LHR - EDI
Nonstop1h 20mBritish Airways
Tue 30/921:20EDI - LHR
Nonstop1h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 24/3$148
Mon 5/506:15LHR - EDI
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/523:35EDI - LHR
1 stop8h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$266
Thu 2/1011:45LHR - EDI
1 stop4h 40mKLM
Thu 16/1013:20EDI - LHR
1 stop6h 05mKLM
Deal found 23/3$352

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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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 25 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

LHR - EDI

LHREDI

London Heathrow

Thu 8/5

06:15-07:40

Nonstop1h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 21/5

20:20-21:40

Nonstop1h 20m

$151

LondonEdinburgh

LHR - EDI

LHREDI

London Heathrow

Mon 5/5

06:15-07:40

Nonstop1h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 6/5

09:35-14:30

1 stop4h 55m

$253

LondonEdinburgh

LHR - EDI

LHREDI

London Heathrow

Mon 15/9

08:40-16:25

1 stop7h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 18/9

06:00-10:45

1 stop4h 45m

$361

LondonEdinburgh

LHR - EDI

LHREDI

London Heathrow

Mon 5/5

06:15-07:40

Nonstop1h 25m

$68

LondonEdinburgh

LHR - EDI

LHREDI

London Heathrow

Wed 23/4

15:50-20:35

1 stop4h 45m

$175

LondonEdinburgh

LHR - EDI

LHREDI

London Heathrow

Thu 3/4

06:15-16:15

1 stop10h 00m

$191

LondonEdinburgh

LHR - EDI

LHREDI

London Heathrow

Tue 24/6

07:45-11:50

1 stop4h 05m

$261

LondonEdinburgh

LHR - EDI

LHREDI

London Heathrow

Tue 16/9

11:45-16:25

1 stop4h 40m

$299

LondonEdinburgh

LHR - EDI

LHREDI

London Heathrow

Mon 8/9

08:55-21:15

2 stops12h 20m

$401

LondonEdinburgh

LHR - EDI

LHREDI

London Heathrow

Sun 29/6

06:00-18:00

1 stop12h 00m

$439

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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 21 March 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London to Edinburgh, you should look to book at least 55 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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 $1,373). Flying from London to Edinburgh in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,933). 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 25 March 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from London to Edinburgh is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 16% on airfare.

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 25 March 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from London to Edinburgh, see what other customers have to say about KLM, LOT and Austrian Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,318 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,318 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,318 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

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.
LOT
7.6
Good
1,061 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,318 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

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.
Austrian Airlines
7.5
Good
769 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,318 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,318 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

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.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,423 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,318 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

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?

    Most people fly into Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) if they book a flight to Edinburgh from London. On average, Turnhouse has 25 inbound flights from London per day from 2 airlines. Edinburgh Turnhouse is conveniently located just 11.0 km from Edinburgh’s city centre.

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

    Flying on British Airways is currently your cheapest option to Edinburgh, with prices starting at $151. Another option worth looking into is KLM, starting at $361 round trip.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from London to Edinburgh are British Airways ($68), Aer Lingus ($175), and Brussels Airlines ($261).

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

    Consider China Southern (98%), Kenya Airways (97%) or LATAM Airlines (96%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from London to Edinburgh.

  • What are the cheapest flights from London to Edinburgh?

    On average you can expect to pay $149 for a flight from London to Edinburgh. The cheapest flight overall is $81 while the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Edinburgh Turnhouse) is currently priced at $130.

  • 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 $1,373). Flying from London to Edinburgh in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,933). 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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