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$51 Find cheap flights from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Edinburgh to Heathrow departing on 10/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Edinburgh to London, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Heathrow (EDI-LHR)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Edinburgh to Heathrow that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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1:10 pm - 2:35 pmEDI-LHR
1h 25mnonstop
6:25 am - 7:45 amLHR-EDI
1h 20mnonstop
$90British Airways
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Wed, Oct 30 - Tue, Nov 5
1:20 pm - 2:45 pmEDI-LHR
1h 25mnonstop
6:25 am - 7:45 amLHR-EDI
1h 20mnonstop
$96British Airways
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Thu, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 5
7:05 am - 8:35 amEDI-LHR
1h 30mnonstop
4:50 pm - 9:45 pmLHR-EDI
4h 55m1 stop
Thu, Jul 18 - Sat, Jul 20
11:50 am - 5:20 pmEDI-LHR
5h 30m1 stop
6:10 pm - 12:45 amLHR-EDI
6h 35m1 stop
Tue, Jul 9 - Wed, Jul 10
8:30 am - 1:25 pmEDI-LHR
4h 55m1 stop
6:45 am - 11:30 amLHR-EDI
4h 45m1 stop
$267Aer Lingus
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Tue, Jul 9 - Tue, Jul 16
9:10 am - 1:50 pmEDI-LHR
4h 40m1 stop
8:40 am - 12:40 pmLHR-EDI
4h 00m1 stop
$271KLM
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Tue, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 17
5:50 am - 10:25 amEDI-LHR
4h 35m1 stop
8:40 am - 12:50 pmLHR-EDI
4h 10m1 stop
$282KLM
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Sat, Nov 23 - Mon, Nov 25
8:30 am - 2:55 pmEDI-LHR
6h 25m1 stop
10:00 pm - 7:50 amLHR-EDI
9h 50m1 stop
$354Aer Lingus
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Fri, Aug 23 - Sun, Sep 1
6:30 pm - 1:55 pmEDI-LHR
19h 25m1 stop
9:45 am - 4:55 pmLHR-EDI
7h 10m2 stops
$1,110Loganair
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Fri, Jul 12 - Fri, Jul 19
6:50 am - 5:45 pmEDI-LHR
10h 55m2 stops
9:45 am - 8:10 pmLHR-EDI
10h 25m2 stops
$1,122Loganair
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Tue, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 22

Flights from Edinburgh to Heathrow - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Edinburgh to Heathrow to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

The average price of all flights from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to London Heathrow Airport on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport is January, where tickets cost $109 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of tickets is $186 and $181 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 63 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport were found on British Airways ($90) and Aer Lingus ($267). British Airways proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $51.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Edinburgh and London Heathrow Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport.
There is just one airline that flies from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport direct and that is British Airways. The best one-way deal found from British Airways for the route is $95.

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

Each day, there are between 10 and 14 nonstop flights that take off from Edinburgh and land in London Heathrow Airport, with an average flight time of 1h 27m. The most common departure time is 9:00 am and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 85 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

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

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport take?

Direct flights take on average 1h 25m to travel the 331 miles between Edinburgh and London Heathrow Airport.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Edinburgh at 5:55 am and will be landing in London Heathrow Airport at 7:25 am.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport jets off at 9:15 pm and lands at 10:40 pm.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$51
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 26% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 27% increase in price.
Flight from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport

When to book flights from Edinburgh to Heathrow

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Edinburgh to Heathrow based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport flights

  • Which airlines fly direct from Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow?

    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.

  • What are the parking options at Edinburgh Airport?

    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.

  • 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?

    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.

  • 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 $51 for a one-way ticket and $90 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Edinburgh and London Heathrow Airport?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

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

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport?

    The Boeing 767-300 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport?

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

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

    There are nonstop flights from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport on a daily basis.

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

    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 Heathrow Airport.

