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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Edinburgh to London:

• Earliest: departs at 5:45 am and lands at 7:15 am
• Latest: departs at 10:35 pm and lands at 12:05 am.

The flight takes about 1h 30m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Edinburgh to London:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Edinburgh to London takes 1h 30m, covering 335 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Edinburgh to London range from $60 to $152, with an average of $90 over the past 12 months. Anything below $60 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 52% above the $90 route average. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $89 round-trip, compared to $182 via a layover through Dublin (DUB).

British Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while easyJet has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Edinburgh to London flights are:

• British Airways: 85% on time
• easyJet: 82% on time
• Ryanair: 81% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 84% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $15–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Edinburgh to London flights, with 47% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 28%, afternoon flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Edinburgh to London are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $38, which is 57% below the typical average for this route.

Since London is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near London Heathrow Airport (LHR) — daily rates averaging $39:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Hertz

Near London Gatwick Airport (LGW) — daily rates averaging $39:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Europcar
• Alamo

Near London City Airport (LCY) — daily rates averaging $40:

• GREEN MOTION
• Budget
• Hertz
• Avis
• Sixt

Near London Stansted Airport (STN) — daily rates averaging $39:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• U-Save

Near London Luton Airport (LTN) — daily rates averaging $41:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• U-Save

Flights from Edinburgh to London usually depart from Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) and may arrive at several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Edinburgh to London route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 43m.

One-stop flights from Edinburgh to London most commonly connect through:

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 75% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) - 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Edinburgh to London. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $94 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $117, a difference of $23.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Edinburgh and London. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• British Airways
• easyJet
• Ryanair

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 30m, compared with 4h 49m via Dublin (DUB) and 5h 14m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

Some of the most popular sights in London are Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace. These are among the most viewed places in London on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Edinburgh to London flights:

• easyJet: offers free seat selection
• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

If you are planning to park your car at London Heathrow Airport then you’ll be pleased with the great list of available parking options such as Meet and Greet Parking, Short Stay Parking, Long Term Parking and Valet Parking. There is even a special Business Parking section for busy corporate professionals.

The easiest way to get to Wembley Stadium which is about 15 kilometres from London Heathrow Airport is by car, taxi or town car which can complete the journey in about 21 minutes while the cheapest option is by bus using the 140 and the 182 lines and the longest is via train/subway.

In addition to premium retail shops like Harrods and Hugo Boss (North and South Terminals) there are also speciality stores such as Ann Summers and Rolling Luggage, both of which are in the North Terminal so where to shop at London Gatwick depends on which terminal you use for your flight.

Considering having a bite to eat after your flight from Edinburgh to London? Well, if you fly into London City Airport you can enjoy the fare at either Panopolis or Pret a Manger with their selections of hot and cold food and beverages or, stop by Doughnut Time and sample some hand-dipped doughnuts.