Compare all flight tickets and find cheap flights from London to Edinburgh

Cheapest flight

£58

Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Average price of a round trip

£91

Average price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Flight duration

1h17

A flight from London to Edinburgh takes on average 1h17.

Best time

May

According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Edinburgh is May.

What is the cheapest month for this flight?

* The prices shown are an average per month of the prices found by Liligo users during the last 30 days.

Tips for finding cheap flights from London to Edinburgh

Check out our tips for booking your flight to Edinburgh (United Kingdom) from London (United Kingdom) at the cheapest possible price.

Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is May, with an average ticket price of £23 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of November, April and October.
For an attractive price, it is advisable to buy your flight tickets at least 39 days before the departure date.

The airline offering the cheapest tickets is Easyjet. A ticket from the company Easyjet to Edinburgh costs on average £83.
The airlines that offer the most flights are Ryanair, Ryanair UK and Easyjet.

Price of flight tickets from London to Edinburgh

Here is some information and tips to know before booking your flight:

  • Flight ticket prices range from £58 to £126
  • The average price of a flight ticket is about £91
  • Prices are lowest for stays in the month of May
  • The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: April
info departure city :
London, United Kingdom
airports :
London City Airport (LCY)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Luton Airport (LTN)
London-Stansted Airport (STN)
local time :

London is a city in the country United Kingdom, the time zone is GMT +0. In London, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 15°C, with a minimum of 9°C and a maximum of 22°C.

The city of London (LON) has 5 airport(s): London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton and London-Stansted

destination info :
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
airport :
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
local time :

Edinburgh is in the country United Kingdom, the time zone is GMT +0. In Edinburgh, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 10°C, with a minimum of 6°C and a maximum of 13°C.

The city of Edinburgh has 1 airport(s): Edinburgh

Useful info about Edinburgh

What is the least touristic period to go to Edinburgh?

If you want to visit Edinburgh during the least touristic period, choose the month of May.

What is the most popular time to travel to Edinburgh?

In Edinburgh, the most touristic month is November. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.

When should I book my flight London - Edinburgh?

According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 39 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 6 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. The cheapest day to book a flight London - Edinburgh is Wednesday.

What are the arrival and destination airports when travelling between London and Edinburgh?

When you leave, you can leave from London Luton or London-Stansted, and you will arrive at Edinburgh.

How to reach London airport from the city centre?

The airport London City is located 16 km, London Gatwick is located 38 km, London Heathrow is located 35 km, London Luton is located 45 km or London-Stansted is located 49 km from the city centre. You can access it by using public transport, taking a taxi, or renting a car..

Are there other means of transport to go from London to Edinburgh?

Flights are the only means of transport listed on Liligo for this journey.

Are there big differences in weather between London and Edinburgh?

In summer, the average temperature is 14°C in Edinburgh and 18°C in London. The average rainfall in summer is 82 mm in Edinburgh and 66 mm in London.In summer, it is warmer in London and it rains less in London. In winter, it is colder in London and it rains more in Edinburgh.

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