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

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

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to London Heathrow Airport with an airline and back to Edinburgh with another airline. Booking your flights between Edinburgh and LHR can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 Heathrow Airport 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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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $132 or less one-way and $614 or less round-trip.
  • If you arrive at Edinburgh Airport early, there are two airport lounges (after security) called Aspire and Number 1 – both are comfortable places to wait for your flight and you can pay for entry at the door.
  • Anyone looking for inspiration at Edinburgh Airport should head to the art gallery near Gate 13, which displays work from both established and up-and-coming artists.
  • When travelling as a family from Edinburgh Airport, a good tip is to use the Family Lane through security. There are also three kids’ play areas: one in the main departures hall and two others near Gates 2 and 15.
  • There are two places to weigh bags at Edinburgh Airport if you want to check that you haven’t exceeded your baggage allowance. One is in the main check-in hall and one is next to the Luggage Point store.
  • If you feel the need to start your holiday relaxation early, head to AeroSpa or Inside & Out at Edinburgh Airport, both of which offer a range of massage and salon services.
  • When planning your arrival at London Heathrow, remember it's one of the busiest airports in the world – 80 million passengers pass through its doors annually. Leave enough time in your planning for getting through the landing process, collecting bags, and leaving the airport.
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Flights from Edinburgh to Heathrow: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Edinburgh to Heathrow 
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysJan 2024
Flying the whole route with BA makes Heathrow T5 very easy. Only one security check was required in Edinburgh. None at Heathrow. This is one benefit of flying BA. We were also able to use the BA lounges which made for more relaxing wait before our flights.
DerekFlew with British AirwaysFeb 2024
If you have a second bag... This needs to fit under the seat in front, there isn't space for two overhead

Prefer to fly non-stop from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport?

Find which airlines fly direct from Turnhouse to Heathrow, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Edinburgh Turnhouse to London Heathrow

Monday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Southern, +8 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +9 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Southern, +9 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +10 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Southern, +8 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +9 more

Thursday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Southern, +8 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +9 more

Friday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Southern, +7 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +8 more

Saturday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Southern, +8 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +9 more

Sunday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Southern, +7 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +8 more

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Nonstop returns

London Heathrow to Edinburgh Turnhouse

Monday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Southern, +9 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +10 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Southern, +9 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +10 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Southern, +9 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +10 more

Thursday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Southern, +9 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +10 more

Friday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Southern, +9 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +10 more

Saturday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Southern, +9 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +10 more

Sunday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Southern, +9 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +10 more

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Top airline flying from Edinburgh to Heathrow

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Edinburgh to London. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Edinburgh to Heathrow? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.7
British AirwaysOverall score based on 6738 reviews
6.4Food
6.8Comfort
7.0Boarding
7.7Crew
6.5Entertainment
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British Air ways was good - American Airlines not: waited at gate for “mechanical issues” and stood at gate.. plane delayed, … staff at desk rude, had to check my personal carry on item, toilet not working… “please use the working one sparingly- it will overflow in the cabin”

8.0 ExcellentJohanna, Jun 2024JNB - LHR
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British Air ways was good - American Airlines not: waited at gate for “mechanical issues” and stood at gate.. plane delayed, … staff at desk rude, had to check my personal carry on item, toilet not working… “please use the working one sparingly- it will overflow in the cabin”

Food is just horrible, by your own. There is no leg room and I am 5' 2" and I was struggling by the end of the 7.5 hours flight. There is no good music selection, I was looking for more classical music to listen to.

I realize it almost has to happen, but giving up one carry-on is difficult. With the standard one in the overhead and one under the seat, I believe it could have worked. We chose British Airways because of its baggage allowance, but giving up on carry-on is a major negative in choosing BA in the future. Again, it is understandable. Everything else is top notch. Thank you.

The flight was excellent with very attentive and friendly staff. Food was delicious and amenities were nice. Only trouble was the 1 hour and 20 mins I had to wait for luggage. Guess there was an electrical problem at the gate.

