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Among airlines operating Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport flights:

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

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

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

• Ryanair
• easyJet

Flights from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport usually depart from Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) and arrive at London Stansted (STN).

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

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

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $72 round-trip, compared to $174 via a layover through Shannon (SNN).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $19–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by easyJet and British Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Most connecting flights from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport pass through Shannon (SNN), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 21% on the Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $66 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $83, a difference of $17. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Stansted Airport route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 42 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport flights, with 51% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 16%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in London Stansted Airport are Paddington Station, Central London and London Victoria Station. These are among the most viewed places in London Stansted Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:25 am
• Latest: departs at 10:35 pm and lands at 12:00 am.

The flight takes about 1h 25m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 63% above the route average of $73. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport takes 1h 25m, covering 317 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.

One-way fares from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $30, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

London Stansted Airport (STN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $10 for economy cars. Top options include:
· GREEN MOTION
· DRIVALIA
· Europcar
· Alamo
· U-Save

Round-trip flights from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport range from $53 to $104, with an average of $73 over the past 12 months. Anything below $53 counts as a good deal.