Track London to Edinburgh Flights
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Track This RouteOutbound
1 hour 15 minutes
Return
1 hour 15 minutes
Daily Flights
15+
Airlines
3
Timezone note
Edinburgh is on the same timezone as London. No timezone difference.
About this route
London to Edinburgh flights
London to Edinburgh is one of the busiest domestic air routes in the world, with 15+ daily flights from Heathrow, Gatwick, London City, Luton, and Stansted. BA operates from Heathrow and London City. EasyJet serves from Gatwick and Luton. Ryanair flies from Stansted. The 1-hour 15-minute flight makes it a popular day-trip route for business.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is a single-terminal airport located 13 km west of the city centre, near the M8/M9 junction. From landing to exit is typically 10-15 minutes for domestic arrivals, since there are no passport checks for UK-to-UK flights. Baggage reclaim is the only bottleneck, and hold luggage typically arrives within 15 minutes of landing.
The Airlink 100 express bus connects the airport to Waverley Bridge (city centre) in 25 minutes, running every 10 minutes. Taxis to the city centre take 20-30 minutes depending on traffic on the A8. The Edinburgh tram also connects the airport to York Place via Princes Street (35 minutes, every 7 minutes). For pickup drivers, the airport has a free drop-off zone a short walk from the terminal.
During the Edinburgh Festival (August), flights are heavily booked and the city is congested. Hogmanay (New Year's Eve) is another peak period. The train competes on this route (4.5 hours on LNER from King's Cross), so flight frequency occasionally adjusts based on demand.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
How long is London to Edinburgh by air?
About 1 hour 15 minutes. The train takes 4.5 hours from King's Cross.
Which London airports serve Edinburgh?
All of them. Heathrow, Gatwick, London City, Luton, and Stansted all have Edinburgh services.
How do I get from Edinburgh Airport to the city?
Airlink 100 bus (25 minutes), tram (35 minutes), or taxi (20-30 minutes).
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