Economy class has no legroom so if you have the money worth to upgrade! Food was absolutely horrible! The crew was super nice!!!!!

the crew was very friendly. The check in staff was a different story. I was flying club and when I arrived at the check in desk the two people behind the desk waved me to another person. They were too busy chatting. This person checked me in and said to walk to the gate immediately. At it was 1h12mins before the flight, I asked if I could use the lounge. No, he said. Straight to the gate. Obviously it was crowded, uncomfortable and irritating as the flight was delayed and a herd of people were standing in front of the gate, hoping to get in first

Flight canceled two hours beforehand, BA reticketed us so that we would have had to leave from Edinburgh instead of Glasgow, where we were already at the airport. We would have arrived in Boston too late to get home to Vermont. Instead with some pressure we were reticketed from Glasgow on Lufthansa, which avoided Heathrow, a great benefit after our horrible experience at Heathrow when we arrived in Britain three weeks earlier. (Kayak assebled an itierary that did not leave adeqate time for the connection at Heathrow, where thousands of people were trying tio get through inadequate and badly staffed security and staff did not know the slightest details about where and which lines we should get in.) The British Airways travel experience is not to be recommended these days.

One of the flight was cancelled. My experience was poor.

THe flight, crew and service was good. The only problem was the long delay and that the Captain's announcment about the delay was only in English on a BUDapest Hungary flight.: And no one spoke Hungarian from the flight crew.

Horrible check in process. The app was unusable and the website very confusing

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Edinburgh to London found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
10/16Wed
nonstopBritish Airways
1h 25mEDI-LHR
$51
9/11Wed
nonstopBritish Airways
1h 25mEDI-LHR
$52
8/3Sat
1 stop
5h 30mEDI-LHR
$90
7/20Sat
1 stop
14h 20mEDI-LHR
$91
8/7Wed
1 stopAer Lingus
7h 25mEDI-LHR
$104
7/18Thu
1 stopAer Lingus
5h 05mEDI-LHR
$105
11/22Fri
2 stopsSWISS
18h 30mEDI-LHR
$148
10/10Thu
2 stopsScandinavian Airlines
8h 25mEDI-LHR
$176
10/4Fri
2 stopsSWISS
23h 25mEDI-LHR
$183
8/9Fri
1 stopScandinavian Airlines
7h 40mEDI-LHR
$189

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Last minute flights from Edinburgh to Heathrow

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Edinburgh to London that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/16Sun
multi-stopBritish Airways
7h 25mEDI-LHR
6/16Sun
nonstopBritish Airways
1h 25mLHR-EDI
$496
6/15Sat
multi-stopKLM
7h 05mEDI-LHR
6/17Mon
multi-stopKLM
3h 50mLHR-EDI
$561
6/13Thu
nonstopBritish Airways
1h 25mEDI-LHR
6/13Thu
nonstopBritish Airways
1h 25mLHR-EDI
$562
6/15Sat
multi-stopKLM
6h 25mEDI-LHR
6/17Mon
multi-stopKLM
5h 55mLHR-EDI
$720
6/16Sun
multi-stopKLM
4h 40mEDI-LHR
6/16Sun
multi-stopKLM
6h 05mLHR-EDI
$1,629
6/16Sun
multi-stopKLM
4h 40mEDI-LHR
6/16Sun
multi-stopKLM
6h 05mLHR-EDI
$1,772
6/13Thu
multi-stopAustrian Airlines
12h 45mEDI-LHR
6/17Mon
multi-stopAustrian Airlines
11h 20mLHR-EDI
$5,335
6/13Thu
multi-stopAustrian Airlines
8h 50mEDI-LHR
6/14Fri
multi-stopAustrian Airlines
21h 00mLHR-EDI
$5,336
6/14Fri
multi-stopSWISS
13h 20mEDI-LHR
6/17Mon
multi-stopSWISS
11h 55mLHR-EDI
$6,165
6/14Fri
multi-stopSWISS
13h 20mEDI-LHR
6/17Mon
multi-stopSWISS
11h 55mLHR-EDI
$6,170

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Edinburgh - London Heathrow Airport Flights

Departure:

Edinburgh (EDI)United Kingdom

Destination:

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)United Kingdom

Return flight deals:

London Heathrow Airport - Edinburgh

Cabin classes:

$3,835
$359
$1,321
$182

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