Cheap Flights from London to Edinburgh

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534 km

Distance

Weather now

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+3°C

Few clouds

Airports

EDI

11km

Flight prices from London to Edinburgh

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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Edinburgh?

Here are approximate min and max prices for London to Edinburgh flight (one-way) at the moment:

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7 - 14 nights

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Is Edinburgh an expensive destination?

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Direct flights from London to Edinburgh

We could not found any direct flights to Edinburgh, if you are flying from London. Perhaps try selecting a different origin or search for direct flights to the whole country (United Kingdom).

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Airports in Edinburgh and London

Edinburgh has 1 airport and London has 9 airports.

Edinburgh

London

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

http://www.edinburghairport.com/

11 km from Edinburgh city center.

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Taxi

~20 Min.

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Bus

~25 Min.

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Train

~30 Min.

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Shuttle

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Subway

Which airport in Edinburgh is better?

The closest airport to Edinburgh city center is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) with 11 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a bus from Edinburgh Airport (EDI), trip will take 25 min.

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is usually the main choice for traveling to Edinburgh. If you want to get to Edinburgh faster, use the bus. The trip will take about 25 min.

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Where to stay in Edinburgh

Find the right accommodation in Edinburgh with Avionero:

8.7

Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian

Princes Street

WiFi • Parking • 24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool • Fitness Room/Gym

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Brooks Hotel Edinburgh

70-72 Grove Street

Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Airport shuttle • Non-Smoking Rooms

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Gifford House

103 Dalkeith Rd

WiFi • Swimming pool • Non-Smoking Rooms • Pet Friendly • Hair Dryer

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Innkeeper's Lodge Edinburgh Corstorphine

114-116 Saint Johns Road

WiFi • Non-Smoking Rooms • Hair Dryer • Disabled Access • Meeting Rooms

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Destiny Student - Holyrood Brae House

31 Abbeyhill

24-Hour Reception • Elevator / Lift • Multilingual Staff • Luggage Storage • Games Available

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Edinburgh themes

This is what Edinburgh is known for:

Museums

Castles

Beer

Architecture

Golf

Historic

Nature

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Location

Edinburgh is located in United Kingdom, 534 km away from London:

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Currency and exchange rate

Both London and Edinburgh have the same currency: British Pound Sterling.

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Safety

Edinburgh typically is a safe place³. Just be careful when crossing a road or using ATMs.

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Typically safe

Air Quality

Edinburgh generally has a very low level of air pollution⁴.

Air pollution: very low

Edinburgh pros and cons

Planning a trip from London to Edinburgh? Check the weather

16 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Edinburgh looks currently:

Today, 22 November

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+3°C

Few clouds

5 m/s

64 %

Sat, 23 November

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+2°C

Snow

11 m/s

95 %

Sun, 24 November

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+10°C

Rain

10 m/s

73 %

Mon, 25 November

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+7°C

Rain

15 m/s

73 %

Tue, 26 November

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+8°C

Few clouds

11 m/s

71 %

Wed, 27 November

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+7°C

Rain

7 m/s

78 %

Thu, 28 November

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+7°C

Scattered clouds

6 m/s

64 %

Fri, 29 November

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+5°C

Rain

3 m/s

69 %

Sat, 30 November

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+6°C

Rain

2 m/s

95 %

Sun, 01 December

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+7°C

Snow

8 m/s

88 %

Mon, 02 December

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+4°C

Snow

7 m/s

66 %

Tue, 03 December

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+4°C

Snow

10 m/s

97 %

Wed, 04 December

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+4°C

Snow

9 m/s

62 %

Thu, 05 December

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+3°C

Scattered clouds

6 m/s

77 %

Fri, 06 December

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+7°C

Rain

11 m/s

81 %

Sat, 07 December

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+8°C

Rain

7 m/s

79 %

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Monthly weather

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Edinburgh will be like?

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Still thinking when to go? Read when is the best time to visit Edinburgh.

How expensive is Edinburgh?

Edinburgh prices compared to London:

Edinburgh is in average 23% cheaper than London. The biggest difference is Bu. The smallest difference is Food (-2%) and Sports (-3%).

Some Price Examples (vs London):

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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

£20.55 vs £20.32

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Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

£82.20 vs £81.25

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McMeal at McDonalds

£7.19 vs £8.13

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Cappuccino (regular)

£3.78 vs £3.97

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Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

£2.04 vs £2.03

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Water (0.33 liter bottle)

£1.52 vs £1.53

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Milk (regular), (1 liter)

£1.28 vs £1.28

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Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

£1.43 vs £1.37

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Eggs (regular) (12)

£3.01 vs £3.01

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Local Cheese (1kg)

£8.69 vs £9.25

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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

£8.91 vs £8.36

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Banana (1kg)

£1.42 vs £1.48

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Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

£10.28 vs £10.83

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Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

£2.31 vs £2.50

Edinburgh in average is 23% cheaper

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The biggest difference is Buy, Rent, Salaries prices.

FAQ

Flying from London to Edinburgh? Here are some useful things to know:

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What airports does Edinburgh has?

There are 1 of airport in Edinburgh: Edinburgh Airport. The closest one is Edinburgh Airport which is 11 km away.

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How far is it to fly between London and Edinburgh?

A passenger flying direct from London to Edinburgh will travel around 534 km.

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How long does it take to travel from London to Edinburgh?

You should expect a flight time of around – .

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When should I fly to Edinburgh from London?

The busiest and most costly travel period from London to Edinburgh is usually , while the cheapest month is . If you travel now, the weather in Edinburgh is Few clouds, +3°C.

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How much does it cost to fly from London to Edinburgh?

We recommend using Avionero Flexible Dates to find the best prices within multiple date ranges.

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What’s the weather like in Edinburgh?

On average you could expect +4°C in January to +15°C in July. Currently, it is Few clouds and +3°C in Edinburgh.

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Is there a direct connection between London and Edinburgh?

No, there are no direct flights to Edinburgh if you are flying from London.

About Avionero

Avionero is a Swedish travel planning startup located in Malmo, founded by Lars Kristensson and Anton Tyulenev.

Using our smart AI Search engine, we combine millions of flight, hotel, and activity options for your trip to Edinburgh.

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We provide the most flexible search

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What our users are saying

Source of the data

The prices, airlines, and airport data on the pages come from our own database. It is based on searches made by our users and comes with some degree of approximation and estimation.

Prices stated on the page are “cached prices”, meaning that those prices were accurate when the search was made. Usually, there is a time stamp next to such prices.

Quotes on the page are coming from real people with whom we did multiple interviews about the route.

Other sources:

(1) Visa data is taken from Passport Index;
(2) “English knowledge” is based on the ranking of countries and regions by English skills by EF;
(3) “Safety index” is taken from Numbeo;
(4) “Air quality index” is a PM2.5 data from 2023 taken from IQAir;
(5) Amount of trees is an approximation (source: Climate Neutral Group);

Last updated 05.11.2024