Question 1

How long does a flight from Edinburgh to London take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from Edinburgh generally make it to London in 1h 20m. The flying distance between the two cities is 858 km. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

How many flights are there between Edinburgh and London Heathrow Airport per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 8 and 13 direct flights that take off from Edinburgh and land in London Heathrow Airport, with an average flight time of 1h 30m. The most common departure time is 05:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 76 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport was $57 for a one-way ticket and $108 for a return. <a href='/flight-routes/Edinburgh-Turnhouse-EDI/London-Heathrow-LHR'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Edinburgh to London?

Accepted Answer

For Edinburgh to London, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from London back to Edinburgh, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Tuesday being the most expensive. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

What’s the earliest departure time from Edinburgh to London?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Edinburgh at 05:50 and will be landing in London Heathrow Airport at 07:25.

Question 6

What’s the latest departure time from Edinburgh to London?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport jets off at 21:20 and lands at 22:40.

Question 7

Which airlines fly direct between Edinburgh and London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport direct and that is British Airways. The best return deal found from British Airways for the route is $131.

Question 8

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Edinburgh to London?

Accepted Answer

Only Air Canada offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Edinburgh to London flight route.

Question 9

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Edinburgh to London?

Accepted Answer

The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Edinburgh to London flight route.

Question 10

Which airline alliances offer flights from Edinburgh to London?

Accepted Answer

oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Edinburgh and London, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

Question 11

On which days can I fly direct from Edinburgh to London?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from Edinburgh to London on a daily basis.

Question 12

Which airlines fly direct from Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow?

Accepted Answer

British Airways flies to London Heathrow non-stop. Other airlines make the journey but fly direct to different London airports (Ryanair to London Stansted in the north, Flybe to London City in the east, and easyJet to London Gatwick in the south). Depending on your final destination, it might be worth looking at these carriers too.

Question 13

What are the parking options at Edinburgh Airport?

Accepted Answer

There is a long-stay and a mid-stay car park – both are good options. You can walk to the terminal from the mid-stay car park in 10min, while the shuttle from the long-stay car park (the cheaper option) only takes 10min and is a 24h service. For anyone who doesn’t like to wait, there is also a FastPark service which allows you to drop your car off in a hurry, though this service must be pre-booked.

Question 14

Are there hotels close to Edinburgh Airport if the flight leaves early?

Accepted Answer

There are several hotels just a few minutes'drive from the airport terminal, like the Hampton Hilton, the DoubleTree, and the Holiday Inn Express.

Question 15

How can I travel to Edinburgh Airport from the city centre?

Accepted Answer

If you travel through the city before arriving at the airport, it's very close (12 miles) and takes about 25min by bus or tram. The Airlink bus (number 100) leaves from Waverley Bridge (close to the bus and train stations, and Princes Street) every 10min. The tram runs every 7min.

Question 16

How can I travel from London Heathrow to the centre of London?

Accepted Answer

The Heathrow Express leaves every 15min starting at 05:00 every morning. It takes 15min to get from Terminals 2 and 3 into London Paddington (a station in the north of the central zone in London), though trips from Terminals 4 and 5 can take a few minutes longer. A cheaper way to travel is by using the London Underground – it will cost a fraction of the price but will take up to 1h, depending on where you are heading.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport is November, where tickets cost $189 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $272 and $267 respectively.

Question 18

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Edinburgh to London?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Edinburgh to London. <a href='/flight-routes/Edinburgh-Turnhouse-EDI/London-Heathrow-LHR'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 19

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Edinburgh to London?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London from Edinburgh is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/Edinburgh-Turnhouse-EDI/London-Heathrow-LHR'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 20

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Edinburgh to London?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to London with an airline and back to Edinburgh with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/Edinburgh-Turnhouse-EDI/London-Heathrow-LHR'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 21

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Edinburgh to London?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to London from Edinburgh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/Edinburgh-Turnhouse-EDI/London-Heathrow-LHR'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 22

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Edinburgh and London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 23

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to London?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Edinburgh to London were found on British Airways ($166) and KLM ($381).

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport, you should book around 6 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Edinburgh to London?

For Edinburgh to London, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from London back to Edinburgh, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Tuesday being the most expensive.

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

The cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport is November, where tickets cost $189 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $272 and $267 respectively.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport, you should book around 6 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to London?

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Edinburgh to London were found on British Airways ($166) and KLM ($381).

Which airlines fly direct between Edinburgh and London Heathrow Airport?

There is just one airline that flies from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport direct and that is British Airways. The best return deal found from British Airways for the route is $131.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Edinburgh and London Heathrow Airport?

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How many flights are there between Edinburgh and London Heathrow Airport per day?

How long does a flight from Edinburgh to London take?

Direct flights from Edinburgh generally make it to London in 1h 20m. The flying distance between the two cities is 858 km.

What’s the earliest departure time from Edinburgh to London?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Edinburgh at 05:50 and will be landing in London Heathrow Airport at 07:25.

What’s the latest departure time from Edinburgh to London?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport jets off at 21:20 and lands at 22:40.

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Which airlines fly direct from Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow?

What are the parking options at Edinburgh Airport?

Are there hotels close to Edinburgh Airport if the flight leaves early?

There are several hotels just a few minutes'drive from the airport terminal, like the Hampton Hilton, the DoubleTree, and the Holiday Inn Express.

How can I travel to Edinburgh Airport from the city centre?

If you travel through the city before arriving at the airport, it's very close (12 miles) and takes about 25min by bus or tram. The Airlink bus (number 100) leaves from Waverley Bridge (close to the bus and train stations, and Princes Street) every 10min. The tram runs every 7min.

How can I travel from London Heathrow to the centre of London?

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

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport was $57 for a one-way ticket and $108 for a return.

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Edinburgh to London?

Only Air Canada offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Edinburgh to London flight route.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Edinburgh to London?

The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Edinburgh to London flight route.

Which airline alliances offer flights from Edinburgh to London?

oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Edinburgh and London, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

On which days can I fly direct from Edinburgh to London?

There are direct flights from Edinburgh to London on a daily basis.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Edinburgh to London?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Edinburgh to London.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Edinburgh to London?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London from Edinburgh is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Edinburgh to London?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to London with an airline and back to Edinburgh with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Edinburgh to London?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to London from Edinburgh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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